Thrane: Day Of The Dead Isn’t Just Mexican Halloween
With Halloween around the corner, I can’t help but think about the other celebration I grew up with: Day of the Dead. For some Latin American cultures, includ... Read more.
Padre Fabian Is A Pillar In Des Moines Latino Community
Padre Fabian Moncada impacts the lives of many from the pulpit of Our Lady Of The Americas, the iconic Catholic church on the east side of Des Moines. For decad... Read more.
Thrane: Let’s Make Iowa’s Afghan Evacuees Feel Welcome
The US military planes left Afghanistan on Aug. 30 after 20 years, marking the end of the longest war in American history. It was heart-wrenching to watch the i... Read more.
How An Iowa Dreamer Helps Others Feel Like They Belong Here
Alex Vasquez of Sioux Center remembers how excited he was to turn 16 and get his driver’s license. Many of his friends had started to drive and he wanted his ... Read more.
Thrane: Reynolds Still Using Border For Political Clout
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that she will travel to the US-Mexico border in Texas on Wednesday, joining other Republican governors “to witness firsthand the c... Read more.
Sioux City’s Alarcon-Flory Hopes Her School Board Service Inspires Others
Sioux City School Board President Perla Alarcon-Flory has earned the title of being a trailblazer. In her professional life, the 46-year-old is well-known in th... Read more.