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On His 90th birthday, Iowa CCI Honors Willie Nelson
Family farm groups from Iowa, Minnesota, and Missouri are gathering in Des Moines on Saturday, April 29, to celebrate the 90th birthday of our friend, country music legend Willie Nelson. We’re honoring Willie for his long history and deep commitment to economic justice for farmers, opposition to factory farms, and support for grassroots democracy and…
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25 Must-Visit Hidden Gems from Across the US (Including Iowa!)
Sometimes the most memorable trips happen when you seek out unexpected, under-the-radar spots that you never would’ve known about without some prior research.
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5 Things to Know About Adopting a Pet From a Shelter
Your local animal shelter has dozens of cats, dogs, rabbits, and others just waiting to find their forever home. Here are some tips to help find the right furry companion for you and your family.
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It’s Hummingbird Season in Iowa! Here’s What to Know
To prepare for their annual migration from warmer climates to Iowa to mate, nest, and raise their young, we answer your top questions about hummingbirds.
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16 Beautiful Libraries Around the World (Including Iowa!)
In honor of National Library Week, here are 15 gorgeous libraries across the globe (and one right in your backyard).
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Want to Fight Climate Change? 8 Ways You Can Help in Your Own Backyard
When facing a problem so extensive, it can be overwhelming even to attempt to find a manageable solution. But starting small—and starting at all, really—is one of the most important things you can do.
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How Many of These 50 Classics Have You Read?
Certain books deserve a first, second, or maybe even a third read. Using data from Goodreads released in January 2023, Stacker compiled a list of 50 timeless books, plays, and epic poems commonly found on high school reading lists.
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Guest Post: Iowa A Testing Ground For Handmaid’s Tale-like Policies
We often hear people invoke “The Handmaid’s Tale” when legislatures make changes to reproductive health policies. Many people have watched the Hulu show based on the novel written by Margaret Atwood in 1985. I have taught Atwood’s novel in my courses at the University of Iowa and students are amazed by the important nuances missed…
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Rep. Ro Khanna Headlines Launch Of Google/DMACC Partnership
Nearly 200 students, including many in rural and underserved communities, are on a fast path toward high-tech careers in a Google-backed program with a base in Des Moines — and ties to Silicon Valley and cutting-edge companies around the globe — that Congressman Ro Khanna shepherded from concept to classroom reality. Khanna, a Democrat who…
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Guest Post: Iowa Students Ask Lawmakers To Protect Kids, Not Guns
Every day, people across the United States wake to news of another mass shooting. In 2021, a person was shot and injured or killed in their car every 20 hours. This year, 120 Americans are killed with guns every day. There have been 146 mass shootings of four-or-more Americans shot or killed with guns, as…
