by Guest Post | May 23, 2018 | POLITICS
A guest piece from Cody Woodruff, ISU student and school board member. “We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented.” -Elie Wiesel Since the story about sexual misconduct...
by Pat Rynard | May 23, 2018 | POLITICS
The Democratic gubernatorial primary may very well have ended today when the Des Moines Register published a story of three women’s accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior they experienced from Senator Nate Boulton. The report from Brianne Pfannenstiel...
by Randy Evans | May 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
I sometimes think government officials overlook the important role the public plays in our system of government. That was my takeaway last week from the monthly meeting of the Iowa Public Information Board. When Mrs. Gentry lectured in my high school government...
by Chance Dorland | May 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Iowa Starting Line Podcast host Pat Rynard breaks down poll numbers for the Democratic gubernatorial primary and District 3 race with show producer Chance Dorland, followed by an interview with Jerry Crawford about the...
by Pat Rynard | May 22, 2018 | POLITICS
With the June 5 Democratic primary fast approaching, lots of voters around the state are just now beginning to tune into the race. Iowa Starting Line has been covering the race for well over a year and a half, interviewing the candidates, covering forums, tracking...