Thrane: What it Feels Like to be in a Hospital During COVID
A few weeks ago, I had to take my husband to the emergency room in the middle of the night. Almost immediately the doctor said,... Read more.
Ghana Native Helps Other Iowa Immigrants Reach Their Dream at Evelyn K. Davis Center
Ahmed Agyeman is living his American Dream and works to help others achieve theirs. In June, the Ghana native was chosen to lead the Evelyn... Read more.
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,... 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... 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... 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.
Thrane: Child Tax Credits Will Help, but Some Choosing to Wait
While opening my mail a few days ago, I noticed a letter from the White House signed by President Joe Biden explaining the American Rescue... Read more.
Thrane: Reynolds Sending Troopers To Border Nothing But A Political Stunt
Iowa Gov.Kim Reynolds followed the lead of other Republican governors loyal to the former president when she announced on June 24 she was sending Iowa... Read more.