Cedar Rapids models success of the ‘peaceful protest’
The protests in 1,700-plus American communities since George Floyd’s May 25 murder have...
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Category: Eastern Iowa
Juneteenth celebrations blossom online and throughout Iowa, Illinois
A three-day virtual festival, comedy nights, protests, family-friendly gatherings, concerts, and...
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Iowa City, Quad Cities, Capital City, Cedar Rapids amp up Pride plans
Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Iowa City and the Quad Cities have all expanded their Pride Month...
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Des Moines’ history of systemic racism said to be built around housing restrictions
The city of Des Moines intentionally undertook policies in the 1930s and 1960s to limit housing...
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“The Negro Artist,” award-winning poet, opens up at 8 pm virtual reading tonight
While many of his fellow young Black men joined protests after the killing of George Floyd, Caleb...
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Iowa Freedom Riders: Beyond the spray paint and marching
Four nights of spray-painting and road-blocking throughout Iowa City, by a group now known as the...
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Iowa City protesters issue 15 demands
The protesters who have been standing off with the Iowa City Police Department and Iowa State...
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UIHC staff nurse: We can say ‘protest better,’ or we can be better
Eric Kusiak, staff nurse at UIHC Not what I expected when I came into work at the hospital...
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Old Capitol Screen Printers stands up for nonprofits
IOWA CITY — Old Capitol Screen Printers, known for supporting nonprofit groups with free or...
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ReAlive Metaphysical connects anew with COVID-19 precautions
MARION — “No-touch air hugs,” new hours, and a plexiglass barrier between staff...
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