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 →
The Iowa Woman Running To Protect Elections In Her CountyPosted July 25th, 2023 at 2:26pm by Ty Rushing Interim Warren County Auditor Candidate Kimberly Sheets. Photo by Starting Line staff Full story →
Your Enneagram Number Is Your Key to Shopping (or Gift-Giving) BlissPosted July 25th, 2023 at 2:23pm by Sam Cohen Photo via Canva Full story →
Teamsters and UPS Reach Tentative Deal to Avoid Strike, 340,000 Workers to Get RaisesPosted July 25th, 2023 at 12:27pm by Keya Vakil FILE – UPS teamsters and workers hold a rally, Friday, July 21, 2023, in Atlanta, as a national strike deadline nears. UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, July 25, 2023, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File) 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 →
Reynolds’ Legal Argument For Lifting Injunction On Abortion BanPosted July 24th, 2023 at 3:41pm by Nikoel Hytrek Gov. Kim Reynolds, Attorney General Brenna Bird. Full story →
Where’s the Best Barbecue in Iowa? Here are 13 Locally Owned BBQ Joints Iowans LovePosted July 23rd, 2023 at 6:00am by Katie Giorgio Photo courtesy of Whatcha Smokin’ BBQ + Brew Full story →
Where + How to Take a Hot Air Balloon Ride in IowaPosted July 22nd, 2023 at 8:42am by Claire Mainprize Photo courtesy of Freedom Balloon Rides via Facebook Full story →
Brissey: The Importance of Supporting Veteran-Owned Small BusinessesPosted July 21st, 2023 at 3:44pm by Guest Post Mindy Brissey, SBA’s Region 7 Administrator. Photo submitted 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 →