‘This is what grief has looked like for me’—ISL editor opens up about spouse’s death
Amie Rivers returns to work after taking time off to grieve the death of her spouse.
Jan
2025
13
LOCAL PEOPLE
Dec
2024
17
ISU students brew winning IPA for Backpocket Brewing
ISU students brewed up "Alien Juice Party" IPA, winning a challenge with Backpocket Brewing. Find out how to try it yourself!
Sep
2024
4
The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents
50 hours, that's the amount of time America's "sandwich generation" spends caring for both children and aging parents every week. Here's what you need to know.
Aug
2024
7
New data shows just how little single moms make compared to other parents
As many as 28 percent of single moms live in poverty. Here's what you need to know about the wage gap for single moms.
Aug
2024
3
Hawkeye legends: 10 famous University of Iowa alumni
Explore the stories of 10 legendary University of Iowa alumni, from Ashton Kutcher and Caitlyn Clark to Tennessee Williams.
Jul
2024
19
‘I can shine a light on the monsters:’ Iowan documenting Russia-Ukraine War
A Des Moines woman is recording and archiving footage to tell the unvarnished truth about the Russia-Ukraine War. Russia's war on Ukraine began in February 2022. However, Ann Vorhees of Des Moines started collecting video from it recently after a conversation she...
Jul
2024
18
Rushing: I’ve reached the finish line at Starting Line
Chief Political Correspondent Ty Rushing bids farewell to Iowa Starting Line. After 11 years—minus a six-month stint in corporate communications—my grind as a daily news reporter will come to an end Friday on what will be my last day as a full-time member of the...
Jul
2024
17
5 Iowa high school students taking the art world by storm
5 high school recipients received the prestigious Iowa Arts Scholarship. Here's what you need to know about the students and the art scholarsip.
May
2024
31
Des Moines has had one of the biggest mental health rebounds post-pandemic, according to study
According to a new study, residents in Des Moines, Iowa reported significant improvements in mental health since the pandemic. Here' what you need to know.
Apr
2024
2
Founded with banned books in a garage, Annie’s Foundation opens new office
A year ago, Sara Hayden Parris’s garage was packed haphazardly with books, banners, signs, and other supplies for Annie’s Foundation events. Now, because of a generous donation, those days are no more. On March 28, Parris, board members, and supporters came out to...
