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State’s largest vouchers, book ban backers endorse in Johnston School Board race

Posted October 17th, 2023 at 4:39pm by Ty Rushing

Bob Vander Plaats (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Stakes are high in Johnston School Board elections

Posted October 17th, 2023 at 4:02pm by Nikoel Hytrek

Pharmacies expand access to abortion pills under new Biden policy

Posted October 16th, 2023 at 5:44pm by Isabel Soisson

Although these pharmacies dispensing the drug marks a victory for reproductive freedom, a looming Supreme Court case could cut off access to the medication in states where abortion is still legal. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Six districts where right-wing candidates are bringing culture war to school board

Posted October 16th, 2023 at 4:03pm by Ty Rushing

Gov. Kim Reynolds in her private office with Iowa Moms for Liberty in May 2023.

Trump’s rhetoric grows more violent as he builds 2024 primary lead

Posted October 16th, 2023 at 12:24pm by Isabel Soisson

In recent months, Donald Trump has called for the execution of a US military official, mocked the assault of an 83-year-old man, used rhetoric that echoes Hitler’s Mein Kampf, and verbally attacked prosecutors and judges. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

How Jason Arnold would improve Johnston schools

Posted October 16th, 2023 at 10:04am by Nikoel Hytrek

13 of Iowa’s Scariest Haunted Houses and Creepy Attractions of 2023

Posted October 11th, 2023 at 6:07pm by Guest Post

Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Iowans

Posted October 11th, 2023 at 5:40pm by Isabel Soisson

“[These] charges are taking real money out of the pockets of American families. These junk fees can add up to hundreds of dollars, weighing down family budgets, making it harder to pay family bills,” President Biden said on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With These Must-Read Books

Posted October 6th, 2023 at 3:08pm by Sam Cohen

We went to Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘Vektoberfest.’ Here’s what we saw

Posted October 6th, 2023 at 2:01pm by Ty Rushing

Photos by Ty Rushing/Starting Line

Iowans get financial relief as Biden cancels more student debt

Posted October 5th, 2023 at 4:50pm by Isabel Soisson

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on student loan debt forgiveness, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

It’s Banned Books Week. Iowans told us their forbidden faves

Posted October 5th, 2023 at 4:36pm by Amie Rivers

A banned book display at the Reading in Public book store in West Des Moines. Some of the books in the display were recently pulled from shelves in the Urbandale School District. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line

Tim Scott says kids need more exposure to conservatism

Posted October 5th, 2023 at 12:20pm by Ty Rushing

US Sen. Tim Scott speaks to two people who attended his Oct. 4 campaign event in Van Meter. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line

Iowa seniors to see lower drug costs as Medicare price negotiations advance

Posted October 3rd, 2023 at 5:18pm by Isabel Soisson

President Joe Biden speaks about his administration’s plans to lower prescription drug costs and protect Social Security and Medicare, Nov. 5, 2022, in Joliet, Ill. The Biden administration says the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs it selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate. Tuesday’s announcement clears the way for talks that could lower their costs in coming years and gives the White House a potential political win heading into next year’s presidential election. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Iowa native celebrates new deal after 5-month writers’ strike

Posted October 3rd, 2023 at 12:00pm by Amie Rivers

Iowa native and comedy writer Romen Borsellino, right, walks the Writers Guild picket line in Los Angeles in summer 2023. (Photo taken by Brittany Woodside, courtesy of Romen Borsellino)

How to celebrate Banned Books Week in Des Moines, Iowa City

Posted October 3rd, 2023 at 10:50am by Amie Rivers

A banned book display at the Reading in Public book store in West Des Moines. Some of the books in the display were recently pulled from shelves in the Urbandale School District. Photo by Ty Rushing/Starting Line

Trump Went On Bizarre Rant About Sharks, Lights In Latest Iowa Event

Posted October 2nd, 2023 at 3:31pm by Ty Rushing

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a commit to caucus rally, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023, in Ottumwa, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Iowa teaching assistants still fighting Regents for higher pay

Posted September 29th, 2023 at 12:42pm by Amie Rivers

University of Iowa graduate student teaching assistants and their allies protest a Board of Regents meeting to demand cost-of-living raises on Sept. 27, 2023. (Photo from COGS/UE Local 896 Twitter/X)

Iowa’s creepiest festival welcomes monster seekers to Van Meter

Posted September 29th, 2023 at 11:05am by Nikoel Hytrek

Image courtesy of Chad Lewis

Here’s what a government shutdown would mean for rural communities

Posted September 28th, 2023 at 4:58pm by Isabel Soisson

While certain federal benefits won’t be impacted, a government shutdown would affect a number of other benefits that rural communities rely on, such as food and housing assistance. (Photo via Shutterstock)