A. Fund tax cuts for billionaires? OR B. Keep Medicaid going for millions of Americans? US House Republicans are picking “A.” ...

US Sen. Joni Ernst was asked about Medicaid and SNAP cuts. An audience member shouted "people will die" as a result of the ...

Amie Rivers is Starting Line's community editor, labor reporter and newsletter snarker-in-chief. Previously, she was an award-winning journalist at the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier; now, she very much ...

Governor Kim Reynolds stunned us with her bombshell decision not to seek reelection in 2026, creating the first wide-open Republican primary since 2010. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, host ...

Governor Kim Reynolds stunned us with her bombshell decision not to seek reelection in 2026, creating the first wide-open Republican primary since 2010. On this episode of Cornhole Champions, host ...

Many restaurants in Iowa are serving up views that are equally as delicious as their dishes. Check out these 10 examples. Restaurants are the backbones of communities—not only in Iowa but also ...

The School Chaplain bill is currently rushing through the Iowa legislature – it’s now heading to the Iowa Senate floor as H.F. 884, having passed the House and gone through the Senate Education ...

Amidst all the stupidity and suffering so far in 2025, our team has had one small reason to celebrate: Iowa Starting Line turned 10 years old earlier this year. It’s a minor miracle that Starting Line ...

As wanderlust continues to grip American travelers in 2025, Iowa is positioning itself as a compelling destination with the release of its latest comprehensive travel guide. The free, 148-page ...

Last year, our audience told us where to find the best pizza in the state of Iowa. This year, to celebrate National Pizza Week (Jan. 12-18, 2025), we’re bringing it back. And we’re asking: is there a ...

Iowa started rolling back protections for child workers in 2023, and new rules for child labor were published Wednesday to roll more protections back. Lowering the maximum civil penalties for ...