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Jan 15 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Democrats Push for Change: Health Care Over School Vouchers

Iowa's Democrats have a bold plan. They want to use money from education savings accounts (ESAs) to help with health care. Right now, 41, 044 students use these accounts to pay for private school. That costs the state $327. 9 million. Democrats say they could use some of that money to help over 100,

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Jan 12 2026POLITICS

Idaho's Lawmakers Face a Self-Made Mess

Idaho's lawmakers are in a tough spot. They are dealing with a big budget problem. But this time, it's not because of the economy. It's because of their own choices. They cut taxes a lot. This was done even when the governor thought it might not be a good idea. Now, the state is short on money. The

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Jan 10 2026SPORTS

Illinois Faces A Tough Challenge Against Iowa

Iowa is a team that has been doing well recently. They have a new coach, Ben McCollum. He used to coach at a smaller school. Now, he is leading Iowa to some big wins. They are not as fast as they used to be. Instead, they take their time and make smart plays. This makes them hard to beat. One playe

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Jan 09 2026POLITICS

Iowa's Political Crossroads: What's Next for the Hawkeye State?

Iowa, often seen as the heartland of American politics, is once again at a crucial point. With the next big political event on the horizon in 2026, many are wondering what changes might be coming. First, let's consider the people who might run for office. Will it be the same old faces, or will new

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Jan 08 2026EDUCATION

Iowa Takes Charge: Big Changes in How Education Money is Used

Iowa just got a big green light from the U. S. Department of Education. They can now use over $9 million in federal education funds in ways that make the most sense for their schools. This is a first-of-its-kind move, giving Iowa more freedom to decide how to spend this money. The Secretary of Educ

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Jan 02 2026POLITICS

Idaho's Public Media Faces Tough Times: What's Next?

Idaho Public Television is in a tight spot. They're losing a big chunk of their money. About $2 million to be exact. That's a quarter of what they usually get from private donors. This is all because Congress, led by Republicans, decided to stop funding the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. To d

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Dec 31 2025POLITICS

Idaho in 2025: A Year of Change and Challenges

Idaho faced a lot of changes and tough times in 2025. The year was marked by big events that had a strong impact on the state. One of the most talked-about incidents was the mass arrest at the Wilder horse track. Over 200 law enforcement officers, including ICE agents, showed up and took people away

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Dec 25 2025HEALTH

Idaho's Mental Health Budget Cuts: A Risky Gamble?

Idaho's recent decision to cut mental health services is causing quite a stir. The state's top Medicaid official isn't even sure if these cuts will save money in the long run. But with a budget shortfall looming, Governor Brad Little ordered cuts across the board. The mental health services were on

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Dec 11 2025SPORTS

Iowa State and Iowa: A Clash of Titans

Iowa State is making waves in the basketball world. They just beat Iowa in a close game, 74-69. Audi Crooks had a great night, scoring 30 points. This win moved Iowa State up to the ninth spot in the rankings. Iowa didn't do too bad either. They stayed at number 12. But their next game is against U

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Dec 05 2025WEATHER

Iowa's Chilly Wake-Up: Cities Break Century-Old Cold Records

Iowa experienced a deep freeze that made history. On the morning of December 4th, many places in the state saw temperatures drop to levels never seen before. This was all thanks to a polar vortex that brought a sudden blast of winter weather. The cold was so intense that it broke records set a long

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