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Republicans maintain control in Iowa, see small gains on historic majorities

November 6, 2024

Despite some Democratic wins, Republicans carried the night. They maintain control of the Iowa Legislature and congressional seats. Going into Tuesday, Iowa Democrats had a lot to be excited about. A list of winnable seats in Des Moines. Two seats in Congress labeled “toss-ups.” And an Iowa Poll that suggested big wins for Democrats. But…

What Iowans Think About the Union-Busting Bill

February 28, 2024

And more news for working Iowans Share with a friend The newsletter for the Iowa worker. It’s Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Jesse Case, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local 238, said everything—including strikes—are on the table if that’s what it takes to stop a union-busting bill now in the Iowa Senate. Jesse Case, secretary-treasurer of Teamsters Local…

Bereavement Leave is Nowhere Near Enough

January 15, 2025

Share with a friend It’s Worker Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2024. As many of you know, I was off work for the past month dealing with the loss of my wife. As far as my bosses being accommodating to my needs during all of this, I could not be luckier. They’ve given me carte blanche…

🌈 15 Iowa Pride Fests to Attend

May 31, 2024

Your weekly Iowa news roundup Share with a friend ICYMI from last night: It’s Friday, May 31, 2024. Hey there folks, it’s Amie, and happy kick-off weekend to Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 Longtime readers of this newsletter probably know I am one of The Gays™. But what you might not know is that, for 10…

Why the Dec. 5 Waterloo run-off election is big for the LGBTQ community

November 21, 2023

The Dec. 5 run-off election in Waterloo will be a match-up between a progressive voice on the city council who fights for LGBTQ protections and one who “clearly doesn’t.” That’s according to Jonathan Grieder, the progressive voice in that race and the current Ward 2 representative on the Waterloo City Council. He gave up his…

UPDATE: Liberty Counsel Behind Waterloo Repeal of Conversion Therapy Ban

August 23, 2023

Three months after the Waterloo City Council passed a ban on conversion therapy for minors, the council reversed its decision in a 4-3 vote Monday. The controversial decision comes just days before Cedar Valley Pridefest begins. Why did the council repeal it? Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart, city attorney Martin Petersen, and at least some council…

The Problem With Reynolds’ ‘Taxpayer Money’ Argument On Schools

January 23, 2023

Over the last week or so I’ve been paying a lot of attention to the arguments lobbed in support and opposition to the Governor’s proposal for state-funded K-12 ESAs. It wouldn’t be news to Starting Line readers that there is a lot to worry about, particularly the deceptive, overgeneralized, and just plain untrue arguments manufactured…

‘I know I have a dust problem’: ADM repeatedly failed to prevent potentially deadly grain explosions

May 23, 2025

[Editor’s Note: This investigation is republished with permission from Investigate Midwest. Investigate Midwest is an independent, nonprofit newsroom. Its mission is to serve the public interest by serving as a watchdog over influential agricultural corporations and institutions through in-depth and data-driven investigative journalism.] In the past several years, safety regulators have repeatedly told one of…

Opinion: I was an Iowa legislator. Where’s the substance to today’s bills?

March 26, 2024

In today’s hyper-partisan, emotion-fueled political environment, where policy proposals are seemingly presented and defended with facile slogans and tribal appeals, how can any citizen differentiate between the truly good and beneficial ones and those that either serve only a few or harm or denigrate others? I would like to advance a modest proposal based upon…

Five Restaurant Chains That Were Started In Iowa

September 1, 2022

Turns out, Iowa is home to a few homegrown food chains, some of which span across the country. From mouth-watering burgers and pizzas to fast-casual burritos, Iowa restaurateurs have done their part to feed the masses and it’s time we celebrate them! Here are the stories of five Iowa-based restaurant chains—and one honorary Iowa chain—and…