Politics
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Trump’s rhetoric grows more violent as he builds 2024 primary lead
Donald Trump continues to run away with the 2024 Republican presidential primary and appears to have a coin flip’s chance at winning the presidency again next November. That makes his increasingly violent rhetoric and reckless behavior all the more significant, revealing what a second Trump term might look like. Here are five recent examples of…
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How Jason Arnold would improve Johnston schools
Johnston School Board Candidate Jason Arnold is a father of two students in the district and wants the schools to work for them and all the students in them. He has plans for how to make that happen too. Arnold wants to hire a director for diversity, equity and, inclusion (DEI), conduct an audit of…
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Biden moves to ban all junk fees and hidden charges for Iowans
If you’ve ever tried to stay at one of Iowa’s many historic hotels, such as the Des Lux, only to have exorbitant “convenience fees” or “service fees” tacked on at checkout, we’ve got some good news for you. The Biden administration on Wednesday proposed a new rule that would prohibit companies across the private sector…
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We went to Vivek Ramaswamy’s ‘Vektoberfest.’ Here’s what we saw
As I sat on a park bench eating a bacon-grilled cheese sandwich, drinking an Exile Ruthie straight from the tap, and chit-chatting with a few folks, I almost forgot I was at a campaign event, which might have been the point. Ohio businessman turned rising GOP star Vivek Ramaswamy hosted “Vektoberfest” on Thursday at the…
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Iowans get financial relief as Biden cancels more student debt
The Biden administration on Wednesday announced it was providing student debt relief to 125,000 Americans, including individuals who’ve worked in public service or nonprofit positions, those who’ve been making payments for decades, and those with permanent disabilities. This round of debt relief totals $9 billion and will eliminate the debt of 53,000 who’ve participated in…
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Tim Scott says kids need more exposure to conservatism
While many Republicans across the country have spent the last few years arguing that public schools are being used to indoctrinate kids into leftist viewpoints and that politics should kept out of schools, US Sen. Tim Scott suggests conservatives should get their own political philosophies into those spaces. “Protecting our kids and encouraging our kids…
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Iowa seniors to see lower drug costs as Medicare price negotiations advance
The Biden administration announced Tuesday that all 10 drug companies whose medicines were selected for Medicare price negotiations in August have agreed to participate in negotiations. Now, these drugmakers will negotiate directly with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to lower the cost of 10 commonly-used drugs, thanks to a provision in Biden’s…
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Iowa native celebrates new deal after 5-month writers’ strike
After 148 days on strike, Hollywood writers—including Iowa native Romen Borsellino—reached a tentative agreement with the major studios last week that Borsellino told Starting Line was “an incredible deal” for Writers Guild of America members.
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Trump Went On Bizarre Rant About Sharks, Lights In Latest Iowa Event
Would you rather get fatally electrocuted at sea or be eaten by a shark? Former President Donald Trump asked thousands of people attending his Ottumwa rally on Sunday to contemplate this thought-provoking question in the midst of a winding rant about electric vehicles. The Republican presidential primary front-runner and defendant in four criminal indictments spanning…
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Zach Nunn rejects plan that could prevent shutdown
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