Happy Black History Month
Black History Month kicked off on Feb. 1. How will you celebrate the month? What will you read, learn or do?
Black Iowa's Latest Articles
Iowa Cancer Consortium releases 5-year plan, focused on improving health equity, prevention
A statewide comprehensive cancer coalition released its five-year plan to reduce cancer, the second leading cause of death in the state.
Iowa legislature approves controversial education spending bill, allowing use of state money for private schools
After a contentious battle, the Iowa Legislature has passed education reform, allowing state money to be used at private schools.
Iowa House Republicans proposed SNAP benefit restrictions — no meat, white bread
Iowans who receive SNAP benefits could experience drastic changes in a plan proposed by Iowa House Republicans.
Want to get your products on Hy-Vee grocery store shelves?
Suppliers are invited to pitch their products to the Hy-Vee grocery store chain during its Best of Local Brands Summit in March.
Family of Grinnell man murdered in 2020 wants to pack the courtroom during convicted killer’s appeal
Oral arguments begin on Jan. 12 in the appeal of the man convicted of murdering Michael Williams.
Be Heard Youth Town Hall to be held in Des Moines
A Youth Town Hall will be held in February in Des Moines, Iowa, to solicit opinions from students about their schools and community.