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Iowa State student says racism common in Ames following recent vandalism
3+ week, 32+ min ago (386+ words) AMES, Iowa " Ames police are investigating a string of race-based vandalism incidents reported across the city over the past few weeks. Since March 18, officers say at least nine vehicles have been spray-painted with hateful symbols and racial slurs, most often…...
Iowa farm fellowship canceled after USDA cuts funding
3+ week, 2+ day ago (51+ words) weareiowa. com Iowa farm fellowship canceled after USDA cuts funding To stream We Are Iowa on your phone, you need the We Are Iowa app. Download the We Are Iowa app Next up in 5 Example video title will go here…...
National History Day inspires students to take ownership of America's past
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (57+ words) weareiowa. com National History Day inspires students to take ownership of America's past To stream We Are Iowa on your phone, you need the We Are Iowa app. Download the We Are Iowa app Next up in 5 Example video title…...
Crowds flood Iowa capitol as lawmakers advance civil rights bills
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (467+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Lawmakers in the Iowa House heard public comments Monday afternoon on two bills addressing local civil rights authority and parental involvement in decisions related to a child's biological sex. The hearing drew a capacity crowd to the…...
Painted benches in Quad Cities honor first responders, veterans
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (53+ words) weareiowa. com Painted benches in Quad Cities honor first responders, veterans To stream We Are Iowa on your phone, you need the We Are Iowa app. Download the We Are Iowa app Next up in 5 Example video title will go…...
World Food & Music Festival: Vendors, visitors enjoy the cultural experience
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (268+ words) DES MOINES, Iowa " Nearly 20 years ago, the World Food & Music Festival got its start in downtown Des Moines. It continues to grow more and more each year as attendees frequent the fest, and one family has been going every summer…...
State audit uncovers $295 K in improper spending at UI Neuroscience Department
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (186+ words) FEEL-GOOD 5: Fond Fair Memories IOWA CITY, Iowa " A special investigation by Iowa Auditor of State Rob Sand has uncovered nearly $300, 000 in improper and unsupported disbursements tied to a University of Iowa faculty member, according to a report released Tuesday. The…...
Capital City Pride Fest loses tens of thousands in corporate sponsorships
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (387+ words) To stream WOI on your phone, you need the WOI app. DES MOINES, Iowa " The 2025 Capital City Pride Fest is just three days away." Iowa's largest LGBTQ festival lost between $60, 000 to $70, 000 in corporate sponsorship, compared to last year. For context,…...