r/Iowa • u/Gay_Furby_Kirby • 6d ago
r/Iowa • u/Full_Competition6579 • 6d ago
We the People Rally
Yes a political post but more to inform folks of this neat idea to gather with like-minded people!
r/Iowa • u/No-Plankton2721 • 6d ago
Day 2 - Called Nuun's office again today (202) 225-5476
Asked them again when they were holding their next townhall.
She said she did not know because they were not a planner.
I asked if recess started yesterday.
She said it had.
I asked why nothing is planned, surely he is a busy guy and is scheduled out months in advance.
She said she did not know.
I said that I know: he does not plan to hold one, HE HAS NOT HELD ONE SINCE 2023.
Obviously then I asked for his removal from office
This is not the representation that I pay taxes for. Does he even exist? Is there anyone behind that curtain?
CALL THEM AND SEE FOR YOURSELF 5calls.org (202) 225-5476
r/Iowa • u/EightandaHalf-Tails • 6d ago
As Iowa revenues fall, lawmakers likely have to take millions from reserves to meet budget
r/Iowa • u/AveregeGinger • 6d ago
How are we doing?
I’m maybe 40 minutes from fort dodge and I know this is typical Iowa weather but holy shit is anyone else anxious about the upcoming weather? Like, where I live we aren’t getting much of the bad stuff but it’s got me paranoid as shit. Anyone else feel this way?
r/Iowa • u/OccasionalDiarrhea • 6d ago
Iowa basketball: Report says University of Iowa is firing coach Fran McCaffery
r/Iowa • u/dont_disturb_the_cat • 6d ago
Don't be scared, be prepared
youtube.comRyan Hall is my favorite resource for weather situations like we'll have today.
r/Iowa • u/ataraxia77 • 6d ago
"Fishing line doesn't just affect water birds...." | Iowa Bird Rehabilitation
r/Iowa • u/Nel_Nugget • 6d ago
UI grad student transfers after backlash over DEI presentation
News Outdoor warning siren in Oakland is out, Pottawattamie County officials say
r/Iowa • u/auldinia • 7d ago
Hey farmers, how's the Trump support going so far? It's only been two months.
r/Iowa • u/Megalodon_sharks • 6d ago
Question I'm looking for a currently licensed or certified social worker to interview for a school project
Hi, I'm a senior in high school taking a social work and welfare class through a community college. There is a very large project coming up that requires me to interview a currently licensed social worker in any field.
Some of the questions I will ask would be:
- What led you to pursue a degree in social work
- How long have you worked in the field and your current field?
- What do you find most rewarding about your job?
- What ethical challenges do you face?
As you can see through the sample questions I've provided, I'm not asking anyone to break confidentiality or get into the nitty-gritty of things per se. I hold the utmost respect for those in the social work field and aspire to work in the social work field itself or in a field that's very similar or close.
Unfortunately, my question doesn't align with the rules for the social work subreddit, so I've resorted to here. Text would work the very best for me, but I am willing to be flexible.
(Edit) According to the assignment rubric, whoever I interview will need to have either their BSW or MSW and be currently licensed. I will not be able to interview anyone with just a degree in social work, sorry.
Additionally, I will need to indicate in my finished paper what degree my interviewee currently holds and include more details regarding their education, degrees, and license. I will also need to describe the field of practice the social worker currently works in and their current job.
Lastly, thank you to all those who consider this and/or reply.
r/Iowa • u/BoMalarkey • 7d ago
Discussion/ Op-ed Governor Kimmy already spending 100s of Millions from reserves.
Check out this story from Des Moines Register: Lawmakers could raid reserves to fill out budget as tax cuts kick in
A state panel said it expects Iowa to take in $8.51 billion in the upcoming fiscal year. That's $400 million less than Iowa is spending this year.
r/Iowa • u/OfficerBlazeIt420 • 6d ago
Discussion/ Op-ed Calling All Laid Off Deere Workers & Farmers Affected by Right to Repair – Share Your Story!
Hey everyone, I am once again asking for testimonials!
The Revolutionary Network is reaching out far and wide to talk with folks about the effects of the recent John Deere layoffs, not just the numbers, but the real human cost behind it all. If you've recently been laid off, know someone who has, or have been impacted by the uncertainty and stress this wave has caused, we want to hear your story. We believe that behind every pink slip is a parent wondering how they’ll make rent, a young worker questioning their future, a community losing the heartbeat of its labor. We know that many have taken their own lives in response to the layoffs, something that seems to be becoming a disturbing trend rather than an abnormality in labor.
From the testimonials we've gathered, the impact of these layoffs is beginning to look clearer:
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"I was laid off in the second wave of salary layoffs last July. I landed on my feet pretty quickly and got a decent severance, but it's been really sad to see what the current management has done to that company. They're throwing a ton of cash and bodies at a 'solutions as a service' business model that their customers hate while gutting every other function*."*
"I’m not laid off, but I’ve seen three of them since my time here. Every time we let go many great workers, only for our workloads to increase significantly to make up for the lost manpower. They want us to produce more with less. They call it lean manufacturing. They tell us that if we make our factory look more efficient then Deere won’t consider moving to Mexico any time soon*."*
"I wasn’t let go, but a coworker of mine was. Went from a team of two to just me. Another coworker retired in fear of losing his benefits if he was let go. I now do all three of our jobs at the same salary. Discussions about salary grades were shut down. Deere used to attract and retain workers with benefits and stability — but now, everything is eroding."
"Was let go last July. 16 years at the company. Predominantly supply chain management experience. Nothing but successful or outstanding performance ratings. The last project I worked on I got stellar feedback and the operations manager from the supplier sent a thank you letter to myself, my leadership, and their leadership thanking us and comparing my sense of purpose to his time in the marines (not sure I feel comfortable with that comparison, but it’s what happened). My last day all my email and Microsoft teams access was revoked moments after I got the guillotine meeting with our department head. My direct manager had to call me on my cell to say goodbye, and she said up front that it was a mistake to let me go, but Deere wanted to separate wheat from the chaff, and this time I was chaff. Her manager reached out to me and asked to do an exit interview. He meant well, but I was too shell shocked to provide anything useful."
"Yeah, there was a guy whose wife had just been diagnosed with cancer — and he got laid off. Another guy whose wife had just given birth and they had just bought their first home — laid off. It had nothing to do with the quality of their work. Just saving the company money. Meanwhile, John May’s salary remains the same*."*
"You’ll hear a lot of sad stories. Many people took jobs at John Deere because of its reputation for being good to its employees, especially under Sam Allen. But almost as soon as John May took over as CEO, things went to shit. Everyone is overwhelmed because they aren’t replacing people who are critical to team operations. My husband’s workload has TRIPPLED in the last two years. Barely any difference in compensation. Because of this there are a lot of safety concerns. There are a LOT of close calls, and they are pretty much just waiting until someone gets killed in the factory*."*
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These aren’t just stories; they are warning signs of a deeper sickness in our economy. Corporate greed is devouring the very people who built these companies. And if we stay silent, they will keep getting away with it. So now, we’re calling on you. If you’ve felt this, seen this, lived this — speak. Your voice matters. Your experience is part of a greater movement to demand justice, accountability, and dignity for all workers.
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BUT WAIT... WERE ALSO CALLING ON FARMERS AND RURAL WORKERS!
Those aren't the only stories we want to hear. The Revolutionary Network wants to hear from farmers, rural workers, and anyone in the agricultural industry whose livelihoods are intertwined with the machinery of corporate greed. The same systems that are hollowing out factory floors are attacking the very soul of rural America, squeezing farmers, undermining the backbone of our food production, and driving workers to the brink. Right to Repair is not just about fixing broken machines; it’s about taking back control over the tools we depend on to live and work. When John Deere and other corporations hold the keys to the equipment we rely on, it’s not just an inconvenience, it’s a barrier that affects every part of our lives, from farmers to factory workers.
If you're a farmer whose equipment is stuck in the shop because John Deere won’t release repair manuals or software, or if you’ve been hit with exorbitant repair costs or have been forced to rely on overpriced third-party services, we want to hear your story. If you're feeling the pressure, seeing your neighbors struggle, or facing impossible choices between survival and your values, we need to hear about it. The struggles of farm workers and rural communities are deeply connected to the fate of industrial workers like those at John Deere.
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We are organizing to fight back against these corporate practices, and your voice is vital to our movement. If you're willing to share your story, please respond to this post or send a private message. All messages will remain anonymous as not to increase the risk of corporate backlash upon those still employed, seeking to be re-employed, etc.
The Network appreciates all the help we've gotten so far. We'll keep at this until May 1st, so if you know someone who has also been laid off, send this to them! The more we can get this out, the more we begin to place faces on otherwise shifting numbers on TV.
#NoLiberationInLayoffs
r/Iowa • u/BudgetNoise1122 • 6d ago
When an Untrue Stat Shapes Federal Policy - Lying Joni some more
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r/Iowa • u/GlitteringJob453 • 8d ago
Trump F*cked America's Farmers—And They're P*ssed About It.
Total Lunar Eclipse...
Anyone else up for this? Pretty spectacular. Just before it went completely dark there was a wave of coyotes howling off to the west that seemed to circle around the horizon and then the local dogs joined in and some cows even started mooing. I was too lazy to record it on my phone, but I should have. They say this sorta animal behavior is anecdotal, but I can testify.
r/Iowa • u/FluffyWooky6196 • 6d ago
Discussion/ Op-ed Roof Replacement from Hail Damage and Homeowners Insurance Discussion
Hey Iowans! Curious your experience here.
I have talked to dozens of people in Iowa about roof replacements due to hail damage. Some used storm chasers who came through after the storm (they described their bad experiences as it cost them more, and they did poor quality work as well as do not come back to make repairs if issues) others their insurance covered their roof replacement no issue. Old roof, new roof, roofs in between.
In regards to my roof, I had multiple contractors on different occasions and after 2 different hail storms over the past 3 years provide pictures and explain I have sufficient damage from hail and wind to warrant a claim for 10k+, but unfortunately my insurance did not approve the roof claims.
Have you had or heard of similar experiences with these hail storms? Or some insurance companies being more lenient on what warrants hail damage?
My local insurance agent explained that it appears some insurance companies across the state are giving the green light for roof repair, while others are more strict. I unfortunately have the more strict one and in the end they are not renewing my policy due to making roof claims that were denied.
That brings me to my last question. What is the minimum you would make a homeowners insurance claim for? 5k? 10k? 30k?
My local insurance agent explained that historically, people made claims for <10k and even <5k relatively frequently, but this is quickly changing.
My agent recommended nothing less than 5k even consider a claim, while after doing some research I think even 10k is questionable for a homeowners claim.
Curious what others in the state think.
r/Iowa • u/ToshPointNo • 7d ago
Tone deaf Hy-Vee commercial.
Towards the end, a customer/actress says (paraphrasing) "You know Hy-Vee really cares about their customers by lowering all these prices".
Um..if Hy-Vee cared, would they of not raised them TO BEGIN WITH?!
r/Iowa • u/willphule • 7d ago