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Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next?
Air travelers became the face of the widespread technology outage Friday as they posted pictures on social media of crowds of people stranded at airports in Europe and the United States. The post Your flight was canceled by the technology outage. What do you do next? first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa Olympians (and Paralympians) going to Paris in 2024
Meet Iowa's Olympic athletes, including those who participated in past Olympics as well as Olympians and Paralympians headed to Paris this summer. The post Iowa Olympians (and Paralympians) going to Paris in 2024 first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans. The post 7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance
Silicon Valley billionaires such as Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and Chamath Palihapitiya have thrown their support behind a Trump-Vance ticket, and some even urged the former president to pick Vance as his running mate. The post Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
VIDEOS: Iowa OB-GYN wants a hotline to Gov. Reynolds after abortion ban
In states with abortion bans, doctors have had to watch pregnant patients get sicker and sicker before doctors can treat them. Now that Iowa has one of the most restrictive bans in the country, Dr. Emily Boevers, an Iowa OB-GYN, said she hopes Gov. Kim Reynolds, who signed the bill into law, is ready for […] The post VIDEOS: Iowa OB-GYN wants a hotline to Gov. Reynolds after abortion ban first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Meet the people ensuring Iowans have abortion access
Abortion access will be harder once Iowa's near-total abortion ban goes into effect, but there are people and organizations working to make sure Iowans can still get abortion care. And they're not going anywhere. The post Meet the people ensuring Iowans have abortion access first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Rushing: I’ve reached the finish line at Starting Line
Chief Political Correspondent Ty Rushing bids farewell to Iowa Starting Line. After 11 years—minus a six-month stint in corporate communications—my grind as a daily news reporter will come to an end Friday on what will be my last day as a full-time member of the Iowa Starting Line team. I’ve been at Starting Line for […] The post Rushing: I’ve reached the finish line at Starting Line first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
These 4 Iowa drive-in movie theaters make for retro summer fun
Learn about the four remaining drive-in movie theaters in Iowa and then head to one for a night of nostalgia, movies, and summer fun. The post These 4 Iowa drive-in movie theaters make for retro summer fun first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows.
Kennedy said he would support a nationwide 15-week ban, but then changed his mind. He’s also said that he believes the choice of whether or not to have an abortion should stay between women and their doctors while simultaneously touting his plan to “reduce abortion” and “make it easier for women to choose life.” The post Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows. first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa AG Bird thinks a convicted criminal will make America safe
Attorney General Brenna Bird said that Republicans support putting criminals in jail while speaking in support of former President and convicted felon Donald Trump. Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird used her prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention to frame former President Donald Trump as a law-abiding citizen who will protect Americans despite his […] The post Iowa AG Bird thinks a convicted criminal will make America safe first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States. The post Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Davenport Starbucks is 2nd in Iowa to unionize
A second Starbucks has officially unionized in Iowa—and two workers there say they were almost the first. Eighteen workers at the Starbucks store on East 53rd Street in Davenport filed with the National Labor Relations Board to unionize in May. Out of 17 eligible voters, 16 of them voted—and 15 voted for the union, an […] The post Davenport Starbucks is 2nd in Iowa to unionize first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
US Supreme Court Bans Consideration of Race in College Admissions
The US Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, ruling that consideration of race during the admissions process is unconstitutional. In […] The post US Supreme Court Bans Consideration of Race in College Admissions first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
18 Corny, Zany, and Truly Special Iowa Festivals in 2023
Hobo Days, Medieval Times, and the chance to live like Laura Ingalls Wilder… Get a slice of Iowa (and a lot of corn) at 2023’s most exciting festivals. The post 18 Corny, Zany, and Truly Special Iowa Festivals in 2023 first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Nonprofit Distributes Free Reproductive Health Kits For Iowans
A new initiative launched by the Family Planning Council of Iowa (FPCI) aims to bring Iowans affordable health care by providing free reproductive health kits […] The post Nonprofit Distributes Free Reproductive Health Kits For Iowans first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
What ‘Bidenomics’ Actually Means for Workers in Iowa
US Department of Labor Chief Economist Joelle Gamble explains what "Bidenomics" means and how the president's investments are helping workers and the economy. The post What ‘Bidenomics’ Actually Means for Workers in Iowa first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Biden Administration Gives Cedar Falls Street Project $10M Boost
Cedar Falls City Administrator Ron Gaines celebrated the news that his community will receive $10 million in federal funding to help with a complete overhaul […] The post Biden Administration Gives Cedar Falls Street Project $10M Boost first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Have A Blast At These Iowa 4th of July Fireworks Displays
Here are the 2023 official fireworks displays in Iowa happening this weekend in celebration of Independence Day, from 95 different cities around the state! The post Have A Blast At These Iowa 4th of July Fireworks Displays first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
Iowa City UIHC Workers Win $15M Class-Action Lawsuit
Several thousand current and former employees of University of Iowa Health Care (UIHC) should soon see at least a little cash coming their way soon. The post Iowa City UIHC Workers Win $15M Class-Action Lawsuit first appeared on Iowa Starting Line.
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