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Get nostalgic at Iowa’s old-fashioned soda fountains

February 2, 2025

Soda fountains are nostalgic, fun, and tasty spots to grab a drink or treat. Check out eight soda fountains in Iowa that are still operating today.

VIDEO: Sioux City 2023 Fall Events

September 28, 2023

From the city’s first-ever Black music festival showcasing a historic neighborhood, to a talent show where all talents are welcome, two new Sioux City events this fall are celebrating the city’s diverse cultures. @iowastartingline From the city's first-ever Black music festival showcasing a historic neighborhood, to a talent show where all talents are welcome, two…

‘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…

Iowa Republican activist found guilty of voter fraud

November 21, 2023

A Sioux City Republican activist was found guilty of 52 charges of voter fraud by a 12-person federal jury on Tuesday. According to federal court documents, Kim Phuong Taylor, 49, of Sioux City concocted various election schemes in 2020 to get her husband, Jeremy Taylor, elected, including voting on ballots herself for members of Sioux…

Johnston Parents Worry About District’s High-Level Resignations

September 6, 2022

After a fight to hire him in the first place, Louis Fountain resigned as the Johnston Community School District’s director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Fountain resigned on Aug. 26 and during a regular Johnston School Board meeting on Aug. 29, the board decided to wait to repost the position. Director of Communications and…

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…

Iowa Dems blast Republicans’ latest attack on auditor’s office

February 20, 2024

Iowa Democrats are accusing Republicans in the Iowa Senate of trying to reduce transparency in government after they passed yet another bill on Monday to dilute the power of State Auditor Rob Sand’s office—the only statewide office held by Democrats. “Governor Reynolds and Senate Republicans are making one of the best cases for why our…

Can’t Find a Dentist for Your Kids? You’re Not Alone

March 22, 2024

Your weekly Iowa news roundup Share with a friend It’s NCAA Basketball Tournament time: Iowa State and Drake women play today. No. 1 seed Iowa plays tomorrow. It’s Friday, Mar. 22, 2024. Hey folks, it’s Amie, and despite the winter weather roaring back into our state lately, spring is supposedly on its way. And…

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…

Pizza in Des Moines: A guide to the pies that have shaped our food culture

August 10, 2026

These 10 joints represent the rich history of pizza in Des Moines.