By: Brooklyn Draisey Members of the University of Iowa Health Care workers union demanded double-digit wage increases, set language on workplace violence response, included bereavement time
Category: Iowa News
President Trump’s Tariffs Bring Return of Uncertainty for America’s Farmers
by Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest/Report for America, Investigate Midwest Bob Hemesath has spent his entire life on his Northeast Iowa farm, raising corn and hogs
Grinnell College receives $10M gift for computer science, university needs
A multimillion-dollar gift from a Grinnell College alum and technology pioneers will help the private university transform its computer science offerings for students, with funds
Federal Cap on Health Grants Could Cost University of Iowa $33M
by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch With uncertainty abounding when it comes to National Institutes of Health grant funding and possible changes to its policies,
‘Do Your Job’ Iowans Urge Lawmakers To Protect Them Instead of Corporations
by Cami Koons, About 150 people gathered in the Rotunda of the Iowa Statehouse Monday and raised their voices in a collective plea, shouting to
Mid-America Publishing Shines at Iowa Newspaper Awards
By Edward Lynn, Editor DES MOINES, Iowa – Mid-America Publishing had a remarkable showing at the 2025 Iowa Better Newspaper Contest, taking home multiple awards
Bill Would Require Parental Consent for Children’s HPV Vaccine
by Robin Opsahl, Iowa parents told state lawmakers Thursday that a bill requiring parental consent for children’s vaccinations against sexually transmitted diseases or infections would
Battle Over the Legality of Iowa’s School Book Ban Heats Up
by Clark Kauffman, A long-running legal battle over Iowa’s school book ban took another turn Thursday with opponents and lawyers for the state arguing their
Senate Panel Votes To Require School Cellphone Policies
A Senate subcommittee gave initial approval Wednesday to Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposal to set a statewide minimum policy restricting students’ cellphone use in schools. The
Iowa Lawmakers Try Again To Shield Pesticide Companies From Lawsuits
By Cami Koons In a cramped Senate meeting room, Iowa senators voted 2-1 Wednesday to advance a bill that would defend pesticide companies from lawsuits
