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‘We have to keep fighting’: Labor advocates in Iowa City show support for unions
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – This Labor Day, dozens of people gathered in Iowa City to celebrate the achievements of unions and to look for ways to make a better future for workers.
The Iowa City Federation of Labor hosted a picnic for the holiday. Gary Sanders, a 50-year member of unions, was one of those in attendance. He said the holiday was an opportunity to remember the progress that’s been made.
“We are reminded again that it’s because of labor unions in this country that we have a 40-hour work week, that we have safety issues and rules, that we have a minimum wage, that we have paid overtime,” said Sanders.
Many at Monday’s picnic said, despite all the successes from the past, workers right now are facing historic inequality.
“There’s just broad and deep awareness that our economy is out of whack. You know, we have CEO pay that’s almost 300 times what an average worker earns in a year,” said Jennifer Sherer, President of the Iowa City Federation of Labor.
Union supporters said, in Iowa specifically, organized labor is facing opposition and workers’ rights are being rolled back.
“In 2017, the Republican legislature and the Governor rolled back most of the bargaining rights for public sector workers in this state,” said Sanders.
“The child labor law changes in 2023 are just yet another example of very extreme anti-worker state legislation in what’s now become a long list since 2017,” added Sherer.
With unions on their mind, these advocates are looking to find like-minded leaders.
“I think people are very focused on the fall elections right now,” said Sherer.
“We have to keep fighting even for what we’ve maintained so far,” added Sanders.
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Iowa Hawkeyes running back Kaleb Johnson took the college football world by storm this year, establishing himself as one of the most electrifying offensive threats in the country.
Johnson racked up 1,537 yards and 21 rushing touchdowns on the year, leading the Big Ten in both categories. He also set the single-season rushing score record for Iowa, breaking a mark previously held by Shonn Greene. Additionally, he logged a robust 6.4 yards per carry.
As a result, Johnson’s NFL Draft stock has skyrocketed, with the 21-year-old suddenly viewed as a potential second-round pick in April.
Bleacher Report’s Dame Parson recently released a scouting report on Johnson, and he revealed a rather interesting comparison for the superstar rusher: Arizona Cardinals halfback James Conner.
“In conclusion, Johnson is a good to adequate starting running back in a versatile offense scheme,” Parson wrote. “He is more adept and suited for gap/man scheme runs, where he can attack downhill and maneuver through congestion. His functionality in the passing game makes him a good screen option to counter heavy-pressure defenses. Johnson is a lead-caliber running back who could routinely score double-digit rushing touchdowns in the NFL.”
You may think that Conner is a relatively tame comparison given how fantastic Johnson was in 2024, but keep in mind that Conner is a two-time Pro Bowler who just rattled off 1,094 yards and eight touchdowns while averaging 4.6 yards per attempt this year. He also caught 47 passes for 414 yards and a score.
Johnson could very well develop into a lethal all-purpose back on the NFL level, so whoever lands him could be getting a steal in Round 2.
Midwest braces for arctic blast this weekend
High temperatures on Monday, Jan. 20, will be more than 30 degrees lower than they were on Friday, plunging a huge swath of the U.S. into RealFeel temperatures of below zero.
Enjoy the “warmer” weather while you can because Iowa is expected to see wind chill values hit sub-zero temperatures soon.
While Des Moines will reach nearly 50 degrees Friday, temperatures will start to drop and “bitterly cold winds” will enter the state, according to the National Weather Service. Some areas of the state will have wind chills of around 30 degrees below zero.
When will bitterly cold wind chills start in Iowa?
An Arctic cold front will move across Iowa on Saturday night. The coldest period will be Sunday through Tuesday. A mixture of breezy northwest winds and cold temperatures will bring wind chill temperatures down from 15 degrees below zero to as cold as 30 degrees below zero.
From Sunday to Tuesday, the overnight and morning hours will be the coldest, according to NWS.
What is Des Moines’ wind chill forecast?
By noon Saturday, the wind chill is expected to reach 0 degrees and it’s only worse from there. Sunday morning will have a wind chill of 16 degrees below and only improve to 14 degrees below zero by noon.
Monday will see similar temperatures with wind chills of 11 degrees below zero by noon and 12 degrees below zero by 6 p.m. Tuesday morning’s wind chill will drop down to 16 degrees below. By 6 p.m. Tuesday, temperatures will increase with the wind chill around 3 degrees below as the cold front begins to pass.
Where will be some of the coldest places in central Iowa?
Mason City and Estherville will see the wind chill drop as low as 29 degrees below zero on Sunday and Tuesday. Other towns like Ames, Carroll and Waterloo will see wind chills around 20 degrees below zero on Sunday and Tuesday.
How high will winds get in Iowa?
Peak wind gusts will start Friday evening and go into Saturday. Strong northwest winds could reach 30 to 40 mph Friday night.
Kate Kealey is a general assignment reporter for the Des Moines Register. Reach her at kkealey@registermedia.com or follow her on Twitter at @Kkealey17.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (KCRG) – The Hawkeyes collapsed in the final minutes of regulation against Nebraska, blowing an 11-point fourth quarter lead, and falling in overtime 87-84.
The Hawkeyes were 16-of-29 from the free throw line. They were 2-of-7 in the fourth quarter and 5-of-8 in OT.
Hannah Stuelke scored 16 points and added 16 rebounds. Sydney Affolter scored 10 points and pulled down 13 boards.
Iowa heads to the Pacific Northwest for games against Oregon on Sunday and Washington on Wednesday.
Copyright 2025 KCRG. All rights reserved.
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