Maybe He’s Tired: Trump Postpones Cedar Rapids Rally
In very sad(!) news today, Donald Trump announced he will be cancelling his planned Thursday rally in Cedar Rapids, due to an “unforeseen change in... Read more.
Republicans Make Same Mistake They Mocked Hatch Campaign For
Iowa politics can be fun when you have a long memory. Take today, for instance. Kim Reynolds announced Adam Gregg as her “acting” lt. governor... Read more.
One Day On The Job, Kim Reynolds Running For Reelection Already
Kim Reynolds was sworn in as Iowa’s 43rd governor yesterday, but it certainly didn’t take her long to kick off her reelection campaign. On the... Read more.
Dems Skeptical Kim Reynolds’ Administration Will Be Different
While Iowa’s Democratic leaders congratulated Kim Reynolds on her swearing in as Iowa’s newest governor, they also offered up deeply skeptical and ... Read more.
Three Big Things Missing From Kim Reynolds’ Inaugural Speech
Iowa has a new governor. Kim Reynolds was officially sworn in this morning at a large ceremony in the rotunda of the Capitol, with many... Read more.
How Many More Young Girls Must Die Before Iowa Acts?
I have seen a lot of political inaction in my time here in Iowa, but nothing that has perplexed and infuriated me as much as... Read more.
Women In Southeast Iowa Left Behind After Planned Parenthood Closures
The options for women’s healthcare services are being dramatically reduced in Southeast Iowa thanks to the actions of local Republican lawmakers like Mar... Read more.
Candidate Updates: Kiernan In, Carberry & Blake Out, Glasson Maybe
While the Donald Trump presidency disintegrates before the nation’s eyes in non-stop breaking news stories, local politics marches on in Iowa. Let’s... Read more.
Todd Prichard Launches Gubernatorial Bid For “Forgotten Iowans”
Speaking in a legislative conference room at the Statehouse just down the hallway from the office he hopes to soon occupy, Todd Prichard told supporters... Read more.
Starting Line Doing Great – Help Keep Us Going
I wanted to take a brief moment to update Starting Line readers on how we’re doing: we’re doing great! Thanks to your help in sharing our... Read more.