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The movement for women to win the right to vote was long in Iowa and the rest of the Midwest. While progress seemed likely at some points, it was never fully realized until Iowa voted to ratify the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution in 1919. Many obstacles stood in the way—the alcohol industry, misogynists,…

A strong Central Iowa employer will return to the state thanks, in part, to federal action taken by President Joe Biden. TPI Composites, a company that manufactures blades for wind turbines, announced in early November it will restart operations at its manufacturing plant in Newton, a city 30 miles east of Des Moines. The company…

What’s happening with airports across the country as airlines deal with staffing shortages, capacity constraints, and delayed and canceled flights is nothing new to Iowa’s smaller-commercial airports. In a three-part series, Twitter user @AirspaceIowa will explain what’s been hindering Iowa’s smaller airports and what it means for their future.   Read Part One: https://iowastartingline.com/news/iowa-small-market-airline-service-continues-decline-part-one/ Part 2: Competition, supply…

Entrepreneurs of color across the country have a chance to win part of a $40,000 cash prize through a business pitch competition being held in West Des Moines and supported by one of the country’s largest banks. The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will accept applications until 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, for business…

Guest op-ed from Mary McAdams, chair of the Ankeny Area Democrats. As we round the corner against COVID-19, our political leaders should remain focused on the critical issues facing Iowans today: public health, equity, and economic recovery. But instead, Republican lawmakers here in Iowa are wasting precious time pressing forward with legislation like HF 633…