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VACI Thrives with Support from Mayor Boesen
The Vietnamese‑American community in Des Moines is one of the strongest forces in Iowa for cultural connection and civic engagement.
 • Jane Nguyen
Luck O' the Irish in Emmetsburg
Beginning March 9th, residents of Emmetsburg and surrounding communities celebrated St.
 • Jane Nguyen
An unexpected gift of kindness
Sometimes an unexpected gift is the best gift of all.
 • Jane Nguyen
The Empty Chairs in My Classroom
In one year, my table has gone from overflowing to nearly empty
 • Jane Nguyen
Humanitarian Legacy, Queen Sirikit of Thailand
On October 24, 2025, the world lost a leader of humanity, Queen Sirikit of Thailand, at the age of 93.
 • Jane Nguyen
A picnic to celebrate 50 years in Iowa
After the fall of Saigon in April 1975, an estimated 3 million people fled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia by boat, braving treacherous conditions, sea…
 • Jane Nguyen
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Celebrating diversity
Son Peruchos Band at the Latino Heritage Festival in Des Moines, Iowa
 • Jane Nguyen
The Juan and Only's South American roots drive his love of music
Growing up in a large city in Ecuador, Juan Matamoros, was surrounded by music.
 • Jane Nguyen
Latina Entrepreneur, Ana Maceda, follows in her father's footsteps
Ana Maceda, owner of Crown Cleaning, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and came to the US with her parents and two older sisters when she was four years…
 • Jane Nguyen
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The Asian Iowan
Born in Saigon, Vietnam. Nearly lifelong Iowan writing about people, places, and things.
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