You searched for iowa city - Page 86 of 100

The link between Iowa’s worsening water quality and rising cancer rate

July 30, 2025

Iowa’s rising cancer rate has many causes. Our worsening water quality is one.

The link between Iowa’s worsening water quality and rising cancer rate

The link between pesticides and cancer

August 5, 2025

The Hot Spot: Investigating Cancer in Iowa Share with a friend Amie here. I’m putting your nitrate test strips in the mail this week, so expect that. (If you get an envelope with your address handwritten on a label and no return address, that’s from me!) Inside, you’ll find: a test strip; instructions on…

Voting 101: I’m a college student not living at home. How do I vote in Iowa?

June 13, 2024

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 you’re going…

Voting 101: I’m a college student not living at home. How do I vote in Iowa?

This City Was Voted Iowa’s Best Weekend Getaway

September 2, 2022

In what some might consider a stunning upset, Des Moines and not Lake Okoboji is considered the weekend getaway destination of choice for Iowans, according to a poll conducted on behalf of Iowa Starting Line. According to the poll, 28% of respondents said Des Moines is their favorite weekend getaway followed by Northwest Iowa’s Lake…

This City Was Voted Iowa’s Best Weekend Getaway

Rushing: I’ve reached the finish line at Starting Line

July 18, 2024

Chief Political Correspondent Ty Rushing bids farewell to Iowa Starting Line. After 11 years—minus a six-month stint in corporate communications—my grind as a daily news reporter will come to an end Friday on what will be my last day as a full-time member of the Iowa Starting Line team. I’ve been at Starting Line for…

11 places to throw an adult birthday party in Des Moines

July 23, 2024

These 11 spots in Des Moines, Iowa are perfect places to throw an adult birthday party, because why do kids get to have all the fun?

11 places to throw an adult birthday party in Des Moines

Orient-Macksburg officials move forward with plan to close Iowa school district

June 11, 2024

The Orient-Macksburg School Board approved a resolution to dissolve. It could be the first Iowa school district to shutter since 2015.

Orient-Macksburg officials move forward with plan to close Iowa school district

The 8 most underrated state parks in Iowa

May 22, 2025

Check out a list of some of the less-popular state parks in Iowa that still offer natural beauty and plenty of activities.

The 8 most underrated state parks in Iowa

Sand: Let’s work together to hold government accountable

January 18, 2024

As Iowa’s taxpayer watchdog, I hear from Iowans just about every day with concerns about state and local government. Oftentimes, there are steps my office can take to address those concerns; other times, the next step is as simple as directing folks to the best channel in state government to address their question. Sometimes, it’s…

Sand: Let’s work together to hold government accountable

Wondering where to see fall colors in Iowa? Check out our guide

October 11, 2024

Now is the time to check out the fall colors displayed across Iowa. Here are some of the best leaf-peeping spots.

Search results

Filter By