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Detention by ICE: Timeline of former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts’ detention and resignation
The Des Moines community is still reeling from the ICE detention and resignation of former school superintendent.
Community leader Ike Rayford is running for a city council seat in Sioux City
Ike Rayford, a small business owner and former NAACP leader, is running for a seat on the city council in Sioux City.
DMACC exploring sale of Evelyn K. Davis Center to St. Vincent de Paul
Attend community meetings about the future of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families in Des Moines.
Black Radio Station sold in Des Moines
American Family Radio purchased KJMC, the only radio station serving Des Moines’ Black community, according to a filing with the FCC.
State of Black America report details threats to voting, DEI
The National Urban League’s State of Black America report details rising concerns over censorship, attacks on DEI, and misinformation.
Drag ordinances under scrutiny, ACLU says drag not a synonym for ‘obscenity’
The ACLU sent letters to some Iowa cities this week about the language they use to describe drag.
State Rep. Eddie Andrews to run for Iowa governor
State Rep. Eddie Andrews is announcing his run for Iowa governor. Gov. Kim Reynolds has previously announced she won't seek re-election.
Historical marker unveiling in June to commemorate Fort Des Moines’ Black officers
A marker unveiling ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.
Detention by ICE: Timeline of former Des Moines school superintendent Ian Roberts’ detention and resignation
The Des Moines community is still reeling from the ICE detention and resignation of former school superintendent.
Community leader Ike Rayford is running for a city council seat in Sioux City
Ike Rayford, a small business owner and former NAACP leader, is running for a seat on the city council in Sioux City.
DMACC exploring sale of Evelyn K. Davis Center to St. Vincent de Paul
Attend community meetings about the future of the Evelyn K. Davis Center for Working Families in Des Moines.
Black Radio Station sold in Des Moines
American Family Radio purchased KJMC, the only radio station serving Des Moines’ Black community, according to a filing with the FCC.
State of Black America report details threats to voting, DEI
The National Urban League’s State of Black America report details rising concerns over censorship, attacks on DEI, and misinformation.
Drag ordinances under scrutiny, ACLU says drag not a synonym for ‘obscenity’
The ACLU sent letters to some Iowa cities this week about the language they use to describe drag.
State Rep. Eddie Andrews to run for Iowa governor
State Rep. Eddie Andrews is announcing his run for Iowa governor. Gov. Kim Reynolds has previously announced she won't seek re-election.
Historical marker unveiling in June to commemorate Fort Des Moines’ Black officers
A marker unveiling ceremony will be held at 1 p.m. on June 14, at the Fort Des Moines Museum and Education Center in Des Moines.