Labor

Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed in July allocated $170 billion for immigration enforcement, detention and deportation. Some agricultural organizations and programs have issued guidance for farmers who employ foreign workers.

The performances, presented by the Iowa Labor History Society, aim to highlight Darrow's fights for workers' rights, classroom freedom and justice — issues that remain at the heart of today's political debates.

Over a century ago, lawyer Clarence Darrow fought battles that sound remarkably similar to present day struggles.

As former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin was preparing to retire after serving 40 years in Congress, he founded The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement in 2013 to carry on his legacy and policy work.

A disease prevention specialist shares what you need to know after a measles case was confirmed in Iowa and the U.S. Department of Health changed its guidance on COVID-19 vaccines.

In recent decades, Iowa has seen growing numbers of young and educated people leaving the state, with far fewer coming in. As the gap grows, it becomes a pattern known as “brain drain,” which can lead to a loss of skilled workers and strain on public services. In response, a new taskforce in eastern Iowa is trying to plug the area’s brain drain.

A new DNR program helps monitor for PFAs in water supplies, an update on the Cedar Rapids Cargill strike and discussing the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

As former U.S. Senator Tom Harkin was preparing to retire after serving 40 years in Congress, he founded The Harkin Institute for Public Policy & Citizen Engagement in 2013 to carry on his legacy and policy work.

Students reached a settlement with an Iowa community college accused of human trafficking.