Ty Rushing is the former Chief Political Correspondent for Iowa Starting Line. He is a trail-blazing veteran Iowa journalist, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker, and co-founder and president of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.
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An Ever-Present Mayor in the Community, Hart Focuses on City Unity
Waterloo residents know who their mayor is, how to reach him, and what he looks like, which is exactly how Quentin Hart wants it to be. A stroll with Hart through the city’s redeveloping downtown includes dozens of encounters with residents happy to greet the mayor and a few motorists honking or rolling down windows…
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‘DIEOWA’ is a Killer Podcast About True Crime in Iowa
Alli Theulen and Beth LeValley are dying for people to give their Iowa-centric true-crime podcast a listen. The Hawkeye State natives and marketing professionals are hosts and creators of “DIEOWA.” The show’s tagline tells you everything you need to know about it: “99 Counties & A Murder in Every One.” The duo met while working…
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No, California Isn’t Banning Bacon, but new Rule Could Have Iowa Impact
No, California isn’t banning bacon or withholding ham from its residents. However, the Golden State is restricting where its swine comes from via Proposition 12. This measure is why it has become a topic of interest in Iowa, the country’s top-pork producer. Californians consume about 13% of America’s pork, according to the California Pork Producers…
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IDP Chair Ross Wilburn Talks Party Building, Voter Outreach, Caucus
It had been a while since a sitting chair of the Iowa Democratic Party visited the state’s most northwestern and conservative corner, so Ross Wilburn’s recent stop was noticeable. “We don’t always get a lot of attention up here in Red Country,” said O’Brien County Democratic Party chair Karen Sterk. Wilburn was the guest of…
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Gov. Reynolds Flies to Sioux City for Housing Ribbon-cutting
Gov. Kim Reynolds arrived in Sioux City on Tuesday morning to celebrate the opening of a $22 million multi-family housing development in the community. “What’s great is you can see this complex from the air and it makes a big statement when you’re flying in,” Reynolds said. The District 42 complex includes 215 units priced…
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Des Moines Taco Fest Mess Leaves Attendees Frustrated
The Des Moines Taco & Margarita Festival certainly gave people who attended something to taco-bout. Held along the Court Avenue bridge in downtown Des Moines on Saturday, attendees complained about long lines, an overly packed venue, how disorganized the event was, lack of margarita options, vendors not accepting VIP free taco tickets, and country music…
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Jensen Close to Plea Deal for Role in Captiol Riot
Doug Jensen, the Des Moines man who wore a Q-Anon t-shirt while storming the US Capitol Building on Jan. 6, is close to reaching a plea agreement with the federal government, according to an update from his attorney. This news name came out during a status hearing on Tuesday for Jensen, one of the more…
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Union Members, Supporters Call on Senators to Pass PRO Act
Proponents of the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act had a message for Iowa’s two Republican US Senators during a Friday rally in downtown Sioux City to support the bill. “If Senator Grassley and Senator Ernst aren’t going to support us, we can replace them,” said Charlie Wishman, president of the Iowa Federation of…
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Where Iowa’s Capitol Rioters Stand now With Upcoming Court Dates
Six Iowans—including a mother and son—have been charged, so far, with federal crimes for their roles in the Capitol insurrection on Jan 6. Daryl Johnson of St. Ansgar was the latest Iowan charged when he was arrested on June 11. His charges include entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly and disruptive conduct in…
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Meet Northwest Iowa’s ‘City of Murals’ Town
One Iowa community literally painted the town to tell its story. Rock Rapids is home to 36 murals that depict notable events and people from the Lyon County seat situated in Iowa’s northwest-most corner. The community is so proud of these accomplishments that one of its nicknames is the “City of Murals.” The Rock Rapids…
