Governor Kim Reynolds signed a bill on July 14 to ban most abortions in the state after the detection of fetal cardiac activity. The new law, which has written exceptions for survivors of sexual assault and incest, was blocked by a state judge on July 17. The bill is similar to one that was passed […]
Thousands of athletes, spectators and students will flood Dogtown this week in anticipation of the Drake Relays from April 26-29. The Relays, billed as one of the top track and field competitions in the country, annually bring outdoor track and field events to the Drake Stadium in Des Moines during the last weekend of April. […]
Madison Ray was in the middle of his big break: signing a record deal. When negotiations were finished, the Des Moines-based pop-funk artist would have resources, a team and opportunities – everything he needed. Then, in a turn of events that became all too familiar for performers and artists, the deal disappeared. It was March […]