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March Madness: 6 sports bars locals love in Waterloo/Cedar Falls
Get your brackets ready and check out this list of sports bars across the Waterloo/Cedar Falls area that locals love to frequent during this season of courtside madness.
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You won’t want to miss these 7 spring festivals in Iowa
This Spring, mark your calendar to attend these Spring festivals in Iowa.
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7 Iowa Town Names That Will Make You Blush
These town names give Iowa an extra dose of charm and character.
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Drake University president, dean stand up for trans students despite Iowa law
An Iowa private college president and the college’s law school dean are standing up for their trans and nonbinary students in the wake of an Iowa law taking away trans civil rights. The law, passed by Iowa Republicans and signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds, takes away civil rights protections from trans and nonbinary Iowans. It…
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How to protect your trans coworkers now that Iowa won’t
If Iowa employers can now fire our transgender and nonbinary coworkers simply for being trans and nonbinary, how can we protect them?
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11 places to get pie in the Des Moines metro in celebration of Pi Day
You don’t even have to love math to get in on the fun! Check out this list of bakeries and restaurants, created in no particular order, and start your hunt for the best slice in Des Moines to enjoy this National Pi Day (or any day of the year!).
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US cuts funding for Iowa’s International Writing Program
The U.S. Department of State has terminated funding for the University of Iowa’s International Writing Program, which will significantly impact its operations.
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Explore Iowa in 2025 with the latest travel guide
Iowa’s 2025 guide unveils hidden treasures: Epic bike trails, historic hotels, farm stays, and culinary hotspots await.
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Bettendorf Starbucks could be 3rd in Iowa to unionize
As Starbucks Workers United (SBWU) members representing more than 500 Starbucks stores nationwide prepare for mediation with their company—a huge step in their quest to begin bargaining a first contract—I spoke with workers at a Starbucks in Bettendorf who are getting ready for an election to possibly become the third unionized Starbucks in Iowa. Michael…
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The 15 best farm-to-table restaurants in Iowa, according to Yelp
Iowa’s local producers shine in these 15 farm-to-table restaurants, where foodies get full on the freshest flavors and more nutrients than are in typical fare.
