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Iowa House District 64 Candidate Brian Bruening says ‘we need to undo the damage Republicans have done to educational and employment access for people of color’

Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.

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Democrat Rob Sand wants to be Iowa’s ‘governor for all’

Here are the responses from Black Iowa News' Candidate Questionnaire. Seven candidates completed the questionnaire. Here's where they stand on the issues that matter to Black Iowans. The election is Nov. 3.

Former state Rep. Wayne Ford asks Rob Sand to restore advisory bodies if elected Iowa governor

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, Democrat, held a fire side chat with Black leaders on Oct. 26. The election is Nov. 3.

Eight Days to Election Day: Governor candidate Rob Sand Sits Down with Black Des Moines leaders

Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand, a Democrat, met with Black Des Moines leaders after a push from a Black doctor who met him at a fundraiser.

The Sharpest Pen: Truth, Courage & Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Opinion: Ida B. Wells-Barnett's pursuit of the truth changed the craft of journalism, said writer Shade Burgs.

What is Black Iowa News?

We get this question a lot. How is Black Iowa News different from other news outlets?

Nov. 3 Election Nears

On Nov. 3, Iowans will head to the polls to make their choices known.

Seated, Not Silent: Why I Choose Not to Stand for the Pledge

OPINION: Do you stand for the Pledge of Allegiance? Not everyone does. Read Lya Williams' rationale for her decision.

Iowa’s water quality crisis inspires Black leaders to pursue solutions

A cohort from the African American Leadership Academy studied Iowa's Water Quality Crisis and developed a proposal to bring safer drinking water to Des Moines' Black residents.

Letters to the Editor: Say ‘No’ to Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1

Want to share your opinion? Email your letter to the editor to Black Iowa News. Email letters@blackiowanews.com.