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Nurse: Bill To Cut SNAP/Medicaid ‘Not Good’ For Iowans’ Health

Posted April 6th, 2023 at 3:49pm by Ty Rushing

Photos by Starting Line staff

Liberal-Leaning Students More Likely to Avoid Iowa For College

Posted April 6th, 2023 at 2:59pm by Nikoel Hytrek

6 Iowa Events to Check Out This Weekend (April 7-9)

Posted April 6th, 2023 at 12:00pm by Nikoel Hytrek

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Trump Makes Himself 2 Inches Taller In Fake Mugshot That Fundraises Off Arrest

Posted April 5th, 2023 at 3:39pm by Isabel Soisson

In the days following former president Donald Trump’s indictment, solicitations from his 2024 joint fundraising committee began. The committee has reportedly raised $7 million so far, fulfilling a goal of “spurring donations from the former president’s outraged supporters.”

What Iowa Has Gotten Out Of Biden’s Infrastructure Law (So Far)

Posted April 5th, 2023 at 11:40am by Isabel Soisson

In Iowa, 139 infrastructure projects have been announced so far, and more are in the works. Here’s a look at the work that’s being done in the Hawkeye State and how it helps Iowans. Starting Line graphic

Iowa Schools Balance Support for Trans Students, Following New Bathroom Law

Posted April 4th, 2023 at 4:05pm by Nikoel Hytrek

Workers Behind Iowa City’s Mission Creek Festival Want Union Contract

Posted April 4th, 2023 at 3:47pm by Amie Rivers

Justin Comer, a production technician at Englert Theatre in Iowa City, talks about production workers’ unionization efforts in a video posted April 3, 2023.

$12 billion ‘Pro-Corruption’ Bill Slated For Debate In Iowa House

Posted April 3rd, 2023 at 3:36pm by Ty Rushing

Photos by Starting Line Staff

Central Iowa Trans Art Festival Focuses On Joy Amid Discrimination

Posted April 3rd, 2023 at 9:53am by Nikoel Hytrek

Festival attendees browsing in one of the art halls. Photo by Starting Line staff

Father Of Trans Child Privately Asked Reynolds To Veto Anti-Trans Bills. She Didn’t

Posted March 31st, 2023 at 3:48pm by Ty Rushing

Photos: Matt McIver, Twitter AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa’s 3 Minor League Baseball Teams and How to Watch Them in 2023

Posted March 31st, 2023 at 3:00am by Team Starting Line

Principal Park. Photo by Dylan Heuer/Iowa Cubs

Why Trump Was Indicted

Posted March 30th, 2023 at 5:31pm by Keya Vakil

Former President Donald Trump listens as he speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, in Waco, Texas, Saturday, March 25, 2023, while en route to West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Judge: Health Insurers Shouldn’t Have to Cover Cancer Screenings and Pregnancy Care

Posted March 30th, 2023 at 3:29pm by Keya Vakil

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Puppy Mill Bill, Named After Iowa Dog, Could Become Federal Law

Posted March 30th, 2023 at 10:45am by Nikoel Hytrek

5 Things You Should Know About Kim Reynolds’ Education Bill

Posted March 29th, 2023 at 1:56pm by Ty Rushing

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks at an event with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday, March 10, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa. (AP Photo/Ron Johnson)

Iowa City Starbucks Files to Unionize the Same Week Ex-CEO Grilled in Senate

Posted March 29th, 2023 at 11:13am by Amie Rivers

Workers at the Burlington and Clinton Starbucks in Iowa City who have filed to make their store the first Starbucks in Iowa to unionize. (Screenshots from SBWorkersUnited)

Banning Education Won’t Make LGBTQ People Go Away, Students Say

Posted March 29th, 2023 at 11:12am by Nikoel Hytrek

Iowans hold up signs protesting the state’s anti-LGBTQ legislation before a March 5, 2023, rally outside of the Iowa Capitol. Photo by Starting Line staff

Fry: Bills That Take Food And Health Care Benefits From Thousands Aren’t About That

Posted March 28th, 2023 at 4:16pm by Ty Rushing

Rep. Joel Fry

LGBTQ Youth Found Support At Iowa Schools. Now It’s Gone

Posted March 28th, 2023 at 1:07pm by Nikoel Hytrek

A young trans Iowan holds up a sign protesting the state’s anti-LGBTQ legislation before a March 5, 2023, rally outside of the Iowa Capitol. Photo by Starting Line staff

Brad Zaun Calls For Arrest Of Those Detaining Violent Jan. 6 Insurrectionists

Posted March 28th, 2023 at 9:24am by Ty Rushing

Photos: Iowa Legislature AP Photo/John Minchillo

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