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Election Update: Newly elected Black candidates
Black candidates win big across Iowa, from school boards in Des Moines and Iowa City to city councils in Sioux City.
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.
The Black Church Must Rise: ‘Pews must become training grounds for justice,’ after Trump’s spending and tax bill passes
OPINION: The Black Church must refocus after President Donald Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill" passes, says Waterloo pastor.
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.
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand holds town hall meetings across Iowa
The Iowa Auditor of State is set to connect with locals in his five-month journey to promote his candidacy.
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.
Running for Office: Observations from the first Black woman elected to Ames City Council — Anita Rollins
"I also have a strong internal drive to care about community and particularly about people from populations who are marginalized." — Anita Rollins
Democrats: We lost — Where is our leadership?
OPINION: Is the Democratic Party doing what it could to shore up its base, or is it wringing its hands and pointing fingers?
Election Update: Newly elected Black candidates
Black candidates win big across Iowa, from school boards in Des Moines and Iowa City to city councils in Sioux City.
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.
The Black Church Must Rise: ‘Pews must become training grounds for justice,’ after Trump’s spending and tax bill passes
OPINION: The Black Church must refocus after President Donald Trump's "One, Big Beautiful Bill" passes, says Waterloo pastor.
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.
Gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand holds town hall meetings across Iowa
The Iowa Auditor of State is set to connect with locals in his five-month journey to promote his candidacy.
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.
Running for Office: Observations from the first Black woman elected to Ames City Council — Anita Rollins
"I also have a strong internal drive to care about community and particularly about people from populations who are marginalized." — Anita Rollins
Democrats: We lost — Where is our leadership?
OPINION: Is the Democratic Party doing what it could to shore up its base, or is it wringing its hands and pointing fingers?