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The Hot Spot: Why we’re investigating cancer in Iowa
Iowa Starting Line is launching “The Hot Spot: Investigating Cancer in Iowa,” a comprehensive look at why our state stands alone in its rising cancer rates.
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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.
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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 care. India May of Charles City is a registered nurse, a county death investigator, and a library director in Northeast Iowa.…
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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!
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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.
