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11 best spring & summer festivals in Iowa in 2026
The best festivals in Iowa this spring and summer range from food-centric events to those that support marginalized voices. Here are 11 you won’t want to miss.
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Evelyn K. Davis’ legacy of helping working-class Iowans
If you’re from the Des Moines area, you probably know the name Evelyn K. Davis. But who was she, and why does her legacy still matter for working Iowans today?
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2 new Iowa bills to lower grocery prices: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Feb. 12, 2026
Iowa Worker’s Almanac news briefs, Feb. 12, 2026: Pushing workers out of Iowa: Workers are leaving Iowa in droves. One Iowan confronted Republican lawmakers about how striking state affirmative action policies and allowing for discrimination in professional licensure would only make the problem worse. Two new grocery store bills to keep prices down: State Sen. Zach Wahls this week introduced two bills…
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Hinson, Miller-Meeks, Nunn back bill that could make it harder for married women to vote
The SAVE Act is a massive overhaul of the country’s elections. Iowa’s House delegation was part of the razor-thin margin that passed it. The bill could disproportionately impact eligible women voters. The US House of Representatives passed an elections overhaul bill Wednesday that would implement sweeping regulations on how people register to vote and how…
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Iowa John Deere workers recalled after layoffs
John Deere has recalled 245 workers in Iowa after mass layoffs. They’ll be back on the job this month and next.
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Iowa Republican bill would classify all abortions as homicide
Legislators have been happy to prosecute abortion providers in the past. But their new move is to target Iowans who get abortions themselves, classifying the procedure as a homicide. Iowa Republicans have been pushing for years to make abortions less accessible to Iowans and criminalize their healthcare providers. This session, however, Republicans are pushing legislation…
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8 places in Iowa where you can learn about Black History
Black history is important for everyone to learn about. Check out these eight places in Iowa where you can learn something new, from monuments to museums.
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Get to know Iowa’s winter Olympians and Paralympians
Elite athletes with Iowa ties have competed in the Olympics and Paralympics for decades. Here are a few you should know.
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The Iowa industry that built families and fought racism—then vanished
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
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Farmers haven’t profited in a decade: Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news, Feb. 6, 2026
Working-class news you can use for Feb. 6, 2026:
