This week, after Republicans on an Iowa House subcommittee advanced a bill to eliminate the power of local governments to offer broader civil rights protections than the state does, Ames became the latest city in the state to amend its municipal code to protect the rights of transgender and nonbinary residents. HSB 664 was drafted […]
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Protecting children from violence and building ‘a livable future’ will be the focus of a forum on Sunday
Creating a better future for children living in the shadow of violence will be the focus of a community forum at the Old Capitol on Sunday. It’s the third and final forum in a series of forums examining the impact of violence on children.
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University, community organizations continue efforts to raise awareness about human trafficking
A number of organizations will join together Wednesday to “bridge the gap between the university and city” in efforts to raise awareness for human trafficking…
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Area organizations to highlight, educate residents on human trafficking
A number of area organizations are set to host a human trafficking awareness event, entitled “Human Trafficking: How You Can Be Part of the Solution,” on…
