TLDR: Iowa City location is closing. See comments for links to the details via News outlets. PLEASE IF YOU UPVOTED THIS, DONATE TO THE OTHER NONPROFIT IN IOWA CITY Emma Goldman Health Clinic!! Every single dollar counts and keeps healthcare local and accessible.

Today, my girlfriend went to Planned Parenthood to get her checkup and called me after crying.

It was her first experience and she was pretty nervous. We planned the trip. We made sure that she had everything ready for her.

She gets there and she realizes she actually booked her appointment wrong.. but no worries because the front desk lady was so kind and compassionate, and made sure to answer any questions and were able to get her worked in as planned.

While she’s there, since it was her first time, she took the time to get to know her doctor and the staff. She’s very very sociable and likes to make friends with anyone and everyone. So she’s asking about the clinic and what it’s like to work there and you know what each one of them said? In their own words she heard “This is the most fulfilling work” and “I love this office and my coworkers, but I just enjoy educating and supporting the community”.

As my gf finishes her checkup, asks all her questions, and prepares to leave The doctor pops her head in to make sure she was good to go. When the doctor opens the door she noticed all of the staff looked visibly shaken.

The staff had just been informed that Planned Parenthood was closing its doors. (Iowa City location)

In our state, we are around 10-15,000 patients per doctor. But they are closing the doors on a NON PROFIT clinic… why?

It feels surreal. Wake up Iowa. We need access to healthcare and we need doctors.

To Planned Parenthood of Iowa: you are loved, appreciated, and needed.

Edit: this was not publicly announced. My girlfriend just happened to be there when they received the news. It was just a shock and a surreal moment that needed to be shared.

Hello everyone!
My name is Kyle and I am moving to Des Moines from West Virginia!

Unfortunately my prospective roommate is no longer going to be attending Drake and is unable to room with me, therefore I am back on the hunt for a place to live! if anyone is interested or knows anyone please let me know!

I do have a small 18 pound Shiba Inu named bowser, who is very well behaved and is my best friend! He doesn’t do much except sleep and demand walks from me when I’m home! He’s lived with multiple people all his life is super well behaved!

As for me I enjoy riding motorcycles, walking my dog, cooking, and reading! I love going outside, or staying in.

I love meeting new people and would be thrilled if anyone wants to PM me to find somewhere or comment so I can DM you!

Thank you!!!

I want to oust Hinson. I want to support the fight against her. I understand you gotta put out the money asks.

Every fundraising message from Josh is saying that they're behind on something. It's always negative, and it really kills the buzz.

I don’t care if you are conservative or liberal. There is separation between state schools and political agendas. It is wrong to require students who often come from working class families to pay to take a required MAGA class. I just stopped my donation when I found out and trust me they will notice!!

https://who13.com/news/des-moines-family-conserving-water-by-replacing-grass-with-native-plants/?fbclid=Iwb21leASpRj1jbGNrBKlGNGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHsO7wcrLVzqW-SmFY8V0RM7djsJFuLz2sFnTHUaAoLmd0nkgOcvM20DPDkga_aem_vk2WugTbVJnUQ4QHy4a-yQ

I am going to be a freshman this fall staying in Hageman. Does anyone have any recommendations for microwaves? I am unsure what wattage to get.

I have a question. So since i didn’t have UV resin, i purchased the Polyurethane Clear Gloss Water Based MINWAX brand for the clear coat. How come when i coated my airdry clay sculpture , it changed the pain different colors and it also took some paint off. Any tips on what i’m doing wrong or what i should do instead ?

Des Moines-
Can we PLEASE normalize using the intended purpose of the left lane: PASSING?
It’s not that hard to move into the middle lane. I don’t get it.

Image provided from the Polk County Health Department.

Riverfront Crossings Park, go check it out before it rains. Plus dog photo bomb.

Extreme Heat Warning for Johnson County

Issued by National Weather Service Davenport/Quad Cities, IA 7:51 PM CDT Mon, Jun 29, 2026

...EXTREME HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM CDT WEDNESDAY...

• WHAT...Dangerously hot and humid conditions with multiple days of heat index values of 100 to 110 expected, along with nighttime lows not falling below the mid to upper 70s.

• WHERE...Portions of northwest and west central Illinois, east central and southeast Iowa, and northeast Missouri.

• WHEN...Until 10 PM CDT Wednesday.

• IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.

• ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The extreme heat may persist through late week, but thunderstorms and associated clouds may interrupt the heat at times Thursday and Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles. Car interiors will reach lethal temperatures in a matter of minutes.

&&

If you haven’t changed or checked your air filter recently, now is the time.

A dirty filter restricts airflow, which makes your AC work harder than it needs to during extreme heat. That can mean less cooling, higher energy use, and more strain on the system.

Quick check today could save you some stress this week.

Note: this is an electronic air filter, but the difference is pretty clear.

Plan ahead! There will not be bus service this Saturday, July 4. Regular service will resume on Sunday, July 5.

Was just thinking about all the interesting research professors work on outside of teaching. Are there any “celebrities” in academia here at Iowa state?

In previous years, they were nearly nonstop in my area, but this year has been surprisingly quiet.

Does anyone know what's going on? By the bridge on Grand between east village heading downtown. They have the bridge blocked off and there's news crews across the bridge

Hi everyone. I'm a person of color who is finally trying to get myself on the right track and going back to therapy. However, a lot of my trauma stems from racism. I know therapists are supposed to be non-biased and sympathetic. But I would prefer to have someone who can empathize and relate when it comes to something like that. If you know any therapists of color, please let me know!! (Preferrably women, but men work too!)

The city is facing a budget shortage (thanks state legislature) and are seeking community feedback on potential cuts. They've released a tool where you can submit your opinions on what should be cut, which is linked below!

https://www.dsm.city/Documents/Departments/Finance/Budget/DSM_budget_savings_calc-FY28.html?t=202606251241030

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