Diversity

A northwest Iowa organization that helps immigrants says many are afraid of what might happen when President Trump takes office on Monday.

The Iowa native reflects on growing up in Des Moines, illustrating Black history and inspiring children to write their own stories.

Amplified DSM is trying to make podcast production more accessible to the local community.

Republican House Speaker Pat Grassley announced he is establishing a new committee in the 2025 legislative session to perform a "comprehensive review" of Iowa's state colleges and universities.

Studies show that ELL students, or English language learners, are at a higher risk of dropping out due to the challenges they face. A teacher in one western Iowa district inspired her students to stay in school. In fact, some of them are still there.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have been restricted at colleges across the country, including Iowa's public universities.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs have been impacted at colleges across the country, including Iowa's public universities.

Dave Markward spent the last five years interviewing, researching and writing his book From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond, My Journey to Understanding Race in America

Republicans in the Iowa Legislature passed Gov. Kim Reynolds’ bill to eliminate, merge and change the duties of many state boards and commissions. Democrats criticized changes to commissions that handle human rights and civil rights issues.

Republicans in the Iowa House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to cap in-state tuition increases and put restrictions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Iowa’s public universities.