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Gretchen Lembcke Pena

Gretchen Lembcke Peña is a multimedia bilingual journalist originally from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. She holds a B.A in Multimedia Journalism from Lynn University and recently earned her M.A in Bilingual Journalism from the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY. Her reporting centers on community and cross-cultural storytelling with a focus on representation. Gretchen has long been passionate about writing surrounding social issues, arts, culture, and entertainment, which led her to pursue journalism. Outside the newsroom, she spends her time tackling her reading goal for the week.

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Gretchen's Latest Articles

State of Black America report details threats to voting, DEI

The National Urban League’s State of Black America report details rising concerns over censorship, attacks on DEI, and misinformation.

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand holds town hall meetings across Iowa

The Iowa Auditor of State is set to connect with locals in his five-month journey to promote his candidacy.

Drag ordinances under scrutiny, ACLU says drag not a synonym for ‘obscenity’

The ACLU sent letters to some Iowa cities this week about the language they use to describe drag.

Rep. Eddie Andrews
State Rep. Eddie Andrews to run for Iowa governor

State Rep. Eddie Andrews is announcing his run for Iowa governor. Gov. Kim Reynolds has previously announced she won't seek re-election.