Black Iowa News

19/11/2025

A Minneapolis-based newspaper and media company has purchased the Cedar Rapids Gazette and 11 other Iowa newspapers. Here's what to know. See link below ⬇️ bit.ly/48l9QWu

19/11/2025

The Black Hawk County chapter of the NAACP is raising concerns about racist comments circulating online as a local election approaches.

19/11/2025

The House of Representatives voted overwhelmingly Nov. 18 to release all unclassified records related to the federal government's investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, the late disgraced financier and accused s*x trafficker linked to high-profile individuals, including President Donald Trump.

By a vote of 427-1, the House passed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill that requires the federal government to release Epstein documents.

The Senate unanimously passed the measure shortly thereafter, sending the bill to President Trump for his signature.

Read more: bit.ly/48hV6rv

18/11/2025

Elon Musk's father, Errol, said on CNN that without the white population, America’s on its way back to the “jungle."

17/11/2025

Our next system approaches from the west tomorrow night into Tuesday. Depending on where you are in the state, you could see all rain, a mix of rain/snow, or perhaps even hear an isolated rumble of thunder.

15/11/2025

My City My Health—always on point! Fourth time here and loving the health equity conversations happening right where we live. 🙌🏾 ”

14/11/2025

Des Moines Police Department is requesting the community's assistance with locating a missing endangered person.

35-year-old Aaron Henry was last seen leaving Broadlawns Medical Center on October 30th.

Henry is living with bipolar disorder and does not have his essential medications.

Law enforcement and family efforts to locate Henry have been unsuccessful.

Henry is 5’8” tall, and weighs approximately 235 lbs. Henry was last known to be wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black jeans, and black shoes.

If you see, or believe that you have seen Henry, please call 911.

Sgt Paul Parizek

14/11/2025

Attending My City My Health

14/11/2025

A school employee was forced to resign after using a racial slur while reporting a student’s use of the word to disciplinary officials.

14/11/2025

My City My Health conference is happening now. https://www.mycity.health

14/11/2025

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🤝When representation meets opportunity, impact multiplies. 🫶

The Iowa Black Doula Collective and are collaborating to bridge the gaps in maternal and lactation care for Black and Brown individuals across Iowa.

We are beginning Certified Lactation Consultant (CLC) training for 3 individuals through the Collective this winter. Through a CLC Scholarship, they will build capacity for community-based, culturally-aligned lactation support.

13/11/2025

Who are you boycotting this shopping season?

The “Blackout the System” campaign urges Americans to pause spending from Nov. 25–Dec. 2, calling for a week-long economic boycott to protest corporate greed, inequality, and political corruption.