WATCH: Trump float booed at Iowa City homecoming parade
Parade attendees expressed their frustration amid immigration crack downs in Iowa.
Oct
2025
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Oct
2025
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WATCH: Des Moines students walk out after superintendent’s immigration arrest
Hundreds of students in Iowa’s largest school district walked out of class to protest Superintendent Dr. Ian Roberts’ immigration arrest last week.
Oct
2025
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WATCH: What policy could lower Iowa’s high cancer rates?
It’s true that personal health and habits drive up our risk of cancer, but they do not tell the full story. To take on Iowa’s cancer crisis, the government will need to take action.
Oct
2025
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The Social Security Administration is no longer issuing paper checks. Here’s what you need to know
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has switched to electronic forms of payment. Here’s how you can set up your automatic payments with ease.
Sep
2025
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WATCH: Ashley Hinson offers loyalty to the GOP, not Iowans
Sooo... is it Hinson for Iowa or Hinson for Trump?
Sep
2025
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WATCH: Family of Iowa City man abducted by ICE speaks out
Escucha Mi Voz held a press conference Friday where Laura Castro, Jorge González's partner, spoke out about her partner's ICE abduction. She said González always complied with ICE while he was going through the legal immigration process, and even wore an ankle monitor provided by the agency.
Sep
2025
27
WATCH: Iowans rally for man abducted by ICE
State and local lawmakers, community advocates, and family spoke out in front of hundreds of Iowans in support of Jorge González, an Iowa City man abducted by immigration officers.
Sep
2025
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WATCH: The Iowa DOGE team gutting IPERS public pensions
Strong retirement benefits are viewed as a key tool to combat an ongoing teacher shortage in Iowa.
The main program for educators is the Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System (IPERS)—which is a defined-benefit pension plan that guarantees a lifetime monthly income. These plans are seen as more secure than 401(k) accounts because they eliminate risk for employees.
Gov. Kim Reynolds’ private-sector DOGE Task Force wants to gut IPERS.
✏️: Salina Heller
Sep
2025
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WATCH: Iowa farmer says individuals can only do so much to prevent cancer
Earlier this summer, Rob Faux spoke about his experience as a farmer and cancer survivor at the Cancer in Iowa: Black Hawk County listening session. He said personal choice can only lower cancer risks so much, and what Iowans really need is good policy to protect their health.
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Sep
2025
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WATCH: Iowa DOGE task force to give final recommendations to Gov. Reynolds
What if Governor Reynolds was paid based on her performance?
Final recommendations from Iowa DOGE are due September 26th. Follow @iowastartingline for updates.
