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Des Moines Starbucks could be 4th in Iowa to unionize; sip-in Saturday
A Des Moines Starbucks could be the next Starbucks store to unionize by next month.
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LGBTQ Iowans are fleeing the state: ‘It progressively got worse’
As lawmakers restrict the rights of LGBTQ Iowans, more and more are leaving in favor of states with friendlier laws, with over half saying they’ve at least considered it.
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Pascual Pedro-Pedro not the only one: Immigration arrests, deportations triple in Iowa
Immigration arrests and deportations in Iowa have tripled. You think Iowa is hollowing out now? It’s about to get worse.
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8 classic roadside diners in Iowa that are worth a detour
Nothing says comfort food quite like a diner, and Iowa has some of the best of these interstate oases. Here’s a list of diners in Iowa worth a visit.
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Your summer guide to Iowa’s drive-in movies
Nothing says summer like seeing a drive-in movie. Check out what’s playing at Iowa’s drive-in theaters.
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The Hot Spot: Why we’re investigating cancer in Iowa
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.
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What to expect at the 2025 Iowa State Fair
To help you make the most of your trip to the 2025 Iowa State Fair, we’ve compiled an extensive guide with everything you need to know.
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8 best House Hunters episodes set in Iowa
For these buyers, purchasing their forever home in Iowa was a dream come true. Check out these gripping episodes of “House Hunters” to see a new side of Iowa.
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7 totally free (& fun!) things to do in Sioux City
Having a blast doesn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg. Here are seven totally free and fun things to do in Sioux City this summer.
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Former Iowa legislator writes children’s book on fleeing war in Bosnia
Former Iowa legislator Anesa Kajtazović talks to Iowa Starting Line about her new children’s book.
























