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‘Reproductive freedoms are under attack,’ declares Rep. from Iowa

By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 30, 2022

U.S. Rep. Cindy Axne shared on Monday that she co-sponsored and voted in favor of the Women's Health Protection Act, which was recently passed by the House.

The Anytime Food Program seeks volunteers and donations

By Ariana Chiarenza | Jan 27, 2022

The Anytime Food Program is asking for volunteers and paper goods as part of its January 'need of the month.'

'Failed public health initiatives': Iowa sees record COVID cases and hospitalizations

By Ariana Chiarenza | Dec 19, 2021

Iowa set a new 2021 record this week for all-time-high new reported COVID cases and hospitalizations following a new wave of cases across the globe.

Iowa farmland reaches recorded average values

By Ariana Chiarenza | Dec 18, 2021

The average value of farmland in Iowa continues to rise in the wake of the pandemic, reaching its highest values in almost a decade.

'Take a shower': Ashton Kutcher faces hygiene chants at ESPN's College GameDay in Iowa

By Ariana Chiarenza | Sep 18, 2021

Fans at Iowa State told actor Ashton Kutcher to "take a shower" by chanting during his appearance at ESPN's College GameDay in Ames on Saturday.