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2 upcoming worker rallies in Des Moines

July 25, 2026

Show your solidarity at two worker rallies coming up in Des Moines.

Des Moines billboard asks: ‘Having doubts?’

May 1, 2026

Plus: Only in Iowa and the photo of the week! Share with a friend 🗣️ It’s Friday and May Day. Time for Only in Iowa, this week’s photo, Positively Iowa, and news you can use: This is cool: See your name in Landsat, or satellite photos of Earth from space. Are you a college student in…

Des Moines teacher wins $75k for welding program

September 29, 2026

Plus: What you thought of Iowa’s billionaire and more reader letters Share with a friend 🗞 See more from us: Add Iowa Starting Line as a preferred news source on Google. Amie here. It’s gonna be October already, somehow?! Have you noticed any leaves changing yet? Here in Waterloo, I noticed the Virginia creeper’s gotten…

Des Moines mom shares private school horror story

September 11, 2026

The Paredes family has used Iowa’s private school voucher system for all three of their boys, so mom Maria expected that her youngest son, Leo, would be treated just like her two older kids.

The inflatable Antifa army at No Kings Des Moines

October 21, 2025

Plus: Protests, rallies, and more Share with a friend Amie here. Thanks again for your support of our series on Cancer in Iowa, which had previously taken over Tuesdays in your inbox. Now, we’re back with your week ahead: protests/events, a quick authoritarianism explainer, this week’s must-see video, and 3 things to know. …

WATCH: Inflatable costumes at No Kings Des Moines

October 20, 2025

A lobster, a dinosaur, and Baby Shark walk into an Antifa meeting

Pizza in Des Moines: A guide to the pies that have shaped our food culture

August 10, 2026

These 10 joints represent the rich history of pizza in Des Moines.

Your guide to celebrating Fourth of July in the Des Moines metro

June 23, 2026

Communities across the Des Moines area will offer fireworks, parades and more to celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday this Fourth.

Pride Fitness Des Moines: Where anyone can lift

June 4, 2026

Gyms can be intimidating, particularly lifting weights. Pride Fitness Des Moines aims to be a space where anyone can learn to lift.

Kids eat free at these 8 Des Moines-area restaurants

May 29, 2026

Plus: Only in Iowa and the photo of the week! Share with a friend 🗣️ It’s Friday, the last one in May! Time for Only in Iowa, this week’s photo, Positively Iowa, and news you can use. Amie Rivers Newsletter Editor, Iowa Starting Line Email me Want your community event promoted for FREE to Iowa…