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Senate proposal to curb gun violence moves forward

Recent mass shootings in the U.S. are the impetus behind the latest calls for gun control legislation.

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Juneteenth celebrations skyrocket in Iowa

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in Iowa: Several communities across the state will hold Juneteenth celebrations for the first time.

‘Ransoming’ Black youth and adults from the clutches of cash bail: The Antwan Project

Prairielands Freedom Fund in Iowa, part of the National Bail Fund Network, works to free Black youth and adults who can’t afford bail while awaiting trial.

Consumers want to know: Supply chain disruption or just plain price gouging?

I don't want to pay more at the pump, at the grocery store or at my favorite pizza place.

‘Unapologetically’ centering Black, Brown, biracial students: The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success holds gala

The Academy for Scholastic and Personal Success in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will hold its 15th annual gala on May 12 and celebrate 33 years of uplifting Black students.

Iowa’s rank as 3rd worst state for Blacks ‘blows ‘Iowa Nice’ out of the water'

Seven of the 10 worst states for Blacks are in the Midwest, according to 24/7 Wall St.

5 Black lawmakers want to reform Iowa's hate crime laws, after 'lynching' of Black man, whose body was found burning in a ditch

Iowa Democratic Party Chair and State Rep. Ross Wilburn said it is rare hate crime charges are filed in Iowa, and he and co-sponsors of a new bill seek changes amid "shameful" acts of bias.

Unemployment ‘safety net’ in jeopardy as Iowa considers slashing unemployment benefits

An Iowa legislative subcommittee on Feb. 1 will discuss cutting unemployment benefits, which could have dire consequences for Black Iowans.

Don't just post a quote on Martin Luther King Jr. Day – commemorate the holiday with celebrations, acts of service

MLK Day events will be held across the nation and in Iowa on Jan. 17.

Wait. 'There are Black people in Iowa?'

Of course, there are, but it’s still a recurring question.