Iowa

Iowa Teen Who Killed Her Rapist Escapes From Custody

Pieper Lewis was homeless and sex trafficked at 15 when she fatally stabbed her rapist, but a court ordered her to pay restitution to his estate.
11/07/2022

Teen Seeks To Overturn Court-Ordered $150K Payment To Family Of Her Rapist

The judge’s restitution order is ‘absurd,’ Pieper Lewis’ attorneys say.
09/28/2022

Iowa Teen Trafficking Victim Ordered To Pay $150K To Family Of Rapist Raises The Money On GoFundMe

“I am a survivor,” Pieper Lewis said in a statement.
09/15/2022

Black Lawmakers In Iowa Zoom ‘Bombed’ With Racial Slurs And Threats

The incident was reported to police.
01/10/2022

Iowa Man Sentenced To Life For Murdering Black Man By Setting His Body On Fire

A judge described Steven Vogel as a “cold-blooded murderer” for killing Michael Williams, whose body was found burning in a ditch.
12/16/2021

Black Iowa Mayor Re-Elected After Being Targeted By Pro-Police Group

The results came after a campaign marked by bitter debates over policing.
11/05/2021
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Iowa County Once Named For Slave Owner Renamed In Honor Of Black Female Historian

The vote to change the name was unanimous.
06/28/2021
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Iowa County Once Named For Slave Owner Renamed In Honor Of Black Female Historian

The county was originally named for a slave owner.
06/27/2021

Former Black Iowa Football Players Moving Forward With Lawsuit After $20 Million Settlement Denied

University of Iowa refuses to fire the team’s head coach.
11/11/2020

Here’s The Quote About ‘Poor Kids’ That Has Everyone Including Rihanna Giving Joe Biden The Side-Eye

The former vice president is catching a lot of heat.
08/10/2019

White Elementary School Teacher Takes Megyn Kelly Seriously And Wears Blackface To Halloween Party

Megan Luloff is under investigation with the district.
10/25/2018