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The Iowa folk music revival: Where to catch traditional music, learn the fiddle, and connect with Midwest roots music
There’s an ancient musical tradition alive in The Hawkeye State. Learn about why the Iowa folk music scene is having a renaissance.
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Everything you need to know about Iowa’s fight against data centers
The proliferation of data centers in Iowa is raising questions about electricity costs, water use, tax incentives, and local control. Here’s what to know about the debate and the policies under consideration.
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4 things you can do on Election Day in Iowa
Iowans will head to the polls on Nov. 3. Here’s how you can get involved and take action before and on Election Day.
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Joe Mitchell’s Clear Lake address was listed for rent weeks before Election Day
The Clear Lake address of Joe Mitchell, the Republican candidate in Iowa’s 2nd district, was listed for rent on Zillow as recently as this month. The campaign claims its just how Mitchell’s company advertises other properties on the app.
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28 photos of your adorable black cats for Black Cat Day
Black Cat Day is celebrated in the United Kingdom on Oct. 27. But these Halloween-coded beauties deserve love all year round. Here’s some black cat photos from Iowa Starting Line readers.
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We’re suing Dollar General: Iowa worker news Oct. 29, 2026
Dollar General is being sued by Iowa and other states for charging higher prices than what the sticker prices show.
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You have the right to take time off to vote in Iowa
Did you know you are guaranteed, by law, to have time off work to vote in Iowa?
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From the barber shop to the ballot box: Turning an unexpected journey into community action
After a campaign ad, a viral post about his voting rights and online backlash, Des Moines barber John Williams explains what he learned and why he’s now helping Iowans register to vote.
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End Citizens United files ethics complaint against Iowa Lt. Gov. candidate Derek Wulf
The complaint asks the board to investigate Wulf and the Zach Lahn campaign for accepting a prohibited loan from a lobbyist and failing to disclose a campaign contribution.
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Nunn, Trone Garriott clash over Iran war and Epstein files in only debate
The candidates in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District traded attacks over the Iran war, the Epstein files, and healthcare in their only debate, one week before Election Day.
