Venezuelan Immigrant Uses her Voice to Help Spanish-Speaking Iowans
Vanessa Marcano-Kelly of Des Moines played a key role during the pandemic as one of the Spanish interpreters for Gov. Kim Reynolds’ daily news conferences, ma... Read more.
Misinformation, Side Effects Hindering Tyson Workers’ Vaccine Acceptance
Although Midwestern meatpacking plants became global hotspots for COVID-19 last April and May amid lax safety precautions, many employees have mixed feelings on... Read more.
To Fair or Not to Fair: Iowans Discuss the Risks
Attending the Iowa State Fair is a memorable tradition for most Iowans and visitors. For an immigrant like me, it was an exciting introduction to my new home wh... Read more.
Thrane: Reynolds Wrong to Blame Immigrants
Some statements by Gov. Kim Reynolds make me question her level of knowledge about what happens on the US Southern Border. “Part of the problem is the Souther... Read more.
Midwest Dreamers Want Citizenship, not More Uncertainty
Although the latest federal ruling on DACA does not affect enrolled recipients, many of them are still frustrated by the program’s instability. “Every time ... Read more.
Meet Henny Ohr, an Advocate for Iowa’s Refugees
Henny Ohr has dedicated her life to empowering communities and showing what determination and caring for others can accomplish. She is the director and co-found... Read more.