Gov. Reynolds signs AEA bill ‘that no one really likes’

Gov. Reynolds signs AEA bill ‘that no one really likes’

Story updated after the bill was signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds on Wednesday, March 27. In recent years, it has been rare for Iowa Republicans in the legislature to vote against Gov. Kim Reynolds’ proposals let alone speak out publicly against them, but Sen. Charlie...

Former Trump staffer one step closer to leading Iowa schools

Former Trump staffer one step closer to leading Iowa schools

McKenzie Snow’s critics note she has never taught inside an American classroom and that her only degree is in political science; however, some prominent education officials in Iowa believe she is qualified to lead the Iowa Department of Education. The Iowa Senate held...

7 Iowa events for Transgender Day of Visibility 2024

7 Iowa events for Transgender Day of Visibility 2024

Transgender Iowans need joy these days. Eight separate bills have been considered in the latest session of the Iowa Legislature specifically targeting transgender youth, contributing to Iowa Republicans' 40 anti-LGBTQ bills in total. Fearmongering legislation—like...

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15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Iowa in 2024

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Iowa in 2024

They say Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday held this year on Jan. 15, 2024, should be "a day on, not a day off." So in that spirit, here are some events coming up honoring—and furthering the legacy of—one of this country's greatest civil rights leaders....

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Crafty Grandma: Waterloo craft-fluencer sharing her skills

Crafty Grandma: Waterloo craft-fluencer sharing her skills

Sue Wright and I had been chatting over coffee for a while, about her crafting projects, her tiny cardboard houses, and her YouTube presence, when I noticed the buttons of her shirt bore a striking resemblance to buttons inside of the miniature house she was showing...

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Iowa in 2024

15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day events across Iowa in 2024

They say Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday held this year on Jan. 15, 2024, should be "a day on, not a day off." So in that spirit, here are some events coming up honoring—and furthering the legacy of—one of this country's greatest civil rights leaders....

Iowa’s 10 oldest cities, and how they got their start

Iowa’s 10 oldest cities, and how they got their start

Today, there are 947 incorporated municipalities in Iowa. Check out our list of the 10 oldest Iowa cities, which we have based largely on the official incorporation date according to the Iowa Secretary of State’s office, though we made a few exceptions to that rule where noted.

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VIDEO: Ty Tries Cotton Candy

VIDEO: Ty Tries Cotton Candy

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VIDEO: Tailgating 101

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VIDEO: Sioux City 2023 Fall Events

VIDEO: Sioux City 2023 Fall Events

From the city's first-ever Black music festival showcasing a historic neighborhood, to a talent show where all talents are welcome, two new Sioux City events this fall are celebrating the city's diverse cultures. @iowastartingline From the city's first-ever Black...

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