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Shade Burgs

Shade Burgs, a Black Iowan, is a multifaceted individual who has left a mark in various domains. A decorated combat veteran of Desert Storm, he exemplifies bravery and resilience. As an artist, Shade’s captivating creations offer glimpses into the human experience, while his entrepreneurial spirit as a business owner showcases his commitment to excellence. Living at the intersection of artistry, military service, and entrepreneurship, Shade’s story is one of determination, creativity, and success.

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Shade's Latest Articles

Opinion: Biased justice system to blame for Trump win

By Shade Burgs

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Opinion

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December 1, 2024

Columnist Shade Burgs looks at the ramifications of Donald Trump's election win.

Military recruitment and the ‘woke’ agenda

By Shade Burgs

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Opinion

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July 29, 2023

Meet Shade Burgs, a veteran, small business owner and columnist for the Black Iowa Newspaper. Here's his debut column.

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News Brief

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.

Iowa House Study Bill 780 would ban ‘warrant resolution clinics,’ allowing residents to resolve low-level warrants without jail time

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.