Little Village

With the help of some household objects, ‘Coop’ captures the dark, true story of an Amish conscientious objector from Iowa during WWII

Rip Russell poses with his ‘Coop’ co-stars. — photo by Mary Swander, illustration by Kellan Doolittle Iowa City playwright Mary Swander’s most recent play began with a chance find at a local store.
thecooldown

Iowa Amish communities unexpectedly lift ban to help them get to work: 'It's a lot quicker'

An increasing number of Amish people are embracing electric bikes as a practical, affordable, and sustainable mode of transportation. Despite the Amish's general avoidance of modern technology, ...
Yahoo

January 6th Rioter Apologizes to Capitol Police: ‘I Had Fallen For the President’s Lies’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Pamela Hemphill, the January 6th rioter known as the “MAGA granny,” testified before Congress on Tuesday and asked for forgiveness ...
dakotanewsnow

Rallies/protests to take place in Sioux Falls and Pierre on Jan. 6

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Tomorrow will mark 5 years since one of the most significant days in American history, January 6th, 2021. Protests are taking place in Pierre and Sioux Falls on ...
The New York Times

For Many Jan. 6 Rioters, a Pardon From Trump Wasn’t Enough

Some pardoned rioters have been rearrested. Others returned to poverty and mental health challenges. And many became consumed by resentment and demands for payback. Some pardoned rioters have been ...