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Overwhelming yes to $265M Des Moines school bond referendum

November 5, 2025

The $265 million Des Moines Public Schools bond proposal prevailed in Tuesday’s election, according to unofficial results, overcoming doubts about the measure’s prospects following the arrest of former district superintendent Ian Roberts.

Overwhelming yes to $265M Des Moines school bond referendum

‘I’m done.’ Des Moines worker moving to Germany

April 22, 2026

Inside: News about and for the working class Share with a friend Amie here with a quick correction: I had the wrong link for Workers Memorial Day events around Iowa on April 28! Here’s the correct one, and I’ve also changed it on our website. (Thanks to reader Caroline L. for catching that!) If break…

‘I’m done.’ Des Moines worker moving to Germany

The wildest April weather Iowa has ever had

April 1, 2026

Iowa’s April weather can turn extreme fast. From historic blizzards to record tornado outbreaks, discover the wildest April storms in Hawkeye State history.

The wildest April weather Iowa has ever had

🦃 Who Has to Work on Thanksgiving?

November 26, 2024

Share with a friend It’s Worker Wednesday Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. My coworkers and I at Iowa Starting Line are lucky to have this Thursday and Friday off for the Thanksgiving holiday, so I’m getting you this newsletter early this week. It made me wonder: How many workers don’t get Thanksgiving/Friday off? Obviously,…

12 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Iowa

May 8, 2026

Honor fallen veterans and spend quality time with family and friends with these Memorial Day weekend ideas in Iowa.

12 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day Weekend in Iowa

8 eateries to try during Des Moines Restaurant Week Aug. 15-24

August 11, 2025

Local chefs offer their finest flavors at affordable prices during Des Moines Restaurant Week. Here are eight spots to try.

8 eateries to try during Des Moines Restaurant Week Aug. 15-24

OPINION: Iowans need to stand up to agricultural monopolies for the sake of our water

August 6, 2025

After years of consolidation in the agriculture industry, just a handful of companies control how our water is treated. When political leaders and regulators were focused on ensuring a distributed economy that supported diversified farming operations, small farmers, and thriving rural towns, there were less nitrates in the water. Unfortunately, when Iowa officials decided to…

OPINION: Iowans need to stand up to agricultural monopolies for the sake of our water

Aime Wichtendahl makes history again, first trans woman elected to Iowa House

November 6, 2024

Iowa’s first-elected trans woman makes history a second time and wins a seat in the Iowa Legislature.

Aime Wichtendahl makes history again, first trans woman elected to Iowa House

🗣️ ‘This is truly a dark time’

March 7, 2025

Share with a friend It’s Friday, Mar. 7, 2025. Amie here. We here at Iowa Starting Line do a lot of spouting off. Now, it’s your turn: It’s the Friday Reader Sound-off! 🗣️ 💗 But first, some Positively Iowa news: 💗 🎨 Painting it forward: For cash-strapped families and nonprofit organizations, a…

5 Inspiring Facts About Iowa’s Trailblazing First Lady Lou Henry Hoover

March 9, 2023

Sure, you probably know about Iowa’s only US President. But did you know his wife was an amazing humanitarian (and cool as hell)? Credited with being the person who started Girl Scout cookie sales nationwide, Iowa native and First Lady Lou Henry Hoover also traveled the world, helped save Americans during World War I, fought…

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