Des Moines Sun

31 Humanities Project Grants awarded by Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs

By Bob Martin | Jan 6, 2022

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs announced that there are 31 projects receiving a Humanities Project Grant, which is a program that supports humanities projects and educational programs.

'Gaining ground': Des Moines PD weighs in on human trafficking

By Bob Martin | Dec 27, 2021

Earlier this month President Joe Biden's administration announced an updated National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking that aims at helping the underserved and underrepresented victims, specifically migrants and the unemployed.

Iowa beats Minnesota 27-22 to retain Floyd of Rosedale Trophy

By Bob Martin | Nov 18, 2021

The Floyd of Rosedale Trophy is staying another year in Iowa after the Hawkeyes beat Minnesota 27-22 for the seventh consecutive time at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City.

Retired Navy Admiral Franken to run for U.S. Senate

By Bob Martin | Oct 20, 2021

Retired U.S. Navy Admiral Mike Franken, 63, on Oct. 14, threw his hat into the ring for the U.S. Senate race where, if he wins the Democratic primary, he will challenge longtime Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley for his seat.