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‘Jane Elliott Against The World,’ Oscar-Contending Documentary On Pioneering And Polarizing Educator, Heads To Theaters

EXCLUSIVE: Jane Elliott Against the World , the Oscar-contending documentary about the Iowa educator who opened the eyes of Americans to the pernicious mechanism of racism, will soon reach theaters. 'Independent Lens' Series Acquires Four Documentaries: Prize Winners 'Jane Elliott Against The World,' 'Seeds' & More Judd Ehrlich’s film, winner of the Jury Award for Best Documentary at the Bentonville Film Festival, opens December 4 at The Quad in New York City and in Los Angeles at Laemmle Noho 7. The feature, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, has won audience awards at the Boulder International Film Festival, Cleveland International Film Festival, Sonoma International Film Festival, and Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, among other honors. It screens at DOC NYC on November 15. Jane Elliott Against the World is set to make its premiere on the PBS series Independent Lens and on streaming on March 29, 2027. Watch an exclusive clip from the film below. Independent Lens/Flatbush Pictures “In 1968, Jane Elliott divided her all-white Iowa classroom by eye color, creating a lesson in discrimination that made her a national icon and lightning rod in the fight against racism,” notes a synopsis. “Now, nearing 90, she takes on a

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Iowa WWII sailor identified years after death in POW camp to be laid to rest

DES MOINES, Iowa — Gov. Kim Reynolds has ordered all flags to fly at half-staff Saturday to honor U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove, a World War II sailor whose remains were identified in 2025, decades after he died in a prisoner-of-war camp. Shove, who was born in Washta, Iowa, in 1922, enlisted in […]

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Meskwaki filmmaker preserves history of Indigenous dance tradition in new documentary

‘Why We Dance’ takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities in Iowa, South Dakota, Hawaii and Mexico.

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Iowa WWII sailor identified years after death in POW camp to be laid to rest

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Caitlin Clark Releases Debut Children’s Book Inspired by Her Iowa Childhood Home

Iowa’s own Caitlin Clark added “children’s book author” to her list of accomplishments Tuesday with the release of her debut picture book, EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams.

West Des Moines, IA · 9d

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99 Delicious Iowa Restaurants Across All of Iowa's 99 Counties [GALLERY]

We dug a little deeper into Iowa's food scene to highlight 99 of the highest-rated and most popular restaurants across the state!

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Iowa flags to half-staff Saturday to honor WWII sailor

DES MOINES, Iowa — Governor Kim Reynolds has ordered flags in the state to half-staff to honor a World War II sailor who died a prisoner of war. U.S. Navy Fireman First Class Robert Shove was born in Washta in 1922 and enlisted in Des Moines. He served on the USS Canopus in the Pacific Theater during World War II and was imprisoned at the Cabanatuan Prison Camp in Luzon, Philippine Islands.

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

Cascade, IA · 7d

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Look WHO’s Talking: Calyn Thompson

DES MOINES, Iowa — Our Calyn Thompson sat down with WHO 13’s News Director Rod Peterson. They talked about what led her to a career in journalism, the behind-the-scenes of what it takes to get a show on the air, and her journey with breast cancer. Calyn also talked about some of her favorite stories […]

Des Moines, IA · 9d

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Review: Ghostly ballerinas moved weightlessly and zombies scared from the aisles at Ballet Des Moines’ season opener

Ballet Des Moines welcomed a crowd of spooky season enthusiasts to Hoyt Sherman Place with their haunting season debut, Ghost Stories. Clearly audiences were ready to celebrate the macabre the week before Halloween, and Ballet Des Moines delivered with a spirited evening of poignant tales told through dance. The ghostly...

Des Moines, IA · 7d

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FCC weighs cuts to program that helps Iowa libraries pay for internet

TIPTON, Iowa (KCRG) — A proposal in Washington could change how that library pays for its internet. The Federal Communications Commission is weighing whether to end or limit E-Rate, a 30-year-old program that helps libraries and school districts pay for internet service. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has cited concerns about kids’ screen time.

Tipton, IA · 7d

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She's Got the Voice, Now She Needs Iowa's Votes!

A Cascade, IA teenager has a shot at singing on one of Nashville's most legendary stages. Find out how you can help Sarah Boyle get there!

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Actor best known for his romantic Hallmark roles makes Iowa stop

One of the biggest stars in the constellation of Hallmark holiday movies will be appearing in central Iowa this week. Actor and director Tyler Hynes has nearly 80 film and TV credits on his resume, including more than two dozen Hallmark movies. When someone approaches the 40-year-old Toronto native seeking...

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Look WHO’s Talking: Restaurant critic Wini Moranville

DES MOINES, Iowa — Restaurant critic Wini Moranville joins Andy Fales on Look WHO’s Talking to share five favorite Des Moines-area restaurants, three hidden gems and the dishes that keep her coming back. From special-occasion splurges to casual neighborhood spots, she offers an insider’s guide to dining well and reveals what can make or break […]

Des Moines, IA · 7d

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Documentary connects Indigenous tribes from Iowa, Hawaii and Mexico through dance

In 1883, the U.S. Department of the Interior created a Code of Indian Offenses — it made Native dancing and ceremonies illegal and gave Indian Agents authority to punish anyone who violated the code. This was part of a systematic effort to erase individual tribal cultures and to force all indigenous people to assimilate. The documentary Why We Dance takes viewers into the heart of Indigenous communities around North America in Iowa, South Dakota, Minnesota, Hawaii and Mexico. It's a film about heritage, connection, joy and cultural resilience.

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Caitlin Clark Reveals Sweet Christmas Tradition She's Bringing to Her New Book

Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark shares the special Christmas tradition from her childhood she's carrying on after releasing her first children's book.

West Des Moines, IA · 9d

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1040 WHO Adds Kelly Nash’s ‘NASHional Briefing’ to Daily Lineup

The move follows a controversy involving Henson that kept him off the air for approximately a month. The post 1040 WHO Adds Kelly Nash’s ‘NASHional Briefing’ to Daily Lineup appeared first on Barrett Media .

Des Moines, IA · 8d

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Amazing America: Iowa's Soldiers' Orphans' Home

DAVENPORT, Iowa — Cottages, classrooms, a chapel and a farm once filled this Davenport campus. For generations of children, the Iowa Soldiers’ Orphans’ Home was more than a place to live... it was a community of its own. The home grew out of Annie Wittenmyer’s work with...

Davenport, IA · 7d

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This Iowa Victorian House Once Helped Enslaved People Escape To Freedom

A basement kitchen sits under a Victorian home in Iowa, and it belongs to a story most people never learned in school. The family who lived upstairs helped people seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. I like that this house is still standing, still cared for, and still open to...

West Des Moines, IA · 12d

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This Iowa Hotel Is The Last Remaining Hotel Designed By Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright designed several hotels during his long career, and exactly one is still standing and welcoming overnight guests. It sits in a small Iowa downtown, and you can book a room there this weekend. The building opened in 1910 with a bank on one side and a hotel...

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