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.
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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.
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?
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.