With school choice programs ascendant not just in Iowa but across the U.S., Cedar Rapids offers a preview of who wins and who loses when education meets the free market.

Federal court records indicate U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using interstate weigh stations in Iowa to arrest and detain drivers suspected of being in the United States illegall...

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Are Chinese lanterns culturally unique? Wild Lights, a moneymaker for Blank Park Zoo, is canceled for 2026 amid visa denials for its artisan crew.

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The city of Coralville has terminated its contract with Flock Safety, a nationwide vendor of Automated License Plate Readers. Many Coralville residents are opposed to the technology and say they are r...

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The lawsuit aims to determine if the Trump administration plans to send armed federal agents or troops to polling locations.

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A national boycott campaign launched by the Palestine Solidarity Working Group. Join us in taking Zionism off our community's shelves.

The Iowa Developmental Disabilities Council (DD Council) promotes the development of a coordinated system of services and supports that provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities...

County officials say Google officials have expressed their intent to seek voluntary annexation into Palo, moving the proposed project site out of the county’s jurisdiction.

Track the cost of the Iran war in real time. Live estimate of U.S. taxpayer spending on Operation Epic Fury — updated every second.

The Iowa State Patrol had a plane with advanced technology before Gov. Reynolds used pandemic relief funds for a Cessna Grand Caravan.

The measure does not make changes to restrictions in Iowa law on carrying weapons into school buildings or outside of the person's vehicle.

Noah Petersen was arrested after criticizing Newton officials, including calling them 'fascists.' A federal judge found the city violated his rights.

Bills related to abortion medication, local civil rights codes and SNAP restrictions survived Iowa's first "funnel" deadline of the session.

Iowa Neighbor Network is working to empower people to vote in the 2026 elections.

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Every day in Iowa, hundreds of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are taking hundreds of thousands of images of license plates of ordinary community residents—likely including you.

Iowa lawmakers are considering a bill that would strip townships of their responsibilities, transferring all local authority to counties.

Discover the natural beauty of winter waterfalls across Iowa. Find locations, hike details, and essential safety tips for winter exploration in this guide.

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Talk to experts in farming, water quality, and healthcare professionals focusing on environmental impacts to you at this town hall. Participate in a community conversation as we explore this topic tog...

After each shooting, federal agencies claimed the drivers tried to ram agents with their vehicles. But the claim often falls apart under scrutiny.

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Have police looked up your travel history? Search Flock Safety audit logs for your license plate

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Join the movement for Clean Water in Iowa! Water quality in Iowa is at crisis levels, but too many Iowa leaders excuse and avoid confronting Big Ag for their role in poisoning Iowans' water. Renown...