Ashley Hinson voted to cut social security by $452 million—a move that voters from both parties oppose. But when it comes to these issues, people push back and politicians listen.

Case New Holland has pulled in $6.6 billion over the last three years, yet they're shutting down its Burlington, Iowa plant in 2026—which has given them $22 million in tax abatements since 1997.

Factory farms in Iowa generate 110 million pounds of manure per year, but no one tracks where it's going (Hint: our water).

Amie Rivers is Iowa Starting Line's newsletter editor. She writes the weekly Worker’s Almanac edition of Iowa Starting Line, featuring a roundup of the worker news you need to know. Previously, she ...

Evidence-based curricula. That’s what you want taught in Iowa schools, right? Republicans across the country, including Iowa, have been pushing to require students to watch a video produced by an ...

The biggest threat to working Iowans isn't your neighbor. It's corporate greed. Every time. Follow for more.

The Meskwaki Nation police chief has identified his son as one of the two Iowa National Guard members killed in Syria ...

All information taken from Iowa Workforce Development’s WARN Act website. Read WARN Act and Iowa WARN Act criteria here. Amie Rivers is Iowa Starting Line's newsletter editor. She writes the weekly ...

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. In many ways, 2025 has been a challenging ...

Get in the holiday spirit at one of these tree farms in Iowa where you can chop down your very own Christmas tree. With Christmas right around the corner, it’s time to get your tree if you haven’t ...

School districts across Iowa scrambled to make sure students were able to eat when there were SNAP delays due to the government shutdown and the Trump administration’s challenges to court rulings. Now ...

There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area. If you’re looking to give back to your community, volunteering your time with a ...