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Polk County to launch its first warrant resolution clinic
The CJCC joined forces with various organizations to help Polk County residents resolve their non-violent warrants.
Iowa ‘3-strikes’ bill could disproportionately impact Black Iowans
Lawmakers debated costs, prison space and racial disparities before passing a bill requiring controversial 20-year sentences for repeat offenders.
Get to know Black Iowa News reporter: Gretchen Lembcke Peña
Meet Gretchen Lembcke Peña, an accomplished writer with Black Iowa News. Contact her with story ideas and tips.
Iowa lawmakers suggest bill to ensure health safety in schools
A proposed bill would require school districts to develop emergency response plans, including CPR and other health-related training for staff.
Black Tech town hall examines AI’s impact on Black communities
Safer and conscious use of AI technologies is necessary, advocates say. The concerns are present even in places like West Des Moines, Iowa.
OPINION: Valentine’s Day gunfire and the Midwest crossroads
Be heard. Share your opinion with Black Iowa News. Email your unpublished piece to dana@blackiowanews.com.
The Power of Art: Sioux City NAACP commemorates Coretta Scott King during Black History Month
Sioux City NAACP hosts free Coretta Scott King program with live narration, music and Civil Rights storytelling at Morningside University.
Former Des Moines superintendent’s guilty plea accepted
Ian Roberts, who was apprehended by ICE on Sept. 26, pleaded guilty to two federal charges.
Bearing Witness: The Call for Justice at 3rd & Court Avenue
A nonprofit group devoted to fighting racially-biased policing wants to know why the Des Moines Police Department is allegedly missing use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd Protests.
Polk County to launch its first warrant resolution clinic
The CJCC joined forces with various organizations to help Polk County residents resolve their non-violent warrants.
Iowa ‘3-strikes’ bill could disproportionately impact Black Iowans
Lawmakers debated costs, prison space and racial disparities before passing a bill requiring controversial 20-year sentences for repeat offenders.
Get to know Black Iowa News reporter: Gretchen Lembcke Peña
Meet Gretchen Lembcke Peña, an accomplished writer with Black Iowa News. Contact her with story ideas and tips.
Iowa lawmakers suggest bill to ensure health safety in schools
A proposed bill would require school districts to develop emergency response plans, including CPR and other health-related training for staff.
Black Tech town hall examines AI’s impact on Black communities
Safer and conscious use of AI technologies is necessary, advocates say. The concerns are present even in places like West Des Moines, Iowa.
OPINION: Valentine’s Day gunfire and the Midwest crossroads
Be heard. Share your opinion with Black Iowa News. Email your unpublished piece to dana@blackiowanews.com.
The Power of Art: Sioux City NAACP commemorates Coretta Scott King during Black History Month
Sioux City NAACP hosts free Coretta Scott King program with live narration, music and Civil Rights storytelling at Morningside University.
Former Des Moines superintendent’s guilty plea accepted
Ian Roberts, who was apprehended by ICE on Sept. 26, pleaded guilty to two federal charges.
Bearing Witness: The Call for Justice at 3rd & Court Avenue
A nonprofit group devoted to fighting racially-biased policing wants to know why the Des Moines Police Department is allegedly missing use-of-force reports from the 2020 George Floyd Protests.