African American Museum of Iowa honors statewide leaders in annual event
From athletes to state representatives, the History Makers event showcases Black excellence through various perspectives of leadership.
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Iowa African Film Festival crowns first winners
Winners have been announced for a film festival featuring stories of Africa held in August in Des Moines.
Five Des Moines students receive Inaugural Teree Caldwell-Johnson Servant Leader Scholarships
The inaugural scholarship recognizes underserved students pursuing higher education while carrying forward Teree Caldwell-Johnson's commitment to opportunity and service.
Des Moines resident shares firsthand witness of life in West Bank
Urbandale resident Tom Rendon shared photographs and firsthand knowledge from locals from a June trip to Palestine.
Central Iowa mentoring nonprofit organizes fall fundraiser for young Iowans
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's annual Big Shots Golf tournament raises funds to connect young people with caring mentors across the region.
Sounds of West 7th festival returns to celebrates Sioux City’s cultural history
After a year-long hiatus, the festival returns with performances from local artists, food trucks and a commemoration of Sioux City's jazz scene.
DART prepares transportation service for annual Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair begins this week. DART's Park & Ride will help you get there.
New ACLU report reveals Black Iowa students continue to face disproportionate school arrests, referrals by school resource officers
Report found Black students and students with disabilities face disproportionate arrests and referrals by school resource officers.
The Price of the Style: Toxic chemicals used in synthetic braiding hair raise health concerns for Black Iowans
A study found toxic chemicals and unidentified ones in the hair extensions that Black consumers use to create their popular braided hairstyles.
From the ground up: Reimagining housing in Iowa City
David Houston, founder of nonprofit Homes for My Peeps, brings affordable housing for the Black community in Iowa.