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A new refugee support nonprofit launches in suburban central Iowa
A new nonprofit has launched to support refugees and immigrants in suburban central Iowa. → Read More
There are more Latino elected officials in Iowa than ever before
There are now more Latino elected officials in Iowa than any other time in state history. → Read More
Political newcomer defeats incumbent for Des Moines City Council
A political newcomer and activist has defeated an incumbent for the Des Moines City Council. Indira Sheumaker is the city’s newest councilperson. → Read More
The Sounds And Sights Of Iowa's Latino Heritage Festival 2021
Iowa’s Latino Heritage Festival made a comeback this past weekend after 2020’s was canceled because of the pandemic. The event in downtown Des Moines celebrated the many aspects of Latino cultures represented in the state. → Read More
Here's What Is Going On With Afghan Refugees In Iowa
Iowa is expected to receive an influx of Afghan refugees. There are still a lot of unknowns. → Read More
Refugee Resettlement Agencies Prepare For Afghan Evacuees
Iowa’s refugee resettlement agencies are preparing for an influx of refugees evacuated from Afghanistan. → Read More
Iowa Afghans Fear For Families' Safety In Afghanistan
Afghan people in Iowa said they’re concerned about the safety of their loves ones still in Afghanistan. → Read More
Iowa Law Enforcement State Their Support For DACA
Law enforcement officials across Iowa have stated their support for protecting recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). → Read More
West Des Moines Boy Runs Hygiene Drive For Refugee Children
A West Des Moines boy has organized a hygiene drive to help refugees his age in the Des Moines area. His mom has supported the project that has taken over her dining room. → Read More
More Latinos Looking To Join Construction Field
The housing market is experiencing a boom across the United States. Many Latinos in Iowa have taken the opportunity to go into construction or even start their own businesses. → Read More
Midwest A 'Success Story' For Refugee Resettlement
For decades, the Midwest has attracted many refugees and immigrants from around the world. A recent report pointed out Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska as being among the most popular places for refugees to resettle. → Read More
Protected Status For Myanmar Welcoming News For Iowa's Refugees
Some of state’s more than 10,000 refugees from Myanmar can now apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This could be a good thing for those who came for a better life in Iowa. → Read More
George Floyd Remembered In Des Moines, One Year After His Murder
Demonstrators gathered in downtown Des Moines yesterday to remember George Floyd, who was killed by a police officer in Minneapolis one year ago. → Read More
Disability Advocacy Organization Opens Exclusive Spanish Intake Hours
A disability advocacy organization is offering exclusive help hours in Spanish for the first time. This is the first step in their goal to achieve better access for minority communities across the state. → Read More
Juneteenth Festival To Highlight Artists Of Color
Saturday is the last day for artists of color across Iowa to apply for a performance space at a Juneteenth festival. → Read More
Juvenile Justice Division Announces New Youth-Directed Council
The Iowa Department of Human Rights is adding another group under its juvenile justice division. → Read More
Minority-Owned Businesses In Iowa Teaming Up To Survive Pandemic Economy
The COVID-19 pandemic has been especially tough on minority-owned businesses. Many didn’t receive federal or state support and either had to go into debt or close their doors. As a way to combat this, Black and Latino-owned businesses in Iowa are starting to work together. → Read More
West Des Moines Business Summit Empowers Minority-Owned Companies
The West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce will host its first-ever Black and Brown Business Summit this week. → Read More
Faith Group Hosts Vaccination Clinics For Rural Iowa Immigrant Communities
An Iowa City religious group will host free vaccination clinics for rural immigrant communities starting this week. → Read More
Silent Sexual Assault Survivors Highlighted In New Iowa Project
A statewide group is bringing attention to Latinx survivors of sexual assault. The project is meant to highlight people in Iowa's Latino community who may remain silent about their experiences. → Read More