Trans Iowa Student Stands Up to Governor. Here’s How She Did It
She also expected boos—not that she heard any—and she expected some kind of video would be posted. But she didn't expect to go viral.... Read more.
House Removes Most ‘Egregious’ Parts of Iowa Child Labor Bill, But Problems Remain
The Iowa House Tuesday passed the Legislature’s child labor bill, SF 542, with significant amendments to change some of the language that allowed minors to... Read more.
5 Iowans Getting Arts Scholarships to Pursue Their Dreams
Five Iowa high schoolers with a passion for the arts received Iowa Arts Council scholarships recently. Here's who got them:... Read more.
Iowa Librarian Pens ‘Library’s Bill of Rights’ in 1938 (And It’s Relevant Again)
Did you know an Iowa librarian wrote the original "Library's Bill of Rights" as a rebuke to book banning during the rise of fascism, and it became the basis of ... Read more.
People Won’t Eat: Anti-Hunger Groups Ask Reynolds To Veto SNAP Bill
Anti-hunger advocates have been urging the governor to veto a bill that takes away food and health care benefits from qualified Iowans.... Read more.
What Sex Education Looks Like in Iowa in 2023
A lot of attention has been given to what Iowa students learn in school this year. While that attention has mostly focused on restricting and... Read more.
UNI Black Student Union President Chosen for Newman Civic Fellowship
Lexi Gause, a first-generation college student from Cedar Rapids, has been chosen for a year-long program that supports students who have been identified as civ... Read more.
Iowa Republicans Strip Away One of Last Checks on Their Power
Iowa House Republicans passed a bill Thursday, with a vote of 55-41, severely restricting what the Iowa State Auditor’s office can do to watch over... Read more.
Iowa City West Student Recognized as Journalist of the Year
Krisha Kapoor, a senior at Iowa City West High, was named Iowa Journalist of the Year.... Read more.
Despite Anti-Trans Laws, Families Find Joy, Community in Ankeny Dinner
Being transgender or nonbinary in Iowa is difficult, especially for students in Iowa’s schools. But community support still exists in this state. The Iowa Leg... Read more.