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From Tax Bill to Tainted Waters: Why Mari Jo Mentzer is running for Iowa House District 15

Concerns about Iowa's water quality, rising cancer rates and high taxes have prompted a woman from Missouri Valley, Iowa, to run as an independent for Iowa House District 15. The election is Nov. 3.

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Iowa African Film Festival crowns first winners

Winners have been announced for a film festival featuring stories of Africa held in August in Des Moines.

Five Des Moines students receive Inaugural Teree Caldwell-Johnson Servant Leader Scholarships

The inaugural scholarship recognizes underserved students pursuing higher education while carrying forward Teree Caldwell-Johnson's commitment to opportunity and service.

Des Moines resident shares firsthand witness of life in West Bank

Urbandale resident Tom Rendon shared photographs and firsthand knowledge from locals from a June trip to Palestine.

Central Iowa mentoring nonprofit organizes fall fundraiser for young Iowans

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa's annual Big Shots Golf tournament raises funds to connect young people with caring mentors across the region.

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Sounds of West 7th festival returns to celebrates Sioux City’s cultural history

After a year-long hiatus, the festival returns with performances from local artists, food trucks and a commemoration of Sioux City's jazz scene.

DART prepares transportation service for annual Iowa State Fair

The Iowa State Fair begins this week. DART's Park & Ride will help you get there.

Iowa’s new classroom removal law: What Black parents need to know and do now

Iowa legislators passed SF2428, changing how school districts deal with classroom violence and disruptions.

Native Iowans new book reveals ugly, criminal underbelly of a not-so-long-ago Des Moines through accounts of a notorious saloonkeeper

Native Iowans' new book reveals the ugly, criminal underbelly of a not-so-long-ago Des Moines through accounts of a notorious saloonkeeper.