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In a recent article in the Des Moines Register, “Opinion: Donald Trump's Defense Disqualifies Him From High Political Office,” Communications Professors Kenneth Zagacki and Richard...

Here we go again with book banning in response to Senate File 496 in an open letter addressed to Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa...

Last week we told you about the planned "Banned Books Read-In" events at two Des Moines Public Libraries. The events will happen at the...

In an interesting twist, months after voting in support of raising the debt ceiling, Congressman Randy Feenstra has issued a "dire warning" about America's...

I would like to urge all parents in Iowa to think critically about the upcoming presidential election in 2024. As our nation shifts further...

A book called "Gender Queer" has been at the center of the debate on having pornographic materials in school libraries. We published this story...

As part of the Iowa City Public Library’s Intellectual Freedom Festival, the City’s Office of Equity and Human Rights is partnering with the Library...

From the Wednesday, Sept. 20 edition of The Iowa Standard's newsletter: Good morning! It’s been a week since my last newsletter. I apologize. Usually, I...

Iowa Republicans face a difficult choice as they plan the 2024 caucuses.  Same-day registration, mandated by the party constitution, might allow Democrats to interfere...

Two Des Moines Public Library locations are planning a "Banned Books Read In" event for Sept. 25. The events are taking place at the...