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Common Thread Iowa will cover the state's refugee and immigrant communities — populations its founders say are bigger, and more overlooked, than most Iowans realize. The post New refugee story project aims to bring Iowa’s overlooked immigrant communities into focus appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Pretty please lower the hospital bills, Gov. Kim Reynolds is apparently asking University of Iowa Health Care after the Des Moines Register found thousands of patients were being charged more for cancer care. UIHC's response? Take it up with the feds. The post Gov. Reynolds asks UIHC to lower cancer bills: Iowa worker news and layoffs for July 23, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Nearly 1,800 Iowans were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2025 alone, with nearly 90 of them deported, according to a new report from a statewide immigrant advocacy group. The post ‘Really shocking:’ ICE detained 1,779 Iowans in 2025 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Ashley Hinson accused her critics of lying by omission about healthcare clinic closures. Then we checked what she left out. The post Hinson says clinic closure talk is ‘lying by omission.’ State records tell another story appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Tap here for upcoming protests and events in Iowa. The post Justice for Lorenzo and Johan: Protests and events for July 21-27, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Always go for the owners first and then the bosses second. They love bragging that their success is by their efforts only. The post “ICE should NOT” Your letters (July 21, 2026) appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Always go for the owners first and then the bosses second. They love bragging that their success is by their efforts only. The post ‘ICE should NOT’: Your letters (July 21, 2026) appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Trump's lawyers argued in court: the Iowa Poll wasn't news —it was a product the Register paid for. A judge asked if that logic could chill free speech statewide. The post Trump admits no evidence Iowa poll was rigged—but wants Selzer’s files anyway appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
From caves and canyons to scenic overlooks and historic sites, these are 10 of the best state parks in Iowa for hiking, camping, and unforgettable views. The post 10 state parks in Iowa worth adding to your bucket list appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
A Page County farmer's entire crop may have just been ruined by his neighbor's pesticide drift—and the only punishment is a slap on the wrist. The post Pesticide drift could have ruined Iowa farmer’s crop appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
