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Trump’s “Jesus” Meme Draws Backlash and Questions
Deleted post highlights a disconnect between political messaging and deeply held beliefs A...
The Iran War and Iowa
A Keystone Guide to Origins, Impacts, and What Comes Next Why a conflict half a world away is...
Gas Prices Jump in Response to Trump’s War on Iran
Gas prices soar by 21% as government inflation figures reflect Trump’s war on IranBy Ashley...
Iowa Eases Foster Parent Training Requirements
New Law Reduces Training Requirements for Iowa Foster FamiliesIowa Eases Foster Parent Training...
Inflation Jumps to 3.3% in March as Energy Costs Surge
Inflation Jumps to 3.3% in March as Energy Costs Surge. What It Means for IowansThe annual...
The Skinny
Editorial: “Write Nothing You Wouldn’t Want Iowans to Read”
“Write Nothing You Wouldn’t Want Iowans to Read”: A Simple Rule Iowa Government Seems to Be Forgetting When I was a child,...
Iowa Representative Targets Drake University with Baseless Claims
Iowa House Higher Ed chair raises vague “security concerns” over Drake’s routine academic partnerships The chair of the...
Republicans Acknowledge Pain from the Big Beautiful Bill
Facing Medicaid shortfall, Iowa GOP offers temporary tax patch while costs shift to families Republicans acknowledge pain...
Proposed Renewal Energy Options to Mitigate Farming Risks
If Iowa Says It Supports Farmers, Why Make Renewable Energy Harder? A recent guest opinion in the Des Moines Register by...
Budget to Exceed Revenues by Over $1 Billion for Second Year
Iowa Budget to Exceed Revenues by Over $1 Billion for Second Year Iowa is on track to spend more than $1 billion beyond its...
Iowa House Continues Assault on Higher Education
Iowa House advances bills reshaping university curriculum, governance and DEI policies The Iowa House has approved a...