refugees

In the coming days, hundreds of Afghan refugees will arrive in Iowa. Ben Kieffer and his guests discuss how refugee agencies have been working around the clock to prepare.

Whether it’s called soccer, fútbol or anything else, the sport has brought children together from around the world. But the sport doesn’t provide equal opportunities for all of them.

Iowa is expected to receive an influx of Afghan refugees. There are still a lot of unknowns.

An immigrant advocacy organization has announced it will purchase a second home where new immigrants and refugees in Iowa can stay.

Iowa’s refugee resettlement agencies are preparing for an influx of refugees evacuated from Afghanistan.

The University of Northern Iowa President on the challenges of starting a new school year while COVID-19 infections are on the rise. Then how two Des Moines non-profit organizations prepare for Afghan refugees inbound for Iowa.

A team of refugees and immigrants under the age of 13 will represent Iowa at an international soccer tournament this weekend. The team has been practicing and is ready to play.

A West Des Moines boy has organized a hygiene drive to help refugees his age in the Des Moines area. His mom has supported the project that has taken over her dining room.

For decades, the Midwest has attracted many refugees and immigrants from around the world. A recent report pointed out Des Moines, Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska as being among the most popular places for refugees to resettle.

Some of state’s more than 10,000 refugees from Myanmar can now apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This could be a good thing for those who came for a better life in Iowa.