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Republican Ronald Langston wants to bring his extensive public and private sector expertise to Iowa Senate District 17
Ronald Langston is a Republican who is running for Iowa Senate District 17 in Des Moines.
Republican Ronald Langston, who is running for Iowa Senate District 17 in Des Moines, responded to Black Iowa News’ 2026 Candidate Questionnaire. He...
One week to go until the Nov. 3 Election: Here’s what seven Iowa candidates say they’ll do for Black Iowans if elected
From Left: Candidates Brian Bruening, Mark Divitt, Lindsay James, Chris Jones, John Norwood, Ronald Langston and Rob Sand. Photos courtesy of the candidates. Iowa Capitol image courtesy of Getty Images.
The mid-term elections are a week aw...
Eight Days to Election Day: Governor candidate Rob Sand Sits Down with Black Des Moines leaders
About 50 Black community leaders, including a physician, elected officials, ministers and CEOs, attended a Fireside Chat held Monday, Oct. 26, at the historic Willkie House near downtown Des Moines, featuring gubernatorial candidate Rob San...
Iowa’s Water Quality Crisis Inspires Black Leaders to Pursue Solutions
Four fellows of the Iowa African American Leadership Academy 2026 cohort during their Oct. 8 presentation at the C3 Center in Des Moines. From left: Indigo Moore, Shadonna Head, Betret Eustace and Jarael Madyun. Photo by Black Iowa News.
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Letters to the Editor: Say 'No' to Iowa Constitutional Amendment 1
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: By Fred Maharry, West Des Moines
I am a retired school superintendent who is deeply concerned about Amendment One. On election day, Iowans will be asked to change our state constitution so that it’s much...
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