Des Moines Sun

Iowa held first Latino Heritage Festival in two years

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 30, 2021

The Iowa Latino Heritage Festival resumed after taking a year off in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, offering hispanic individuals of all backgrounds to take to the streets in celebration of their vibrant heritage.

Cy-Hawk game goes to Iowa, 'set Iowa on the path to a sixth straight win over Iowa State'

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 19, 2021

Iowa beat out Iowa State in the much-anticipated Cy-Hawk game Sept. 11. The two teams have a historic rivalry and were neck and neck in the Associated Press’s top 10, making it an exciting and high-stakes game.

Des Moines keeps schools closed for remainder of school year

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 8, 2020

In response to COVID-19 and the continual spread of the virus, Des Moines is planning major changes to the school year.