In the heart of the Midwest, Iowa is seeing a significant political shift. Rob Sand, the lone Democrat holding a statewide office in Iowa, has decided to run for governor. This move comes after years of serving as the state auditor, a role that has put him in the spotlight and often at odds with the current governor, Kim Reynolds. Sand's journey in politics has been...
In a small town in southeast Iowa, a packed room of locals gathered to confront Senator Chuck Grassley. They wanted to know why he wasn't pushing back against President Trump's actions. The room was filled to the brim, with many people standing, eager to voice their concerns. Grassley, known for his annual visits to all 99 counties in Iowa, faced a tough crowd. They...
Iowa is a major player in the agriculture industry. More than 85% of the state is dedicated to farming. This makes it a prime spot to study how farming affects local waterways. A recent study looked at small, shallow streams across the state. It focused on pollutants that are becoming a global issue. These include microplastics, PFAS, antibiotic resistance genes, and...
Ben McCollum is set to take on a big role. He will be the new head coach for Iowa's men's basketball team. This move comes after he led Drake to an impressive season. The Bulldogs finished with a 31-4 record. They also made it to the NCAA tournament's round of 32. This was a big deal for Drake, as it was their first time reaching this stage since 1971. They even beat...
Darian DeVries has taken on a new challenge, leaving West Virginia to become the head coach of Indiana's men's basketball team. This move leaves Iowa in a spot where they need to find a new leader for their basketball program. DeVries' journey from Drake to West Virginia and now to Indiana shows his ability to build successful teams. He has a strong track record, hav...
The University of Iowa has decided to move on from Fran McCaffery, who spent 15 years as the head coach of the men's basketball team. McCaffery's final record stands at 297 wins and 207 losses, making him the winningest coach in Hawkeye basketball history. McCaffery's last season was a bit of a struggle, with the team finishing 17-16 and bowing out in the se...
Iowa's Republican governor has signed a controversial bill. This bill removes gender identity from the state's civil rights protections. This makes Iowa the first state to strip away civil rights from a previously protected group. The bill sailed through the Republican-controlled Senate and House, with only a few Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. ...
Iowa just made history, but not in a good way. The state has become the first in the U. S. to strip away gender identity protections from its civil rights code. This move, signed into law by Governor Kim Reynolds, has sparked a lot of controversy and concern. The new law, effective from July 1, is part of a broader effort by Iowa Republicans to restrict tran...
Iowa has made a bold move that has stirred up a lot of controversy. The state's lawmakers have given the green light to a bill that strips away protections for gender identity from its civil rights code. This decision came despite loud protests from those who fear it could lead to more discrimination against transgender people. The bill, which was fast-tracked throu...
Disney is shifting its focus to Mass Effect. This transition is not just a change in development plans, but it's also a sad moment for fans of Dragon Age, as several seasoned developers have left the studio. Euridice Aveye has left, marking the end of an era for Dragon Age. The layoffs are part of a broader trend in the industry, with many ...