Iowa Starting Line
Nov 6, 2024 · Zachary Oren Smith joins Iowa Starting Line. He’ll lead our coverage of Iowa politics. He says he’s excited to join our crusade against cynicism across the state. Three University of Iowa graduates and two faculty members made the National Book Award longlist. Winners will be announced Nov. 20.
Here’s What’s Different About Gov. Reynolds’ Newest School …
Jan 12, 2023 · Reynolds was successfully reelected to another four-year term and ran on a platform of giving parents more say in their child’s education; one such method of doing that was with her private school voucher bill, which she calls “student-first scholarships.”. Her 2022 voucher proposal would have diverted $55 million in public funds to ...
How To Reactivate Your Iowa Voter Registration - Iowa Starting Line
May 7, 2021 · You will also be reactivated if you request an absentee ballot for an upcoming election, go to the polls or update your registration online. “They don’t get canceled unless they go two consecutive general elections without voting, or they specifically in writing request they be canceled,” said Diane Patrick, the auditor for Boone County ...
Here’s you guide to 10 of Iowa’s best state parks - Iowa Starting Line
Aug 29, 2024 · Stone State Park. Stone State Park, located near Sioux City in western Iowa, is a beautiful blend of prairies and woodlands. The park is known for its scenic vistas, which offer stunning views of the surrounding Loess Hills. Stone State Park features a variety of trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, as well as opportunities ...
Here’s who is running, so far, for Congress in Iowa in 2024
Nov 16, 2023 · Age: 52. Background: Bohannan is a law professor and former engineer who served a term in the Iowa House after defeating a 20-year incumbent in the Democratic primary of a solid blue district. Bohannan challenged Miller-Meeks for her seat in 2022 and fell short. Name: David Pautsch. Political Party: Republican.
Meet Lanon Baccam, candidate in Iowa’s 3rd District - Iowa …
Jun 24, 2024 · AT A GLANCE: Name: Lanon Baccam. Position: Democratic candidate for Iowa’s 3rd Congressional District. Age: 43. Residence: Des Moines. Education: Graduated from Mount Pleasant High School; earned a degree from Drake University in Des Moines. Family: Wife, Alissa Brammer; daughter, Freya, age 9. Interests: Building and fixing things, carpentry ...
Seven Haunted Places In Iowa To Visit - Iowa Starting Line
Oct 22, 2021 · The site of Edinburgh Manor was originally a poor farm, where poor, people with disabilities and mental illnesses farmed the land for a place to live before social safety nets existed. A cemetery was added to the property because of the number of natural deaths and fatal accidents at the farm. The poor house was demolished in 1910 …
How to vote in Iowa: A complete voter guide - Iowa Starting Line
Jun 12, 2024 · To vote in person, double check your polling location by visiting the Iowa Secretary of State website. Your location might be a local church, school, or other community building close to your registered address. HOW TO VOTE: Get in line and stay in line—even if you’re still in line when the polls technically close.
Five Historic Iowa Theatres Worth Visiting - Iowa Starting Line
Feb 25, 2022 · While mostly focused on movies, the theater also offers music and comedy performances. Address: 212 E. Robinson St., Knoxville, IA. Tickets: $5 for all ages. by Sean Dengler. 02/25/22. Iowa Starting Line is part of an independent news network and focuses on how state and national decisions impact Iowans’ daily lives.
The Iowa Twinkie And 63 Other New State Fair Foods To Try
Aug 8, 2023 · The Iowa Twinkie, one of the Iowa State Fair’s 64 new foods to try in 2023, is a bit hotter than the Hostess snack. It borrows part of its name and recipe from the Texas Twinkie, so those who have had that trendy dish will be familiar. Instead of stuffing it with brisket like the Texans do, the Iowa Twinkie is stuffed with pulled pork and ...