The African American Museum of Iowa is hosting its annual Juneteenth Festival in Cedar Rapids on Saturday. Jacqueline Hunter, the museum’s executive director, says it’s an event designed around remembrance and celebration. “It’s a chance for us to recognize the importance of the holiday, but what does that look like for our community and our […]
Iowa legislature votes to increase penalty for animal torture
The legislature has unanimously passed a bill that raises the penalty for animal torture to a felony, with a potential sentence
