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Iowa pauses on most anti-LGBTQ bills, but advocates not letting their guard down

March 19, 2024

Cautious relief might be the best way to describe how some of Iowa’s most prominent LGBTQ organizations feel after a majority of the anti-LGBTQ bills in the Iowa Legislature stalled out after the second legislative funnel last week. “Out of the ones that directly targeted LGBTQ folks, there were 40 of those and 39 of…

Iowa pauses on most anti-LGBTQ bills, but advocates not letting their guard down

Federal Rescue Plan Funds Boost Iowa Water Infrastructure Projects

January 28, 2022

Federal dollars continue to flow into Iowa as Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $38 million in funding for three water infrastructure projects Friday morning, including up to $15 million toward the Iowa Confluence (ICON) Water Trails Project in Des Moines. The money comes from the Water Infrastructure Fund (WIF), a state program financed through Iowa’s allocation…

Federal Rescue Plan Funds Boost Iowa Water Infrastructure Projects

The 7 top spots for sandwiches in Des Moines, according to local foodies

August 25, 2024

Local foodies helped us curate a list of the best spots for sandwiches in Des Moines, Iowa.

The 7 top spots for sandwiches in Des Moines, according to local foodies

Last-Minute Iowa Day & Overnight Trips to Take Before Summer Officially Ends

September 11, 2023

Trying to squeeze in a quick Iowa getaway? We’ve got your back with these 8 ideas.

Last-Minute Iowa Day & Overnight Trips to Take Before Summer Officially Ends

GOP bill to restrict support services at Iowa’s regent universities advances

February 12, 2024

A redundant bill attacking and restricting measures to increase diversity and support for marginalized people at Iowa’s regent universities passed a subcommittee in the Iowa House on Monday. HF 2327, changes several things about higher education in universities, but the most pressing issue at the subcommittee concerned changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI…

GOP bill to restrict support services at Iowa’s regent universities advances

Submitting an Op-Ed

February 13, 2024

Iowa Starting Line Opinion Editorial Guidelines for Submission Mission: Iowa Starting Line publishes opinion pieces that connect politics and policy to people’s lives—especially at the state and local level. An essential part of our coverage and to democracy at-large is the opinions of our constituents, lawmakers, political action groups, labor unions, and local business owners.…

Read Gov. Kim Reynolds Condition of the State

January 14, 2025

An Iowa DOGE. Statewide bans on cell phones in classrooms. And incentives for practicing medicine in Iowa. Read Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds’ Condition of the State address. Tuesday night, Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered her annual Condition of the State address to a joint conference of the Iowa Legislature. Shortly before the speech, reporters were given…

Read Gov. Kim Reynolds Condition of the State

WDM Chamber Offers Minority-Owned Businesses a Chance to win Cash Prizes

March 7, 2022

Entrepreneurs of color across the country have a chance to win part of a $40,000 cash prize through a business pitch competition being held in West Des Moines and supported by one of the country’s largest banks. The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will accept applications until 5 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, for business…

WDM Chamber Offers Minority-Owned Businesses a Chance to win Cash Prizes

8 activists from Iowa who changed the game

April 24, 2025

Iowa has a rich history of activism that dates back centuries. Check out these eight heroes who have fought for all types of underrepresented groups.

8 activists from Iowa who changed the game

Basic income pilot UpLift actually helped Iowans. Here’s how

May 16, 2024

The UpLift program not only helped with bills, it helped start businesses, participants in the basic income pilot said—rebuking an Iowa law that banned such programs in the state. People who received $500 per month with no strings attached told their stories Wednesday evening in a Windsor Heights event put on by UpLift, which has…

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