Gretchen's Latest Articles
Community leader Ike Rayford is running for a city council seat in Sioux City
Ike Rayford, a small business owner and former NAACP leader, is running for a seat on the city council in Sioux City.
Actor and playwright Roger Guenveur Smith to visit Iowa City
You will have three chances to see popular actor and playwright Roger Guenveur Smith during his upcoming appearances in Iowa City.
DMACC exploring sale of Evelyn K. Davis Center to St. Vincent de Paul
Attend community meetings about the future of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families in Des Moines.
Black Radio Station sold in Des Moines
American Family Radio purchased KJMC, the only radio station serving Des Moines’ Black community, according to a filing with the FCC.
Plan your trip to the Iowa State Fair with DART
The Iowa State Fair is just around the corner. Have you figured out how you're getting there yet?
What’s a Tariff? Why does Trump use it to threaten countries?
Here's an explainer on tariffs. Learn more about the tool the Trump administration uses to control other countries and companies.
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.