Abortion Ban Will Be The Sole Focus Of Iowa Special Session
The Iowa Legislature will convene for a special session on Tuesday, July 11, for the sole purpose of enacting another abortion ban. Gov. Kim Reynolds... Read more.
Iowa City Unionized Starbucks Workers ‘Strike With Pride’
Iowa City Starbucks workers and community members gathered for a one-day strike on Friday, joining over 3,000 workers in more than 150 stores across the country... Read more.
Nonprofit Distributes Free Reproductive Health Kits For Iowans
A new initiative launched by the Family Planning Council of Iowa (FPCI) aims to bring Iowans affordable health care by providing free reproductive health kits... Read more.
Planned Parenthood Makes Changes To Iowa Locations A Year Post-Roe
One year after Roe v. Wade was overturned, people seeking reproductive healthcare are feeling what was expected: lack of accessibility, uncertainty, rising cost... Read more.
Red Cross worried about ‘concerning’ blood donation shortfall
The American Red Cross is encouraging those eligible to donate blood soon, in light of a "concerning donation shortfall" over recent weeks.... Read more.
Drake Prof. Says Arkansas Ruling Could Affect Iowa’s Gender-Affirming Care Ban
An Arkansas district judge permanently enjoined the country’s first gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth, a decision that could potentially affect ... Read more.
Iowa Abortion Advocates: This Is A Step In The Right Direction
Francine Thompson’s home state has not given her a lot to celebrate lately. “I’m a sixth-generation Iowan and I’m very proud of the state th... Read more.
Cedar Rapids Officials Worry About Future Of Public Education
State Rep. Sami Scheetz (D-Cedar Rapids) held a roundtable on Wednesday to discuss drastic changes to public education following the 2023 legislative session, i... Read more.