Rita Hart reelected to lead Iowa Democrats in 2025
Iowa Democrats voted to reelect Rita Hart to lead the party for another four years. On Saturday, the Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee elected its new chair, Rita Hart of Clinton, by what one voter called a “landslide.” She received 78 percent of the...
Iowa Democrats to pick leadership for 2025
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Legal group urges IA AG to act against puppy mills
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Iowa Democrats eye opportunity in eastern Iowa special election
Following Sen. Chris Cournoyer's elevation to lieutenant governor, there’s a vacancy in the state Senate. Local school board president Mike Zimmer is hoping to flip a seat back for Democrats. There is a special election looming in eastern Iowa. Senate District 35 was...
What Iowans should know about getting abortion pills in the mail
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Rita Hart reelected to lead Iowa Democrats in 2025
Iowa Democrats voted to reelect Rita Hart to lead the party for another four years. On Saturday, the Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee elected its new chair, Rita Hart of Clinton, by what one voter called a “landslide.” She received 78 percent of the...
Iowa Democrats to pick leadership for 2025
Over the weekend, Iowa Democrats will convene to vote on a team to lead after bummer 2024. The Iowa Democratic Party’s State Central Committee will meet in Ankeny Saturday morning to choose its new officers to represent the IDP in 2025. The State Central Committee...
Legal group urges IA AG to act against puppy mills
A California-based animal welfare group is asking Attorney General Brenna Bird to investigate a puppy mill that’s breaking its previous agreement with the state.
Iowa Democrats eye opportunity in eastern Iowa special election
Following Sen. Chris Cournoyer's elevation to lieutenant governor, there’s a vacancy in the state Senate. Local school board president Mike Zimmer is hoping to flip a seat back for Democrats. There is a special election looming in eastern Iowa. Senate District 35 was...
What Iowans should know about getting abortion pills in the mail
The basics of an increasingly popular way of getting abortion pills.
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ISU students brew winning IPA for Backpocket Brewing
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Muscatine, Iowa, has eight sister cities around the world. Find out how these international destinations foster understanding in southeastern Iowa.
2024 in pop culture: In a bruising year, we sought out fantasy, escapism—and cute little animals
Here’s everything (more or less) you need to know about 2024 in pop culture.
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!
Longtime Iowa Congressman Jim Leach dies at 82
In a political environment marked by partisanship, former US Rep. Jim Leach, who died this week, pushed back on his party’s acceptance of Trumpism.
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VIDEO: Rep. Konfrst addresses long-term costs of voucher program
Iowa House Minority Leader Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D-Windsor Heights) addressed the long-term costs of Gov. Reynolds' private school tuition voucher program, formally known as Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), for Iowa taxpayers in a recent interview on "Iowa Press."...
VIDEO: Ty Tries Cotton Candy
Ty's cotton candy expertise came in handy for this edition of Ty Tries! @iowastartingline Ty’s #cottoncandy expertise came in handy for this edition of #TyTries, which included Cotton #Candy #Oreos. #iowa #iowafun #iowafood ♬ original sound - Iowa Starting Line
VIDEO: Everything I Ate at the Iowa State Fair
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VIDEO: Tailgating 101
Name a better tailgating state ... we'll wait. @iowastartingline Name a better tailgating state … we’ll wait. #Iowa #cyhawk #iowa #tailgateszn ♬ original sound - Iowa Starting Line
VIDEO: Sioux City 2023 Fall Events
From the city's first-ever Black music festival showcasing a historic neighborhood, to a talent show where all talents are welcome, two new Sioux City events this fall are celebrating the city's diverse cultures. @iowastartingline From the city's first-ever Black...
VIDEO: Log Out of Netflix! Check These Out Instead
Iowa DOES have cool things! Here’s Starting Line Correspondent Avery spotlighting vintage theaters offering accessible and family-friendly entertainment across the state. @iowastartingline Iowa DOES have cool things! Here’s Starting Line Correspondent Avery...