Hot air balloon hunt returns to downtown Des Moines
Get ready for the Great DSM Hot Air Balloon Hunt. Find colorful hot air balloons all around downtown Des Moines on March 4.
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City of West Des Moines salutes Blacks in armed forces on last day of Black History Month
Black History Month might technically be over — and Black history might be under assault — but we celebrate it every day of the year.
Arrest in death of Black Iowa woman called racial slur before being fatally stabbed in dispute with white man
Law enforcement officials in Cedar Rapids announce arrest in the fatal stabbing of Devonna Walker.
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Celebrate Black History Month at the Iowa State Capitol
Black History Month celebrations are occurring everywhere. On Monday, Feb. 20, the celebration moves inside the Iowa Capitol.
Share your thoughts about the Des Moines Police Department
Join a focus group and share your opinion about the Des Moines Police Department. The focus group will be held virtually.
‘Lift Every Voice And Sing’ wows, upsets at Super Bowl LVII
Super Bowl 57 got off to a great start with a heartfelt rendition of the Black national anthem sung by Sheryl Lee Ralph.
Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Applause and hecklers
President Joe Biden gave his 2023 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Biden faced hecklers and applause.
Update: Black Iowa News reader survey closes
Black Iowa News developed a reader survey to improve the publication and better serve the community. Please take our 5-minute survey.
‘I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa’ Celebration Day held Feb. 4
"I'll Make Me a World in Iowa" will hold its Celebration Day on Feb. 4 in Clive, which highlights African American arts, culture and contributions through education, awareness and preservation.