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The C2E2 sign is above a crowd of people entering and exiting the event space.
Arts and Culture

Redefining Creativity Through Cosplay       

ByByJoshua HarrisMay 15, 20237 min read
A graphic shows two family photos side-by-side. On the left, Chelsea Hottovy can be seen with her partner and dog at a park. On the right, Jacinda Nava Romero poses for a photo with her partner and newborn baby.
Impact

Child-free by Choice Trend on the Rise

ByByGrace AltenhofenMay 15, 2023
Andre Davis sits in a chair in a building with his art across the back of the chair next to him as he looks out the window. @andredavisspeaks
Arts and Culture

Conscious Rap

ByByCarrie LawalMay 15, 2023
Andre Davis sits in a chair in a building with his art across the back of the chair next to him as he looks out the window. @andredavisspeaks
Arts and Culture

Conscious Rap

Don’t let his chill demeanor fool you. When Andre Davis enters the recording booth and…

ByByCarrie LawalMay 15, 20235 min read
A graphic with green cannabis leaves against a blue background. In the foreground is the outline of the state of Minnesota in green with a shadow.
Impact

Minnesota Meets Marijuana

He had just turned 18. Des Moines resident Allen Henderson was on his way back…

ByByTristan AlcordaMay 15, 20234 min read
This image shows the inside of the cave. It is dark, but there is some dim lighting. The overhead rocks of the cave show the damp condition and the path of the cave has pools of water to wade through. There is both a cement path and rocks to step on to while walking through the cave. The rocks near the entrance have green moss on them.
Environment

Spelunking in the Midwest

Corn mazes, tailgating and baking: Those are all Midwest activities. Cave exploring: not so much.…

ByByZoe BrinkerMay 15, 20236 min read