Shaely Odean is one year post-grad from the University of Iowa, working as Starting Line’s 2026 summer intern. She earned her bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication and a certificate in sustainability sciences. Reporting tangible, reliable, and hard-hitting news to Iowans is not only her job but her favorite pastime.
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Nunn, Trone Garriott face off in pivotal Iowa 3rd Congressional District race
Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District stretches from Des Moines’ suburbs to the Missouri border, and this year it’s again one of the state’s most competitive races. Incumbent Zach Nunn and challenger Sarah Trone Garriott have raised a combined $10.1 million — here’s what to know about both candidates.
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Hinson’s Senate run leaves Iowa’s 2nd Congressional District up for grabs
For Democrats, flipping the 2nd Congressional District represents a high-priority opportunity to help reclaim the US House majority. For Republicans, retaining the seat is essential to preserving their narrow hold on Congress.
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Iowa’s 1st Congressional District candidates set for rematch in November
Iowa’s 1st Congressional District stands as one of the most crucial toss-up races in the nation, carrying massive stakes that could determine which party controls the U.S. House of Representatives. Spanning southeastern Iowa, the district has become a defining battleground where razor-thin margins dictate national outcomes.
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Court to rule next week on GOP challenge to Iowa Libertarian Marco Battaglia’s ballot name
If excluded from the ballot, Marco Battaglia said he might run as a non-party candidate under his legal name using an organization like “America 250 Party,” or turn his focus toward seeking the Libertarian Party’s national presidential nomination. The district judge is expected to issue a decision early next week.
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Trump admits no evidence Iowa poll was rigged—but wants Selzer’s files anyway
Trump’s lawyers argued in court: the Iowa Poll wasn’t news —it was a product the Register paid for. A judge asked if that logic could chill free speech statewide.
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Iowa City clinic closure leaves eastern Iowa in reproductive healthcare desert
The state has implemented a new law restricting how Iowans can access abortion medication. The shift lands as Eastern Iowans are losing their premier physical safety net for reproductive care.
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Linn County approves 18-month moratorium on data center applications
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the data center moratorium in front of a crowded room on July 1.
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‘The first domino’ — Linn County residents sound off on proposed plant said to power data centers
A public health meeting with the Linn County Board of Supervisors turned tense Wednesday night as more than two dozen residents directed air quality questions at an Alliant Energy representative.
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Zach Nunn wanted a Libertarian off the ballot. Here’s what his campaign did about it
A Nunn campaign operative warned Libertarian candidate Marco Battaglia to withdraw or face “legal action.” Eight days later, she filed the challenge that knocked him off the November ballot.
