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Unfiltered – Black Women’s Resilience in Iowa
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Iowa Legislature passes ‘3 strikes’ mandatory minimum sentencing law
The Iowa Legislature passed a mandatory minimum sentencing law that lawmakers were informed may disproportionately affect Black Iowans.
Iowa House Study Bill 780 would ban ‘warrant resolution clinics,’ allowing residents to resolve low-level warrants without jail time
Updated: Iowa House lawmakers passed HF 2787 to ban counties and other entities from hosting events to help people with outstanding low-level warrants avoid jail.
Rest in Iowa: George Foreman’s family visits boxer’s burial site in Sioux City cemetery
Even though boxing legend George Foreman wasn't born in Iowa, he wanted to be buried in Sioux City.
Get to know Black Iowa News reporter: Gretchen Lembcke Peña
Meet Gretchen Lembcke Peña, an accomplished writer with Black Iowa News. Contact her with story ideas and tips.
What issues should Black Iowans prioritize in 2026?
Are the issues dominating the headlines most important to Black Iowans? What should the Iowa Legislature work on in 2026?