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Beat the Iowa Heat This Week at One of These Free Cooling Centers
With hotter temperatures in the forecast this week than Iowa has seen all year, cooling centers are opening up around the state where people can recover in an air conditioned place for free.
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Bicycle-Friendly Iowa Route Maps Just Dropped for 2023-2024
As cyclists crossed the state for RAGBRAI, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) announced it just released its latest bicycle map for the 2023-24 season.
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Where’s the Best Barbecue in Iowa? Here are 13 Locally Owned BBQ Joints Iowans Love
The Hawkeye State leads the nation in pork production—so you’re gonna find some of the best barbecue joints anywhere in the Midwest right here in Iowa. We’ve got a list of 13 that are owned by locals.
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The 36 Best Dive Bars In Iowa, According To Iowans
Ah, dive bars. Loved by regulars, but never snobby or high class. We asked Iowans which ones were the best, and you delivered.
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The 36 Best Breweries In Iowa, According to Iowans
What’s the best brewery in Iowa? It’s a tough question to answer. There are too many good ones! So we put it to you for the definitive list.
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White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care Providers
Many American families could soon get some much-needed help with the unaffordable cost of child care, thanks to a new proposal from the Biden administration. On Tuesday, the White House proposed new actions that would lower the cost of child care and strengthen the Child Care and Development Fund, which helps low-income families access care. …
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Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk’ Health Insurance Plans That ‘Exploit’ Americans
The Biden administration announced a new set of initiatives on Friday aimed at reducing health care costs for Americans by cracking down on what the president has called “junk” health insurance plans. These short-term plans—which were expanded by the Trump administration in 2018—have been marketed as a more affordable alternative to Affordable Care Act plans.…
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10 Iowa Small Towns You Must Make The Time To Explore
There’s much more to Iowa than its urban areas. The state is home to a wide range of rural areas with small-town charm, beautiful panoramic views, and deep history.
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18 Corny, Zany, and Truly Special Iowa Festivals in 2023
Hobo Days, Medieval Times, and the chance to live like Laura Ingalls Wilder… Get a slice of Iowa (and a lot of corn) at 2023’s most exciting festivals.
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The Best Hiking Trail in Iowa, According to Iowans
Here are the best hiking trails in the state, according to you, our readers.
