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We gotta talk about ‘white-on-white crime’

Opinion: Statistics show that "white on white crime" is and always has been equally on par with other races, so why don’t we ever hear about it?

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Leading through adversity: Black student leaders build community, strengthen Black student unions across Iowa universities

Black Student Unions are safe and welcoming spaces for Black students at 4 Iowa universities, say student leaders.

SNAP benefits return after government shutdown ends

SNAP benefits update.

Federal Court Sets New Trial Date for Ian Roberts’ Immigration Case

The former Des Moines Schools superintendent Ian Roberts will head to trial early next year.

DART offering free rides on Election Day
REFLECTIONS: From Urban Dreams to the Airwaves: KUCB’s Legacy, KJMC’s Stewardship and a New Crossroads for Des Moines Radio, After Sale of KJMC

Wayne Ford reflects on the loss of Des Moines' Black radio station KJMC and his time in radio.

Breaking down big words and overcoming ‘baby talk version of political discourse’

Dumbing down the language is having a deleterious effect on society, says columnist Shade Burgs.

Food pantries in Iowa at a loss as SNAP benefits shutdown approaches 

Millions of Americans are anxiously awaiting news about the fate of their SNAP benefits.

In the Quad Cities? Partner with an Augustana College accelerator program

Have a pressing community issue in the Quad Cities? An accelerator program could help solve it.

Polk County Housing Trust Fund offers real estate program