by Avery Staker | 12 06, 2023 | COMMUNITY, LOCAL CULTURE and IDENTITY, THINGS TO DO
As the holiday season commences, so do the festivities! Light shows are a perfect way to get into the holiday spirit, spend time with your community, and appreciate local attractions. From the largest amusement park in the state to a family farm, here are 10 of the...
by Amie Rivers | 12 04, 2023 | COMMUNITY, LOCAL BUSINESS
Looking for a special Iowa-made gift? We’re here with inspiration from fellow Iowans, who told us their favorite local places to shop at the holidays. As a bonus, we’ve added the causes those businesses support—so you can see how your gift goes further...
by Nikoel Hytrek | 11 22, 2023 | COMMUNITY, LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Max Mowitz started the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund in 2021 because they saw a need they knew they could fill. “I was connected with so many mutual aid organizations that were doing incredible work, especially after the protests of 2020,” they said. “And I really saw a...
by Nikoel Hytrek | 11 17, 2023 | COMMUNITY, LGBTQ COMMUNITY
Transgender Day of Remembrance, founded in 1999 and falling on every Nov. 20, has a straightforward goal of remembering and mourning the trans, nonbinary, and gender-diverse people who have died because of anti-trans violence and hatred. Max Mowitz, program director...
by Amie Rivers | 11 03, 2023 | COMMUNITY, Immigrant Voices, LOCAL CULTURE and IDENTITY
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a huge celebration in India and among Indian folks around the world. That includes Iowans of Indian descent, who bring some light into our dark fall nights with celebrations across the state this month. What is Diwali?...
by Nikoel Hytrek | 10 16, 2023 | EDUCATION POLITICS, POLITICS
Johnston School Board Candidate Jason Arnold is a father of two students in the district and wants the schools to work for them and all the students in them. He has plans for how to make that happen too. Arnold wants to hire a director for diversity, equity and,...
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