Iowa Democrats name three presidential candidates for new mail-in-vote
The Iowa Democratic Party on Saturday, Dec. 2, announced the candidates who will be listed on its 2024 presidential preference cards.
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Black candidates prevailed in a handful of school and city elections around the state.
Black Iowa candidates need ‘donations, volunteers’ and voters to ‘come to the door,’ ahead of Nov. 7 election
Black Iowa candidates, who said they need more community support heading into the Nov. 7 election, face unique campaign challenges.
Des Moines mayoral candidates tackle policing, the CROWN Act, reparations during forum
How do Des Moines mayoral candidates feel about policing, the CROWN act and reparations for Black people? Black Iowa News asked them.
Requiring asset test on SNAP benefits bill subject of hearing at Iowa Capitol
A proposed bill requiring an asset test to receive SNAP benefits could mean thousands of Iowans would no longer be eligible.
Iowa Democratic Black Caucus holds virtual meeting
The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus, which advocates for Black Iowans within the Iowa Democratic Party, will meet virtually on March 5.
‘Black stories matter, Black history matters’ say lawmakers during Black History Month celebration at Iowa Capitol
Black Iowa Lawmakers celebrated Black History Month this week at the Iowa Capitol.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Iowa State Capitol
Black History Month celebrations are occurring everywhere. On Monday, Feb. 20, the celebration moves inside the Iowa Capitol.
Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Applause and hecklers
President Joe Biden gave his 2023 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Biden faced hecklers and applause.
‘Not about public versus private schools,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes ‘School Choice” bill during Condition of the State address
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Jan. 10 from the Iowa State Capitol. Reynolds praised the state's "strong foundation," before announcing her education reform plans.
Election results
Black candidates prevailed in a handful of school and city elections around the state.
Black Iowa candidates need ‘donations, volunteers’ and voters to ‘come to the door,’ ahead of Nov. 7 election
Black Iowa candidates, who said they need more community support heading into the Nov. 7 election, face unique campaign challenges.
Des Moines mayoral candidates tackle policing, the CROWN Act, reparations during forum
How do Des Moines mayoral candidates feel about policing, the CROWN act and reparations for Black people? Black Iowa News asked them.
Requiring asset test on SNAP benefits bill subject of hearing at Iowa Capitol
A proposed bill requiring an asset test to receive SNAP benefits could mean thousands of Iowans would no longer be eligible.
Iowa Democratic Black Caucus holds virtual meeting
The Iowa Democratic Black Caucus, which advocates for Black Iowans within the Iowa Democratic Party, will meet virtually on March 5.
‘Black stories matter, Black history matters’ say lawmakers during Black History Month celebration at Iowa Capitol
Black Iowa Lawmakers celebrated Black History Month this week at the Iowa Capitol.
Celebrate Black History Month at the Iowa State Capitol
Black History Month celebrations are occurring everywhere. On Monday, Feb. 20, the celebration moves inside the Iowa Capitol.
Biden’s State of the Union 2023: Applause and hecklers
President Joe Biden gave his 2023 State of the Union address on Tuesday night. Biden faced hecklers and applause.
‘Not about public versus private schools,’ Gov. Kim Reynolds pushes ‘School Choice” bill during Condition of the State address
Gov. Kim Reynolds delivered the 2023 Condition of the State Address on Jan. 10 from the Iowa State Capitol. Reynolds praised the state's "strong foundation," before announcing her education reform plans.