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Citizen campaign wants Iowa public schools to be fully funded. What you need to know

Iowa Citizens for Community Improvement is submitting petitions to school boards across the state that advocate for fully ...

Iowans' SNAP benefits will run out Nov. 1. Here's what to know and how to find food

Hundreds of thousands of Iowans will not receive food assistance benefits beginning Nov. 1 as the federal government shutdown ...

Despite rain, Merle Hay Starbucks union pickets for contract with company

Starbucks employees at the Merle Hay Road store rally in what could a prelude to a strike going into the company's busy holiday season.

Unionized baristas at Starbucks on Merle Hay Road protest in support of a contract

Unionized Starbucks workers picketed Tuesday, Oct. 28, including in Des Moines while a potential strike looms.

Iowa food banks face 'unprecedented' challenge if government shutdown delays SNAP benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provided about $45.5 million in benefits to more than 271,000 Iowans during the month of September.

Iowa weather: Rain wraps up as cool temperatures continue

Weather watchers can keep an eye on conditions by checking our skycam page, which shows aerial views from more than 20 sites ...

Federal Reserve expected to cut interest rates amid government shutdown

The Federal Reserve is anticipated to announce a cut in interest rates on Wednesday, despite the lack of government data due ...