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

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 ...

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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 ...

Check out a list of some of the less-popular state parks in Iowa that still offer natural beauty and plenty of activities. Iowa’s 99 counties are home to more than 60 state parks—63 to be exact. These ...

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 ...

Iowa’s local producers shine in these 15 farm-to-table restaurants, where foodies get full on the freshest flavors and more nutrients than are in typical fare. Fresh food has fresh benefits, ranging ...

A proposed 95-mile carbon capture pipeline project has grinded to a stop. Wolf Carbon Solutions—at least for now—has ended its bid for regulatory approval. Wolf Carbon Solutions told Iowa regulators ...

Democrat Christina Bohannan is calling for a recount of all 20 counties in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District. There is an 800-vote margin that separates Republican US Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks of ...