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  1. Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate, in this October 2018 photo, says his office found 2,022 people who might have illegally voted or registered to vote without being citizens. (Pat Rynard/Iowa Starting Line)

    Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate warns of texts impersonating officials, candidates

    by Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch October 15, 2025 Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate issued a warning for Iowans Wednesday about reported mass texts impersonating elected officials and candidates. The state elections official said fraudulent messages were reported in Franklin, Johnson, and Madison counties. According to a news release, the mass texts from “an […]
  2. Iowa Starting Line

    Davenport restaurant feeding federal workers for free amid government shutdown

    The only qualifier a federal employee has to meet to eat free at Flavors of India is to show a work badge to verify their employment. Flavors of India owner Apjeet Makkar wants federal employees to treat his restaurant like their home kitchen as they wait for the federal government shutdown to end. Makkar has […]
  3. Whether you live in Iowa or are just visiting, it’s good to know there are plenty of affordable, family-friendly activities to try.

    Your guide to 12 fun & frugal family outings in Iowa

    Uncover 12 budget-friendly family activities in Iowa, from historic sites to natural wonders. Have fun without spending a fortune!
  4. Iowa Starting Line

    Hey Iowa, did you know you can get a library card at any library in the state?

    Obtaining a library card in Iowa isn't restricted to a city of residence. Any Iowan can get a library card at any library in the state.
  5. Iowa Starting Line

    Lansing bridge — the only Mississippi River crossing for 60 miles — is closing permanently

    Lansing bridge, a transportation lifeline connecting Lansing in northeast Iowa to Wisconsin, is set to close in October.
  6. Iowa Starting Line

    Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis

    President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that his administration will send billions of dollars in assistance to farmers.
  7. Iowa Starting Line

    It’s election season in Iowa. What voters need to know for 2025 city and school elections

    Iowans will soon head to the polls to cast their votes in the 2025 city council and school board elections.
  8. Sen. Claire Celsi remembered for her passion and outspokenness

    Sen. Claire Celsi remembered for her passion and outspokenness

    The Democratic state senator from West Des Moines died on Oct. 6 after a bout with an undisclosed illness.  West Des Moines resident Al Womble will always remember the first time he met Iowa Sen. Claire Celsi. Womble, a union organizer by trade, was an active volunteer in the Iowa Democratic Party and its Polk […]
  9. New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa's waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.

    Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water

    New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa's waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.
  10. Des Moines Public Schools is moving forward with a $265 million bond referendum in the wake of a recent scandal involving its former superintendent.

    Des Moines schools still focused on $265 million bond vote, despite Ian Roberts arrest

    30,000 reasons. That’s what Interim Superintendent Matt Smith said he would point to: the district’s 30,000 students, when asked why Des Moines Public Schools’ upcoming bond referendum still matters in the wake of the recent scandal involving former superintendent Ian Roberts.
  11. The property will likely appeal to creative individuals who appreciate the serenity and unusual style choices.

    This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole

    Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.
  12. Iowa Starting Line

    Kinnick Stadium to host EA Sports tournament to raise money for children’s hospital

    Gamers will take over Kinnick Stadium this weekend to compete in a College Football 26 tournament for charity.
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  1. Iowa Starting Line

    Davenport restaurant feeding federal workers for free amid government shutdown

    The only qualifier a federal employee has to meet to eat free at Flavors of India is to show a work badge to verify their employment. Flavors of India owner Apjeet Makkar wants federal employees to treat his restaurant like their home kitchen as they wait for the federal government shutdown to end. Makkar has […]
  2. Iowa Starting Line

    Hey Iowa, did you know you can get a library card at any library in the state?

    Obtaining a library card in Iowa isn't restricted to a city of residence. Any Iowan can get a library card at any library in the state.
  3. Iowa Starting Line

    Big harvest no comfort to Iowa farmers, who worry about another Farm Crisis

    President Donald Trump is expected to announce soon that his administration will send billions of dollars in assistance to farmers.
  4. New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa's waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.

    Report: Nitrate levels toxic to Iowa water

    New data from the National Library of Medicine show nitrates in Iowa's waterways reached toxic levels earlier than scientists first thought.
  5. The property will likely appeal to creative individuals who appreciate the serenity and unusual style choices.

    This quirky Des Moines home up for sale features a working fire pole

    Built by a well-respected local architect as their personal residence, a quirky home for sale in the Lower Beaver neighborhood hides a very unusual design choice on its second floor.
  6. In July, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that it would stop issuing paper benefit payment checks on Sept. 30, 2025.

    The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know

    The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
  7. Specifically, trick-or-treating in Des Moines was legally forbidden on October 31, and instead, door-to-door candy quests took place on October 30, known as Beggars’ Night. In 2024, the local government voted to merge Beggars Night with the traditional October 31 Halloween, and in March of 2025, the change was officially made permanent, syncing up Halloween in Des Moines with the rest of the Hawkeye State.

    Why it took nearly a century to bring Halloween to Des Moines

    Halloween is on October 31, but did you know that for decades, that wasn’t true in Des Moines? Discover a unique piece of local Halloween history.

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