refugees

Debra Marquart’s latest book of essays begins, like most things in the Midwest, with the weather and 13 different ways to talk about it. From there, the essays carry us around the world and back again.

For 30 years, The Wapsipinicon Almanac was a homegrown journal of great writing by and for Iowans. Even though the final almanac was published in 2018, fans have one more chance to dive in with The Wapsipinicon Almanac anthology. Plus Shir Safi shares his family’s arduous journey of leaving Afghanistan.

Exploring the conflict in Sudan and its impact on Iowa's Sudanese community. Plus a conversation with Hollywood actor Toby Huss, a Marshalltown-native.

Reflecting on the last year of war in Ukraine and its global impact.

A federal piece of legislation designed to help Afghan evacuees didn't make it through Congress this year. Refugee support organizations will continue to advocate for federal solutions to immigration backlogs for Afghan evacuees.

A former military intelligence commander for Afghanistan forces is now helping fellow Afghans who resettled in Iowa after Taliban rule overtook their home nation.

The Keokuk Refugee Coalition has partnered with the Keokuk Area Community Foundation and the Keokuk Christian Ministerial Association to help Ukrainian refugees find shelter and employment.

Many Afghans who arrived in Iowa last year only are permitted to live in the U.S. temporarily. A new coalition is working to help as many of them receive permanent legal status as possible.

Many of the Afghans who have arrived in Iowa are only permitted to stay in the U.S. for two years. Iowa organizations are hosting free legal clinics to help them gain a more permanent legal status.

The team of researchers will look at the challenges of refugee organizations in finding safe, stable and adequate housing for refugees that resettle in Iowa.