Former Iowa legislator writes children’s book on fleeing war in Bosnia
Former Iowa legislator Anesa Kajtazović talks to Iowa Starting Line about her new children's book.
Jul
2025
3
LOCAL PEOPLE
Jun
2025
3
The woman who prompted Ernst’s ‘We’re all going to die’ remark is running for Iowa House
The woman who told Sen. Joni Ernst that "people will die" if she votes to cut Medicaid said the senator's mock apology a day later was "deeply insensitive" toward people who could lose health...
May
2025
26
15 fascinating facts about Iowa-born John Wayne on his birthday
Discover 15 fun facts about Iowa's Western treasure, the one and only John Wayne.
Apr
2025
24
8 activists from Iowa who changed the game
Iowa has a rich history of activism that dates back centuries. Check out these eight heroes who have fought for all types of underrepresented groups.
Apr
2025
3
In Walworth County, neighbors rallied for rides—and rediscovered what it means to be a community
The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor's office—they also needed to get to each other.
Jan
2025
28
10 facts about Cedar Rapids native Elijah Wood on his birthday
Elijah Wood is one of Eastern Iowa’s connections to Hollywood. Here are 10 compelling facts about the famous Iowan.
Jan
2025
13
‘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.
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.
