Des Moines-area 12-year-old pens book about rising above racism

A central Iowa girl who had a bout with bullying and bigotry has turned around what happened by writing a book that aims to make a positive difference in the world. Twelve-year-old Saily Bah of Urbandale says her goal for the book, called “Rise Above,” is to do exactly as the title says. “I experienced […]

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Vivian Sliefert, 89, Storm Lake

Vivian Sliefert, age 89, of Storm Lake, Iowa died July 30, 2026 at Accura Healthcare of Aurelia. Funeral services will take