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What to know about Trump’s legal issues
The former president’s Manhattan hush money trial began on Monday. All in all, the 2024 Republican presidential nominee faces 91 charges across the four cases he’s been indicted in. He has pleaded not guilty to all of them.
VIDEO: Jochum calls Gov. Reynolds’ summer meal program a ‘hunger game’
Iowa Gov. Reynolds announced a competitive $900,000 grant program to feed Iowa children over the summer, months after she declined $29 million in...
It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion
Employees across the US will now have access to unpaid time off to recover from childbirth or to access an abortion. Here’s what you need to know about the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act changes.
Iowa slated to ban all future basic income programs
Sen. Bill Dotzler, 75, called the last two legislative sessions the “worst attack” on low-income and working-class Iowans he has ever seen. The...
Trump says he’s pro-worker. His record says otherwise.
Trump’s policies made more than eight million workers ineligible for overtime pay, allowed for the outsourcing and offshoring of American jobs, made it harder for workers to join a union, and failed to protect American workers during the pandemic.
What you need to know about Iowa’s bill to arm school staff
Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a new law that will allow Iowa schools to arm staff and grant them legal and civil immunity in the event of a...
Hail Mary: Iowa has two women’s tackle football teams you can see this summer
Do you like football? Do you like women's sports? Have we got great news for you this summer! Women's tackle football has been around Iowa for the...
Rob Sand: Iowans must stand with sexual assault victims
Lots of topics get swept under the rug because they’re not comfortable for us to confront. Sometimes we’d rather pretend the problems don’t exist or...
VIDEOS: Iowa Senate debates teacher armament bill
During an Iowa Senate floor debate on the teacher armament bill, HF 2586, Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) clarified that the goal of gun safety is...
VIDEOS: Konfrst details how Republicans use abortion to play politics with Iowans’ lives
While Iowans await the Iowa Supreme Court's decision on one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst...
As Iowa City and Linn-Mar prepare for drastic cuts, vouchers draw millions from state
The Iowa City and Linn-Mar school districts face a combined $10 million budget shortfall as the state continues to underfund public schools and...
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VIDEOS: Iowa Democratic representatives debate anti-abortion curriculum bill
VIDEOS: Discriminatory legislation hurts Iowa businesses
VIDEOS: LGBTQ erasure bill would ‘rewrite’ Iowa code
VIDEO: Iowa bill to criminalize homelessness tabled for now
VIDEOS: Iowans react to LGBTQ discrimination bill going up in flames
VIDEOS: Iowans share personal experiences with anti-abortion centers
What you need to know about Iowa’s bill to arm school staff
Gov. Kim Reynolds is expected to sign a new law that will allow Iowa schools to arm staff and grant them legal and civil immunity in the event of a shooting. The bill—HF 2586—is part of Iowa Republican lawmakers' direct response to the Jan. 4 school shooting in Perry...
Hail Mary: Iowa has two women’s tackle football teams you can see this summer
Do you like football? Do you like women's sports? Have we got great news for you this summer! Women's tackle football has been around Iowa for the last two decades, and teams (and leagues) have come and gone in that time. (Diehards will remember the Iowa Crush, which...
Rob Sand: Iowans must stand with sexual assault victims
Lots of topics get swept under the rug because they’re not comfortable for us to confront. Sometimes we’d rather pretend the problems don’t exist or couldn’t happen in a place like Iowa. But they do, and it can happen anywhere—even in our great state. It is our...
VIDEOS: Iowa Senate debates teacher armament bill
During an Iowa Senate floor debate on the teacher armament bill, HF 2586, Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) clarified that the goal of gun safety is not to take guns away, but to systemize safe practices and comprehensive support services so gun violence can be...
VIDEOS: Konfrst details how Republicans use abortion to play politics with Iowans’ lives
While Iowans await the Iowa Supreme Court's decision on one of the strictest abortion bans in the country, House Minority Leader Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) detailed the ways Republican politicians use these bans to play politics with peoples' lives and...
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In bloom: When & where to see tulips in Iowa
If you’re wondering when and where to see tulips in Iowa, look no further. Here are several festivals and farms to check out this spring.
Happy National Beer Day! Here are Starting Line’s favorite Iowa breweries
For those unaware, April 6 is New Beer's Eve, because it leads up to National Beer Day on April 7. Why April 7? On that day in 1933, the Cullen-Harrison Act went into effect, making it legal for some low-alcohol beer and wine to be sold in the United States. The law...
What’s the best bowling alley in Iowa?
Do you have a go-to spot for striking down those pins? Whether you're a casual player or a competitive league member, we know that not all bowling alleys are created equal. Some dazzle with retro vibes and neon lights, while others win hearts with gourmet food menus...
Read more, spend less: Here’s where you can get free books
Free books are available through several online and in-person resources. Here’s everything you need to know to find free books near you.
Crafty Grandma: Waterloo craft-fluencer sharing her skills
Sue Wright and I had been chatting over coffee for a while, about her crafting projects, her tiny cardboard houses, and her YouTube presence, when I noticed the buttons of her shirt bore a striking resemblance to buttons inside of the miniature house she was showing...
The best pizza in Iowa, according to Iowans
Where can you find the best pizza in Iowa?
15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Iowa in 2024
They say Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday held this year on Jan. 15, 2024, should be "a day on, not a day off." So in that spirit, here...
No more Kum & Go? New owner Maverik of Utah retiring famous brand
Will Kum & Go have come and gone by next year? One new report claims that's the plan by the store's new owners. The Iowa-based convenience store...
Iowa’s 10 oldest cities, and how they got their start
Today, there are 947 incorporated municipalities in Iowa. Check out our list of the 10 oldest Iowa cities, which we have based largely on the official incorporation date according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, though we made a few exceptions to that rule where noted.
Here’s a recap of the biggest headlines Iowa celebs made In 2023
For these 7 famous Iowans, 2023 was a year of controversy, career highlights, and full-circle moments.
Feeling charitable? Donate to an Iowa nonprofit that’s Iowan-approved.
It had to be the most popular question we’ve ever asked:
Which charity helping Iowans should folks donate to this year?
Hundreds of worthy causes across the state were mentioned.
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Read a new book from one of these 10 Iowa authors
You probably have heard all about "The Bridges of Madison County." Or how occasional Iowa resident Mark Twain counted Muscatine's sunsets among the best he'd ever seen (and he was a world traveler!). Or how Kurt Vonnegut finished "Slaughterhouse-Five" at the...
Founded with banned books in a garage, Annie’s Foundation opens new office
A year ago, Sara Hayden Parris’s garage was packed haphazardly with books, banners, signs, and other supplies for Annie’s Foundation events. Now, because of a generous donation, those days are no more. On March 28, Parris, board members, and supporters came out to cut...
The zodiac signs of 12 iconic women offer insight into their historic accomplishments
The zodiac signs of 12 iconic women offer insight into their historic accomplishments. Here’s what you need to know about these women and their zodiac signs.
Meet 7 women who broke barriers in the field of astronomy and beyond
These seven women broke barriers in astronomy and beyond. Here’s everything you need to know about seven women who contributed to astronomy.
Crafty Grandma: Waterloo craft-fluencer sharing her skills
Sue Wright and I had been chatting over coffee for a while, about her crafting projects, her tiny cardboard houses, and her YouTube presence, when I noticed the buttons of her shirt bore a striking resemblance to buttons inside of the miniature house she was showing...
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VIDEO: Ty Tries Cotton Candy
Ty's cotton candy expertise came in handy for this edition of Ty Tries! @iowastartingline Ty’s #cottoncandy expertise came in handy for this edition of #TyTries, which included Cotton #Candy #Oreos. #iowa #iowafun #iowafood ♬ original sound - Iowa Starting Line
VIDEO: Everything I Ate at the Iowa State Fair
Delicious. @iowastartingline 😋 😋 😋 😋 😋 🎥: @broadwaychey #iowa #iowalife #iowastatefair #iloveuiowa ♬ original sound - Iowa Starting Line
VIDEO: Tailgating 101
Name a better tailgating state ... we'll wait. @iowastartingline Name a better tailgating state … we’ll wait. #Iowa #cyhawk #iowa #tailgateszn ♬ original sound - Iowa Starting Line
VIDEO: Sioux City 2023 Fall Events
From the city's first-ever Black music festival showcasing a historic neighborhood, to a talent show where all talents are welcome, two new Sioux City events this fall are celebrating the city's diverse cultures. @iowastartingline From the city's first-ever Black...
VIDEO: Log Out of Netflix! Check These Out Instead
Iowa DOES have cool things! Here’s Starting Line Correspondent Avery spotlighting vintage theaters offering accessible and family-friendly entertainment across the state. @iowastartingline Iowa DOES have cool things! Here’s Starting Line Correspondent Avery...
VIDEO: Iowa Bucket List Spot
Add this to your fall bucket list! @iowastartingline Add this to your fall bucket list! 🍂 📹: @lowcountry_wanderer #fall #autumn #iowa #iowans ♬ original sound - Iowa Starting Line