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Exploring 10 awesome Iowa farmers markets
Check out the biggest and best farmers markets in Iowa where you can snatch up beautiful bouquets, fresh produce, and some unique artisan-made goods.
Inspire Iowa grants make first-of-its-kind event in Cedar Rapids possible
$250,000 in Inspire Iowa grants have been awarded to six projects. The Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) has announced $250,000 in Inspire Iowa grants to six projects across Linn, Polk, Scott, Shelby, and Woodbury counties. This announcement was made on May...
Bruegger’s Bagels employees launch new union in Iowa
Workers at Bruegger’s Bagels, a nationwide bakery chain, are trying to unionize—and, surprisingly, the effort is starting in Iowa, a state with some of the fewest rights for workers in the country.
How a near-total abortion ban would give domestic abusers in Iowa more power
As the Iowa Supreme Court considers a near-total abortion ban, experts reveal how domestic abusers use abortion bans to control their victims.
Watch the 3 Iowa minor league baseball teams in 2024
Watch an Iowa minor league baseball team in a city near you. Baseball season is upon us, and while Iowa has no Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in residence (unless it's the day they're playing at the Field of Dreams), we've got three minor league baseball (MiLB)...
Check out these 7 semi-pro Iowa baseball teams in 2024
Check out a semi-pro Iowa baseball game this summer. There's nothing better than catching a baseball game in the summertime. But if you're only catching the minor league Iowa teams, you're missing out on some great talent: The smaller teams, many of them summer...
Voting 101: I’m a college student not living at home. How do I vote in Iowa?
Q. I’m going to college in another city/state this fall. Can I still vote in Iowa? A. Yes, you can! You just need to be 18 years old by the time of the election, and register with your home address in Iowa. (And make sure you're ONLY voting in Iowa, of course.) If...
How to vote in Iowa: A complete voter guide
Whether you’re a first-time voter or a seasoned vet, voting can still be confusing—but we’ve broken down all you need to know about how to vote in Iowa. Check out our voter guide below to review important dates, instructions for registering to vote (or updating your...
The fight against ‘clearly unconstitutional’ Iowa immigration law
Recent Iowa immigrants and allies are still fighting against an Iowa immigration law they say unfairly discriminates against and targets them. Lawyers with the US Department of Justice and the American Immigration Council argued in court Monday that a judge should...
Orient-Macksburg officials move forward with plan to close Iowa school district
The Orient-Macksburg School Board approved a resolution to dissolve. It could be the first Iowa school district to shutter since 2015.
Celebrate with these 14 free Juneteenth events in Iowa in 2024
Juneteenth is officially a Monday this year, but events have already started in some places, with many this weekend, and others throughout the month. Check out the list below to find an event near you:
Iowa sexual assault nurses react to Iowa AG resuming Plan B payments
Iowa SANE nurses say they're relieved Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird will reimburse medications like Plan B and they aren't bothered by new requirements. Iowa Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE nurses) now have a heavy weight lifted from their shoulders. For more...
The 4 best water parks in Iowa, according to our research
Iowa has some top-notch water parks.
Where should we feature our first local food guide in Iowa?
We at Iowa Starting Line are asking you, our readers to help us choose the best location for our very first food guide in Iowa
22 LGBTQ+ Pride events in Iowa (3 brand new!) in 2024
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month. If you're looking for Pride events in Iowa in 2024, here are 22 of them. The first Pride was in 1970, on the one-year commemoration of the Stonewall Uprising, which happened outside of the Stonewall Inn—a bar in New York City—on June 28,...
12 Iowa towns that are constantly mispronounced
How many of these town names do you really know? If you're wondering how European immigrants came up with some of these Iowa town names in the 19th century, and then proceeded to pronounce them the craziest ways you can imagine, read on. Read: Iowa Weird: The History...
Orient-Macksburg could be first Iowa school district to shutter since 2015
Orient-Macksburg School District could be the first Iowa school district since Corwith-Wesley in 2015 to dissolve and close its doors permanently.
Iowa AG still sitting on funds to help sexual assault victims
Nurses from across Iowa share why they’re worried about the Republican AG denying payments for emergency contraception for sexual assault survivors. Nurses across Iowa are worried that sexual assault survivors will have to shoulder a new burden. More than a year has...
Iowa legislators benefit from government subsidies while blocking assistance to others
About a fourth of the 150-person Iowa Legislature benefits from some form of farm subsidies. Here’s who they are and how much they are getting from the federal government.
Have the best summer at these top 5 Iowa summer camps for kids
Let’s explore the top 5 summer camps in Iowa.
Elder fraud on rise: Older Iowans lost more than $16.4 million in 2023
A new report shows the number of Americans getting scammed is on the rise, and elder fraud is the most common. Iowa ranked 33rd in the nation for elder fraud, or the number of residents over 60 years of age reporting fraud, and 34th in the nation for the amount of...
Iowa Republicans make outlawing gay marriage key 2024 campaign priority
Iowa Republicans have made outlawing gay marriage a key goal in their 2024 party platform.
During the Iowa GOP’s 2024 state convention on Saturday, Republican delegates endorsed a policy platform that calls for the repeal of the federal Respect for Marriage Act that protects heterosexual and interracial marriages.
Iowa Latinos rally to oppose new ‘unjust’ law targeting their community
Iowa's new anti-immigrant law is based on a Texas law that some argue is unconstitutional Jose Alvarado wasn’t shocked when Republicans in the Iowa Legislature passed a bill targeting Iowa’s immigrant community, or when Gov. Kim Reynolds signed it into law. “I wasn’t...
Report calls out 15 Iowa puppy mills for dog welfare violations
A new report highlights Iowa puppy mills with documented animal welfare violations. Fifteen Iowa dog breeding operations have been called out for animal welfare violations. Nine are repeat offenders. Four have been in the report at least half a dozen times. The annual...
4 reasons why the WNBA should expand to Iowa
The WNBA is ready to expand, and it should expand to Iowa—giving us our first professional team. The WNBA starts up this weekend, and it's arguably getting the most attention since its founding in 1997. Everybody knows that's largely due to Iowa Hawkeye Caitlin Clark,...
Iowa sets aside almost $180 million for year two of voucher program
The Iowa Legislature set aside nearly $180 million for the state’s private school voucher program in the 2024-25 school year. This is an almost $50 million increase over original projections.
Where to buy farm-fresh eggs in Eastern Iowa
Check out eight spots all around Eastern Iowa where you can pick up a dozen (or more!) farm-fresh eggs to enjoy any way you like. You can taste the difference.
Iowa slated to ban all future basic income programs
Sen. Bill Dotzler, 75, called the last two legislative sessions the “worst attack” on low-income and working-class Iowans he has ever seen. The Democrat from Waterloo—who has served in the legislature for over three decades—made those remarks Tuesday as the Iowa...
VIDEOS: Iowa Senate debates teacher armament bill
During an Iowa Senate floor debate on the teacher armament bill, HF 2586, Sen. Janice Weiner (D-Iowa City) clarified that the goal of gun safety is not to take guns away, but to systemize safe practices and comprehensive support services so gun violence can be...