by Zachary Oren Smith | Oct 2, 2024 | LOCAL NEWS
Iowa Starting Line’s new Iowa Political Correspondent Zachary Oren Smith says journalism works when it’s part of the neighborhood. In 2019, a news tip led me to a mobile home park along a busy highway in North Liberty. A resident showed me a flyer taped to her...
by Isabel Soisson | Oct 1, 2024 | HOUSING
During Tuesday’s vice presidential debate, Tim Walz highlighted the importance of building more affordable homes for families and holding accountable Wall Street investors who buy up housing and treat it as a commodity, while JD Vance continued to demonize...
by Amie Rivers | Oct 1, 2024 | LABOR
Around 100 workers at Cargill Corn Milling in Cedar Rapids are officially on strike. The three-year contract between Cargill—specifically the corn milling plant in the city—and workers unionized with Teamsters Local 238 expired at midnight Tuesday. But workers...
by Iowa Production Staff | Oct 1, 2024 | FOOD AND DRINK
The folks of Reddit have shared the top Indian restaurants in Des Moines. If you’re on the hunt for delectable dining experiences, look no further than the vibrant Indian restaurants in Des Moines. With a fusion of aromatic spices, rich flavors, and heartwarming...
by Nikoel Hytrek | Oct 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Heather Sievers wasn’t planning to run for office, but then Republicans in the Iowa Legislature ignored the pleas and experiences of thousands of Iowans and changed how Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are run. The agency helps many families with students with special...
