25 of the best indie bookstores in Iowa, according to IowansPosted September 28th, 2023 at 12:56pm by Nikoel Hytrek Photo from Google Maps Full story →
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month At These 9 Iowa FestivalsPosted September 12th, 2023 at 4:20pm by Amie Rivers Photo via Latino Heritage Festival and Ruben Rodriguez Full story →
Iowa Wine and Beer Festivals to Put on Your Fall 2023 CalendarPosted August 24th, 2023 at 2:40pm by Guest Post Full story →
Beat the Iowa Heat This Week at One of These Free Cooling CentersPosted July 26th, 2023 at 11:47am by Nikoel Hytrek RAGBRAI riders try to cool off in the shade after making it to Storm Lake on July 23, 2023. By July 26, much of Iowa (including the RAGBRAI route) was under a heat advisory. Photo by Grace Katzer for Iowa Starting Line. Full story →
Bicycle-Friendly Iowa Route Maps Just Dropped for 2023-24Posted July 24th, 2023 at 4:01pm by Nikoel Hytrek Photo: Canva Full story →
The 36 Best Dive Bars In Iowa, According To IowansPosted July 21st, 2023 at 3:19pm by Amie Rivers The outside of Carl’s Place on July 21, 2023, named the top dive bar in the state by Starting Line readers. (Photo by Nikoel Hytrek for Iowa Starting Line) Full story →
The 36 Best Breweries In Iowa, According to IowansPosted July 17th, 2023 at 12:32pm by Amie Rivers SingleSpeed Brewing Co. in Waterloo. Photo by Starting Line staff Full story →
Have A Blast At These Iowa 4th of July Fireworks DisplaysPosted June 28th, 2023 at 10:07am by Amie Rivers Photo courtesy of Cedar Rapids Tourism  Full story →
Guest Post: ‘Most Harmful and Destructive’ Iowa Legislative Session EverPosted May 9th, 2023 at 8:00am by Guest Post Rep. Sami Scheetz, a Democrat from Cedar Rapids Full story →