civil rights

Republicans in the Iowa House passed their own version Tuesday of Gov. Kim Reynolds’ bill to eliminate, merge and change the duties of many state boards and commissions, sending it back to the Senate, which previously passed a different proposal. Democrats criticized changes to commissions that handle human rights and civil rights issues.

The history of the Civil Rights Movement can feel far away.

Author Jerry Harrington discusses his new biography on Iowa. Governor and Senator Harold Hughes.

The State Historical Building of Iowa, including its museum and research center, fully reopened in October after five years of renovations.

James Alan McPherson was recognized with a Pulitzer and a Macarthur Genius grant in his lifetime, but many people don’t know the writer and beloved teacher. A new, posthumous essay collection highlights McPherson’s writing and deep thinking about race and other issues

In celebration of Pride month, the western Iowa city added a parade to its June festivities celebrating the LGBTQ community.

DHS Director Kelly Garcia said state officials ultimately determined the state-run facility could not comply with federal requirements "no matter the financial investment."

Ben Kieffer talks to Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter and creator of "The 1619 Project," Nikole Hannah-Jones.

The Iowa Department of Corrections has pressed pause on a new policy that required legal mail sent to inmates to first be photocopied. The policy was enacted due to concerns that the original documents could be infused with drugs, and the paper then smoked or ingested.

The Iowa Department of Corrections is now requiring all legal mail sent to inmates to first be photocopied, due to concerns the original documents could be infused with drugs. Some attorneys and advocates fear the policy may violate inmates’ constitutional right to legal counsel.