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The history of Iowa’s oldest gay bar has been made into a documentary. Here's how to watch
The Last American Gay Bar, a six-episode limited series, will begin streaming on OutTV starting July 3. The documentary explores Des Moines' gay history through the lens of ten men who found refuge in the Blazing Saddle gay bar during a tumultuous era for LGBTQ rights.
Iowa dairy farmers in a bird flu hotspot take precautions to prevent viral spread
One of the state’s top dairy producers in northwest Iowa is optimistic that producers can overcome an outbreak in cattle as state and federal agricultural officials take action against the virus.
As Iowa's Glenwood Resource Center shuts down, concerns persist about its residents' future
Iowa's Glenwood Resource Center, which was once home to hundreds of people with disabilities, grabbed national headlines about four years ago when federal investigators found senior staff were conducting harmful human subject experiments and providing poor medical care. It will close on June 30.
Juneteenth spurs reemergence of projections project in Iowa City
Juneteenth events commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the U.S. are happening across the state. In Iowa City, both a public art project and fashion show during the city's five-day Juneteenth celebration were inspired by Black leaders and activists of the past and present.
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