Diversity

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.

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.

The Iowa Board of Regents voted Thursday to direct the state’s three public universities to cut diversity, equity and inclusion programs that are not necessary for research contracts or accreditation.

Several winners talked to IPR News Western Iowa Reporter Sheila Brummer after the votes were counted.

The Sounds of West 7th Festival focuses on the community’s deep diversity.

The Harkin Institute was founded in 2013 by Sen. Tom Harkin. Its disability-friendly headquarters lie on the Drake University campus.

Two Iowa authors found a copycat of their 2019 book and believe artificial intelligence is behind the blatant plagiarism.

On this Talk of Iowa, writer Keith Lesmeister discusses his new chapbook, Mississippi River Museum, and the Rescuing Our Roots project encourages Iowans to learn more about history and records through cemeteries.

Isaac Campbell, from Ottumwa, has erected historic photographs around Iowa towns and beyond using a method that requires only water, flour and sugar.

Juneteenth celebration events are scheduled throughout the Des Moines metro over the next week.