Book banning is a controversy that is sweeping the nation. Since book banning in Iowa began in the 1980s, over 450 books have been “banned” from Iowa school districts. But what is a “book ban,” really? “It’s important to distinguish between a book challenge and a book ban…There’s effectively no way to ban,” said Beth […]
Farming is ever-evolving, and Iowa farming communities are becoming more cognizant of the many environmental and technological factors. Current trends in Iowa farming include a shift to larger corporate farms, piqued interest in soil health and advancing technologies. Iowa is seeing fewer small farms and more large corporate farms across the state; about 70% of […]
Drake has both dance and cheer teams that actively participate in campus events. But, due to differences in the structure of each program, there are discrepancies in how the teams are funded and run within the University, and there are frustrations from both sides. “We were kind of frustrated in the sense of we have […]