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13 iconic stops along Iowa’s Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway
Check out these interesting and historic pit stops along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, which travels 460 miles across the state of Iowa.
Why people are so concerned about Trump picking RFK Jr. to lead US public health
Trump’s pick for health secretary wants to increase access to raw milk, remove fluoride from drinking water, and has said that vaccines cause autism and that WiFi causes cancer.
Hate and harassment towards women spreads after Trump’s election
Over a 24-hour period following Trump’s election, there was a 4,600% increase in the usage of the phrase “your body, my choice” on X. The phrase has made its way offline as well, with young girls and parents across the country using social media to share instances of harassment involving it.
‘A stunning public rebuke’: When voters had the choice, they rejected private school vouchers
On Election Day, voters in Colorado, Kentucky, and Nebraska squarely rejected private school choice ballot measures, demonstrating how much voters of all stripes oppose the use of taxpayer dollars to fund private school tuition.
Christina Bohannan calls for recount of ‘razor-thin’ Iowa congressional race
Democrat Christina Bohannan is calling for a recount of all 20 counties in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. There is an 800-vote margin that...
Trump picks Fox News host over Joni Ernst for Defense Secretary job
President-elect Donald Trump chose a Fox News host as his secretary of defense over US Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa. National security leaders reportedly...
Iowa competes with Florida for most book bans
Rightwing activists are going after books across the country. And in Iowa, the number of bans is near the top of the country. An analysis of book...
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What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.
The deadliest natural disasters in Iowa history
Iowans are no stranger to severe weather. Learn more about some of Iowa’s deadliest natural disasters, from floods and tornadoes to droughts and derechos.
Celebrate Shop Iowa Day with exclusive deals & promotions
Shop Iowa Day is coming up on October 9. Learn about the initiative and all the deals that come with it.
Guess which 2 Iowa colleges dominate in national rankings?
Two Iowa universities shine in annual U.S. News rankings, leading in nursing, writing, value, and graduation rates.
Zachary Oren Smith joins Starting Line
Zachary Oren Smith joins Iowa Starting Line. He’ll lead our coverage of Iowa politics. He says he’s excited to join our crusade against cynicism across the state.
Guest post: It’s not too late to remember who we are this election, Iowans