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Why Rob Sand is singing ‘America, the Beautiful’ at rallies
| September 23, 2025
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand has been starting his campaign stops across Iowa with an unusual ritual: leading crowds in singing “America the Beautiful.” Sand, the current state auditor, has held town halls in venues ranging from churches to breweries, where he encourages attendees from different political parties to acknowledge each other before joining together […]Iowa’s Best Breaded Pork Tenderloin Contest: 14 past winners to try
| September 23, 2025
Iowa’s Best Pork Tenderloin Contest has been held annually since 2003, and you can check out these 14 winning restaurants that are still open today.Iowa elementary school, grocery store, restaurants cited for food safety violations
| September 23, 2025
Restaurant inspection update: Rodents, flies, larvae and gnats by Clark Kauffman, Iowa Capital Dispatch September 22, 2025 State, city and county inspectors have cited Iowa restaurants, schools and stores for hundreds of food-safety violations during the past several weeks, including offenses related to rodents, cockroaches, long-expired food, moldy hummus and operating without a license. The […]‘Sick to my stomach’: Trump distorts facts on autism, tylenol, and vaccines, scientists say
| September 23, 2025
On Monday, President Donald Trump stood beside Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for what he called a “historic” announcement on autism.Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
| September 23, 2025
To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.Democrats take stand on healthcare as government shutdown looms
| September 22, 2025
Democrats are threatening to shut down the government unless Republicans restore health insurance subsidies that would otherwise cause Iowa ACA enrollees to pay an extra $1,080 per year for coverage. With just days left before the federal government could shut down, Democrats are insisting they won’t vote for any spending bill that doesn’t protect health […]Iowa Girl Scouts Troop 535 is building confidence, character, and culture
| September 22, 2025
Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here’s how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop.Trump administration backtracks on Iowa water safety rules
| September 22, 2025
A group of clean water advocates in Iowa has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to back down on changes designed to ensure water safety in the state.Iowa Worker’s Almanac layoffs and news for Sept. 18, 2025
| September 19, 2025
Union rallies for Fort Madison prison workers: Prison health care workers unionized with AFSCME Council 61 held a rally Wednesday against a proposal from the state that would outsource prison health care across Iowa. “Whenever we see privatization, it’s not about looking out for the good of citizens,” said Charlie Wishman, president of the Iowa Federation of […]Iowa farmers are struggling without a China trade deal
| September 19, 2025
Amie here. Harvest time is upon us, and Iowa farmers are supposed to have the third-largest harvest on record. Yet it all amounts to a hill of beans (literally) if nobody’s buying them. Iowa soybean farmers—and those in the wider ag industry—are hurting in a big way, and they’re not getting any relief with President Donald […]Nunn v. Konfrst: Poll shows dead heat in Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District
| September 19, 2025
Update: Following publication, Iowa Staring Line received screenshots of Public Policy Polling’s survey. The firm surveyed respondents on the favorability of both Democrats Jennifer Konfrst and Sarah Trone Garriott, how they would fare in a primary with one another, and how they would fare as the Democratic nominee in a general election against incumbent US […]The Athletic says this Iowa City ‘college bar’ is among best in nation. See its ranking
| September 19, 2025
A longtime favorite sports bar in Iowa City has been called one of the best "college bars" in the United States by The Athletic.
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Iowa Girl Scouts Troop 535 is building confidence, character, and culture
| September 22, 2025
Troop 535 is the first official bilingual group of Girl Scouts in Iowa. Here’s how the girls are building a sense of culture and community within their troop.Trump administration backtracks on Iowa water safety rules
| September 22, 2025
A group of clean water advocates in Iowa has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to back down on changes designed to ensure water safety in the state.The Athletic says this Iowa City ‘college bar’ is among best in nation. See its ranking
| September 19, 2025
A longtime favorite sports bar in Iowa City has been called one of the best "college bars" in the United States by The Athletic.Iowa teacher fired over Charlie Kirk post sues school district for infringing free speech
| September 19, 2025
A former teacher is suing Oskaloosa Schools and its superintendent, alleging a violation of his constitutional free speech rights after he was fired for comparing conservative activist Charlie Kirk to a Nazi on social media following Kirk's slaying.‘Wheel of Fortune’ Teachers’ Week includes Iowa choir director. How to watch.
| September 17, 2025
Avid watchers of "Wheel of Fortune" will need to keep an eye out in future episodes, as a central Iowa native will be appearing on the popular game show.18 haunted cemeteries in Iowa
| September 15, 2025
With cursed angel statues, graveyard spirits, and glowing headstones, a trip to these haunted cemeteries in Iowa may send a chill down your spine.From the Wave to Campaniling, 6 fun traditions Iowa college students can look forward to
| August 29, 2025
Every Iowa college has its own unique traditions that carry on from one generation of students to the next. Here are six of the most famous.Iowa food bank warns of strain as SNAP cuts loom
| August 27, 2025
The budget reconciliation bill passed by Congress this summer is set to hit the state with higher costs for food assistance and leaders said charities are not able to fill the gap.
