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Lisa Ling ventures on the Midwest as Bucksbaum Lecturer

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 15, 2019
Sharing her anecdotes of the Midwest and appreciation for the heartland, critically acclaimed journalist visits Iowa. On Thursday,…
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Women in Comedy

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 14, 2019
Comedy— a male dominated industry no more. Behind every belly laugh,  there is an even greater, hilarious comedian.…
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Out and about: Final Four fan showcase

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 14, 2019
Meet the fans who travelled all the way to Minneapolis, MN, to cheer on their team during their…
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Horses Helping Heroes

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 13, 2019
How equine-assisted therapy can help those in need Horses are calm, intuitive and can create strong bonds with…
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Get Your Game On

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 9, 2019
Esports is a growing entertainment industry and it’s spreading its roots in the Midwest. Electronic sports, commonly referred…
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An Immigrant Haven

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 9, 2019
A Quaker-based group seeks to give aid and legal help to immigrants during tense period for newcomers As…
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U.S. Bank Stadium: Building for the future

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 9, 2019
The Minnesota Vikings’ home stadium wasn’t just built for football, nor was it built as a stadium of…
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A Rare Connection

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • May 6, 2019
Organizations for people with diseases and disabilities allow sense of community to develop in various communities Connecting with…
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The minimum wage dilemma

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • April 25, 2019
After Illinois passed a new $15 minimum wage law to take place in 2025, the role of what…
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Don’t Call Them Garbagemen

  • byUrban Plains Alumni
  • April 5, 2019
The workers who empty your bins prefer “senior refuse collectors” As the snow continues to fall, David Schervish…
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