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Iowa's food assistance rolls have shrunk by tens of thousands since Republicans passed their signature tax and spending law — and the state's own data shows rural, aging counties are being hit hardest. The post Iowa’s rural counties are losing SNAP fastest under new federal work rules appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The state has implemented a new law restricting how Iowans can access abortion medication. The shift lands as Eastern Iowans are losing their premier physical safety net for reproductive care. The post Iowa City clinic closure leaves eastern Iowa in reproductive healthcare desert appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa author and journalist Chuy Renteria wonders if, in covering up public swastikas, we're doing more harm than good. The post The houses that cover up the hate appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa lost 17 of its USDA staff in 2025, including nearly 19 of its Natural Resources Conservation Service and 8 of its Farm Service Agency staff, both of which help farmers with federal loans and other programs. The post USDA cut 17 of Iowa workers in 2025: Worker news and layoffs for July 9, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
ICE raids have increased in Iowa in recent weeks, including at workplaces. Here's what you need to know. The post ICE, flush with new cash, increasing raids in Iowa appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
But it needs to be higher. Like 99 on anything over 1 million. The post “Yes to 5 tax on billionaires.” Your letters, July 7, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
A weekly roundup of Iowa political events, protests, advocacy opportunities, and ways to take action statewide from July 7-13, 2026. The post Your weekly guide to taking action in Iowa July 7-13, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors voted in favor of the data center moratorium in front of a crowded room on July 1. The post Linn County approves 18-month moratorium on data center applications appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
A class action lawsuit was filed last week against Hy-Vee, arguing that the grocery store chain treated salaried managers like hourly ones—but didn't pay them overtime like hourly workers. The post Hy-Vee’s manager problem? Upcoming layoffs and Iowa news briefs, July 2, 2026 appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
A healthcare company closed down the only clinic in town that takes Medicaid—and workers say it's union busting. The post Workers suspicious of timing of River Hills Centerville closure appeared first on Iowa Starting Line.
