South Iowa News

'No brainer,' Iowa resident declares as Mason City drops insensitive school mascot

By Emily Bevard | Nov 24, 2021

The Mason City Board of Education voted this week to drop the district’s “Mohawk” mascot, hoping to discontinue the exploitation of Native American tribal symbols.

Protesters take to the field at Northwestern game calling for police abolition

By Emily Bevard | Nov 13, 2021

Saturday’s Northwestern game against Iowa saw a quick pause during the first half as protesters took to the field displaying handmade signs calling for change.

COVID-19 data to be released more frequently as hospitalizations rise

By Emily Bevard | Sep 12, 2021

As COVID-19 continues to remain prevalent across the state, more frequent updates to Iowa's COVID-19 dashboard will be available to residents online.