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Buxton: Iowa’s lost Black utopia was a worker’s paradise
In 1900, something special started to grow in Southeast Iowa—and it developed into a paradise for Black Americans. For 27 years, Buxton, Iowa, served as a racial utopia where segregation was not officially or socially enforced. Black citizens had the same opportunities and standing as white residents, and a true community developed. Black doctors treated…
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Seven Haunted Places In Iowa To Visit
Where tragedy and chaos combine, hauntings often follow. At least, that’s what legends say. And Iowa has its fair share. We’re all aware of the most famous haunted place in Iowa—the Villisca Axe Murder House. But we wanted to take a look at other sites that might pique your interest and be a good destination…
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Missing an Opportunity? Democrats’ Marijuana Stance and the Millennial Vote
These days, pretty much everyone is talking about pot—except for national Democrats. And that might be a mistake on their part, because discussing marijuana legalization could be the way into the hearts of millennial voters.
