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5 Common Plumbing Problems Council Bluffs Homeowners Face (And How to Fix Them)

If you own a home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, you already know our local plumbing systems face some unique challenges. Between hard water…

July 24: 50 Men, One Clearing: The Iowa Posse That Trapped Clyde Barrow

On July 24, 1933, near the small town of Dexter, Iowa, an abandoned amusement park became the backdrop for one of the most violent…

How to Know If You Need Alcohol Rehab in Iowa: 9 Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore

Many people assume they have to hit “rock bottom” before seeking help for alcohol use. The truth is, recognizing the warning signs early…

Suggestions for A Post Trump America: Decision 2026, Part 8

Iowa May End Up Being Ground Zero For A Political Realignment

Des Moines Baseball Leader Truly Deserves a Bobblehead

Iowa Cubs president, with 43 years of service, honored at Friday night home game

A 2026 Road Trip

We were at the halfway point of our first day trek from Decorah in northeast Iowa to Estes Park in northern Colorado. We figured one…

Rebecca Schweitzer of Des Moines, Iowa on the SNAP Ruling and What It Means for Iowa Families

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Northeast Iowa’s Quiet Decline

Iowa: Purple again? | Analyst discusses this year’s unique political environment

Iowa, like Ohio, is a state that went for Obama twice and Trump three times. So, naturally, the state’s elections are a source of intrigue…

Rebecca Schweitzer on Is Zach Lahn Really the Iowa Outsider He Claims to Be?

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Beautiful Rest Stops in Iowa

Including Harvest Sculpture Artwork

Iowa Warrant Search

Iowa Warrant Search provides up-to-date information on active and outstanding warrants in Iowa, helping residents check their status with…

How do Iowa Germinator Steel Packages Improve Grain Storage and Germination?

Grain storage is not just about keeping harvest safe. It is about keeping it healthy, stable, and ready for use when needed. Many farmers…

The Tragic Murder Of Mollie Tibbetts, The Iowa Student Who Never Returned From Her Daily Run

When 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts disappeared during a routine evening jog in rural Iowa, investigators made a horrifying discovery in a…

The Great Barn Turns 125

The story behind one of the largest barns ever built in Iowa

A Course on Mathematical Thinking — Binomials

Suresh Kothari, Iowa State University and ENSOFT (kothari@iastate.edu, kothari@ensoftcorp.com)

A Course on Mathematical Thinking — Introduction

Suresh Kothari, Iowa State University and ENSOFT (kothari@iastate.edu, kothari@ensoftcorp.com)

The Wicked Ballad of Villains and Prequels

(Originally Workshopped at University of Iowa in 04/2025)

Another End-of-Year Extra Credit Project

This one is designed with the Battleship Iowa Museum and all middle school and high school US History classes in mind

Iowa Startups Built the First Computer in a Basement. Now…

That statement needs to be explained; wasn’t ENIAC in 1945?? Some say Charles Babbage created the concept of a programmable computer in…

It’s Not The Speed, Officer

With the state of Iowa on the eve of raising the two-lane highway speed from 55 MPH to 60 MPH, many people are raising concerns that it…

Tornado Warnings Issued Across Southwest Wisconsin: Iowa and Wisconsin Counties Under Immediate…

Multiple tornado warnings are active right now across southwest Wisconsin — here is everything you need to know to stay safe tonight.

Rebecca Schweitzer | Why Summer in Des Moines, Iowa Is Something Worth Staying For

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

i who have never known iowa

this land is hiding a piece of me

Rebecca Schweitzer | Your Polk County and Des Moines Voter Guide for the June 2, 2026 Primary

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

A Parable

Northeast Iowa is a duffer’s paradise, with five nine-hole courses within 25 miles of Mike and Paul’s town of Decorah.

Rebecca Schweitzer on Why Local Elections Matter More Than You Think in Iowa

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer on the 2026 Iowa Legislative Session: What Passed, What Failed, and What It…

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer | What the National Debt Milestone Means for Iowa Families

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer of Des Moines, Iowa on Iowa’s School Funding Crisis and What It Means for…

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Why Des Moines, Iowa Will Always Feel Like Home to Rebecca Schweitzer

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer of Des Moines, Iowa on Iowa’s Unemployment Numbers and What They Are Not Telling…

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Ekonomia OZE — od podstaw

Wyobraź sobie że jedziesz w peletonie. Setki kolarzy, długa trasa. W połowie trasy jest strefa żywieniowa, obsługa w biegu podaje bidony z…

Rebecca Schweitzer, Des Moines Iowa, on Iowa’s Legislative Session Ending With Budget and Property…

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer Iowa: What the Governor’s Race Tossup Means for 2026

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer, Des Moines Iowa, on Iowa’s 2026 Senate Race and What Is at Stake for Iowa and…

By Rebecca Schweitzer, Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer on Iowa’s Eminent Domain Fight and What It Really Costs Iowa Farmers and Polk…

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer on Iowa’s Budget Crisis and What It Means for Polk County Families

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer on Rob Sand’s Accountability for All Plan and Why Iowa Needs It

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer on Immigration in Des Moines, Iowa and What the City Is Losing

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Iowa

Rebecca Schweitzer: Iowa’s School Voucher Program Spends Your Tax Dollars With No Accountability

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa

Ban the Bookmobile? Iowa’s HF2324 Targets Library Access

What this bill could mean for students, families, and the future of mobile library services

Być sytym życia

Do napisania tego tekstu nakłoniła mnie ubiegłoroczna wrześniowa wizyta Władymira Putina w Pekinie. Tam podczas parady wojskowej “władca”…

Why Rebecca Schweitzer Believes Public Money Belongs in Public Schools

By Rebecca Schweitzer | Iowa Citizen & Community Writer

Blindfolds, Beer, and Silence: Bodycam Footage Reveals Alleged Iowa Fraternity Ritual

In November 2024, a fire alarm was triggered at the University of Iowa at the Alpha Delta Phi fraternity house. When officers arrived at…

Twój najlepszy technolog właśnie odchodzi na emeryturę. I zabiera ze sobą 20 lat wiedzy.

O tym, dlaczego film przemysłowy to nie koszt marketingowy — tylko polisa ubezpieczeniowa na know-how firmy

The Cloud Is Not Weightless

As temperatures in central Iowa climbed past thirty-five degrees Celsius, Microsoft’s cluster of data centres west of Des Moines pumped…

Discover the Best Pizza Restaurants in Iowa for Authentic Flavor

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compete with a freshly baked pizza. From thin-crust classics to deep-dish indulgence, Iowa is…

USG plant in Sperry awards $5,000 to Southeast Iowa Resource Center

SIRC Executive Director: “We have gone from helping 20 to 30 families per month to over 200 families per month”

Why I Support Rob Sand for Governor of Iowa

By Rebecca Schweitzer