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The Black Iowa Newspaper was established in 2023 by Dana James, founder and publisher. Monthly editions are delivered statewide.

By Dana James

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News Brief

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February 23, 2026

The January/February edition of the Black Iowa Newspaper is making its way around the state. Check the mail, your favorite organization, nonprofit and retail location for the first newspaper of the year. From celebrating Black History Month to a photo gallery from the I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa festival, legislative news and more, the newspaper can be found in about 120 locations in 24 cities.

This January/February edition contains 20 pages devoted to the newspaper’s mission: Prioritizing, Educating and Uplifting Ourselves. Check out our redesign.

Read more:

I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa
The Sioux City NAACP
Radon
Legislative news
Unemployment
Commentary
Church Directory
Business
Events
And more . . .

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Author

Dana James

Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.