Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart discusses his plans for the city of 68,000, which has a majority-Black city council — in Iowa.
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Dana James is an award-winning writer, former Des Moines Register reporter. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center the lived experiences of Black Iowans and amplifies their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University.
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