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As Iowans extend a helping hand to those in need, feminine hygiene supplies are too often forgotten. A local group …
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DES MOINES – A remake of the Iowa Legislature continued last week with a couple more significant retirements. Reps. Guy …
Iowa Republicans are once again making clear that they value the potential of pregnancy more than they value women. Their …
Snowflakes plotted revenge on the political world this week. Ice crystals have been ruthlessly slandered lately, their name repurposed as …
Even when you control the Legislature and the governor’s office, there’s always a chance Iowa’s pesky Supreme Court might spoil …
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