Read More 3 minute read CCommunity Lisa Ling ventures on the Midwest as Bucksbaum LecturerbyUrban Plains AlumniMay 15, 2019 Sharing her anecdotes of the Midwest and appreciation for the heartland, critically acclaimed journalist visits Iowa. On Thursday,…
Read More 5 minute read CCommunity Women in ComedybyUrban Plains AlumniMay 14, 2019 Comedy— a male dominated industry no more. Behind every belly laugh, there is an even greater, hilarious comedian.…
Read More 2 minute read TTravel Out and about: Final Four fan showcasebyUrban Plains AlumniMay 14, 2019 Meet the fans who travelled all the way to Minneapolis, MN, to cheer on their team during their…
Read More 1 minute read CCommunity Horses Helping HeroesbyUrban Plains AlumniMay 13, 2019 How equine-assisted therapy can help those in need Horses are calm, intuitive and can create strong bonds with…
Read More 6 minute read CCommunity Get Your Game OnbyUrban Plains AlumniMay 9, 2019 Esports is a growing entertainment industry and it’s spreading its roots in the Midwest. Electronic sports, commonly referred…
Read More 3 minute read CCommunity An Immigrant HavenbyUrban Plains AlumniMay 9, 2019 A Quaker-based group seeks to give aid and legal help to immigrants during tense period for newcomers As…
Read More 5 minute read CCommunity U.S. Bank Stadium: Building for the futurebyUrban Plains AlumniMay 9, 2019 The Minnesota Vikings’ home stadium wasn’t just built for football, nor was it built as a stadium of…
Read More 4 minute read CCommunity A Rare ConnectionbyUrban Plains AlumniMay 6, 2019 Organizations for people with diseases and disabilities allow sense of community to develop in various communities Connecting with…
Read More 6 minute read SSocial Issues The minimum wage dilemmabyUrban Plains AlumniApril 25, 2019 After Illinois passed a new $15 minimum wage law to take place in 2025, the role of what…
Read More 3 minute read CCommunity Don’t Call Them GarbagemenbyUrban Plains AlumniApril 5, 2019 The workers who empty your bins prefer “senior refuse collectors” As the snow continues to fall, David Schervish…