LOCAL PEOPLE

Acts of kindness can bring a smile like nothing else. Here are nine of our favorite everyday stories in 2025, from rescuing animals to ending local hunger.

Here are 10 facts about Jean Seberg, a Marshalltown native who led a fascinating and ultimately tumultuous life as a Hollywood actress.

Iowa Starting Line is launching “The Hot Spot: Investigating Cancer in Iowa,” a comprehensive look at why our state stands alone in its rising cancer rates.

Former Iowa legislator Anesa Kajtazović talks to Iowa Starting Line about her new children’s book.

The woman who told Sen. Joni Ernst that “people will die” if she votes to cut Medicaid said the senator’s mock apology a day later was “deeply insensitive” toward people who could lose health care. India May of Charles City is a registered nurse, a county death investigator, and a library director in Northeast Iowa.…

Discover 15 fun facts about Iowa’s Western treasure, the one and only John Wayne.

Iowa has a rich history of activism that dates back centuries. Check out these eight heroes who have fought for all types of underrepresented groups.

The case that locals made for expanding transportation service to Sundays was different. They argued that the people of Walworth County didn’t only need to get to the grocery store and doctor’s office—they also needed to get to each other.

Elijah Wood is one of Eastern Iowa’s connections to Hollywood. Here are 10 compelling facts about the famous Iowan.

Amie Rivers returns to work after taking time off to grieve the death of her spouse.