Guest Post

Coastal folks sometimes refer to Iowa as a flyover state. To live in or have visited Iowa is to know all the exciting, beautiful, and fun destinations across the Hawkeye State. What’s more is that many of the activities and must-visit destinations in Iowa are free. From caves and gardens to museums and historical sites,…

Did you know that voluntary scary experiences increase your mood? This is especially true for those who are challenging or facing their fear when they enter a haunted house or other scary attraction. That’s according to a team of researchers from the University of Pittsburgh anyway. Their study suggests scaring yourself on purpose has a…

The Meskwaki Nation is Iowa’s only federally recognized Indian tribe. They reside on more than 8,600 acres of native land in Tama County.  In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 11, we’ve put together this list of important things to know about the Meskwaki Nation. Indigenous Peoples’ Day—which was first formally recognized by US…

As far as fall family outings go, hunting for the best pumpkins to decorate and carve is a must. Sure, you could buy a pumpkin at some big-box store, but that’s no fun. Iowa has dozens of pumpkin patches throughout the state, and those farmers deserve your support.  For a guaranteed gourd time—yeah, we said…

Spending time with family and friends while sipping a delicious craft beer is fun all year round. But something about the leaves changing color, the crisp air, and knowing winter is on its way makes celebrating beer in the fall more special.  Whether you prefer a lager, ale, or stout, heading to a beer festival…

As a free state bordering a slave state, Iowa was poised to play an important role in the Underground Railroad, and many Iowans risked their safety to serve as conductors. Tensions ran high between the two states, with Missourians sometimes coming over the state line to try to capture Freedom Seekers or intimidate conductors. This…

Guest post from Andy Suchorski, director of Democrats’ Iowa Senate Majority Fund When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe and sent the ability to determine abortion policy back to state legislatures, we were all reminded that state legislatures are enormously powerful—and unfortunately often overlooked. Here in Iowa, abortion is still legal, but that right is…

Cross-posted story from our sister-site friends at Arizona’s Copper Courier Have you heard the right-wing phrase “Let’s go, Brandon”? Count yourself lucky if you haven’t. The phrase became a conservative rallying crying after a news anchor at a sports event mistook the crowd’s chants of “Fuck Joe Biden” for “Let’s go, Brandon.” Republicans and other…

Congressman Ro Khanna, who represents the most economically muscular district in the nation’s history in Silicon Valley, wants to see the wealth generated in his corner of California — and its $10 trillion in market capitalization — river out to other parts of the nation, including the rural and de-industrialized Midwest. Yes, this means tech…

What’s happening with airports across the country as airlines deal with staffing shortages, capacity constraints, and delayed and canceled flights is nothing new to Iowa’s smaller-commercial airports. In a three-part series, Twitter user @AirspaceIowa will explain what’s been hindering Iowa’s smaller airports and what it means for their future.   Read Part One: https://new.iowastartingline.com/news/iowa-small-market-airline-service-continues-decline-part-one/ Read Part Two: https://new.iowastartingline.com/news/the-rise-and-fall-of-iowas-small-market-airline-service-part-two/ Part…