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 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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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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Choose from dozens of virtual, socially-distanced Pride events this year
In a year when more than 400 Pride parades and events have been forced by the coronavirus crisis...
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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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Corner Store focuses on curbside for its CBD, hemp, natural products
Cedar Rapids’ Corner Store Apothecary, among the state’s leaders in third-party-certified CBD and hemp products, will continue to offer curbside pick-up of its various natural products.
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Velvet Lotus Tattoo cautiously approaches reopening Friday
IOWA CITY — Velvet Lotus Tattoo plans to re-open Friday with a new way of operating that...
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Toyota of Iowa City offers virtual shopping, home delivery/pick-up
IOWA CITY – Home pick-up and delivery for maintenance, car interiors covered with plastic...
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Honor 50th annual Earth Day online this year
Today is the 50th celebration of Earth Day, and as I researched through the cancelled events, I...
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