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9 Must-Visit Destinations In Iowa You Can Get Into For Free

9 Must-Visit Destinations In Iowa You Can Get Into For Free

Coastal folks sometimes refer to Iowa as a flyover state. To live in or have visited Iowa is to know all the exciting, beautiful, and fun destinations across the Hawkeye State. What’s more is that many of the activities and must-visit destinations in Iowa are free....

Where To Find Some of the Best Mexican Desserts in Iowa

Where To Find Some of the Best Mexican Desserts in Iowa

Ask anyone in Iowa, and they have their favorite Mexican restaurant. It is standard Iowan protocol. Every Iowan can make an argument for their favorite Mexican restaurant, be it they have the best chips and queso or the best margaritas. What is more surprising and...

Evans: Essential Workers Deserve More Than ‘Thank You’

Evans: Essential Workers Deserve More Than ‘Thank You’

Editorial cartoonists — the outstanding ones, like the Des Moines Register’s Frank Miller and Brian Duffy — have a marvelous ability to express a point of view with only a few words and a skillfully drawn image. When I was the Register’s opinion editor, Miller’s most...

Evans: Essential Workers Deserve More Than ‘Thank You’

Evans: Essential Workers Deserve More Than ‘Thank You’

Editorial cartoonists — the outstanding ones, like the Des Moines Register’s Frank Miller and Brian Duffy — have a marvelous ability to express a point of view with only a few words and a skillfully drawn image. When I was the Register’s opinion editor, Miller’s most...

Teachers Deserve Protection For Protecting Student Rights

Teachers Deserve Protection For Protecting Student Rights

A bill now awaiting debate and a vote in the Iowa Senate is quite short. It adds a mere 10 lines to the Iowa Code. But those 10 lines are an important legal statement Iowa lawmakers should adopt before they finish their work for 2020. Senate File 2331 says employees...

Despite ID Law, Poll Workers Help Ensure Iowans Vote

Despite ID Law, Poll Workers Help Ensure Iowans Vote

Although the new voter ID law was fully in effect in Iowa today, voters found ways to cast a ballot at polling sites this reporter visited in Polk and Story counties with the help of poll workers. On its face, the law is relatively simple. Show an accepted form of ID,...

First Amendment And Reporters Deserve Our Respect, Too

First Amendment And Reporters Deserve Our Respect, Too

Sunday morning, government officials gathered in Des Moines to brief journalists about the storm that swamped the city and surrounding area with between 5 and 10 inches of rain Saturday night. Among the reporters there was William Petroski, who has covered state...

My Republican Friends (And America) Deserve Better

My Republican Friends (And America) Deserve Better

You can’t grow up in a state like Iowa and not have close to an equal number of Republican friends, friends who are Democrats and friends who are politically independent. That’s certainly been the case for this kid from southern Iowa. Through the years, I’ve had some...

A Day On The Trail With Desmund Adams

A Day On The Trail With Desmund Adams

On a sunny Sunday afternoon, Desmund Adams was on the road again. This day he was headed west, to campaign stops in Adair County and Council Bluffs. Adams, one of three Democratic candidates in the 3rd District primary, has logged a lot of miles during his campaign...

Desmund Adams Gets List Of Endorsements For Christmas

Desmund Adams Gets List Of Endorsements For Christmas

3rd District Congressional candidate Desmund Adams gathered friends, family and local activists at a Des Moines hotel on the morning of Christmas Eve to announce a long list of new endorsements for his campaign. Former Lt. Governor Jo Ann Zimmerman came on board as...

Desmund Adams Launches 3rd District Bid for New Leadership

Desmund Adams Launches 3rd District Bid for New Leadership

Democrats got their first announced candidate for the 3rd District on Monday morning as Desmund Adams officially launched his campaign. Criticizing what he called the "Do-Nothing Congress," Adams offered up his own personal upbringing and his experience in the...

WATCH: Iowa governor sues to keep emails secret. Will a judge agree? (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #39

WATCH: Iowa governor sues to keep emails secret. Will a judge agree? (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #39

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is fighting to keep her emails secret, and it could change government transparency in Iowa forever. When asked if Lutheran Family Services was a “money laundering operation,” Reynolds couldn’t give a straight answer – now she’s suing the Des Moines Register to hide the emails that prepared her to to respond.

This isn’t just about four emails. It’s about whether Iowa governors can claim “executive privilege” that doesn’t exist in state law.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Avery Staker break down Reynolds’ disastrous Washington testimony, why she’s fighting so hard to keep emails hidden, and what this lawsuit means for government accountability in Iowa.

Toss some bags at city-school elections this fall… Iowa’s response to Kirk’s assassination… And what about Gov. Kim Reynolds’ emails?!

Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. It’s produced by me and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and show art by Desirée Tapia. We are a proud member of the Iowa Writers Collaborative.

*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 Kim Reynolds vs Des Moines Register: The Email Fight
01:30 Iowa Doge Initiative Leads to Washington Disaster
02:30 Reynolds Can’t Deny “Money Laundering” Claims on Camera
04:30 What Executive Privilege Actually Means (Spoiler: Not Much in Iowa)
06:00 Legal Precedent at Stake: Future of Government Transparency
07:00 What Could Be So Bad She’s Fighting This Hard?
08:30 Government Office Gossip vs. Media Prep: What’s Really Hidden?
09:30 Democracy Requires Sunshine, Not Shadows

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WATCH: Are these the last medical students in Iowa who aren’t rich?

WATCH: Are these the last medical students in Iowa who aren’t rich?

Doctors make a lot of money, right? They can—in some specialties. Still, one Iowa medical student says people don’t understand the costs that get them there.

“People picture that once you graduate medical school, you go out and get a Ferrari, and you zip over to the hospital, you make a million dollars for one surgery, and then you go home after four hours, and that is not at all how it is.”

Jordan Appel came from central Wisconsin and is a fourth year medical student at Des Moines University.

He’s been taking out about $75,000-85,000 in federal loans each year to pay for medical school tuition and living expenses. He’ll have to pay those loans back one day, but he couldn’t afford his education without them.

Students who start medical school next year won’t have the same options.
A provision in President Trump’s “big beautiful bill” ends one grad school loan program, and caps federal student loans at $200,000 total for medical school and law school.

Right now, the average cost of attending medical school is between $250,000 and $363,000 in the US.

OB-GYNs in Iowa say the changes will especially deter future medical students from going into high-need specialities like obstetrics.

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WATCH: 🌽 Iowa lost $17.6 BILLION to brain drain (PT 1) – Cornhole Champions #34

WATCH: 🌽 Iowa lost $17.6 BILLION to brain drain (PT 1) – Cornhole Champions #34

Iowa is hemorrhaging talent at an alarming rate, and the economic impact is staggering. A new report reveals that 34% more college graduates leave Iowa than stay, with the 2023 cohort alone representing a devastating $17.6 billion loss in potential income for the state.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Avery Staker break down Iowa’s massive brain drain crisis. From abortion bans driving away OB-GYNs to immigration crackdowns affecting blue-collar workers, we explore the policy decisions pushing talent out of Iowa.

Toss some bags about the economic cost of brain drain… how pesticides contribute to Iowa’s cancer problem… and how the Iowa Supreme Court is approaching new “strict scrutiny” language.

Cornhole Champions is a weekly podcast powered by Iowa Starting Line. This podcast is produced by Zachary Oren Smith and edited by Rebecca Steinberg. Our music is by Avery Mossman and our show art is from Desirée Tapia.

*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 – Iconic 1980s Waterloo Tourism Commercial (Cold Open)
06:30 – Iowa’s $17.6 Billion Brain Drain Crisis Begins
08:00 – Why 34% More College Graduates Leave Than Stay
09:00 – Abortion Ban Driving Away OB-GYN Doctors
10:30 – Immigration Crackdowns Affecting Blue-Collar Workers
13:30 – Iowa Losing Population Even to Other Midwest States
16:30 – Generation Z LGBTQ+ Exodus: “Most of My Friends Are Leaving”
17:30 – Why Even Iowa City and Des Moines Aren’t Safe Anymore

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WATCH: Republican judges DIVIDED on Iowa gun rights amendment (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #34

WATCH: Republican judges DIVIDED on Iowa gun rights amendment (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #34

Iowa’s strict scrutiny gun law was supposed to be an “insurmountable wall” against any gun regulation. But surprising new court cases show an unexpected divisions among Iowa’s seven Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amie Rivers, and Avery Staker break down fascinating cases from the Des Moines Register that show how Iowa’s 2022 constitutional amendment is playing out in real courtrooms. From a man seeking gun rights restoration after teenage mental health commitment to domestic violence protection orders, we explore when even conservative justices draw the line.

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00:00 – Iowa Supreme Court’s Surprising Gun Law Divisions
01:30 – Strict Scrutiny Explained: Shifting the Burden of Proof
02:30 – Mental Health Commitment vs. Gun Rights Restoration
04:00 – Domestic Violence Protection Orders and Gun Access
05:30 – The Only Unanimous Ruling: Domestic Violence Abuser Case
06:00 – “While Criming” – The Case That Went Viral
07:00 – Iowa’s Hunting Culture and Trap Shooting Teams
09:00 – Racial Bias in Gun Law Enforcement Discussion

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WATCH: Dirty River Dreaming

WATCH: Dirty River Dreaming

A $125 million project is transforming Des Moines’ underutilized and murky river into a 150-mile recreational waterway with beach-like areas, dam improvements, and 86 connected sites. Would you swim in it?

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WATCH: Iowa water crisis deepens: EPA limits exceeded, trust eroding (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #31

WATCH: Iowa water crisis deepens: EPA limits exceeded, trust eroding (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #31

Central Iowa has high nitrate levels in the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers. Its water services are struggling to convince residents that their water is still fine to drink.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker break down the Central Iowa Water Works debacle and the growing trust crisis between officials and concerned residents.

Toss some bags about Iowa rolling back civil rights protections for trans Iowans… Trump heads to the Iowa fairgrounds… and a conversation with Democrat Christina Bohannan.

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00:00 – Central Iowa Water Crisis – Nitrate Levels Above EPA Safety Limits
01:00 – Home Test Strip Controversy – Residents Testing Their Own Water Safety
02:30 – Big Ag Regulation Reluctance – Political Element of Water Safety
03:00 – Voluntary Compliance Failures – Why Self-Regulation Isn’t Working
05:00 – Mounting System Distrust – Root Problem vs. Individual Blame
06:30 – Industrial Ag Efficiency vs. Environmental Impact
07:30 – Unprofitable Crop Prices – Go Bigger Strategy to Minimize Losses
08:00 – Ethanol Aviation Fuel Dreams – Agriculture’s “Second Coming” Promises
09:30 – Responsible Pivot Planning – Emergency Prevention vs. Reactive Crisis

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WATCH: Zach Wahls: ‘We’re All Going to Die’ Isn’t a Healthcare Plan (PT 4) – Cornhole Champions #28

WATCH: Zach Wahls: ‘We’re All Going to Die’ Isn’t a Healthcare Plan (PT 4) – Cornhole Champions #28

Iowa State Senator Zach Wahls officially launched his 2026 U.S. Senate campaign, taking aim at Joni Ernst and calling for a new generation of leadership to challenge Washington’s failed establishment. Wahls, known for his viral 2011 testimony supporting his two moms’ marriage rights, is positioning himself as a champion for working-class Iowans struggling with housing costs, healthcare access, and an economy “rigged to benefit those at the very top.”

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith sits down with Wahls to discuss his campaign launch, his work protecting mobile home residents from predatory private equity firms, and why he believes Democrats need to stop “looking down on voters” and start meeting them where they are. We explore Wahls’ critique of political corruption in Des Moines, his push for term limits and stock trading bans, and Ernst’s tone-deaf “we’re all going to die” healthcare comment that’s already becoming campaign fodder.

Also, an overview of Iowa’s 2026 Senate race. The dangers of corporate Pride. Perry’s second chance.

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*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 – Cornhole Champions Introduction – Zach Wahls Senate Campaign Launch
00:19 – Interview Begins – State Senator Zach Wahls Joins from Coralville/Iowa City
00:30 – Democratic Messaging Strategy – Reconnecting with Working Class Voters Post-2024
00:52 – Wahls’ Campaign Platform – Economy Rigged Against Hardworking Iowans
01:30 – Personal Examples – Daycare Costs and Mobile Home Community Challenges
02:00 – Democratic Party Critique – Too Many Know-It-All Attitudes Toward Voters
02:28 – Housing Affordability Crisis – Mobile Home Parks and Private Equity Takeovers
03:20 – Bipartisan Mobile Home Legislation – 30 Senators Supporting Tenant Protections
04:00 – Political Corruption Problem – Special Interest Money Blocking Bipartisan Solutions
04:29 – Next 50 Organization – Bringing New Generation Leadership to Politics
05:00 – Challenging the Establishment – Taking on Both Parties’ Failed Leadership
05:30 – Reform Agenda – Term Limits and Stock Trading Bans for Political Insiders
06:10 – Iowa Democrats’ Electoral Challenges – No Federal Wins Since 2018
06:30 – Recent Special Election Successes – Three Consecutive Democratic Overperformances
06:48 – Joni Ernst’s Healthcare Gaffe – “We’re All Going to Die” Comment
07:15 – Republican Healthcare Plan Critique – Waiting for Constituents to Die
07:30 – 99-County Strategy – Meeting Voters Through Grassroots Organizing
08:00 – Campaign Capacity Building – Voter Registration and GOTV Operations
08:34 – Grassroots Campaign Strategy – Taking on Washington’s Failed Establishment
09:04 – Campaign Website Plug – ZachWahls.com for More Information
09:21 – Interview Wrap-Up – Thanks to State Senator Zach Wahls
09:30 – Show Conclusion – Subscribe and Newsletter Information

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WATCH: Trump anti-DEI push supercharges Iowa Pride (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #28

WATCH: Trump anti-DEI push supercharges Iowa Pride (PT 3) – Cornhole Champions #28

Corporate America is pulling back from Pride Month as Iowa LGBTQ+ organizations feel the financial squeeze from Trump’s anti-DEI push. Des Moines Capital City Pride lost nearly $70,000 when Nationwide and Mid-American Energy walked away, while Iowa City Pride saw $15,000 in support disappear. But record individual donations and packed attendance prove the queer community’s resilience runs deeper than corporate sponsorship dollars.

On this episode of Cornhole Champions, Zachary Oren Smith, Amy Rivers, and Avery Staker discuss how Iowa’s Pride organizations are adapting to lost corporate funding while doubling down on grassroots community support.

Also in this episode, an overview of Iowa’s 2026 Senate race. Perry’s second chance. And a one-on-one with US Senate candidate Zach Wahls.

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*SHOW RUNDOWN:*
00:00 – Corporate Pride Pullback – Iowa Organizations Lose $85,000+ in Sponsorships
00:47 – The Pendulum Swing – Corporate America’s Profit-Driven Pride Strategy
01:10 – “Gay is Cool” – How Pride Became a Marketing Opportunity
01:30 – Queer Resilience – Community Survives Beyond Corporate Support
02:06 – Individual Donations Surge – Capital City Pride Sees Record Grassroots Funding
02:51 – Attendance Up Despite Funding Down – Community Shows Up Regardless
03:00 – Pride’s Radical Roots – Remembering Stonewall Was a Riot
03:30 – Des Moines People’s Pride – Community-Organized Alternative at Waterworks Park
04:13 – June 14th Event Preview – Queer Elder Panel and Local Artists
04:49 – Finding Real Allies – When Fair Weather Friends Reveal True Support
05:23 – Iowa Pride Events Statewide – Supporting Community Over Corporations

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