For tens of thousands of Iowans who lost jobs during the pandemic, state unemployment benefits were a critical financial lifeline. …
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For tens of thousands of Iowans who lost jobs during the pandemic, state unemployment benefits were a critical financial lifeline. …
Federal leaders are scrambling this week to assemble a coronavirus relief package that can earn approval from Congress. The U.S. …
A bill significantly changing Iowa’s 40-plus-year-old bottle and can deposit law is on the move in the Iowa Legislature. And …
After one of the most successful elections in Iowa history, lawmakers are fast-tracking a bill that will make it harder …
Black History Month is meant to honor the historic struggles and achievements of Black Americans. While understanding our history is …
In the midst of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Iowans owe $36 million in unpaid utility bills. Thousands are behind on …
This editorial board did not exactly have high hopes for the 2021 Iowa Legislature, but we didn’t expect it to …
The study of history should involve gathering knowledge from a broad range of perspectives. The New York Times’ 1619 Project …
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ announcement last week to end some pandemic restrictions was a classic Friday news dump. That’s when newsmakers …
Last year was a historic one, filled with trials and tribulations. But when we look back on 2020 a decade …
Any one of the education choice proposals being pushed by Gov. Kim Reynolds and Republican lawmakers would be a major …
A new law requiring schools to offer 100 percent in-person learning will create new challenges for educators who already are …
Continuing down their list of poor priorities during a deadly infectious disease pandemic, Iowa Republicans are offering a radical measure …
A bill that advanced past a subcommittee in the Iowa House would bar the state’s public universities from spending money …
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