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Iowa Worker’s Almanac: Upcoming layoffs and news for workers

October 2, 2025

What does a government shutdown mean for you? Politico has some good information here. (Also, the National Labor Relations Board site appears to be down, possibly because of this, so you may not be able to click on the links related to union efforts.) Gaining back the public space to assist workers: A group of 200 people gathered…

Iowa Worker’s Almanac: Upcoming layoffs and news for workers

13 of Iowa’s Scariest Haunted Houses and Creepy Attractions of 2023

October 11, 2023

By Katie Mills Giorgio, Starting Line contributor Spooky season is officially here, and if you’re the type of Iowan who likes a good scare, we’ve got you covered. This list of 13 haunted houses around the state of Iowa is sure to freak you out. Located throughout the state, these awfully frightful attractions will leave…

13 of Iowa’s Scariest Haunted Houses and Creepy Attractions of 2023

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Iowa Music History?

December 22, 2022

This is Adam Young, founder of a music group with several multiplatinum singles in the 2010s. He’s from Ottumwa, Iowa. Which group is he part of? Owl City Black Eyed Peas twenty one pilots Slipknot This is the band fun., famous for songs like “We Are Young” and “Some Nights.” One of these band members…

Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Iowa Music History?

80 days to go. Get closer to our Iowa election coverage

August 15, 2026

Tell us: What do you want to know before Election Day? Share with a friend Special Edition: Reporter’s Notebook A closer look at the people, records, and political histories shaping Iowa’s 2026 races. Most people have never talked to a local reporter. In fact, just 23% of Americans say they ever have. At…

80 days to go. Get closer to our Iowa election coverage

Iowan Fired in DOGE Purge Breaks Silence

February 19, 2025

Share with a friend It’s Worker Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2025. It turns out that DOGE is less of a waste-reduction project and more of a wrecking ball that is cutting vital services. Like USDA folks working on bird flu, whoops! And it’s also cutting workers, like Iowans, who will likely move out of our…

Iowan Fired in DOGE Purge Breaks Silence

Rob Sand unveils affordability plan targeting healthcare, housing, and energy costs

August 31, 2026

Rob Sand, the Democratic nominee for Iowa governor, released his plan to improve affordability, targeting healthcare, energy, education and housing costs that are pricing out Iowans across the state.

Rob Sand unveils affordability plan targeting healthcare, housing, and energy costs

Regents try their own diversity ban. Professors fight it

June 13, 2025

Share with a friend It’s Friday, June 13, 2025. If you haven’t already, please take our short survey about Iowa Worker’s Almanac. Thanks! ~Amie The Iowa Legislature passed a bill this session banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and trainings by “public entities,” including Iowa’s public universities. And they spelled out exactly…

Regents try their own diversity ban. Professors fight it

Knoxville chamber director joins race against US Sen. Joni Ernst

April 16, 2025

Some important names in Iowa Democratic politics are mulling a run against US Sen. Joni Ernst. This week, a newcomer became the first to announce his bid. Iowa Democrats’ race to unseat Republican US Sen. Joni Ernst is taking shape about a year and a half before Election Day. Knoxville’s Nathan Sage announced this week…

Knoxville chamber director joins race against US Sen. Joni Ernst

ICE in Iowa: West Liberty man detained with no record

July 2, 2025

Share with a friend It’s Wednesday, July 2, 2025. It’s happening in Iowa. Pascual Leonardo Pedro-Pedro, 20, of West Liberty, went to a routine annual immigration check-in yesterday (Tuesday)—abiding by what the government is asking him to do as an immigrant—and was detained by ICE. Pedro-Pedro was brought to the US as…

ICE in Iowa: West Liberty man detained with no record

5 Fall Iowa Beer Festivals You Don’t Want to Miss

September 26, 2022

Spending time with family and friends while sipping a delicious craft beer is fun all year round. But something about the leaves changing color, the crisp air, and knowing winter is on its way makes celebrating beer in the fall more special. Whether you prefer a lager, ale, or stout, heading to a beer festival…

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