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Retired Black firefighter creates video game, Retro Robot Rescue, reflects on inspiration

By Jason Zilk

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Arts & Culture

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August 11, 2026

Retired Black firefighter creates video game combining "classic arcade-inspired action with modern gameplay twists."

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Iowa Legislature passes ‘3 strikes’ mandatory minimum sentencing law

The Iowa Legislature passed a mandatory minimum sentencing law that lawmakers were informed may disproportionately affect Black Iowans.

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Updated: Iowa House lawmakers passed HF 2787 to ban counties and other entities from hosting events to help people with outstanding low-level warrants avoid jail.

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Even though boxing legend George Foreman wasn't born in Iowa, he wanted to be buried in Sioux City.

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