The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide

“There is immense power when a group of people with similar interests gets together to work toward the same goals.” - Idowu Koyenikan

Kimberly Baxter Director, Iowa Accountability Program

Revised January 22, 2018

© 2006 Iowa Accountability Program. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Todd Nuccio State Court Administrator

Kimberly Baxter Director, Iowa Accountability Program

Dear Friends:

The Iowa Accountability Program (IAP) works to help the Iowa Judicial Branch achieve its mission of ensuring equal access to justice for all. As part of our efforts, we strive to enhance relationships between the African American community and system professionals.

On behalf of IAP, we thank you for your continued support and assistance. Each year, we receive positive feedback on our efforts and look forward to making an even greater impact this year.

We are excited to present to you the 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide. This is the only statewide African American Resource Guide in Iowa and has been a sought after resource for thousands, from community members and leaders to U.S. Congress members!

The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide lists hundreds of amazing African American businesses, organizations, elected officials, consultants, physicians, services, places of worship and more throughout Iowa. This edition alone showcases nearly 600 individuals, businesses, and organizations!

Over the past thirteen years, we have recognized the unique goods and services that Iowa’s African American population has to offer by highlighting the connections of African American community members across the state. The 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide is the tool that further connects the community, the state, and the people.

Thank you for reading, and please feel free to share the 2018 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide with family, friends, and associates. Sincerely,

Director of the Iowa Accountability Program

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Businesses/Organizations with changes/updated information or would like to be added to the next edition of the African American Resource Guide, please complete this form, detach and mail or fax (with subject: For African American Resource Guide) to:

Iowa Accountability Program State Court Administrator’s Office 1111 East Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 725-8075 Fax: (515) 725-8049 Email: [email protected]

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Indicate which category best describes your organization:

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Table of Contents

Letter from Program Director ...... ii Business & Organization Entry Form ...... iii History of African Americans in Iowa ...... 1

Ames ...... 5 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 7 Colleges & University Affiliations ...... 7 Community Centers & Services ...... 9 Contractors & Construction ...... 9 Fraternities & Sororities ...... 10 Organizations ...... 10 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 11 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 11

Cedar Rapids ...... 12 Elected & Appointed Officials ...... 14 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 15 Business Consultants & Development ...... 15 College & University Affiliations ...... 16 Communications, Media, & Marketing ...... 16 Community Centers & Services ...... 16 Educational Resources ...... 18 Financial Services & Insurance ...... 18 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 19 Organizations ...... 19 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 20 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 20 Realtors & Real Estate ...... 21 Retail/Sales/Supplies ...... 21

Davenport ...... 22 Elected & Appointed Officials ...... 24 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 25 Auto Sales & Services ...... 25 Business Consultants & Development ...... 25 Catering & Event Planning ...... 25 College & University Affiliations ...... 26 Communications, Media, & Marketing ...... 26 Community Centers & Services ...... 26 Contractors & Construction ...... 28

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Educational Resources ...... 29 Entertainment & Music ...... 29 Financial Services & Insurance ...... 30 Fraternities & Sororities ...... 30 Funeral Services ...... 30 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 30 Organizations ...... 30 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 32 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 32 Retail/Sales/Supplies ...... 32

Des Moines ...... 34 Elected Officials & Judges ...... 36 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 37 Auto Sales & Services ...... 38 Business Consultants & Development ...... 39 Catering & Event Planning ...... 40 Colleges & University Affiliations ...... 41 Communications, Media, & Marketing ...... 42 Community Centers & Services ...... 43 Contractors & Construction ...... 51 Educational Resources ...... 53 Entertainment & Music ...... 54 Financial Services & Insurance ...... 57 Fraternities & Sororities ...... 57 Funeral Services ...... 58 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 58 Organizations ...... 60 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 61 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 64 Realtors & Real Estate ...... 65 Restaurants ...... 66 Retail/Sales/Supplies ...... 66

Dubuque ...... 68 Elected & Appointed Officials ...... 69 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 69 Colleges & University Affiliations ...... 69 Community Services & Centers ...... 71 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 72 Organizations ...... 72 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 72 Places of Worship ...... 73

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Realtors & Real Estate ...... 73

Fort Dodge ...... 74 Elected Officials ...... 76 Community Centers & Services ...... 76 Organizations ...... 77

Iowa City ...... 78 Elected & Appointed Officials & Judges ...... 80 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 80 Colleges & University Affiliations ...... 80 Community Centers & Services ...... 82 Fraternities & Sororities ...... 83 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 83 Organizations ...... 84 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 84 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 85 Restaurants ...... 86

Sioux City ...... 87 Elected & Appointed Officials ...... 89 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 89 Business Consultants & Development ...... 89 Community Centers & Services ...... 90 Contractors & Construction ...... 91 Educational Resources ...... 92 Entertainment & Music ...... 92 Financial Services & Insurance ...... 92 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 92 Organizations ...... 92 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 93 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 93 Realtors & Real Estate ...... 94

Waterloo ...... 95 Elected Officials & Judges ...... 97 Attorneys & Legal Resources ...... 98 Colleges & University Affiliations ...... 98 Communications, Media, & Marketing ...... 98 Community Centers & Services ...... 99 Contractors & Construction ...... 102 Entertainment & Music ...... 102 Fraternities & Sororities ...... 102

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Funeral Services ...... 102 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ...... 102 Organizations ...... 103 Physicians & Surgeons ...... 104 Places of Worship & Choirs ...... 104 Realtors & Real Estate ...... 106 Restaurants ...... 106 Retail/Sales/Supplies ...... 106

An asterisk (*) is displayed next to a business when the business/organization is not African American owned, but the business/organization provides assistance/service to the African American community or the contact/representative is African American.

Disclaimer: The Iowa Accountability Program (IAP) provides this statewide Resource Guide as a public service. The Iowa Accountability Program contacts every business/organization listed herein; however, it takes a few months to make contact. Unfortunately, a business that is viable today may be out of business tonight. It is our goal to have a timely and accurate Resource Guide, but please understand that some things are out of our control. In addition, IAP makes every effort to contact each listing (phone calls, emails, posted letters, etc.); if contacts were not responsive to our efforts, unfortunately they were removed from this edition of the Resource Guide. IAP makes no representation, guarantees, or warranties as to the suitability of the information provided. IAP specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages that may result from providing the Resource Guide or information it contains, including any web sites maintained by third parties. The Iowa Accountability Program does not accept payments or monetary contributions (as this is a free service) nor does it endorse any individual, agency, or organization listed within this Resource Guide. We attempt to provide current and accurate information; however, because this information comes from a variety of sources, IAP does not warrant or make any representation as to the suitability, and/or accessibility of services provided by any of the core agencies, faith-based, and community-based service providers listed within the document. Users should be aware that we try to keep the information timely and accurate, but there will be a delay between receipt of information and their appearance in the Resource Guide. IAP reserves the right to not include in the Resource Guide any information that does not appear to meet our needs, the needs of the database, or our selection criteria.

Copyright 2006 IAP. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Contact IAP for permission to replicate and/or distribute the Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide.

“This project was supported by Grant No. 2015-WE-AX-0017, awarded by the Office on Violence Against Women, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in this publication/program/exhibition are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women.”

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History of African Americans in Iowa

- Photo courtesy of the Iowa Digital Library, The University of Iowa Libraries

African Americans have had a rich and influential position in Iowa’s history. The first African Americans arrived in Iowa around 1838, coming to help settle the territory. Although a Free State, Iowa established strict codes, called Organic Codes, in order to discourage African American migration. Despite restrictions, African Americans continued to inhabit the area, albeit in limited numbers.

Though the state placed regulations that discriminated against African Americans, many Abolitionists lived in Iowa. Such people participated in the Underground Railroad by creating posts all around the state. Many African Americans passed through Iowa on their way to Canada, some staying behind to make Iowa their home.

After the Civil War, African American migration increased. Many individuals came looking for jobs, finding work in coal mines, meat packing plants, and railroad companies. Buxton, in Monroe County, was created due to the influx of African Americans towards the coal industry. Although never formally a town, Buxton – an integrated community – was 75 percent African American. While a mining community, many African Americans held professional positions such as dentists, doctors, and lawyers. Buxton and its mining facilities closed in the early 1920’s as the mining industry in the area began to collapse. However, the importance of its legacy helped to further African American achievements in Iowa.

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The state has also nurtured and educated some of America’s most prestigious African American leaders. Such leaders include famous inventor and scientist, Dr. George Washington Carver. Dr. Carver was educated at Iowa State University and is known for his development in agriculture. Freddrick D. Patterson, the founder of the United Negro College Fund and former president of the Tuskegee Institute, is another student of Iowa State University. On August 20, 2010, Romonda D. Belcher became the first African American female to be appointed as a judge in the state of Iowa. In addition, there have been several professional athletes, politicians, and activists that have once called Iowa their home.

Furthermore, Iowa has been a national leader in civil rights decisions from the bench. In Re Matter of Ralph (1839), the Iowa Supreme Court rejected slavery saying that the U.S. Constitution “extends equal protection to men of all colors - Photo courtesy of John H. White and conditions.” This was almost 20 years before the Dred Scott Decision, in which slaves were determined to not be protected by the U.S. Constitution. In Clark vs. Board of Directors (1868), the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that segregated schools were against the law, almost 100 years before Brown vs. Board of Education (1954) came to the same decision. Finally, in Coger vs. the Northwest Union Packet Co. (1873), the Iowa Supreme Court ruled that public accommodations must serve all people equally, regardless of color. This decision came nearly 100 years before Heart of Atlanta Motel vs. United States (1964).

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African American Stats & Facts

According to the United States Census Bureau, 3.3% of Iowa’s population was African American in 2016.

Top 5 Cities: Top 5 Counties: African American African American Population in 2016 Population in 2016 Des Moines 23,469 Polk 32,235 Davenport 11,694 Scott 13,254 Waterloo 10,744 Black Hawk 11,778 Cedar Rapids 8,045 Linn 10,174 Iowa City 5,108 Johnson 8,666

Source: United States Census Bureau, 2016 ACS Demographic Estimates

The State Data Center of Iowa & the Iowa Commission on the Status of African Americans released a report in February 2017 that highlighted key statistics and trends seen in Iowa’s African American communities. In 2014, 83.5% of Iowa’s African Americans had at least a high school education, 14.2% had earned a bachelor’s degree and 4.0% had earned a graduate or professional degree. Since the 1999-2000 school year, African American enrollment has increased 51.1% and currently represents 6.2% of Iowa’s school enrollment.

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African Americans have also made significant contributions to Iowa’s workforce (see chart below for industry types). The median income for African American households in 2015 was $20,190. In 2012, there were 4,918 African American- owned firms in Iowa, a 344.7% increase from 1992. In addition, as of 2015, there were 3,817 Iowan African American veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.

Industry Types for Iowa's African American Workforce Educational Services/Health Care/Social Assistance 9,9% Manufacturing 20,9% 10,6% Retail

11,3% Arts/Entertainment/ 23,7% Recreation/Accomodation/ Food Services Professional/Scientific/ Management/Administrative/ Source: State Data Center of Iowa - African-Americans in Iowa: 2017 Waste Management

For further information on the history of the African American community in Iowa, please consult:

2012 – 2016 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved from: https://factfinder.census.gov/faces/nav/jsf/pages/community_facts.xhtml

African-Americans in Iowa: 2017. (February 2017) – Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa & the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans (ICSAA). Available online at the State Data Center of Iowa website

African American Museum of Iowa - Located in Cedar Rapids (see p. 16 for contact information)

Outside In: African-American History in Iowa, 1838-2000 (2001) – Available at the State Historical Bldg. Bookstore (E. 6th & Locust St., Des Moines, IA)

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Ames

- Photo courtesy of TravelIowa.com

“Right Place. Great Times.”

Established: 1864

County: Story

Current Mayor: Ann Campbell

Total population: 64,073

African American population: 1,994 (3.1%)

Nearest City with a population 200,000 +: Omaha, NE (172 miles)

Nearest City with a population 1 million +: Chicago, IL (409.2 miles)

Attractions: Iowa State University, Brunnier Art Museum, Camp Hantesa, Ciccotti Art Glass, Coldwater Golf Links, Ames Historical Society, Farm House Museum, The Maintenance Shop, Octagon Center for the Arts, Reiman Gardens, Boone Scenic Valley Railroad (near Ames).

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African American History in Ames: Famous scientist and inventor Dr. George Washington Carver attended Iowa State University and graduated in 1896, becoming the first African American to attend the university. Dr. Carver is known best for his experimentations and inventions in agriculture, particularly with peanuts.

Originally from Oklahoma, James Banning moved to Ames, IA in 1919 where he attended Iowa State University. He was the first African American to obtain a license from the U.S. Department of Commerce and fly coast to coast – from Los Angeles, CA to Long Island, NY.

Jack Trice Stadium, of Iowa State University, is named in recognition of its first Black athlete, Jack Trice. Mr. Trice entered the university in 1922 and majored in animal husbandry.

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Ames (& surrounding communities)

Services/Organizations (C)

(A) Colleges & University Affiliations

Attorneys & Legal Resources Black Faculty & Staff Association (BFSA) (Cultivating & connecting Black faculty & staff to *Legal Aid Society of Story County assist in navigating the university community) (Free legal assistance for low-income residents of Dr. Angela Shaw, Co-Chair Story County, IA. Must meet eligibility Corey Williamson, Co-Chair requirements to qualify.) *Iowa State University Melissa Murray, Office Manager 2680 Beardshear Hall 937 6th Street, Suite 101 Ames, IA 50011 Nevada, IA 50201 Phone: (515) 294-0868 (Dr. Shaw) Phone: (515) 382-2471 Phone 2: (515) 294-2301 (Mr. Williamson) Fax: (515) 382-4041 Email: [email protected] (Dr. Shaw) Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected] (Mr. Williamson) Website: www.legalaidstory.com Website: www.diversity.iastate.edu/faculty-and- staff/affinity-groups/black Shawn Smith, Attorney at Law, PLLC P.O. Box 523 Black Graduate Student Association Ames, IA 50010 (Promoting academic excellence, mentoring, Phone: (515) 451-1260 professional guidance, social support and Fax: (866) 864-2503 scholarly advancement of students and other Email: [email protected] members of the ISU community of African Website: www.shawnsmithlaw.com descent and other nationalities) Dr. Barbara Woods, Advisor Antionette Fowlkes, President Markus Flynn, Secretary *Iowa State University 101 MacKay Ames, IA 50011 Phone: (515) 294-9610 (Dr. Woods) Phone 2: (202) 540-2585 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stuorg.iastate.edu/site/bgsa

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Black Student Alliance *ISU TRiO Upward Bound & Educational Malik Burton, President Talent Search Kenyatta Shamburger, Advisor (Assisting youth from low income families to be *Iowa State University successful) C16 Memorial Union Dr. Jane O. Agyeman, Director Ames, IA 50011 Iowa State University Phone: (515) 294-6338 (Shamburger) 0113 Student Services Building Fax: (515) 294-6397 Ames, IA 50011 Email: [email protected] (Burton) Phone: (515) 294-3703 (Dr. Agyeman) Email 2: [email protected] (Shamburger) Phone 2: (515) 294-5543 (ETS) Website: www.stuorg.iastate.edu/site/bsa Phone 3: (515) 294-3354 (UB) Fax: (515) 294-1219 *Division of Diversity & Inclusion Email: [email protected] (Supporting a broad range of students, faculty, Website: staff, alumni and community constituents to build www.studentaffairs.iastate.edu/trio/educational- a model of inclusion that impacts every aspect of talent-search campus life and gives voice to all members of the Website 2: university community. The Division’s efforts are www.studentaffairs.iastate.edu/trio/upward- aimed at enhancing the living, working, and bound learning experiences from central campus throughout Central Iowa and beyond.) *Muslim Students Association Dr. Reginald Stewart, Vice President for Diversity Ahmed Kamal, Advisor & Inclusion Iowa State University Iowa State University 319 Durham Center Beardshear Hall, Suite 2680 Ames, IA 50011 515 Morrill Road Phone: (515) 294-3580 Ames, IA 50011 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 294-8840 Website: www.stuorg.iastate.edu/site/isumsa Email: [email protected] Website: www.diversity.iastate.edu *Office of Equal Opportunity (Ensuring equal access to employment and Gospel Soul Innovators (GSI) educational opportunities through complaint (Spreading the gospel by means of song and resolution, advice, education, outreach, and community service) intervention.) Heather Bolles, Academic Advisor Margo R. Foreman, Director of Equal *Iowa State University Opportunity 396 Carver Hall Iowa State University Ames, IA 50011 515 Morrill Road Phone: (515) 294-8465 3410 Beardshear Hall Email: [email protected] Ames, IA 50011 Phone: (515) 294-7612 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eoc.iastate.edu

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*Office of Multicultural Student Affairs *Lutheran Services in Iowa Kenyatta Shamburger, Assistant Dean of (Providing parent support and education, refugee Students & Director of Multicultural Student services, disability services, mental and Affairs behavioral health services, residential treatment Iowa State University and foster care and adoption services.) 2224 Student Services Building, Suite 2080 Kaycee Boros 2505 Union Drive 1323 Northwestern Avenue Ames, IA 50011 Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 294-6338 Phone: (515) 232-7262 Fax: (515) 294-6397 Fax: (515) 232-7416 Email: [email protected] -or- Website: www.multicultural.dso.iastate.edu People Place 219 6th Street *Student Support Services Program Ames, IA 50010 Japannah Kellogg, Director Phone: (515) 233-1677 Iowa State University Fax: (515) 233-9509 2010 Student Services Building Email: [email protected] Ames, IA 50011 Website: www.lsiowa.org Phone: (515) 294-0210 Fax: (515) 294-5715 *YSS Email: [email protected] (Youth work & comprehensive child welfare Website: services) www.studentaffairs.iastate.edu/trio/student- Andrew Allen, CEO support-services 420 Kellogg Avenue Ames, IA 50010 Community Centers & Services Phone: (515) 233-3141 Email: [email protected] *Ames Human Relations Commission Website: www.yss.org Brian Phillips, Liaison 515 Clark Avenue Contractors & Construction Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 239-5101 Jones Cleaning & Remodeling Services, LLC Fax: (515) 239-5142 (Commercial cleaning, painting, remodeling & Email: [email protected] carpet cleaning) Website: www.cityofames.org/ahrc Austin & Valerie Jones, Owners 6115 Lincoln Way Ames, IA 50014 Phone: (515) 520-2629 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Jones Cleaning & Remodeling Services, LLC)

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(F) Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Mu Theta Chapter Fraternities & Sororities *Iowa State University 0355 Memorial Union Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2229 Lincoln Way Eta Tau Chapter Ames, IA 50014 *Iowa State University Phone: (515) 294-1023 0355 Memorial Union Email: [email protected] 2229 Lincoln Way Website: www.greek.iastate.edu Ames, IA 50014 Phone: (515) 294-1023 Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. Email: [email protected] Theta Psi Chapter Website: www.greek.iastate.edu *Iowa State University 0355 Memorial Union Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. 2229 Lincoln Way Omicron Pi Chapter Ames, IA 50014 *Iowa State University Phone: (515) 294-1023 0355 Memorial Union Email: [email protected] 2229 Lincoln Way Website: www.greek.iastate.edu Ames, IA 50014 Phone: (515) 294-1023 Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Email: [email protected] Upsilon Nu Chapter Website: www.greek.iastate.edu *Iowa State University 0355 Memorial Union Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 2229 Lincoln Way Phi Chapter Ames, IA 50014 *Iowa State University Phone: (515) 294-1023 0355 Memorial Union Email: [email protected]

2229 Lincoln Way Website: www.greek.iastate.edu Ames, IA 50014 Phone: (515) 294-1023 (O) Email: [email protected] Website: www.greek.iastate.edu Organizations

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. NAACP Ames Branch #4120 Kappa Alpha Psi Chapter Edna Y. Clinton, Branch President *Iowa State University P.O. Box 529 0355 Memorial Union Ames, IA 50010 2229 Lincoln Way Phone: (515) 232-6136 Ames, IA 50014 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 294-1023 Email: [email protected] Website: www.greek.iastate.edu

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NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Friendship Baptist Church Branches (Magnifying Christ as we live, love, teach, learn, Betty C. Andrews, President give and grow) 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Pastor Moses Ward Des Moines, IA 50314 2400 Mortensen Parkway Phone: (515) 288-7171 Ames, IA 50014 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 292-4539 Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.fbc-ames.org (P) New Birth Baptist Church Physicians & Surgeons Pastor Robert Knight Jr. P.O. Box 9005 Neurology: 159 Sheldon Avenue Ames, IA 50014 David Moore, MD Phone: (515) 450-8881 McFarland Neurology Email: [email protected] Medical Arts Building Email 2: [email protected] 1015 Duff Avenue Website: www.newbirthames.org Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 239-4435 Website: www.mcfarlandclinic.com

Places of Worship & Choirs

Body of Christ Church (Seeking to be the heart of God in our world as a multi-ethnic, free in Christ, & hospitable community of faith) Pastor Toran Smith P.O. Box 711 114 5th Street Ames, IA 50010 Phone: (515) 296-0356 Email: [email protected] Website: www.every1one.org

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Cedar Rapids

- Photo courtesy of FamilyLawIowa.com

“The City of Five Seasons”

Established: 1846

County: Linn

Current Mayor: Ron Corbett

Total population: 129,537

African American population: 8,045 (6.2%)

Nearest City of 200,000 +: Madison, WI (173.5 miles)

Nearest City of 1 million +: Chicago, IL (274.3 miles)

Attractions: The African American Museum of Iowa, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, The History Center, Brucemore National Trust Historic Site, Indian Nature Center, Seminole Valley Farm, Ushers Ferry Historic Valley, Science Station, NewBo City Market, CSPS Hall, Coe College.

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African American History in Cedar Rapids: Cedar Rapids received their first Black resident in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many African Americans came to Cedar Rapids as a result of employment opportunities in a local railroad company.

African Americans remained in segregated communities due to strict race codes until the mid-1940s. During this time, racial disputes occurred as a result of discriminatory practices regarding public facilities. These incidents lead to a shift in more equal racial relationships and the establishment of a local NAACP chapter, as well as the eventual opening of facilities after protests.

In 1993, Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church members founded the African American Museum of Iowa. Originally housed in the church, the Museum moved to its current location in 2003.

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Cedar Rapids (& surrounding communities)

Elected & Appointed Officials Effie McCollum Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Anthony Arrington Resident Advisory Board Member Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commissioner 101 1st Street SE 50 2nd Avenue Bridge, 7th Floor Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 286-5872 Phone: (319) 286-5036 Fax: (319) 343-1109 Alphonce O'Bannon, Jr. Email: [email protected] Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Website: www.cedar-rapids.org/civilrights Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Karl Cassell Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Phone: (319) 286-5378 Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Yvonne Petter Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Phone: (319) 286-5378 Resident Advisory Board Member 101 1st Street SE Rodrick Dooley Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Phone: (319) 286-5872 Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Dorice Ramsey Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Phone: (319) 286-5378 Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Larry Eason Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program Phone: (319) 286-5378 Resident Advisory Board Member 101 1st Street SE Okpara Rice Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Phone: (319) 286-5872 Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Carlos Grant Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Phone: (319) 286-5378 Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Dale Todd Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Phone: (319) 286-5378 Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 286-5378

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Linda Topinka *Legal Shield/Kroll Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commissioner (Providing access to affordable Legal Services 50 2nd Avenue Bridge, 7th Floor & Identity Management on an international Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 scope - 24/7/365.) Phone: (319) 286-5036 Beth Parker Fax: (319) 343-1109 1635 2nd Avenue SE (Mail Only) Email: [email protected] Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Website: www.cedar-rapids.org/civilrights Phone: (319) 431-0710 Email: [email protected] Stacey Walker Website: www.legalshield.com/hub/parkerce Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Taskforce Member (B) 101 1st Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Business Consultants & Development Phone: (319) 286-5378 Regional Economic Development Institute Dr. Ruth White (RED-I) Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commissioner (Empowering & networking with African 50 2nd Avenue Bridge, 7th Floor American businesses) Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Dwayne E. Daniels, Chairman of the Board Phone: (319) 286-5036 375 Collins Road NE, Suite 103 Fax: (319) 343-1109 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 363-0647 Website: www.cedar-rapids.org/civilrights Fax: (877) 855-3122 Email: [email protected] LaSheila Yates Website: www.red-i.org Safe, Equitable, & Thriving Communities Taskforce Member 101 1st Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 286-5378

Services & Organizations

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Attorneys & Legal Resources

*Iowa Legal Aid (Free legal assistance to low-income Iowans) 317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 404 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Website: www.iowalegalaid.org

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(C) Communications, Media, & Marketing

College & University Affiliations KHAS Radio (Providing community podcasting services as Black Awareness Cultural Organization well as internet radio for jazz, soul, gospel, (BACO) Caribbean music and community news (Promoting awareness & support for African magazine) American students.) Gregory Jackson, Owner/Manager *Cornell College 2665 25th Avenue (Mail Only) 600 1st Street SW Marion, IA 52302 Mount Vernon, IA 52314 Phone: (319) 804-1090 Phone: (319) 895-4484 Phone 2: (319) 202-6579 (Cell) Fax: (319) 895-5951 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.khasbd.com Website: www.cornellcollege.edu/intercultural- life/index.shtml Community Centers & Services Website 2: www.facebook.com (Cornell College Black Awareness Cultural African American Museum of Iowa Organization) (Preserving, exhibiting, and teaching the African American heritage of Iowa) *Office of Intercultural Life LaNisha Cassell, Executive Director (Educating the community on diversity and 55 12th Avenue SE internationalization issues) Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Hemie Collier, Director of Intercultural Life Phone: (319) 862-2101 Cornell College Email: [email protected] 600 1st Street SW Website: www.blackiowa.org Mount Vernon, IA 52314 Phone: (319) 895-4484 Amani Community Services Fax: (319) 895-5951 (Culturally specific domestic violence and Email: [email protected] sexual assault agency services for African Email 2: [email protected] Americans in Black Hawk and Linn Counties) Website: www.cornellcollege.edu/intercultural- Lisa Ambrose, Executive Director life/index.shtml 1073 Rockford Road SW, Suite L Website 2: www.facebook.com (Cornell Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 College Office of Intercultural Life) Phone: (319) 804-0741 Phone 2: (888) 983-2533 (Toll Free) Fax: (319) 232-5008 Email: [email protected] Website: www.amani-cs.org

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*ASAC Multicultural Counseling Services *Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission (Outpatient substance abuse treatment & (Addressing issues of discrimination in counseling for those needing treatment) employment, housing, public accommodation, 317 7th Avenue SE, Suite 203 credit, and education) Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 LaSheila Yates, Executive Director Phone: (319) 247-4873 50 2nd Avenue Bridge, 7th Floor Fax: (319) 247-4877 Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 286-5036 Website: www.asac.us Fax: (319) 343-1109 Email: [email protected] At Your Service Corridor Community Website: www.cedar-rapids.org/civilrights (Helping small businesses and organizations with their overwhelming to do list so they can *Jane Boyd Harambee House focus on their business and client needs) (Family support programming, rental assistance, Wanda Johnson, Owner/Virtual Assistant resource center, clothing closet, computer and P.O. Box 11782 phone access, & weekly bread distribution Cedar Rapids, IA 52410 operating under the Jane Boyd Community Phone: (319) 804-9489 House) Email: [email protected] Dorice Ramsey, Executive Director 404 17th Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 *Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids & Phone: (319) 366-1408, ext. 1300 East Central Iowa Fax: (866) 300-8786 Sally Miller, Operations Specialist Website: www.janeboyd.org Melanie Richert, Development Officer 3150 E Avenue NW, Suite 103 NOVA Medical Staffing Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 (Nursing agency providing nurses and CNAs for Phone: (319) 377-8993 hospitals, long-term facilities, and home health Fax: (319) 377-9205 care) Email: [email protected] Patrick Munyakazi, Owner Email 2: [email protected] 305 2nd Avenue SE, Suite 366 Website: www.beabigcr.org Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Big Brothers Phone: (319) 431-8319 Big Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Email: [email protected] Iowa) Website 3: www.twitter.com (Big Brothers Big *Tanager Place Sisters of Cedar Rapids and East Central Iowa) (Providing services related to health, outdoor education, mentoring, and youth) Okpara Rice, CEO 2309 C Street SW Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone: (319) 365-9164 Email: [email protected] Website: www.tanagerplace.org

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*Waypoint Services for Women, Children, Transitions Lab University Prep School and Families - Cedar Rapids Campus (University admission consultants; nonprofit (Homeless and housing program in Linn organization assisting students) County, Domestic Violence Victim Services Alphonce O'Bannon, Head Coach/Leadership program, and Child Care Center) Specialist 318 5th Street SE 2320 E Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Phone: (319) 365-1458, ext. 6159 Phone: (319) 533-5095 Phone 2: (800) 208-0388 (Crisis Line) Email: [email protected] Phone 3: (319) 363-2093 (Crisis Line) Website: www.transitionslab.com Fax: (319) 365-2263 Website 2: Email: [email protected] www.studentenrichmentprograms.com Website: www.waypointservices.org (F) (E) Financial Services & Insurance Educational Resources IVEST Solutions The Academy for Scholastic and Personal (Financial Services & Insurance) Success Dwayne E. Daniels, Owner & Representative (Educating and encouraging students to fulfill P.O. Box 571 their academic and personal potential) Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Dr. Ruth E. White, Founder/Executive Director -or- 200 2nd Street SE 1118 33rd Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Phone: (319) 775-0740 Phone: (319) 363-0647 Email: [email protected] Fax: (877) 855-3122 Website: www.theacademysps.com Email: [email protected]

Leaders Believers Achievers Foundation Public Involvement Unlimited, LLC (Inspiring hope in tomorrow's leaders, believers (Real estate consulting, specializing in and achievers) preventing foreclosure) Alphonce O'Bannon, Jr., Executive Director Lawrence Bryant, Owner 2320 E Avenue NE 2035 Knollshire Road Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Phone: (319) 533-5095 Phone: (319) 365-3335 Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (319) 210-1101 (Cell) Website: www.lbajourney.org Fax: (319) 373-8695 Email: [email protected]

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Universal Lending Corp. Mount Olive Lodge #17 James Whitfield, Sr., Branch Manager Free & Accepted Masons 375 Collins Road NE, Suite 103 Morgan Kimbrough, WM Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Kenneth F. Reed, Secretary Phone: (319) 393-0100 1030 7th Street SE Phone 2: (319) 651-6284 (Cell) Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Fax: (866) 383-6999 Phone: (319) 431-4228 Email: [email protected] (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Website: www.ulciowa.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org (H) NAACP Cedar Rapids Branch #4013 Hair Care & Beauty Supply Dedric L. Doolin, Branch President P.O. Box 1595 Aularale Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 (Skin care & cosmetics) Phone: (319) 560-0482 Paulette Clark, Independent Beauty Consultant Email: [email protected] 815 15th Street SE (Mail Only) Website: www.naacpcr.com Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Phone: (319) 363-8459 NAACP Cedar Rapids Youth Council #4745 Phone 2: (319) 350-6445 (Cell) Dedric L. Doolin, Adult Branch President Phone 3: (857) 957-1991 (24/7 Company P.O. Box 1595 Information) Cedar Rapids, IA 52406 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 560-0482 Website: www.aularale.com/1827 Email: [email protected] Website 2: www.facebook.com (Paulette Clark) Website: www.naacpcr.com

(O) NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Branches Organizations Betty C. Andrews, President 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Des Moines, IA 50314 Iowa Phone: (515) 288-7171 F. & A. M. And Jurisdiction, Inc. Email: [email protected] Earl Harrison, MWGM Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Kenneth F. Reed, R. W. Grand Secretary 4228 Topaz Avenue NW Silver Leaf Chapter #5 Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation Phone: (319) 431-4228 Patrina Aikins-Kumi, Secretary (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) 291 27th Avenue SW Email: [email protected] Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Website: www.mwphglia.org Phone: (515) 265-8451 (State Contact - Myrtle M. Jones) Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org

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(P) Community Evangelical Pentecostal Church Reverend Peter Mahoye Physicians & Surgeons 1911 E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Surgical Oncology: Phone: (319) 202-0598 Phone 2: (319) 804-0773 Vincent Reid, MD, FACS Email: [email protected] (Medical Director, Clinical Assistant Professor Email 2: [email protected] of Surgery, Division of Surgical Oncology & Website: www.comepc.org Endocrine Surgery, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics) Gospel Tabernacle Church Hall-Perrine Cancer Center 2531 42nd Street NE 701 10th Street SE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Phone: (319) 393-0118 Phone: (319) 369-4652 Email: [email protected] Fax: (319) 398-6874 Website: www.gtcworship.org Website: www.hallperrinecancercenter.org Lifeline Ministries Places of Worship & Choirs (All inclusive house of worship) Pastor Tim Pridegon Abundant Harvest Family Worship Center 1101 Oakland Road NE Pastor Paul Moore Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 5580 Lucore Road (Mail Only) Phone: (319) 366-1787 Marion, IA 52302 Email: [email protected] -or- 601 Old Marion Road NE Marion Christian Fellowship Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 (Ministry of racial reconciliation/social justice) Phone: (319) 651-3640 (Cell) Pastors Rufus & Betty Johnson Email: [email protected] 1050 McGowan Boulevard Marion, IA 52302 Phone: (319) 377-9710 Bethel AME Church Phone 2: (319) 360-8707 Pastor William C. Perkins Email: [email protected] 512 6th Street SE Website: www.firstlightcr.org Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 363-1251 Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Damian M. Epps 6621 C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Phone: (319) 364-6592 Fax: (319) 369-0354 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtzionmbchurch.org Website 2: www.mtzionmbchurchlive.org

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Oakhill Jackson Community Church (R) Rod Dooley, Senior Pastor 1202 10th Street SE Realtors & Real Estate Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Phone: (319) 365-7297 *Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Email: [email protected] (Real Estate Transactions) Website: www.oakhilljackson.org Beth Parker 1635 2nd Avenue SE (Mail Only) Redemption Ministries Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 Bishop Robert L. Green Phone: (319) 431-0710 701 25th Street NE Email: [email protected] Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 Phone: (319) 265-4463 Retail/Sales/Supplies Email: [email protected] K.A.F.F. Oriental and African Market Southeast Church of Christ 1507 1st Avenue SE Pastor Richard Reed Cedar Rapids, IA 52402 1433 Memorial Drive SE (Mail Only) Phone: (319) 826-1214 Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 -or- Light of the Heartland 930 9th Street SE (Soy Base and Natural Products - Soy Candles Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 and Soap Maker) Phone: (319) 363-7379 Shelby Humbles, Jr., President/Owner Phone 2: (319) 241-0635 (Cell) 1351 Hillside Drive NW Email: [email protected] Cedar Rapids, IA 52405 Phone: (319) 310-8293 *St. Paul's United Methodist Church Fax: (319) 390-4311 Reverend Sherrie Ilg, Lead Pastor Email: [email protected] Reverend Daniel Niyonzima, Minister to Website: www.lightoftheheartland.com African Nationals (speaks Swahili, Kirundi, French and others) Lucas Gear, LLC 1340 3rd Avenue SE (E-commerce business focused on authentic Cedar Rapids, IA 52403 sports and athletic apparel) Phone: (319) 363-2058 Lew Montgomery, CEO Fax: (319) 363-6348 3507 Remington Street SW Email: [email protected] Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Email 2: [email protected] Phone: (319) 654-4589 Website: www.stpaulsumc.org Phone 2: (319) 431-1088 (Customer Service Line) Email: [email protected] Website: www.lucasgearonline.com

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Davenport

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“Queen City of the West”

Established: 1836

County: Scott

Mayor: Frank Klipsch

Total population: 102,305

African American population: 11,964 (11.4%)

Nearest City with 200,000 +: Madison, WI (161.4 miles)

Nearest City with 1 million +: Chicago, IL (233.8 miles)

Attractions: River Center/Adler Theatre, Putnam Museum of History & Natural Sciences, Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Figge Art Museum, Vander Veer Botanical Park, Isle of Capri Casino, Jumers Casino & Hotel, Rhythm City Casino.

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African American History in Davenport: The African American population of Davenport can be traced back to at least the 1830s. Davenport saw two major periods of African American migration: the first, in the years up to and just beyond the Civil War; the second, in the early 20th century. During the 19th century, African Americans fleeing both slavery and the Civil War came to Davenport since it was a major port on the Mississippi River, and ports in Missouri were deemed too hostile to migrants.

In the early 20th century, steamboats paddling up the Mississippi brought jazz musicians and others to river ports as far north as Davenport. Today, the Mississippi Valley Blues Society, headquartered in Davenport, is an organization promoting the knowledge and appreciation of blues music in the Quad Cities area.

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Davenport (& surrounding communities)

Elected & Appointed Officials Rita Rawson City of Davenport City Council Phyllis Thede 226 West 4th Street State Representative - District 93 Davenport, IA 52801 2343 Hawthorne Court Phone: (563) 888-2066 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Email: [email protected] Phone: (563) 441-0630 Phone 2: (515) 281-3221 Helen Roberson Email: [email protected] Davenport Civil Rights Commissioner Website: http://phyllisthede.com 226 West 4th Street Davenport, IA 52801 Christine Hester Phone: (563) 326-7888 Davenport Affirmative Action Advisory Commission Nnachi Umennachi (Current term expires January 30, 2018) Bettendorf Human Rights Commissioner City Hall 1609 State Street 226 West 4th Street Bettendorf, IA 52722 Davenport, IA 52801 Phone: (563) 344-4470 Phone: (563) 326-7711 Glinder Walker Rev. Nathaniel Johnson Bettendorf Human Rights Commissioner Clinton Human Rights Commissioner 1609 State Street 611 South 3rd Street Bettendorf, IA 52722 Clinton, IA 52732 Phone: (563) 344-4470 Phone: (563) 244-3421 Website: www.cityofclintoniowa.us Dorothy White Clinton Human Rights Commissioner Clyde Mayfield 611 South 3rd Street Davenport Civil Rights Commissioner Clinton, IA 52732 226 West 4th Street Phone: (563) 244-3421 Davenport, IA 52801 Website: www.cityofclintoniowa.us Phone: (563) 326-7888

Carolyn Merrill Bettendorf Human Rights Commissioner 1609 State Street Bettendorf, IA 52722 Phone: (563) 344-4470

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Services & Organizations Dellmar Consulting, LLP (Located in Davenport, IA and Groveland, FL) (A) Kimberline Jones, Principal Consultant Redmond Jones II, Associate Consultant Attorneys & Legal Resources 630 Warren Street Davenport, IA 52802 *HELP Regional Office of Iowa Legal Aid Phone: (515) 491-2405 (Kimberline) (Free legal assistance for low-income Iowans) Phone 2: (254) 421-5093 (Redmond) 736 Federal Street, Suite 2309 Email: [email protected] Davenport, IA 52803 Website: www.dellmarconsulting.com Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Dellmar Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Consulting, LLP) Website: www.iowalegalaid.org Website 3: www.linkedin.com (Redmond Jones II) Auto Sales & Services Interactive Technologies Group, Inc. LuJack's Northpark Auto Plaza (Consulting, training, management, engineering, & Sharon Bull software design) 3700 North Harrison Street Mark Newsome, President & CEO Davenport, IA 52806 7926 Jones Branch Drive, Suite 1020 Phone: (563) 386-1511 McLeane, VA 22102 Fax: (563) 386-0113 Phone: (703) 838-0474 Email: [email protected] Fax: (703) 838-0477 Website: www.lujack.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.itgco.com (B) (C) Business Consultants & Development Catering & Event Planning Cole Productions Security Consultants (Security Consulting, Presentations, Safety Audits, Blckpearl Catering & Investigations) (Full service catering & event planning) Michael Cole, CEO Yolanda Jefferson, Executive Chef/Owner P.O. Box 1585 1420 Kirkwood Boulevard (Mail Only) Davenport, IA 52809 Davenport, IA 52803 Phone: (563) 505-0269 Phone: (309) 631-1776 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Blckpearl Catering or Yolanda Graves Jefferson)

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R. Jacqueline Young Enterprises, LLC WGVV-LP (92.5FM) (Event and conference planning & market Mark Jackson research) 1800 3rd Avenue Jacqueline Young, President & Owner Rock Island, IL 61201 2609 North Dittmer Street Phone: (309) 793-4925 Davenport, IA 52804 Email: [email protected] Phone: (563) 386-8109 Website: www.groove925.org Email: [email protected] Community Centers & Services College & University Affiliations 100 Black Men of the Quad Cities *Phi Theta Kappa, Inc. (Mentoring Program) Beta Zeta Phi Chapter Michael Cole, President Brandon Lange, Advisor P.O. Box 1585 Muscatine Community College Davenport, IA 52809 152 Colorado Street Phone: (563) 505-0269 Muscatine, IA 52761 Email: [email protected] Phone: (563) 288-6084 Website: www.100blackmenqc.org Fax: (563) 288-6074 Email: [email protected] Azubuike African American Council for the Website: www.eicc.edu Arts 225 East 2nd Street, Suite 106 & 108 Communications, Media, & Marketing Davenport, IA 52801 Phone: (563) 594-2016 Joseph Obleton Photography Email: [email protected] Joseph Obleton, Photographer Website: 1212 North Marquette Street http://azubuikegallery.wix.com/azubuike-arts- Davenport, IA 52804 center Phone: (563) 650-2636 (Cell) Website 2: Email: [email protected] www.facebook.com/azubuikecouncilforthearts Website: www.facebook.com (Joseph Obleton) *Bettendorf Human Rights Commission Visionary Arts Photography Christopher Curran Melvin L. Hawkins 1609 State Street 1507 Harrison Street Bettendorf, IA 52722 Davenport, IA 52803 Phone: (563) 344-4004 Phone: (563) 579-6880 Fax: (563) 344-4012 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.vartsphotos.com Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.bettendorf.org

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*Clinton Human Rights Commission *Family Resources, Inc. Lisa Frederick, City Clerk (Providing services for domestic violence or 611 South 3rd Street sexual abuse, human trafficking, homicide or other Clinton, IA 52732 violent crimes) Phone: (563) 244-3421 Nisha Ladlee, Director of Development Fax: (563) 242-0057 2800 Eastern Avenue Email: [email protected] Davenport, IA 52803 Website: www.cityofclintoniowa.us Phone: (563) 326-6431 Phone 2: (866) 921-3354 (Crisis Line) Cole Productions Security Consultants Fax: (563) 326-2013 (Security Consulting, Presentations, Safety Audits, Email: [email protected] & Investigations) Website: www.famres.org Michael Cole, CEO Website 2: www.facebook.com/famres P.O. Box 1585 Davenport, IA 52809 *Lutheran Services in Iowa Phone: (563) 505-0269 (Providing parent support and education, refugee Email: [email protected] services, disability services, mental and behavioral health services, residential treatment and foster Creative Resources care and adoption services.) (Mediation services for any conflict - family, Emily Cornwell divorce, civil, etc.) Joseph Obleton Clinton: 1212 Marquette Street 244 23rd Avenue N. Davenport, IA 52804 Clinton, IA 52732 Phone: (563) 650-2636 (Cell) Phone: (563) 243-8200 Email: [email protected] Fax: (563) 243-8210

*Davenport Civil Rights Commission Davenport: Latrice Lacey, Director 111 West 15th Street 226 West 4th Street Davenport, IA 52803 Davenport, IA 52801 Phone: (563) 322-7419 Phone: (563) 326-7888 Fax: (563) 322-5339 Fax: (563) 326-7956 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/civilrights

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Muscatine: Bailey Construction 315 Iowa Avenue, Suite C (General construction & electric) Muscatine, IA 52761 Charlie Bailey, Owner Phone: (563) 263-5170 712 25th Street Fax: (563) 288-6503 East Moline, IL 61244 -or- Phone: (309) 751-9678 Muscatine Hopes Phone 2: (309) 235-8557 (Cell) 514 Cedar Street Email: [email protected] Muscatine, IA 52761 Phone: (563) 288-4171 Overton's Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Fax: (563) 288-4172 Jerry Overton 208 Northbrook Court Email: [email protected] Davenport, IA 52806 Website: www.lsiowa.org Phone: (563) 386-1795

Studio 56 Urban Contemporary Art Rush Roll Off Gaye Burnett, Co-Owner Jarvis Rush Joseph Obleton, Co-Owner P.O. Box 4742 Bucktown Center for the Arts Davenport, IA 52808 225 East 2nd Street, Suite 106 Phone: (563) 324-4626 Davenport, IA 52801 Fax: (563) 322-1561 Phone: (563) 594-2016 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Studio 56 Urban Spann's Pest Control Contemporary Art) Thomas Spann, Jr., Owner 724 East Price Street United Neighbors, Inc. Eldridge, IA 52748 Evelyn Nelson, Executive Director Phone: (563) 391-1315 808 North Harrison Street Phone 2: (563) 285-4494 Davenport, IA 52803 Fax: (563) 285-4495 Phone: (563) 322-7363 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.spannspestcontrol.com Website: www.unitedneighborsdavenport.org Website 2: www.facebook.com (Spann's Pest Control) Contractors & Construction

3 Moms Laundry & Cleaning Service, LLC (Residential & Commercial Cleaning) Shantell M. Locke, Owner 1035 Lincoln Road, Suite 216 Bettendorf, IA 52722 Phone: (563) 726-3598 Email: [email protected]

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(E) Imani Dance Studio (Home of: Royal Dance Team, Amanda's Educational Resources Ballroom Dancing, Midwest Dance Academy, Slide Dance with Elaine, and Imani Tandazo Striving for Excellence Danz) (Health education to youth & adults) Tammy Reed, Coordinator Lashon Moore, WHNP-BC, ARNP Mailing Address: P.O. Box 5322 c/o Byrd (Mail Only) Davenport, IA 52808 1601 North Marquette Street Phone: (563) 940-0620 Davenport, IA 52804 Email: [email protected] -or- Studio Address: Entertainment & Music Roosevelt Community Center 1220 Minnie Avenue Beasley's Downtown Boxing Club Davenport, IA 52802 (Non-profit boxing club for youth) Phone: (309) 269-7260 (Reed) Brandon Bea, Owner Phone 2: (563) 326-3352 (Dorian Byrd) 1037 West 3rd Street Website: www.facebook.com (Imani Dance Davenport, IA 52802 Studio) Phone: (563) 499-4443 Email: [email protected] Mixxin Mel - Disc Jockey Website: www.facebook.com (Beasley's Melvin Hawkins Downtown Boxing Club) 2326 Redwood Avenue Davenport, IA 52802 Dorian W. Byrd, Performing Arts Instructor & Phone: (563) 579-6880 Presenter Email: [email protected] (Available for: Praise Dance Choreography; Website: www.mixxinmel.com African Stories/Dance Presentation; Creativity Workshops (Visual/Multicultural Art); Music for All Occasions Performances with Imani Tandazo Danz - Afro- (Playing all music genres) Ethnic/Praise Dance by seasoned women of faith) DJ Doc Anderson 1601 North Marquette Street (Mail Only) 5361 Hillandale Road Davenport, IA 52804 Davenport, IA 52806 Phone: (563) 326-3352 Phone: (563) 386-0833 Phone 2: (563) 505-2475 (Cell) Phone 2: (563) 579-0217 (Cell) Email: [email protected] Taranga Drum Circle Great Sounds Promotions (Interactive multi-African dance/drumming circle. Valerie Davis, President & CEO Available for performances. Contact Director for P.O. Box 4803 details.) Davenport, IA 52808 Tammy Reed, Director Phone: (563) 505-3703 1220 Minnie Avenue Email: [email protected] Davenport, IA 52803 Website: www.greatsoundspromotions.com Phone: (309) 269-7260

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Financial Services & Insurance Hair Care & Beauty Supply

*Loan Depot LLC 4 Sher Barber Shop (Licensed in Iowa & Illinois) 1706 Brady Street Theresa Jones, Sales Manager Davenport, IA 52803 100 19th Street, Suite 103 Phone: (563) 324-7437 Rock Island, IL 61201 Phone: (309) 631-6955 Davenport Barbering & Styling Phone 2: (309) 631-6955 (Cell) Fred Hall, Owner Phone 3: (855) 216-9372 (Toll Free) 1225 East River Drive Email: [email protected] Davenport, IA 52803 Website: www.loandepot.com/thjones Phone: (563) 391-9950

Fraternities & Sororities VIP Barber Shop Ron Robinson, Owner Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. 305 West 16th Street Davenport Alumnae Chapter Davenport, IA 52803 Raslyn Sleet, President Phone: (563) 823-0980 P.O. Box 575 Bettendorf, IA 52722 (O) Phone: (563) 676-5087 Email: [email protected] Organizations Website: www.facebook.com (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Davenport Alumnae Chapter) 100 Black Men of the Quad Cities (Mentoring future leaders in all Quad City area Funeral Services youth) Michael Cole, President Orr's Mortuary P.O. Box 1586 Tyrone & Leslie Orr, Owners & Founders 1586 Olde Brandy Lane P.O. Box 3853 Davenport, IA 52807 Davenport, IA 52808 Phone: (563) 505-0269 -or- Email: [email protected] 428 West 12th Street Website: www.100blackmenqc.org Davenport, IA 52803 -or- 1326 4th Avenue Rock Island, IL 61201 Phone: (563) 323-3038 (Davenport) Phone 2: (309) 786-3468 (Rock Island) Fax: (309) 786-3473 Email: [email protected] Website: www.orrsmortuary.com

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Hiram Lodge #19 NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Free & Accepted Masons Branches Terry Taylor, WM Betty C. Andrews, President Secretary Wendell G. Terry P.M. 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 321 West 8th Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Davenport, IA 52801 Phone: (515) 288-7171 Phone: (319) 431-4228 Email: [email protected] (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Phone 2: (563) 505-0074 Email: [email protected] Naomi Chapter #1 Website: www.mwphglia.org Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation Colleen Bostic, Secretary Iowa Council of Deliberation 4800 Grand Avenue (Furthering the Prince Hall Scottish Rite Masonry) Building 1, #107 SGIG Owen T. Sloan, 33°, Deputy for the Orient Davenport, IA 52807 of Iowa Phone: (515) 265-8451 1621 South 14th Street (State Contact - Myrtle M. Jones) Burlington, IA 52601 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 752-9679 Website: www.mwphglia.org Phone 2: (319) 750-0844 Email: [email protected] St. Elmo Chapter #3 Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation NAACP Burlington Branch #4021 Owen T. Sloan, Secretary Frederick Seay, Branch President 1621 South 14th Street P.O. Box 1194 Burlington, IA 52601 Burlington, IA 52601 Phone: (515) 265-8451 Phone: (319) 520-7436 (State Contact - Myrtle M. Jones) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org NAACP Davenport Branch #4019 (Metrocom Branch) Sumner Lodge #3 Vera L. Kelly, Branch President Free & Accepted Masons P.O. Box 3661 Robert D. Clay, WM Davenport, IA 52808 Howard Payne, Secretary Phone: (563) 320-3310 Owen T. Sloan, PGM, Contact Person Email: [email protected] 401 North 5th Street Email 2: [email protected] Burlington, IA 52601 Website: www.davenportnaacp.org Phone: (319) 431-4228 (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Email: [email protected] (Clay) Email 2: [email protected] (Sloan) Website: www.mwphglia.org

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(P) Places of Worship & Choirs

Physicians & Surgeons Third Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Rogers Kirk Emergency Medicine: 222 West 14th Street Davenport, IA 52803 Michelle Yates, MD Phone: (563) 324-2919 ECHO QC Limited Fax: (563) 324-6487 801 Illini Drive Email: [email protected] Silvis, IL 61282 Website: www.facebook.com (Third Missionary Phone: (309) 281-4030 Baptist Church, Davenport) Fax: (309) 281-4029 (R) General Surgery: Realtors & Real Estate Michael W. Hendricks, MD Southeast Iowa Orthopedics & Sports Medicine *Century 21 Property Professionals 903 Oak Street Sherry A. Reed, Realtor Burlington, IA 52601 1313 North Roosevelt Avenue Phone: (319) 758-9133 Burlington, IA 52601 Fax: (319) 758-9143 Phone: (319) 753-6000 (Office) Phone 2: (319) 750-4044 (Cell) Gynecology, Venous Diseases, & Cosmetic Email: [email protected] Surgery: Website: www.realtor.com (Sherry A. Reed) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Sherry A. Reed, Diamond Medical Spa & Vein Realtor) (Treatment for Cosmetic Surgery, Venous Diseases, and Gynecology) Retail/Sales/Supplies Owners: Dr. Leroy Yates Quick Cash Pawn Dr. Michelle Yates Brandon Bea, Owner 3170 East 53rd Street 2147 West 3rd Street Davenport, IA 52807 Davenport, IA 52806 Phone: (563) 275-4701 Phone: (563) 324-4486 Fax: (563) 275-4805 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.diamondmedicalspaandvein.com

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Studio 56 Décor, Fine Art, & Photography WGVV-LP (92.5FM) Gaye Burnett, Co-Owner Mark Jackson Joseph Obleton, Co-Owner 1800 3rd Avenue Bucktown Center for the Arts Rock Island, IL 61201 225 East 2nd Street, Suite 106 Phone: (309) 793-4925 Davenport, IA 52801 Email: [email protected] Phone: (563) 594-2016 Website: www.groove925.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Studio 56 Décor, Fine Art, & Photography)

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Des Moines

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“The State Capital”

Established: 1834

County: Polk

Mayor: Frank Cownie

Total population: 212,859

African American Population: 23,469 (11.0%)

Nearest City of 200,000 +: Omaha, NE (132 miles)

Nearest City of 1 million +: Kansas City, MO (189 miles)

Attractions: State Capital, Adventureland Park & Adventure Bay, Blank Park Zoo, Drake University, Drake Relays, Des Moines Botanical Center, Des Moines Performing Arts, Des Moines Art Center, Living History Farms, Des Moines Metro Opera (DMMO), Terrace Hill, Fort Des Moines Museum & Education Center, WWII Iowa Tuskegee Airmen Memorial at the Iowa Air Nat’l Guard, Iowa Juneteenth Observance, State Historical Building, Sleepy Hallow Sports Park, Prairie Meadows Race Track & Casino, I’ll Make Me A World in Iowa.

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African American History in Des Moines: Since its establishment, Des Moines, Iowa, has acted as a hub for economic, cultural, and educational growth for its African American citizens. Some of these achievements include the establishment of the first Iowa NAACP chapter, the National Bar Association, and Fort Des Moines, the first training facility in the nation open to officers of color.

Des Moines is also home of Susan M. Brown, a nationally famed leader in religious, political, and fraternal organizations.

Luther T. Glanton Jr., was the first African American Judge in Iowa. Willie Stevenson Glanton was the first African American legislator of Iowa. Romonda D. Belcher was appointed as the first African American female Judge in Iowa on August 20, 2010.

Established in 1894, the Iowa State Bystander was the first African American Newspaper West of the Mississippi. James B. Morris Sr. published and edited the Iowa State Bystander from 1922 to 1977. The Iowa Bystander was featured earlier this decade at the Smithsonian Museum and the White House, and to this day, remains the third oldest African American publication in its existence and the oldest West of the Mississippi.

Gary Lawson founded the Iowa Juneteenth Observance in 1990. Juneteenth is an international celebration of the end to slavery in America. Lawson spearheaded the passage of legislation, signed into law by Governor Tom Vilsack on April 11, 2002, designating the third Saturday in June as the official annual observance of Juneteenth in Iowa. Lawson also founded the Iowa African American Hall of Fame (IAAHF) in 1995, which has since been transferred to Iowa State University. The IAAHF recognizes African Americans who have significantly contributed to the quality of life in Iowa.

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Des Moines (& surrounding communities)

Elected Officials & Judges Teree Caldwell-Johnson Des Moines Public School Board, District Four Judge David Porter (Chair) District Court Judge, 5th District 3907 Southwest 29th Street Polk County Courthouse Des Moines, IA 50321 500 Mulberry Street Phone: (515) 287-3123 Des Moines, IA 50309 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 286-3537 Email: [email protected] Jacquie Easley McGhee City of Des Moines Planning & Zoning Judge Romonda D. Belcher Commissioner (Chair) District Associate Judge, 5th District Richard A. Clark Municipal Services Center Polk County Justice Center 2nd Floor Council Chambers 222 5th Avenue 1551 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Des Moines, IA 50309 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 286-3157 Phone: (515) 643-8238 Fax: (515) 286-3796 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.dmgov.org

Judge Odell McGhee Bernell Edwards District Associate Judge, 5th District West Des Moines Human Rights Commissioner Polk County Courthouse 4200 Mills Civic Parkway 500 Mulberry Street West Des Moines, IA 50266 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 273-0633 Phone: (515) 286-3854 Fax: (515) 222-3669 Email: [email protected] Website: www.wdmhumanservices.com

Ako Abdul-Samad Renee Hardman State Representative - District 35 West Des Moines City Council, At-Large 1506 18th Street West Des Moines City Hall Des Moines, IA 50314 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 1A Phone: (515) 281-3221 West Des Moines, IA 50265 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 222-3610 Email: [email protected] Ruth Ann Gaines State Representative - District 32 Joseph Jones Iowa State Capitol Windsor Heights City Council, At-Large 1007 East Grand Avenue 1145 66th Street, Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50319 Windsor Heights, IA 50324 Phone: (515) 281-3221 Phone: (515) 279-3662 Phone 2: (515) 210-7216 (Cell) Website: www.windsorheights.org Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected]

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Isaiah Knox Aaron Sewell Des Moines Civil & Human Rights West Des Moines Parks Board Commissioner Commissioner (Chair) (Secretary) 602 Robert D. Ray Drive 4200 Mills Civic Parkway, 1B Des Moines, IA 50309 West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 283-4284 Phone: (515) 222-3444 Fax: (515) 237-1408 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Website: www.humanrightsdsm.org www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/parks- Website 2: recreation www.facebook.com/dsmcivilhumanrights Services & Organizations Dionna Langford Des Moines Public School Board, District Two (A) Board of Directors 685 27th Street Attorneys & Legal Resources Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone: (515) 339-0456 Brick Gentry Law Firm, P.C. Email: [email protected] Nolden I. Gentry, Jr. 6701 Westown Parkway, Suite 100 Kameron Middlebrooks West Des Moines, IA 50266 Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Phone: (515) 274-1450 Commissioner Fax: (515) 274-1488 602 Robert D. Ray Drive Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: www.brickgentrylaw.com Phone: (515) 283-4284 Fax: (515) 237-1408 *Iowa Legal Aid Central Iowa Regional Office Email: [email protected] (Free legal assistance to low-income Iowans) Website: www.humanrightsdsm.org 1111 9th Street, Suite 230 Website 2: Des Moines, IA 50314 www.facebook.com/dsmcivilhumanrights Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Michael Sadler Website: www.iowalegalaid.org Urbandale Civil Rights Commissioner 3600 86th Street It's a Legal & Political Thing Urbandale, IA 50322 (Providing full political and legal services) Phone: (515) 278-3900 Amiete Clement Website: www.urbandale.org 1168 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eatravel.org

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MRG LAW, PLLC Olubunmi A. Salami, Assistant Polk County (Law firm) Attorney Matthew R. Gilbert, Esq., Attorney-At-Law 222 5th Avenue P.O. Box 1617 Des Moines, IA 50309 Des Moines, IA 50305 Phone: (515) 286-3737 Phone: (319) 504-6685 Fax: (515) 286-3428 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.polkcountyiowa.gov/attorney Parrish Kruidenier Dunn Boles Gribble Gentry Brown & Bergmann, LLP Linda Zanders, Assistant Polk County Attorney Alfredo Parrish 222 5th Avenue 2910 Grand Avenue Des Moines, IA 50309 Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone: (515) 286-3737 Phone: (515) 284-5737 Fax: (515) 286-3428 Fax: (515) 284-1704 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.polkcountyiowa.gov/attorney Website: www.parrishlaw.com Van Cleaf & McCormack Law Firm, LLP *Petersen Court Reporters, Inc. Jacob Van Cleaf Theresa Kenkel, Owner 118 Southeast 4th Street P.O. Box 71484 Des Moines, IA 50309 Clive, IA 50325 Phone: (515) 288-8030 Phone: (515) 243-6596 Fax: (515) 288-1017 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.petersencourtreporters.com Website: www.vcandmc.com

*Polk County Attorney's Office Vicky Long Hill, Attorney 136 10th Street (Mail Only) Joe Crisp, Assistant Polk County Attorney West Des Moines, IA 50265 222 5th Avenue Phone: (515) 318-4555 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 286-3737 Auto Sales & Services Fax: (515) 286-3428 Email: [email protected] C D Clement Website: www.polkcountyiowa.gov/attorney (Providing Total Car Care) Amiete Clement Kevin Patrick, Assistant Polk County Attorney 1168 22nd Street 222 5th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Phone: (515) 286-3737 Email: [email protected] Fax: (515) 286-3428 Website: www.eatravel.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.polkcountyiowa.gov/attorney

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Noble Auto Group Morton Consulting, LLC (Selling and servicing Ford, Lincoln, Chevrolet, (Human Resources & Management Consulting) Cadillac, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram Justine M. Morton, Primary Consultant automobiles) 1400 South 52nd Street, Unit 84 Shon Jennings, CEO West Des Moines, IA 50265 2020 West 20th Street S Phone: (515) 244-9028 Newton, IA 50208 Fax: (515) 280-6815 Phone: (641) 787-9990 Email: [email protected] Fax: (641) 787-9995 Website: www.mortonconsulting.net Email: [email protected] Website: www.nobleautogroup.com MRG International, LLC Website 2: www.facebook.com (Noble Auto (Global strategic planning and advisory firm Group) using innovative strategies to inspire collective greatness and promote generational wealth PDP Automotive Services, Inc. building) Emanuel & Patricia D. Palmer, Owners Matthew R. Gilbert, Esq. 2401 Westown Parkway P.O. Box 1617 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Des Moines, IA 50305 Phone: (515) 223-0515 Phone: (319) 504-6685 Fax: (515) 223-1044 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Nead Inspiration (B) (Public speaker & life coach) Liz Nead, CEO Business Consultants & Development 8400 Barnham Drive Johnston, IA 50131 A. Simmons Consulting Phone: (515) 664-6881 Alyson Simmons Email: [email protected] 4202 62nd Street #4 Website: www.neadinspiration.com Urbandale, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 770-7245 The Next Step Solution, LLC Email: [email protected] (Transformative coaching) Website: www.asimmonsconsulting.com Andrea K. Haynes, Owner & Visionary 3529 Dean Avenue Christian Businesses by E A Travel, Inc. Des Moines, IA 50317 (Bringing individuals, professionals, Phone: (515) 402-9168 businesses/business owners support & Email: [email protected] encouragement) Website: www.thenextstepsolution.org Amiete Clement Website 2: 1168 22nd Street www.facebook.com/thenextstepsolution Des Moines, IA 50311 Website 3: www.twitter.com/thenextstep1538 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eatravel.org

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Rudison Consultancy Group, LLC Nancy Zurbuchen, Regional Advocate for IA, (Multicultural Network Advising) MO, NE, & KS Clair Rudison, DBA (Candidate) 1222 Spruce Street, Suite 10.103 801 University Avenue St. Louis, IA 63103 Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (314) 539-6615 Phone: (515) 697-7705 Website: www.sba.gov/advocacy Fax: (515) 697-7707 Email: [email protected] The Williams Group (Human resources management consultants & RYM Consulting training) (Promoting, supporting, and connecting T. Hensley "Ted" Williams, J.D., Principal entrepreneurs and minority owned businesses in P.O. Box 12070 the Arts (music, art, fashion/design, etc.)) Des Moines, IA 50312 Natalie Lampley Phone: (515) 274-6899 1021 Southeast 9th Street Fax: (515) 274-2493 Des Moines, IA 50309 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 988-0793 Website: www.the-williams-group.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.rymconsulting-risingstars.com (C)

United States Black Women's Chamber of Catering & Event Planning Commerce June Owens, President Big Daddy's BBQ Catering P.O. Box 4521 Ike & Arnzie Seymour Des Moines, IA 50305 1000 East 14th Street Phone: (515) 778-8156 Des Moines, IA 50316 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 262-0352 Website: www.usblackwomenschamber.org Phone 2: (515) 494-9982 (Cell) Email: [email protected] Website: www.bigdaddysbbq.net

Chellie's Sugar Shack Emporium *U.S. Small Business Administration (Online mobile bakery selling cookies, cakes, and (Helping Americans start, build and grow cobblers) businesses) Rachelle Long, Owner/Baker 106 11th Street (Mail Only) Dawnelle Conley, Deputy District Director West Des Moines, IA 50265 Neal Smith Federal Building Phone: (515) 554-7731 (Cell) 210 Walnut Street, Room 749 Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: www.shuggashack.com Phone: (515) 284-4913 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Chellie's Sugar Email: [email protected] Shack Emporium) Website: www.sba.gov

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Irene's Wings And Things Veggie Thumper (Food Truck & Catering) (Raising awareness on fresh local vegetarian and Jerome Miller vegan produce & Food Truck) 201 Northeast Delaware Avenue Lyssa Wade Ankeny, IA 50021 2100 53rd Street (Mail Only) Phone: (515) 865-7783 Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 867-7253 JAZZEDY Personal Chefs & Catering, LLC Email: [email protected] (Bistro, catering and classes) Website: www.veggiethumper.com Chef D.C. Bland II, CC, Executive Chef/Owner Website 2: www.facebook.com (Veggie 201 South 5th Avenue Thumper) Coon Rapids, IA 50058 Website 3: www.instagram.com Phone: (515) 999-2433 (Restaurant) (@VeggieThumper) Phone 2: (515) 770-2188 (Cell) Email: [email protected] Venue Enterprise/Eventfully Yours, LLC Website: www.jazzedychefs.com (Event Design & Planning - Wedding, Party, & Reception Décor Rentals) Rudy's Texas BBQ & Catering Silicia J. Boutchee Clair Rudison 3929 East 14th Street 801 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50313 Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 299-4500 Phone: (515) 491-4173 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.eyeventfullyyours.com Website: www.chefrudysbbq.com Website 2: www.facebook.com (Rudy's Texas Colleges & University Affiliations BBQ & Catering) Black Law Students Association (BLSA) Uncle Mike's BBQ *Drake University Mike Bell, Catering 2608 Forest Avenue 1610 6th Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311 Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 271-2824 (Law school; ask for Phone: (515) 249-1236 specific organization) Fax: (515) 271-1958 Website: www.drake.edu/law

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*Cultural Community - International Club The Communicator (Lots of educational and fun activities helping (Local news voice of Black Iowa) newcomers feel more comfortable in their Jonathan Narcisse, President & Publisher environment and learn more about American P.O. Box 98 culture) Des Moines, IA 50301 Dr. Vera Aginsky, Advisor Phone: (515) 770-1218 Des Moines Area Community College Email: [email protected] (DMACC) - Urban Campus Website: www.facebook.com (The 1100 7th Street Communicator Good News) Des Moines, IA 50314 Website 2: www.twitter.com Phone: (515) 248-7521 (@GoodNewsIsBack) Email: [email protected] Website 3: www.instagram.com Website: www.facebook.com (DMACC Urban (@GoodNewsIsBack) Campus International Club) Website 4: www.youtube.com (The Communicator Newspaper) *Crew Scholars Program (Scholarship program recruiting domestic The Des Moines Urban Experience Magazine students of color to become leaders and mentors (Urban Family Magazine geared toward to help break cycles of oppression) uplifting, empowering and educating African Josh Wallace, Director and Student Success Americans in Des Moines and surrounding Coordinator areas.) Jennifer Harvey, Director and Faculty Member Dwana Bradley Drake University P.O. Box 3092 Midberry Hall, Room 219 Des Moines, IA 50316 2507 University Avenue -or- Des Moines, IA 50311 4101 Amherst Street (Mail Only) Phone: (515) 271-2029 (Mr. Wallace) Des Moines, IA 50313 Phone 2: (515) 271-2825 (Dr. Harvey) Phone: (515) 829-0927 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.dsmurban.org Website: www.drake.edu/academics/undergraduate/crew/ FLOministries (Computer software training) Communications, Media, & Marketing Rev. Dr. Carolyn Clinton King 717 Southeast 26th Court Betty Andrews Media Des Moines, IA 50317 (Marketing events & strategic communication) Phone: (515) 988-2938 Betty C. Andrews Email: [email protected] 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 288-7171 Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.bettyandrewsmedia.com

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His Love Radio Secure Dreams, LLC Amiete Clement (Internet marketplace for outsourcing small 1168 22nd Street tasks) Des Moines, IA 50311 Nathaniel Cobb, Owner Phone: (515) 333-9988 1303 Southwest 37th Street Email: [email protected] Ankeny, IA 50023 Website: www.eatravel.org Phone: (803) 466-6266 Fax: (515) 289-4017 Imagez Photo Studio Email: [email protected] (Full service photography studio) Website: www.tenbuxs.com Bert Moody, Owner P.O. Box 1514 SocialWise Media Group Des Moines, IA 50305 (Online advertising, social media Phone: (515) 223-6122 management/training, & marketing agency) Phone 2: (515) 865-9538 (Cell) Ini Augustine, CEO Email: [email protected] 1168 22nd Street Website: www.imagezphotostudio.com Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (800) 343-4864 (Toll Free) Iowa Bystander Email: [email protected] Jonathan Narcisse, President & Publisher Website: www.getsocialwise.com P.O. Box 98 Des Moines, IA 50301 Community Centers & Services Phone: (515) 770-1218 Email: [email protected] African American Leadership Forum Email 2: [email protected] (Improving the quality of life in our community through leadership and collaboration of resources KJMC Radio Station (89.3 FM) & Minority to connect and empower) Communications Deidre DeJear Larry Neville 801 University Avenue, Unit #3 (Mail Only) 1169 25th Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (918) 260-4264 Phone: (515) 279-1811 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.aalfdsm.org Website: www.kjmcfm.org

Publishing E A (We help you with your book from start to selling it. Also sells promotional items for businesses) Amiete Clement 1168 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eatravel.org

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Alternative Care of Iowa Caring Hearts, LLC (Providing Supported Community Living, respite (Workshops and training in: diversity practices, and residential services to individuals with billing, and other business topics) mental and intellectual disabilities in Polk Michelle L. Taylor-Frazier County.) Park Fair Mall Anthony Tweh, Executive Director 100 East Euclid Street, Suite 113 100 East Euclid Avenue, Suite 113 Des Moines, IA 50313 Des Moines, IA 50313 Phone: (515) 339-0879 Phone: (515) 402-0904 Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (515) 779-1959 Fax: (515) 259-9430 Central City Development Corporation Email: [email protected] (Providing character, skill and leadership training to agencies, organizations and groups) Aspire Counseling Center, LLC Tony Wilson, Director/Facilitator (Professional counseling that empowers diverse P.O. Box 8036 individuals, families, and groups to accomplish Des Moines, IA 50301 mental health, wellness, education, and career Phone: (515) 202-3741 goals) Fax: (888) 927-9494 Kenneth D. Cameron, B.S., M.A., LMHC, Email: [email protected] Owner Website: www.mrtonywilson.com 3520 Beaver Avenue, Suite D Des Moines, IA 50310 *Central Iowa Center for Independent Living Phone: (515) 333-8003 (CICIL) Fax: (515) 809-1200 (People with disabilities supporting people with Email: disabilities to foster an integrated community) [email protected] Reyma McCoy McDeid, Executive Director 100 East Euclid Avenue, Suite 105 *Buy. Eat. Live Healthy. Des Moines, IA 50313 (Eat Smart, Spend Smart) Phone: (515) 243-1742 Star Scott, Program Assistant Fax: (515) 243-5385 Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Email: [email protected] 1625 Adventureland Drive, Suite A Website: www.cicil.org Altoona, IA 50009 Phone: (515) 957-5784 (Scott) *Central Iowa Shelter & Services Phone 2: (515) 957-5773 (Providing low-barrier shelter, meals, & support Fax: (515) 967-6164 services at no cost to adults experiencing Email: [email protected] homelessness to facilitate their move towards Email 2: [email protected] self-sufficiency) Website: Melissa O'Neil, CEO www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings 1420 Mulberry Street Website 2: Des Moines, IA 50309 www.spendsmart.extension.iastate.edu Phone: (515) 284-5719 Fax: (515) 883-1692 Email: [email protected] Website: www.centraliowashelter.org

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Child Future International, Inc. Concerned Citizens for Justice (Providing refugee and immigrant services to (Support and Resource Referral Organization) African populations in Polk County, such as: JoAnn Hughes Interpretation through juvenile court and child 217 East Broad Street (Mail Only) welfare systems, Family Support Services, Des Moines, IA 50315 Employments and Youth Development as well as Phone: (515) 208-2526 STEM programming with children from 5-18 Email: [email protected] years of age.) Website: www.facebook.com (Concerned Anthony Tweh, Executive Director Citizens for Justice) 100 East Euclid Avenue, Suite 113 Des Moines, IA 50313 Creative Visions Phone: (515) 402-0940 (Human development center) Fax: (515) 259-9430 Ako Abdul-Samad Email: [email protected] Cynthia Hunafa Ivette Muhammad Children & Families First 1343 13th Street (Life Skills Coaching and Counseling for Des Moines, IA 50314 promoting healthy family relationships) Phone: (515) 244-4003 Mary Lee Madison, CEO/Professional Counselor Fax: (515) 323-3310 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 237 Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50314 Email 2: [email protected] Phone: (515) 244-1716 Email 3: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.cvonline.us Website: www.childrenfamiliesfirst.org *Crime Victim Assistance Division (CVAD) *Children & Families of Iowa (Providing services and assistance to victims of (Dedicated to improving the lives of children and violent crimes, including compensation for crime families throughout Iowa by providing services, related expenses, victim notification and funding such as: domestic violence prevention and to victim service programming) intervention, teen programs, family support, early Janelle Melohn, Director childhood development, mental health and Iowa Attorney General's Office substance abuse.) Lucas State Office Building, Ground Floor Amy Stapp-Arpy, Chief Development Office & 321 East 12th Street VP of Development and Communications Des Moines, IA 50319 1111 University Avenue Phone: (515) 281-5044 Des Moines, IA 50314 Fax: (515) 281-8199 Phone: (515) 697-7921 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cfiowa.org Website: www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/for- crime-victims

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*Des Moines Civil & Human Rights E A Travel, Inc. Commission (Providing travel and more) (Advancing justice for all Des Moines residents Amiete Clement through civil rights investigations, education, 1168 22nd Street outreach, mediation, and litigation) Des Moines, IA 50311 Joshua V. Barr, Esq., Director Phone: (515) 333-9988 602 Robert D. Ray Drive Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50309 Website: www.eatravel.org Phone: (515) 283-4284 Fax: (515) 237-1408 *Eddie Davis Community Center, Inc. Email: [email protected] (One Stop Shop for a variety of services Website: www.humanrightsdsm.org including a food pantry, clothing closet, on-site Website 2: meals, medical clinic, legal clinic, etc.) www.facebook.com/dsmcivilhumanrights Dr. Vicky Long Hill, Executive Director 1312 Maple Street *Des Moines Public Works West Des Moines, IA 50265 Chuck Burrell, Public Information Officer Phone: (515) 277-1103 Department of Public Works Fax: (515) 267-0144 Public Works Complex Email: [email protected] 216 Southeast 5th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 *Family Planning Council of Iowa Phone: (515) 283-4950 (General) (Administration of the Federal Title X Family Phone 2: (515) 865-8788 (Burrell) Planning Program in Iowa) Fax: (515) 237-1655 Alyson R. Simmons, Outreach Coordinator Email: [email protected] 108 3rd Street, Suite 220 Website: www.dmgov.org Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 288-9028 The Directors Council Fax: (515) 288-4048 (A coalition of leaders collectively dedicated to Email: [email protected] improving the conditions of the individuals in the Website: www.fpcouncil.com neighborhoods they serve, including programs Website 2: www.facebook.com (Family such as: One Economy, African American Planning Council of Iowa) Leadership Academy, Black Urban Professionals, I Am Des Moines, More in the Core, Youth Francis O. Boggus & Associates, LLC Violence Prevention and African American (Community planning & development) Leadership Forum.) Francis O. Boggus, Consultant Teree Caldwell-Johnson 3009 45th Street 1401 Center Street Des Moines, IA 50310 Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 822-1434 (Cell) Phone: (515) 244-7702 Email: [email protected] Email: tcaldwell- Website: www.francisboggus.com [email protected] Website: www.tdcdsm.org Website 2: www.facebook.com (The Directors Council Des Moines)

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*Friends of Iowa Civil Rights, Inc. Integrated Treatment Services (Dedicated to educating on civil rights issues and (Mental health, substance abuse & recovery recognizing individuals and businesses that make support services. Provider for Iowa's OWI a significant contribution to civil rights in Iowa) classes & BHIS.) Dawn Peterson, Executive Director Terry Sallis, Executive Director P.O. Box 5182 Karen Sallis, Clinical Director Des Moines, IA 50306 Administration Office & Primary Treatment Phone: (515) 314-8406 Center Email: [email protected] 303 South 2nd Avenue W Website: www.iowafriends.org Newton, IA 50208 Phone: (641) 792-0045 Glory Kids Fax: (641) 787-0063 (After school program and 24-hour day care) Email: [email protected] Amiete Clement, Owner Website: www.integratedtreatmentservices.org 1168 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50311 *Iowa Accountability Program Phone: (515) 333-9988 (Improving the judicial handling of domestic Email: [email protected] violence cases) Website: www.eatravel.org Kimberly Baxter, Director State Court Administrator's Office *Goodwill Industries of Central Iowa 1111 East Court Avenue 5355 Northwest 86th Street Des Moines, IA 50319 Johnston, IA 50131 Phone: (515) 725-8075 Phone: (515) 265-5323 Fax: (515) 725-8049 Fax: (515) 265-0645 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dmgoodwill.org *Iowa Civil Rights Commission *Harvard Risk Management (Enforcing anti-discrimination laws in the state of (ID Shield Protection) Iowa) Herb Ewing, Sr., Owner Kristin H. Johnson, Executive Director 1275 Northwest 75th Street Grimes State Office Building Clive, IA 50325 400 East 14th Street Phone: (515) 669-9724 Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone 2: (515) 975-3576 Phone: (515) 281-4121 Email: [email protected] Fax: (515) 242-5840 Website: www.theperfectbenefit.com/hde Email: [email protected] Website: https://icrc.iowa.gov

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*Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence *Iowa Department of Human Rights (ICADV) Lucas State Office Building (Providing education, advocacy and quality 321 East 12th Street services to engage people in a movement to Des Moines, IA 50319 eliminate violence against women) Phone: (515) 242-5655 Laurie Schipper, Executive Director Fax: (515) 242-6119 6200 Aurora Avenue Suite 405E Email: [email protected] Urbandale, IA 50322 Website: https://humanrights.iowa.gov Phone: (515) 244-8028 Fax: (515) 244-7417 *Iowa Homeless Youth Centers (IHYC) Email: [email protected] (Basic shelter service and related programs for Website: www.icadv.org youth) Andrew Allen, CEO *Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault (Iowa 612 Locust Street CASA) Des Moines, IA 50309 (Promoting a society free from sexual violence) Phone: (515) 883-2379 Shundrea Trotty, Technical Assistance Director Fax: (515) 883-2384 3030 Merle Hay Road Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50310 Website: www.yss.org Phone: (515) 244-7424 Website 2: www.facebook.com (IHYCDSM) Fax: (515) 850-1900 Website 3: www.twitter.com (@IHYCDSM) Email: [email protected] Website: www.iowacasa.org Knowledge Delivery Services, LLC Website 2: www.facebook.com (Iowa Coalition (Consulting & data processing) Against Sexual Assault) Simon Geletta, Owner 1033 54th Street Iowa Commission on the Status of African West Des Moines, IA 50266 Americans (ICSAA) Phone: (515) 343-9895 Kim Cheeks, Program Coordinator Email: [email protected] Department of Human Rights Website: www.kdsol.com Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street Lampley Enterprises, LLC Des Moines, IA 50319 (Event Management and Community Phone: (515) 281-3274 Organization) Fax: (515) 242-6119 Carl Nathan Lampley Email: [email protected] 1021 Southeast 9th Street (Mail Only) Website: https://humanrights.iowa.gov/cas/saa Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 318-4413 Phone 2: (515) 988-0793 Email: [email protected]

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*Lutheran Services in Iowa *Oakridge Neighborhood Services (Providing parent support and education, refugee (Children Achieving and Families Thriving in a services, disability services, mental and Safe and Secure Neighborhood) behavioral health services, residential treatment Teree Caldwell-Johnson, CEO and foster care and adoption services.) 1401 Center Street Marcie James Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 244-7702 Des Moines: Fax: (515) 244-2604 3116 University Avenue Email: tcaldwell- Des Moines, IA 50311 [email protected] Phone: (515) 271-7411 Website: www.oakridgeneighborhood.org Fax: (515) 271-7479 -or- PharmServ Staffing Cottage Grove (Temporary & permanent pharmacy staffing 3125 Cottage Grove services) Des Moines, IA 50311 Felix Gallagher Phone: (515) 274-4946 4225 Fleur Drive, Suite 118 Fax: (515) 271-7450 Des Moines, IA 50321 Phone: (515) 334-4293 Indianola: Fax: (800) 332-9548 515 North Jefferson Way Email: [email protected] Indianola, IA 50125 Website: www.pharmservstaffing.com Phone: (515) 961-5210 Website 2: www.amavenrx.com Fax: (515) 961-1142 *Polk County Crisis & Advocacy Services Newton: (Crisis intervention, violent crime response, and 1714 North 4th Avenue E, Suite B economic stability program) Newton, IA 50208 Lisa Hildenbrand, Supervisor Phone: (641) 792-1542 2309 Euclid Avenue Fax: (641) 792-1542 Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 286-3600 Email: [email protected] Fax: (515) 286-2032 Website: www.lsiowa.org Website: www.polkcountyiowa.gov/cfys/services/crisis- Nisaa African Family Services advocacy-services (Serving victims of domestic violence & sexual assault in African immigrant and refugee communities in Iowa.) Hibo Jama, Program Director 4936 Franklin Avenue Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 255-5430 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nisaa-afs.org

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Self Awareness, LLC *West Des Moines Human Rights Commission (Substance Abuse Treatment & Community Greta Truman Support Services) 4200 Mills Civic Parkway Jerome Miller, CEO West Des Moines, IA 50266 2301 Forest Avenue Phone: (515) 222-3673 Des Moines, IA 50311 Fax: (515) 222-3669 Phone: (515) 277-0320 Email: [email protected] Fax: (515) 277-0358 Website: www.wdm.iowa.gov/humanservices Email: [email protected] Website: www.self-awarenessinc.com *West Des Moines Human Services (Providing assistance to low-income, elderly or Tornezs disabled individuals in service area) (Author/Spiritual Life Coach, Affiliated with The Althea Holcomb, Director Zone of Comfort, Life Balance Center) 139 6th Street 3829 71st Street, Suite B1 West Des Moines, IA 50265 Urbandale, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 222-3660 Phone: (515) 779-3231 Fax: (515) 222-3669 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.tornezs15.com Website: www.wdmhumanservices.com

Urban Dreams/Second Chances Willkie House, Inc. (Out-Patient treatment, 12 - 48 - 96 Hour OWI Ed Carl Barnes, MSW, LMSW, Executive Classes) Director Nellie Remson, IADC Clinical Director 900 17th Street 601 Forest Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 243-7817 Phone: (515) 288-4742 Fax: (515) 243-6316 Phone 2: (515) 205-8596 (cell) Email: [email protected] Fax: (855) 631-0252 Email: [email protected] *YMCA of Greater Des Moines Website: www.urbandreams.org Wellmark YMCA 501 Grand Avenue *Urbandale Civil Rights Commission Des Moines, IA 50309 John Konior, Assistant to the City Manager Phone: (515) 282-9622 3600 86th Street Phone 2: (515) 471-8518 Urbandale, IA 50322 Website: www.dmymca.org Phone: (515) 331-6703 Fax: (515) 331-6755 Email: [email protected] Website: www.urbandale.org

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*Young Women's Resource Center (YWRC) Blackwell Construction, Inc. (Supporting, educating and advocating for young Pierre Blackwell, Owner women ages 10-21 - small groups & individual Dr. David Jackson, Vice President support) P.O. Box 8172 Erin Moran, Marketing and Events Coordinator Des Moines, IA 50313 818 5th Avenue Phone: (515) 710-2544 Des Moines, IA 50309 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 244-4901 Fax: (515) 243-5073 CC Painting, LLC Email: [email protected] (Painting & decorating) Website: www.ywrc.org Chris Humphrey, Owner 2735 Scott Avenue The Zone of Comfort, Life Balance Center Des Moines, IA 50317 (Balance: Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually) Phone: (515) 447-8845 LaTonya Shook, LMT Email: [email protected] 3829 71st Street, Suite B1 Urbandale, IA 50322 Crumbsnatcher's Carpet Cleaning Phone: (515) 779-3231 (Commercial/Residential & Upholstery Carpet Email: [email protected] Cleaning, Auto Detailing and Interior Painting) Website: www.thezoneofcomfort.com Brian Spicer Website 2: www.facebook.com (The Zone of 1527 12th Street Comfort) Des Moines, IA 50314 Website 3: www.linkedin.com (The Zone of Phone: (515) 344-5595 Comfort) Email: [email protected] Website 4: www.twitter.com (The Zone of Comfort) DeJear Enterprises (General Contractor) Contractors & Construction Marvin L. DeJear, Jr. P.O. Box 35853 Asphalt Maintenance & Construction Des Moines, IA 50315 Company Phone: (515) 867-1525 (Asphalt & concrete installation, repair, & Fax: (515) 864-0029 maintenance. Distributor of KM International, Email: [email protected] Inc. asphalt hot boxes/reclaimers and asphalt recyclers.) Drew's Lawn Service Stephen George, Owner Owners: P.O. Box 4776 Curtis Marks Des Moines, IA 50305 Andrew Thomas Phone: (515) 490-6348 8929 Ashworth Road Fax: (515) 274-3092 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 205-6461 Fax: (515) 987-5859 Email: [email protected]

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Ewing Concrete Propaint Company (Quality concrete service with detailed plans) (Commercial and Residential painting company) Herb Ewing, Sr., Owner Ryan Marshall, Owner 1275 Northwest 75th Street 4511 1/2 60th Street Clive, IA 50325 Urbandale, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 975-3576 Phone: (515) 991-5767 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.ewingconcrete.biz Website: www.propaintcompany.com

Heavenly Hauling and Cleaning Service Reliable Maintenance (Offering a variety of household upkeep & Keith McKay hauling services) 2525 Douglas Avenue Steven S. Shade, Sr., Owner Des Moines, IA 50310 1812 2nd Avenue Phone: (515) 255-3032 Des Moines, IA 50314 Fax: (515) 255-9426 Phone: (515) 779-8798 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.reliablemaintenancecompany.com Jermaine's Hauling and Services, Inc. (General hauling, trucking light hauling, and Whitfield's Lawn & Garden Specialist, LLC clean up for construction sites, foreclosures, and (Lawn & garden care, landscaping) evictions) Randy Whitfield, Owner Jermaine E. McGregor, Owner 3132 4th Street 1420 Pennsylvania Avenue, #16 Des Moines, IA 50313 Des Moines, IA 50316 Phone: (515) 710-1812 (Business Line) Phone: (515) 262-5427 (Cell) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.jermaineshaulinginc.com Website: www.whitfieldslawnandgarden.com Website 2: www.facebook.com (Whitfields Premiere Maid Services Lawn and Garden) (Commercial Cleaning) Website 3: www.instagram.com (Whitfields Ardis Gardner Lawn and Garden) 3912 East 10th Street Des Moines, IA 50316 Phone: (515) 412-4213 Email: [email protected] Website: www.premieremaid.com

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(E) Connect Foundation (Developing/promoting educational awareness & Educational Resources engagement activities concerning economic & social policies/programs) Charles Lamont Lovelady Trust Scholarship Celeste Lawson, Vice President P.O. Box 65204 Fund (Scholarships for current year graduates who are West Des Moines, IA 50265 going to college to major in Human Services or Phone: (515) 346-1131 Business) Email: [email protected] JoAnn Hughes Website: www.connectfoundation.us 217 East Broad Street (Mail Only) Des Moines, IA 50315 I'll Make Me A World In Iowa Phone: (515) 208-2526 (Iowa's African American Festival) Email: [email protected] Betty C. Andrews, Executive Director Website: www.facebook.com (Charles Lamont 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Lovelady Trust Scholarship Fund) Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 288-7171 *Clarinda Academy Email: [email protected] (Gender specific education for at-risk youth) Email 2: [email protected]

Mike Butt, Admissions Director Website: www.worldiniowa.org 1820 North 16th Street Clarinda, IA 51632 Iowa Summit on Justice & Disparities Phone: (712) 542-3103 Betty C. Andrews Fax: (712) 542-2907 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50314 Website: www.clarindaacademy.org Phone: (515) 288-7171 Email: [email protected] College-Cents Email 2: [email protected] (College Admission and Financial Assistance Website: www.iowajusticesummit.org Counseling Services, career planning tools, post- college planning tools and workplace skill sets) Iowa Juneteenth Observance Arnold Woods, Executive Director (Historic preservation & public education on P.O. Box 13093 Juneteenth) Des Moines, IA 50310 Dwana Bradley, General Chairperson Phone: (515) 778-4813 P.O. Box 3092 Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50316 Phone: (515) 829-0927 Email: [email protected] Website: www.dsmurban.org

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Jewels Academy To Know Him University (Providing young women the competitive edge (Classes include seminars, continuing education, needed to succeed academically and vocationally and tutoring) in STEM and the arts with an encouraging and Amiete Clement nurturing environment) 1168 22nd Street Kimberly Wayne, Executive Director & Founder Des Moines, IA 50311 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 216 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Des Moines, IA 50314 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 243-9159 Website: www.eatravel.org Fax: (515) 339-7151 Email: [email protected] Virtuous Woman ASAP Website: www.jewelsacademy.org (Teaching females of all ages of their worth as Website 2: www.facebook.com/JASTEM2005 found in Christ and build on that foundation) Website 3: www.twitter.com/JASTEM2005 Kim D. Bolden, Board Director 3529 Dean Avenue Multicultural Educational Programs, Inc. Des Moines, IA 50317 (Educational Consulting Firm and The Shirleen Phone: (515) 635-5699 A. Taylor Business Incubator) Email: [email protected] Michelle L. Taylor-Frazier, Executive Director & Website: www.virtuouswomanasap.org Founder Website 2: www.youtube.com (Virtuous Woman Park Fair Mall ASAP) 100 East Euclid Street, Suite 113 Des Moines, IA 50313 *Woodward Academy Phone: (515) 339-0879 Guthrie Fritz, Admissions Director Email: [email protected] 1251 334th Street Woodward, IA 50276 Taste of the Junction, Inc. Phone: (515) 438-3481 (Host to a variety of local community events, Fax: (515) 438-3489 including live jazz and an annual multicultural Email: [email protected] street festival celebrating the people, cultures, Website: www.wwacademy.com and cuisines of historic Valley Junction) Rachelle Long, Founder & CEO Entertainment & Music P.O. Box 65131 West Des Moines, IA 50265 Amiete's Talk Show Phone: (515) 650-9352 (Loving God & Loving People) Email: [email protected] Amiete Clement Website: www.tasteofthejunction.org 1168 22nd Street Website: www.facebook.com (Taste of the Des Moines, IA 50311 Junction) Phone: (515) 333-9988 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eatravel.org

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Big Earls Goldmine Final Mix Band & Saxman Productions (Adult) (Performing for all occasions - wedding, 4745 NW 2nd Avenue festivals, casinos, house/pool parties, night clubs, Des Moines, IA 50313 special events and more!) Phone: (515) 237-9902 Del "Saxman" Jones, Entertainer, Manager, Fax: (515) 282-7434 Blues Hall of Fame, Rock Hall of Fame 1438 57th Street Bottle & Bottega Des Moines Des Moines, IA 50311 (BYOB Wine and Art Painting Events offering a Phone: (515) 274-8900 variety of art forms and provide supplies and art Fax: (515) 274-8900 (Call first to turn on the instruction) machine) James Neely, Managing Owner Email: [email protected] 1301 Locust Street, Suite E Website: www.finalmixshowband.com Des Moines, IA 50309 Website 2: www.facebook.com/delsaxmanjones Phone: (515) 505-7111 Website 3: www.facebook.com/finalmixband Email: [email protected] Website: Gateway Dance Theatre www.bottleandbottega.com/des_moines (Founded in 1972 to create & provide African- Website 2: www.facebook.com (Bottle & American and Pan-Asian movements and music Bottega Des Moines) to an urban and diverse community) Website 3: www.twitter.com (@BottleBottega) Penny Furgerson Website 4: www.instagram.com 315 East 5th Street, Suite 12 (@BottleBottega) Des Moines, IA 50309 Website 5: www.linkedin.com (Bottle & Bottega Phone: (515) 283-8383 Des Moines) Email: [email protected] Website: www.gatewaydance.org Capital City Steppers Website 2: (Soul Line Dance and Chicago Style Stepping www.facebook.com/GatewayDanceTheatreGDT Classes) JoAnn Hughes, Instructor Isiserettes Drill & Drum Corps 217 East Broad Street (Mail Only) (Founded in 1980 - promoting self-expression Des Moines, IA 50315 and creativity through music and dance in youth Class Location: ages 7 - 18) Creative Visions Pam Williams, Head Instructor 1343 13th Street 1432 21st Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 208-2526 Phone: (515) 246-9959 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Capital City Website: www.isiserettes.org Steppers Des Moines IA) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Isiserettes)

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LaunchPad Global Enterprises LLC *Sky Zone (Multi-media solutions, small business (Trampoline park) consulting, event planning & promotions and live 1300 Southeast Gateway Drive, Suite 103 entertainment) Grimes, IA 50111 Gerald "Bo" James III, Founder & Owner Phone: (515) 986-2524 5008 Northwest 58th Avenue Fax: (888) 900-1104 Johnston, IA 50131 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 346-2255 Website: www.skyzone.com/desmoines Email: [email protected] Website 2: www.facebook.com (Sky Zone Des Moines) LizZ Sharp Music & More (Music & television entertainment) SpeakLife Television Network LizZ Sharp Amiete Clement 1708 Crocker Street (Mail Only) 1168 22nd Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 243-1622 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.eatravel.org MacAttack Records, LLC (Providing talented Christian artists with an TeamStrong Inc. opportunity to record their talents at comfortable (Promoting empowerment through entertainment and affordable rates. By Appointment in in- with full in-house marketing and production home studio.) firm.) Regina McNear, Scheduler John Martin Sr. 1943 Thornton Court 699 Walnut Street, 4th Floor Des Moines, IA 50320 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 288-7822 Phone: (515) 577-9301 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.teamstronginc.com *Pump It Up Website 2: www.facebook.com (TeamStrong (Inflatable playground and parties) Inc.) 4069 121st Street Urbandale, IA 50323 Phone: (515) 270-5017 Email: [email protected] Website: www.pumpitupparty.com/urbandale-ia Website 2: www.facebook.com (Pump It Up Urbandale) Website 3: www.twitter.com (Pump It Up Urbandale)

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(F) Krobgofa Financial Services (Providing a variety of financial services such as Financial Services & Insurance banking, investments, etc.) Amiete Clement, Owner Hawkins & Hawkins Consulting, LLC 1168 22nd Street (Certified credit counselors and financial Des Moines, IA 50311 educators - individual & group financial Phone: (515) 333-9988 counseling) Email: [email protected] Claudia L. Hawkins, Owner/Principal Website: www.eatravel.org P.O. Box 65383 West Des Moines, IA 50265 *State Farm Insurance Phone: (515) 225-8835 Steve Curren Phone 2: (515) 991-8961 5929 Ashworth Road Email: [email protected] West Des Moines, IA 50266 Website: www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-hawkins- Phone: (515) 225-2660 2484695 Fax: (877) 219-7213 Email: [email protected] Integrity Audit Services, LLC Website: www.stevecurren.com (Telecom audit & daily money management services) *Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Tameca Howze (Mortgage Lending) P.O. Box 692 Jonna Johnson, Home Mortgage Consultant Newton, IA 50208 2840 Ingersoll Avenue Phone: (641) 792-0988 Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone 2: (319) 651-7712 (Cell) Phone: (515) 202-5133 (Cell) Fax: (641) 792-0988 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.myhomeloanwithjonna.com Website: www.integrityauditservicesllc.com Website 2: www.facebook.com (Integrity Audit Fraternities & Sororities Services, LLC) Website 3: www.linkedin.com (Tameca Howze) Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Zeta Kappa Lambda Alumni Chapter *Iowa Center for Economic Success (Developing leaders and promotes brotherhood (Providing financial success through and academic excellence while providing service education/resources, lending/investing, and advocacy for our communities) advocacy/networking, the Women's Business Broderick Daye, Secretary Center, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, P.O. Box 5006 Microloan Program and FIN Capital (angel Des Moines, IA 50306 investment network)) Phone: (515) 556-4357 8345 University Boulevard, Suite F Email: [email protected] Clive, IA 50325 Website: www.ZKL06.org Phone: (515) 283-0940 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Zeta Kappa Email: [email protected] Lambda Educational Foundation) Website: www.theiowacenter.org

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Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Des Moines Alumnae Chapter Nu Mu Zeta Graduate Chapter Robin Jenkins, President Joyce Bruce P.O. Box 4706 P.O. Box 136 Des Moines, IA 50306 Des Moines, IA 50301 Phone: (803) 840-3254 Phone: (515) 274-2266 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.dstdesmoines.org Website: www.facebook.com/DSTDSM Funeral Services

Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Cannon Mortuary Mu Omicron Graduate Chapter William Cannon, Owner (Mentor youth, raise money for scholarships and 717 Southeast 26th Court (Mail Only) charitable causes and start initiatives that Des Moines, IA 50317 encourage our members to make a difference in -or- the lives of people.) 2003 Southeast 6th Street Marvin DeJear, Chapter President Des Moines, IA 50315 P.O. Box 1842 Phone: (515) 244-5253 Des Moines, IA 50305 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 867-1525 Email: [email protected] Henderson's Highland Park Funeral Service Donna & Walt Henderson Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. 3500 6th Avenue (Promoting & providing service for humanity) Des Moines, IA 50313 Terence Manning Phone: (515) 309-6550 *Drake University Fax: (515) 288-6552 P.O. Box 41702 Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50311 Website: www.hendersonshp.com Phone: (515) 202-0999 Website: www.phibetasigma.com (H) Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Nu Mu Theta Chapter Hair Care & Beauty Supply Joyce Bruce, President Veola Perry, 3rd Position on Scholarship Ari Illuzions P.O. Box 136 (Specializing in haircare for all ages) Des Moines, IA 50301 Arrius Walker -or- 2525 Douglas Avenue, Suite C 3132 Glenarm Court (Mail Only) Des Moines, IA 50310 Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 943-0274 Phone: (515) 274-2266 (Ms. Bruce) Phone 2: (515) 279-8425 (Ms. Perry) Email: [email protected] Website: www.zphib1920.org

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Clippernomics Barber Shop and Beauty Salon Kanika R. Mayes, Independent Beauty Tony Nalls, Owner/Master Barber Contractor 3312 Indianola Avenue 616 East 6th Street Des Moines, IA 50315 Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 288-5377 Phone: (515) 822-6922 Phone 2: (515) 288-3109 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.clippernomics.com Paris Van-Del's Beauty and Barber Salon (Specializing in natural hair/hair care & Clippernomics Beauty Salon and Suites replenishment of hair) Tony Nalls, Owner/Master Barber Paris Van-Del, Owner 6800 Douglas Avenue 5005 Douglas Avenue, Suite 104 Urbandale, IA 50322 Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 943-0908 Phone: (515) 537-0469 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.clippernomics.com Website: http://parisvandels.salonmonster.com

Clippernomics Phase 2 Barber Shop Perfect 10 Tony Nalls, Owner/Master Barber (Professional Nail Care Services) 6804-6806 Douglas Avenue NaToyia Winters, Owner Urbandale, IA 50322 8033 University Boulevard, Suite C-2 Phone: (515) 318-2794 Clive, IA 50325 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 974-7412 Website: www.clippernomics.com Email: [email protected]

Imperial Kuttz & Imperial Styles Platinum Kutz Sam Clay, Sr. Rob Presswood, Owner 1537 6th Avenue 2301 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 243-1478 Phone: (515) 255-4555 Email: [email protected] *Iowa School of Beauty Erica Palmer, Instructor Platinum South 423 South Ankeny Boulevard Jason Crews, Building Owner Ankeny, IA 50023 2705 Southwest 9th Street -or- Des Moines, IA 50315 3305 70th Street Phone: (515) 244-1977 Urbandale, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 965-3991 (Ankeny Campus) Phone 2: (515) 278-9939 (Urbandale Campus) Website: www.iowaschoolofbeauty.com Website 2: www.facebook.com (Iowa School of Beauty)

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Spa Glory Hip-Hope, Inc. (Providing a full spa experience) (Promoting and advocating for hope through Amiete Clement education, arts & culture, and community 1168 22nd Street engagement. Primarily targeting high-risk youth Des Moines, IA 50311 who express symptoms of hopelessness.) Phone: (515) 333-9988 Gerald "Bo" James III, Founder & Executive Email: [email protected] Director Website: www.eatravel.org P.O. Box 248 Johnston, IA 50131 Styles By Tasha Phone: (515) 346-2255 LaTasha Reese, Owner/Cosmetologist Email: [email protected] 3125 Douglas Street Website: www.hiphopeinc.org Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 771-0327 NAACP Des Moines Branch #4014 Email: [email protected] (Adult Branch) Arnold A. Woods, Jr., Branch President Supreme Cuts P.O. Box 5036 Byron Muhammad, Owner Des Moines, IA 50305-5036 1230 East 14th Street Phone: (515) 727-5223 Des Moines, IA 50316 Website: www.naacpdesmoines.com Phone: (515) 262-2723 Website: www.facebook.com (Supreme Cuts) NAACP Des Moines Youth Council #4706 LaTrease Porte, Council President (O) Gretchen Woods P.O. Box 31092 Organizations Des Moines, IA 50301 Phone: (515) 727-5223 *And Justice For All, Inc. Phone 2: (515) 447-9070 Kimberly Baxter Email: [email protected] 1111 East Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Phone: (515) 725-8075 Branches Email: [email protected] Betty C. Andrews, President 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Electa Grand Chapter Des Moines, IA 50314 Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation Phone: (515) 288-7171 Myrtle M. Jones, Grand Secretary Email: [email protected] 1225 Ure Street Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Des Moines, IA 50317 Phone: (515) 265-8451 (State Contact) Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org

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North Star Lodge #2 Hayley Harvey, DDS Free & Accepted Masons Section Chief, Department of Oral Medicine Jermain Henderson, Secretary Broadlawns Medical Center Steve Pilate, WM 1801 Hickman Road P.O. Box 1972 Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50313 Phone: (515) 282-2421 Phone: (319) 431-4228 Fax: (515) 282-2774 (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (515) 868-9025 (Henderson) Website: www.broadlawns.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org Family Medicine/Practice: Princess Zorah Chapter #10 Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation Jah Rapha Out Patient Clinic Myrtle M. Jones, Grand Secretary (Providing a variety of outpatient care services) 1225 Ure Street Amiete Clement Des Moines, IA 50317 1168 22nd Street Phone: (515) 265-8451 Des Moines, IA 50311 (State Contact - Myrtle M. Jones) Phone: (515) 333-9988 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.eatravel.org Website: www.mwphglia.org Dennis Zachary, PRN (P) Mercy South Family Practice 6601 Southwest 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50315 Physicians & Surgeons Phone: (515) 643-9400 Fax: (515) 643-9406 Dentists: Website: www.mercyclinicsdesmoines.org

Fort Des Moines Dental Free Health Clinics: 6100 Southwest 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50315 *Christ the King Free Clinic Phone: (515) 287-5400 (Come early as the clinic operates on a First Fax: (515) 287-5401 Come, First Serve Basis.) Email: [email protected] Kevin Palmer, Clinic Manager Website: www.fortdesmoinesdental.com 5711 Southwest 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50315 Phone: (515) 285-2888 Website: www.freeclinicsofiowa.org

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Corinthian Family Health Free Clinic *Norwalk Free Medical Clinic Dr. Julius Connor (No appointment necessary.) 814 School Street Crossroads Church Des Moines, IA 50309 2601 Border Street Phone: (515) 243-4073 Norwalk, IA 50211 Fax: (515) 284-5448 Phone: (515) 287-8580 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.2thecrossroads.com Website: www.corinthianbc.org General Surgery: *Dr. Nick Palmer Jim Ellefson Free Medical Clinic Willie McClairen, MD, FACS Val Palmer, Clinic Manager (Thursdays) Trauma Program Medical Director Melody Hathaway, Administrative Assistant Mercy Medical Center - Trauma Offices (Tuesdays) 1111 6th Avenue 1607 East 33rd Street Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50317 Phone: (515) 643-2084 Phone: (515) 266-7622 Fax: (515) 643-2039 Fax: (515) 266-9094 Website: www.mercydesmoines.org Website: www.palmer-ellefsonfreeclinic.com -or- General Surgery Physicians P.C. *Grace United Methodist Church Free Clinic 315 University Avenue 3700 Cottage Grove Avenue Des Moines, IA 50314 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 244-9950 Phone: (515) 255-2131 Fax: (515) 244-5933 Fax: (515) 255-6500 Website: www.gracedesmoines.org/free-clinic Denville Myrie, MD Mercy Trauma Services *Mae E. Davis Medical Clinic 1111 6th Avenue Jeff Dumermuth, Clinic Coordinator Des Moines, IA 50314 1312 Maple Street Phone: (515) 643-2084 West Des Moines, IA 50265 Fax: (515) 643-2039 Phone: (515) 202-1680 Website: www.mercydesmoines.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.freeclinicsofiowa.org

*Margaret Cramer Clinic (Call ahead for wheelchair access.) Des Moines First Assembly 2725 Merle Hay Road Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 279-9766, ext. 42 Website: www.desmoinesfirst.org

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Mercy Transplant Center: Pediatric Intensive Care:

Cass Franklin, MD Judy Walker, MD Mercy Trauma Services Blank Children's Hospital Administration 1111 6th Avenue Blank Children's Hospital Des Moines, IA 50314 1200 Pleasant Street Phone: (515) 643-2084 Des Moines, IA 50309 Fax: (515) 643-2039 Phone: (515) 241-5926 -or- Fax: (515) 241-5127 Mercy Transplant Office Website: www.blankchildrens.org 411 Laurel Street, Suite 2310 Des Moines, IA 50314 Podiatrists: Phone: (515) 643-8770 Fax: (515) 247-8772 John Bennett, DPM, FACFAS Website: www.mercydesmoines.org Des Moines University Clinic - Foot & Ankle 3200 Grand Avenue OB/GYN: Des Moines, IA 50312 Phone: (515) 271-1731 Karen Drake, MD Fax: (515) 271-1714 Unity Point Methodist Perinatal Center Website: www.dmu.edu/clinic 1440 Pleasant Street, Suite 1 Des Moines, IA 50314 Rudolph La Fontant, DPM Phone: (515) 241-8383 Foot & Ankle Institute of Iowa Fax: (515) 241-8386 2629 Beaver Avenue, Suite 15 Website: www.unitypoint.org Des Moines, IA 50310 Phone: (515) 223-5219 OB/GYN Oncology: Fax: (515) 223-9344 Email: [email protected] Carl Christie, DO Website: www.mydoctorrudy.com Mercy Cancer Center Gynecologic Oncology Website 2: www.facebook.com (The Foot and 411 Laurel Street, Suite 3300 Ankle Institute of Iowa) Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 643-6400 Pulmonology: Fax: (515) 643-5816 Website: www.mercyclinicsdesmoines.org Steven Berry, MD CIC Associates Pediatric Surgery: 1601 Northwest 114th Street, Suite 347 Clive, IA 50325 Oneybuchi Ukabiala, MD Phone: (515) 224-1777 Blank Children's Surgery Clinic Fax: (515) 225-6750 1206 Pleasant Street, Anna Blank, Level 2 Website: www.cicdoc.com Des Moines, IA 50309 Phone: (515) 241-6546 Fax: (515) 241-8939 Website: www.blankchildrens.org

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Transport: *Cornerstone Family Church Pastors Dan and Anne Berry Ambassador Medical Transport Services 3114 Southwest 61st Street Ronald Moore, Owner Des Moines, IA 50321 3350 Southeast Miehe Drive, Suite 3 Phone: (515) 243-2852 Grimes, IA 50111 Website: www.iamcornerstone.com Phone: (515) 729-9985 Website 2: www.facebook.com/iamcornerstone Fax: (515) 986-2537 Email: [email protected] Elim Christian Fellowship Website: Pastor Michael K. Hurst http://ambassadorsmedicaltransport.com 525 East 9th Street Des Moines, IA 50309 Places of Worship & Choirs Phone: (515) 243-5512 Website: www.elimdsm.com Burns United Methodist Church Reverend Angela D. Lewis Faith Missionary Baptist Church 1909 Martin Luther King Jr. Parkway Reverend Dale G. Terry Des Moines, IA 50314 3415 3rd Street Phone: (515) 244-5883 Des Moines, IA 50313 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 243-0900 Website: www.burnsdsm.org Phone 2: (515) 770-2054

The Church I AM Grow Up Ministries Church (Reach out the world around us with the (Loving on a level the world and the church have everlasting love of Jesus Christ, The Great I AM) not understood, all for the glory of God) Amiete Clement Pastor Rosezine B. Wallace 1168 22nd Street 1217 Southwest Army Post Road Des Moines, IA 50311 Des Moines, IA 50315 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Phone: (515) 285-3084 Email: [email protected] Fax: (515) 285-3084 Website: www.eatravel.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.growupministries.com Corinthian Baptist Church Pastor Jonathan Whitfield King of Kings Missionary Baptist Church 814 School Street (We are the church that is living, learning, and Des Moines, IA 50309 loving!) Phone: (515) 243-4073 Pastor Jordan P. Rabon Fax: (515) 284-5448 619 Southeast 15th Street Email: [email protected] Des Moines, IA 50317 Email 2: [email protected] Phone: (515) 282-3425 Website: www.corinthianbc.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.kingofkingsdmi.com

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Mt. Hebron Missionary Baptist Church *St. Paul AME Church Pastor Bobby L. Young (Ministering to the social, spiritual, and physical 1338 9th Street development of all people) Des Moines, IA 50314 Reverend Frederick K. Gaddy Phone: (515) 280-9163 1201 Day Street Fax: (515) 280-8305 Des Moines, IA 50314 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 288-4419 Website: www.mounthebronmbc.com Email: [email protected]

Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church Union Missionary Baptist Church Pastor James E. Wright, Sr. Reverend Dr. Henry I. Thomas 3100 Second Avenue 1200 McCormick Street Des Moines, IA 50313 Des Moines, IA 50316 Phone: (515) 282-7947 Phone: (515) 262-1785 Website: www.mtolivedesmoines.org Fax: (515) 262-1785

Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church Valley Community Church Pastor Phillip Wilson (Providing spiritual Bible based teaching and 627 East 5th Street (Mail Only) delivery of the word to a Non-denominational Des Moines, IA 50309 population) -or- Pastor Stephen E. Long 1945 Northeast 76th Place 1312 Maple Street Ankeny, IA 50021 West Des Moines, IA 50265 Phone: (515) 964-8128 Phone: (515) 222-1606 Phone 2: (515) 778-8742 (Pastor's Cell) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] (R) New Friendship COGIC 1317 Forest Avenue Realtors & Real Estate Des Moines, IA 50314 Phone: (515) 280-9214 *Iowa Realty Email: [email protected] Phyllis Butler, Realtor Present Truth Ministries International 3521 Beaver Avenue (Multiethnic congregation) Des Moines, IA 50310 Pastors Ben & Julie Bell Phone: (515) 453-5649 Merle Hay Tower Phone 2: (515) 240-0919 (cell) 3850 Merle Hay Road Fax: (515) 453-6711 Des Moines, IA 50310 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 988-0505 (Ben) Website: http://phyllisbutler.iowarealty.com Phone 2: (515) 988-0969 (Julie) Email: [email protected]

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Leila Granger, Broker Associate, CRS, E-PRO Restaurants 80 Southeast Laurel Waukee, IA 50263 Fat Tuesday Phone: (515) 822-6234 (Restaurant/catering/events) Fax: (515) 453-6714 Steven James Email: [email protected] 6112 Southwest 9th Street Website: www.leilagranger.com Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 285-3552 *Keller Williams Realty Email: [email protected] Travis Ferguson, Realtor Website: www.fattuesday-restaurant.com (Licensed Real Estate Professional) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Fat Tuesday 4001 Westown Parkway Cajun Restaurant) West Des Moines, IA 50266 Phone: (515) 661-1202 (Cell) Pop's Place, Bibb's So'Food, & Mr. Bibb's Fax: (515) 331-4301 (Food Trailer) Email: [email protected] William Kinney III, Owner Website: www.tferg.kwrealty.com 1517 Harrison Avenue (Mail Only) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Travis Des Moines, IA 50314 Ferguson Real Estate) Phone: (515) 243-0758 Fax: (515) 243-0758 *RE/MAX Real Estate Concepts Email: [email protected] Robb Spearman 8020 Douglas Avenue Retail/Sales/Supplies Urbandale, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 276-2872 Ankeny Cleaners Email: [email protected] Owners: Bill Kearbey Restate by Glasco George McKay (Leasing and rental of residential and commercial Keith McKay property) 122 South Ankeny Boulevard Amiete Clement Ankeny, IA 50023 1168 22nd Street Phone: (515) 963-9522 Des Moines, IA 50311 Phone: (515) 333-9988 Designs by Ceirrah Email: [email protected] (Specializing in designs related to creative Website: www.eatravel.org expressions: canvas art, clothing, crafts, jewelry, etc.) Stewart & Associates, Inc. Ceirrah Lampley, Owner (Commercial real estate) 1021 Southeast 9th Street Clarke H. Stewart, Owner Des Moines, IA 50309 2805 Virginia Place Phone: (515) 447-9735 Des Moines, IA 50321 Phone: (515) 208-4915 (Cell) Email: [email protected]

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Express Art Gallery Young G's Bar-B-Que Sauce, LLC (Expressing yourself with art) (Sharing family Bar-B-Que sauce recipe! Gluten Amiete Clement, Owner Free, Low Sodium Content, and No High 1168 22nd Street Fructose Corn Syrup.) Des Moines, IA 50311 Gerald Young, President/CEO Phone: (515) 333-9988 Stephanie Young, Executive Vice President Email: [email protected] 8211 Brookview Drive Website: www.eatravel.org Urbandale, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 331-8001 (Office) The Great Frame Up Phone 2: (515) 447-6218 (Stephanie) (Retail/Custom Picture Framing/Featuring Local Phone 3: (319) 651-0960 (President's Cell) Artists/Gifts) Email: [email protected] Angela M. Jackson, Owner/Design Consultant Website: www.ygsbbq.com 5515 Mills Civic Parkway, Suite 150 West Des Moines, IA 50266 Zumi Collection, LLC Phone: (515) 226-2310 (Retail import store; merchandise from Africa, Email: [email protected] Asia, & South America. Features fair trade Website: products) www.westdesmoines.thegreatframeup.com Lu Spaine 1141 42nd Street James Conley Des Moines, IA 50311 (Tailor) Phone: (515) 277-4629 Badowers Email: [email protected] 2817 Ingersoll Avenue Website: www.zumi.com Des Moines, IA 50312 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Zumi -or- Collection) 1653 Cleveland Avenue Des Moines, IA 50316 Phone: (515) 283-2121 (Business) Phone 2: (515) 865-3525 (Cell)

Popcorn Heaven (Popcorn & gourmet snacks) Akylah Johnson, Owner 5828 Douglas Avenue Des Moines, IA 50322 Phone: (515) 727-2228 Email: [email protected] Website: www.popcornheavendm.com Website 2: www.facebook.com (Popcorn Heaven serving Des Moines and Beyond) Website 3: www.twitter.com (@PopcornHeavenDM)

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Dubuque

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“Masterpiece on the Mississippi”

Established: 1833

County: Dubuque

Current Mayor: Roy D. Buol

Total population: 58,535

African American population: 2,380 (4.1%)

Nearest City of 200,000 +: Madison, WI (97.1 miles)

Nearest City of 1 million +: Chicago, IL (211.7 miles)

Attractions: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque River Rides, Greater Dubuque River Boat Entertainment Co. LC, Trolleys of Dubuque Inc., Crystal Lake Cave, Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, Mystique Casino, Dubuque Museum of Art, E.B. Lyons Interpretive Center, Fenelon Place Elevator Company, Miss Dubuque – Dubuque River Rides, Spirit of Dubuque River Rides & Dinner Cruises, America’s River Project & Festival, Port of Dubuque, Grand Harbor Resort & Waterpark.

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African American History in Dubuque: Dubuque has been the home to some of the first African American Iowa settlers. Many African Americans migrated from surrounding and southern states to find work in coal mining, rail yards, and on local river boats.

In 1873, Theophilus Augustus Thompson was recognized as the first African American chess expert and published a book Chess Problems: Either to Play and Mate.

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Elected & Appointed Officials (C)

Miquel Jackson Colleges & University Affiliations City of Dubuque Human Rights Commissioner

1461 Jackson Street *Multicultural Student Services

Dubuque, IA 52001 Kate Zanger, Vice President for Student Life Phone: (563) 589-4190 Triston King, Assistant Director of Engagement Phone 2: (443) 521-9251 (Cell) and Intercultural Programs & Advisor for the Email: [email protected] Black Student Union Website: www.cityofdubuque.org Clarke University Coralita Shumaker 1550 Clarke Drive City of Dubuque Housing Commissioner Dubuque, IA 52003 350 West 6th Street, Suite 312 Phone: (563) 588-6313 Dubuque, IA 52001 Fax: (563) 552-7995 Phone: (563) 589-4230 Email: [email protected] Website: www.cityofdubuque.org Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.clarke.edu/campus-life/culture- Services & Organizations inclusion

(A) *Office of Multicultural Student Engagement (Includes Black Student Union) Attorneys & Legal Resources James Sizer, Director & Advisor for Black Student Union Hallstoos Law Office University of Dubuque (General Practice Law Firm) 2000 University Avenue Sharon D. Hallstoos, Attorney At Law Dubuque, IA 52001 3110 Spring Valley Road Phone: (563) 589-3129 Dubuque, IA 52001 Fax: (563) 589-3482 Phone: (563) 582-6300 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.dbq.edu/campuslife/officeofstudentlife/mu *Iowa Legal Aid Northeast Iowa Regional lticulturalstudents Office Website 2: www.facebook.com/udmse (Free legal assistance for low-income Iowans) 799 Main Street, Suite 280 Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Website: www.iowalegalaid.org

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Community Centers & Services Fountain of Youth (To change the mindset that contributes to *Belmont House Intercultural Center generational poverty) Sergio Perez, Director Caprice Jones, Director Loras College 1497 Central Avenue 1450 Alta Vista Street (Mail Only) Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563) 587-8316 -or- Email: [email protected] 1381 Belmont Street Website: www.thefountainofyouthprogram.org Dubuque, IA 52001 Website 2: Phone: (563) 588-7205 www.facebook.com/fountainofyouthprogram Fax: (563) 588-7916 Email: [email protected] *Lutheran Services in Iowa Website: www.loras.edu (Providing parent support and education, refugee services, disability services, mental and *City of Dubuque Human Rights behavioral health services, residential treatment Commission and foster care and adoption services.) Kelly Larson, Director Cali Beecher 1300 Main Street 2255 John F. Kennedy Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52002 Phone: (563) 589-4190 Phone: (563) 582-0044 Fax: (563) 690-6691 Fax: (563) 582-7308 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.cityofdubuque.org Website: www.lsiowa.org

The Dubuque Dream Center Maverick Protection Groups (Youth impact through academic initiatives, (Security services, private investigation services after school programming, career assessments, and firearms & self-defense training) goal setting, etc.) Ricardo Woods Robert Kimble, Executive Director 1535 Bluff Street, #2 Racquel McClellan, Contact Person Dubuque, IA 52001 1600 White Street Phone: (563) 213-3356 Dubuque, IA 52001 Email: [email protected] Phone: (563) 845-7591 Email: [email protected] *Multicultural Family Center Website: www.dubuquedreamcenter.com (Free programs & cultural events to build an Website: www.facebook.com (The Dubuque appreciation of diversity) Dream Center) Sarah Petersen, Assistant Director 1157 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563) 582-3681 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mfcdbq.org

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*Waypoint Services for Women, Children, (O) and Families - Dubuque Campus (Supporting victims/survivors of domestic Organizations violence. In person meetings by appointment only) NAACP Dubuque Branch #4025 318 5th Street SE Anthony Allen, Branch President Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 Miquel Jackson, Branch Vice President Phone: (319) 365-1458, ext. 6159 P.O. Box 1012 Phone 2: (800) 208-0388 (Crisis Line) Dubuque, IA 52004 Fax: (319) 365-2263 Phone: (563) 594-0652 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.waypointservices.org Website: www.dubuquenaacp.com Website 2: www.twitter.com (@DBQNAACP) (H) NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Hair Care & Beauty Supply Branches Betty C. Andrews, President Beauty By Moke 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 (Ethnic Beauty Supplies) Des Moines, IA 50314 Monica Grubb, Owner Phone: (515) 288-7171 3680 Crescent Ridge Email: [email protected] Dubuque, IA 52003 Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Phone: (563) 663-2881 Email: [email protected] (P)

Luxurious Hair Salon Physicians & Surgeons (Dreadlocks, extensions, blowouts, color, relaxers and more!) Family Medicine/Practice: Shamika Rainer, Owner & Stylist 1464 Central Avenue Alexander P. Johnson, MD Dubuque, IA 52001 *Grand River Medical Group Phone: (563) 542-8102 1515 Delhi Street, Suite 100 Email: [email protected] Dubuque, IA 52001 Website: www.luxurioushairspa.com Phone: (563) 557-9111 Fax: (563) 557-5560 Mrs. Latoya's Beauty Supply Store Website: www.grandrivermedicalgroup.com (Hair extensions, wigs, and hair care supplies) Latoya Mccauley 1842 Central Avenue Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563) 564-2661 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Mrs. Latoya's)

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Places of Worship & Choirs (R)

*First Baptist Church of Dubuque Realtors & Real Estate (To serve God while being intentionally multiracial) *Exit Realty Reverend Timothy Bees Pauline Chilton, Realtor 2143 Judson Drive 1200 Cedar Cross Road Dubuque, IA 52001 Dubuque, IA 52003 Phone: (563) 582-5088 (Pastor's Line) Phone: (563) 542-9287 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.fbcdbq.org Website: www.paulinechilton.com Website 2: www.facebook.com/pauline-chilton- Radius Church realtor-122115134624/ Robert Kimble, Pastor Website 3: www.twitter.com 1600 White Street (@PaulineChilton) Dubuque, IA 52001 Phone: (563) 845-7591 Email: [email protected] Website: www.radiuschurchdbq.org Website 2: www.facebook.com (Radius Church Dubuque)

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Fort Dodge

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Established: 1851

County: Webster

Mayor: Matt Bemrich

Total population: 24,626

African American population: 1,560 (6.3%)

Nearest City of 200,000 +: Omaha, NE (152.6 miles)

Nearest City of 1 million +: Chicago, IL (449 miles)

Attractions: Iowa Central Community College, Brushy Creek State Recreation Area, the Fort Dodge Museum, Blanden Memorial Art Museum, Dolliver Memorial State Park.

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African American History in Fort Dodge: African Americans first arrived in Fort Dodge after Reconstruction in 1877. Many came as the result of employment opportunities in railroad and coal industries.

Until the 1960’s, African Americans lived almost solely in an area known as the “Flats” as a result of discriminatory practices in housing, education, and employment.

The Human Rights Commission of Fort Dodge was established to help improve conditions of the city’s citizenry.

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Elected Officials *Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center Brenda McBride, Director Helen Miller P.O. Box 773 State Representative – District 9 Fort Dodge, IA 50501 P.O. Box 675 Phone: (515) 955-2273 Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Phone 2: (888) 356-2006 (Crisis Line) Phone: (515) 570-3535 Fax: (515) 955-1958 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.dsaoc.com Greg Naylor Website 2: www.facebook.com Fort Dodge Human Rights Commissioner (Domestic/Sexual Assault Outreach Center) 819 1st Avenue S Fort Dodge, IA 50501 *Fort Dodge Human Rights Commission Phone: (515) 576-2201 Amanda Holmes, Director 819 1st Avenue S Sherry Washington Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Fort Dodge Human Rights Commissioner Phone: (515) 576-2201 819 1st Avenue S Fax: (515) 576-2301 Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Email: [email protected] Phone: (515) 576-2201 Website: www.fortdodgeiowa.org *Lutheran Services in Iowa Services & Organizations (Providing parent support and education, refugee services, disability services, mental and (C) behavioral health services, residential treatment and foster care and adoption services.) Community Centers & Services Kaycee Boros 900 Central Avenue, Suite 21 Athletics for Education and Success Fort Dodge, IA 50501 (Youth program) Phone: (515) 955-2199 Charles Clayton, Executive Director Fax: (515) 955-2161 712 3rd Street NW Email: [email protected] Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Website: www.lsiowa.org Phone: (515) 955-2969 Fax: (515) 573-1118 The Urban Ag Academy Email: [email protected] (Education of minorities on agricultural and Website: www.afes4kids.org rural issues) Iowa State Representative Helen Miller P.O. Box 371 Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Phone: (515) 570-3535 Email: [email protected]

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(O) NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Branches Organizations Betty C. Andrews, President 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Harry C. Meriwether Lodge #46 Des Moines, IA 50314 Free & Accepted Masons Phone: (515) 288-7171 Jameel A. Hameed, WM Email: [email protected] 1827 4th Avenue S Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Fort Dodge, IA 50501 Phone: (319) 431-4228 (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org

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Iowa City

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Established: 1839

County: Johnson

Mayor: Jim Throgmorton

Total population: 72,385

African American population: 5,108 (7.1%)

Nearest City of 200,000 +: Madison, WI (176.2 miles)

Nearest City of 1 million +: Chicago, IL (264.5 miles)

Attractions: The University of Iowa, University of Iowa Museum of Art, Coralville Lake, The Old Capital Museum, Herbert Hoover Presidential Library & Museum (near Iowa City).

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African American History in Iowa City: The University of Iowa, located in Iowa City, has been the home of several successful African Americans. Such people include Fredrick Wayman “Duke” Slater, a Football Hall of Fame inductee and a judge in the Illinois Circuit Court who graduated in 1922. In 1973, a dormitory was named after him, becoming the first building to be named after an African American at the university.

Additional famous African Americans from the University of Iowa include: Dennis Green – former head coach of the Minnesota Vikings: Ted Wheeler – former head Track Coach and All-American; and Anthuan Maybank – former Olympic participant.

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Iowa City (& surrounding communities)

Elected & Appointed Officials & Judges *Iowa Legal Aid Iowa City Regional Office (Free legal assistance for low-income Iowans) Judge Kevin Mc Keever Eastdale Plaza District Court Judge, 6th Judicial District 1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 10 Johnson County Courthouse Iowa City, IA 52240 417 South Clinton Street Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Phone: (319) 356-6060 Website: www.iowalegalaid.org Email: [email protected] The Law Office of Melvin O. Shaw, P.L.C. Kingsley Botchway II (Legal Services - General Practice, Real Estate, Mayor Pro Tem & City Council Member Estate Planning and Business Law Firm) Council Members 1303 5th Street, Suite 104 410 East Washington Street Coralville, IA 52241 Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 337-7429 Phone: (319) 438-2238 Fax: (319) 337-6272 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.melvinshaw.com Ruthina Malone Iowa City Public School Board Member (C) 1725 North Dodge Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Colleges & University Affiliations Phone: (319) 688-1000 Email: [email protected] African Student Association Adhel Jok, Acting President Services & Organizations *University of Iowa 260 Iowa Memorial Union (A) Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: (319) 335-3059 Attorneys & Legal Resources Email: [email protected] Website: https://orgsync.com/17261/chapter *Gordon Fischer Law Firm, P. C. Website 2: www.facebook.com (UIowa African (Working with nonprofit organizations, donors, Student Association) & estate planning) Gordon Fischer, Attorney 325 East Washington Street, Ste. 100 Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (515) 371-6077 Email: [email protected] Website: www.gordonfischerlawfirm.com Website 2: www.facebook.com (Gordon Fischer Law Firm)

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Black Law Students Association *Multicultural Nursing Association (Promote the needs & goals of Black law Valerie Garr, M.A. students) University of Iowa Adrienne Sconyers, President College of Nursing *University of Iowa Diversity Office - Rm. 131 CNB College of Law 50 Newton Road Iowa City, IA 52242 Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: (319) 335-9034 Phone: (319) 335-6548 Fax: (319) 335-9019 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: Website: www.law.uiowa.edu www.nursing.uiowa.edu/diversity/mna

Society of Black Graduate and Professional Iowa Black Alumni Association Students Whit France-Kelly *University of Iowa *University of Iowa 145 Iowa Memorial Union Center for Advancement Iowa City, IA 52242 100 Levitt Center Phone: (319) 335-3059 Iowa City, IA 52242 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 467-3369 Website: www.uiowa.edu Phone 2: (800) 459-2586 (Toll Free) Fax: (319) 335-1079 *UI College of Law Email: [email protected] Carin Crain, Associate Dean for Student Affairs Website: www.iowalum.com University of Iowa 280 Boyd Law Building Iowa Black Alumni Network Iowa City, IA 52242 (Networking with Iowa Black Alumni) Phone: (319) 335-9034 Whit France-Kelly Fax: (319) 335-9019 *University of Iowa Email: [email protected] Center for Advancement Website: www.law.uiowa.edu 100 Levitt Center Iowa City, IA 52242 *UI College of Nursing Phone: (319) 467-3369 Valerie Garr, Diversity Coordinator Phone 2: (800) 459-2586 (Toll Free) University of Iowa Fax: (319) 335-1079 131 CNB Email: [email protected] Iowa City, IA 52242 Website: www.iowalum.com Phone: (319) 335-6548 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nursing.uiowa.edu

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Community Centers & Services *Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) Caring Hands & More, LLC Dee Dixon, Assistant Executive Director (Home health care, housekeeping, & 1105 South Gilbert Court, Suite 300 transportation services) Iowa City, IA 52240 Bruce Teague, Founder Phone: (319) 351-1043 409 Kirkwood Avenue, Suite B Phone 2: (800) 373-1043 (Crisis Line) Iowa City, IA 52240 Fax: (319) 466-4624 Phone: (319) 337-8922 (Iowa City Area) Email: [email protected] Fax: (319) 354-1508 Website: www.dvipiowa.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.caringhandsandmore.com Dream Center Fred Newell The Center for Worker Justice 611 Southgate Avenue (Social action organization for improving access Iowa City, IA 52240 to housing, community resources and other Phone: (319) 621-8253 individual needs for low-wage workers and immigrants) Gayle's Blessed Day Care 940 South Gilbert Court Gayle Hughes Iowa City, IA 52240 907 12th Avenue Phone: (319) 594-7593 Coralville, IA 52241 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 358-2958 Website: www.cwjiowa.org Email: [email protected]

*City of Iowa City Human Rights Nisaa African Family Services Commission (Serving victims of domestic violence & sexual Stefanie Bowers, Esquire, Equity Director for assault in African immigrant and refugee City of Iowa City communities in Iowa.) 410 East Washington Street Sumaya Rabee Iowa City, IA 52240 1700 South 1st Avenue, Suite 21 Phone: (319) 356-5022 Unit A & B Phone 2: (319) 356-5015 Iowa City, IA 52240 Fax: (319) 887-6213 Phone: (319) 338-7617 Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (319) 333-2453 (Cell) Website: www.icgov.org/humanrights Phone 3: (319) 512-5662 (Cell) Email: [email protected] Email 2: [email protected]

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Sankofa Outreach Renewal Skin & Body Center LaTasha DeLoach (Customized skin treatments for the face & 26 East Market Street body, makeup application, waxing hair removal, Iowa City, IA 52245 eyelash/eyebrow tinting, and eyelash Phone: (319) 541-0669 extensions) Email: [email protected] Cindy Shaw, Owner & Licensed Esthetician Website: www.sankofaoutreach.org 347 Scott Court Website 2: www.facebook.com (Sankofa Iowa City, IA 52245 Outreach Connection) Phone: (319) 430-9700 Website 3: www.twitter.com Email: [email protected] (@SankofaOutreach) Website: www.renewalskinandbody.com

(F) Textures Salon, LLC (Offering relaxers, weaves/extensions, Fraternities & Sororities haircut/styles, facial waxing, color/highlights, mani/pedi, massage, full body waxing, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. reflexology and facials) Delta Chapter Cheryl McMillan, Owner Sukurat Giwa 1812 Boyrum Street Jamaya Austin Iowa City, IA 52240 *University of Iowa Phone: (319) 351-8398 Student Organization Office Suite Email: [email protected] 260 IMU Website: www.texturessaloniowacity.com Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: (319) 335-3068 Venus African Hair Braiding & Beauty Salon Email: [email protected] 1348 5th Street, Suite B Website: Coralville, IA 52241 www.wix.com/deltachapterdst/deltachapterdst Phone: (319) 358-9602 Email: [email protected] (H) Website: www.facebook.com (Venus African Hair Braiding & Beauty Salon) Hair Care & Beauty Supply

*La James International College & Day Spa 227 East Market Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Phone: (319) 338-3926 Website: https://ljic.edu/iowa-city-ia/

MAI Best African Hair Braiding 626 South Dubuque Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 341-6007

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(O) NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Branches Organizations Betty C. Andrews, President 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 A. G. Clark Lodge #47 Des Moines, IA 50314 Free & Accepted Masons Phone: (515) 288-7171 Dr. David B. Brown, WM Email: [email protected] Kevin Sims, Secretary Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org 1719 Lakeshre Drive Iowa City, IA 52246 (P) Phone: (319) 431-4228 (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Physicians & Surgeons Phone 2: (319) 350-4550 (Sims) Email: [email protected] Anesthesia: Website: www.mwphglia.org Tyrone Whitter, MD Iowa City SURJ University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Challenges and dismantles white Department of Anesthesia supremacy through educating and mobilizing 200 Hawkins Drive white people to advocate and act for racial Iowa City, IA 52242 justice, as a part of a larger multi-racial Phone: (319) 356-2633 majority, working with passion and Fax: (319) 356-2940 accountability.) Email: [email protected] Bryson Dean Website: www.uihealthcare.org 210 Scott Court # 2 (Mail Only) Iowa City, IA 52245 Nicholas ZavaZava, MD Phone: (319) 343-7875 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Phone 2: (319) 541-8806 601 Highway 6 West Email: [email protected] Iowa City, IA 52246 Website: www.facebook.com (ICSURJ) Phone: (319) 338-0581 Fax: (319) 356-8280 NAACP Iowa City Branch #4016 Email: [email protected] Kevin Sanders, Branch President Website: www.iowacity.va.gov 2929 East Court Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Ophthalmology: Phone: (319) 321-2432 Email: [email protected] Keith Carter, MD Department Chair University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics 200 Hawkins Drive - 11136 PFP Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: (319) 356-2867 Email: [email protected] Website: www.uihealthcare.org

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Psychiatry: *First Presbyterian Church Sam Massey, Pastor James Amos, MD 2701 Rochester Avenue University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Iowa City, IA 52245 200 Hawkins Drive Phone: (319) 351-2660 Iowa City, IA 52242 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 356-1616 Website: www.firstpresiowacity.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.uihealthcare.org Gospel Explosion Ministry Pastor Sylvia Boyer, Senior Pastor Radiology: 1854 Muscatine Avenue Iowa City, IA 52240 Stanley Parker, MD Phone: (319) 351-6866 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Email: [email protected] 601 Highway 6 West Website: www.gemiowa.org Iowa City, IA 52246 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Gospel Phone: (319) 338-0581, ext. 5706 Explosion Ministries) Email: [email protected] Website 3: www.facebook.com (Sylvia Boyer) Website: www.iowacity.va.gov The Kingdom Center Surgery: Pastor V. Sterling Allen 611 Southgate Avenue Dionne Skeete, MD Iowa City, IA 52240 University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics Phone: (877) 471-5464 200 Hawkins Drive Email: [email protected] Iowa City, IA 52242 Website: www.thekingdomcenteria.org Phone: (319) 356-2902 Website 2: www.facebook.com (The Kingdom Fax: (319) 356-3392 Center IA) Email: [email protected] Website: www.uihealthcare.org New Creations International Church Pastor Anthony Smith Places of Worship & Choirs 2929 East Court Street Iowa City, IA 52245 Bethel A.M.E. Church Phone: (319) 338-2877 Reverend Orlando R. Dial Email: [email protected] 411 South Governor Street Website: http://ncichurch.com Iowa City, IA 52240 Website 2: www.facebook.com (New Phone: (319) 338-7876 Creations International Church) Email: [email protected]

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(R) SugaPeach Chicken & Fish Fry (Owned by Iowa Soul Food Company) Restaurants Carol Cater-Simmons 650 Pacha Parkway, Suite 1 Iowa Soul Food Company North Liberty, IA 52317 Chad Simmons Phone: (319) 826-1809 2133 Dempster Drive Email: [email protected] Coralville, IA 52241 Website: www.sugapeach.com Phone: (773) 531-7051 Website 2: www.facebook.com (SugaPeach Email: [email protected] Chicken & Fish Fry) Website: www.iowasoulfood.com Sushi Kicchin Restaurant Perkins Herron, Owner 201 South Clinton Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: (319) 338-1606 Website: www.sushikicchin.com

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Sioux City

- Photo courtesy of Ktiv.com

“Little Chicago”

Established: 1851

County: Woodbury

Mayor: Bob Scott

Total population: 82,666

African American population: 3,119 (3.8%)

Nearest City with a population of 200,000 +: Omaha, NE (89.5 miles)

Nearest City with a population of 1 million +: Chicago, IL (600.6 miles)

Attractions: Sergeant Floyd Monument, Riverside Park Area, Sioux City Public Museum, Dorothy Pecaut Nature Center, Floyd River Trail/Rivers Edge, Trinity Heights, Milwaukee Railroad Roundhouse Historic Site, Brown’s Lake & Bigelow Park, Stone State Park, Grandview Park Band Festival, Cook Park, Betty Strong Encounter Center, Central High School Association Bookstore, Argosy Casino Sioux City, Sanford Community Center.

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African American History in Sioux City: African Americans migrated in the 1850s to Sioux City for employment opportunities in many of their meat packing plants. After settling, some Blacks began to develop businesses in downtown Sioux City.

In the history of the city, many church officials have acted as advocates for the Black community, challenging discriminatory practices.

Founded in the early 1930s, the Sioux City Ghosts fast-pitch softball team toured across the country and games regularly included comedy routines and pranks, winning over 2,000 games in twenty years.

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Sioux City (& surrounding communities)

Elected & Appointed Officials *Public Defender's Office Billy Oyadare Patrick Jennings 705 Douglas Street, Suite 600 Woodbury County Attorney Sioux City, IA 51101 Woodbury County Courthouse Phone: (712) 279-0202 620 Douglas Street, Suite 300 Fax: (712) 233-2073 Sioux City, IA 51101 Email: [email protected] Phone: (712) 279-6516 Fax: (712) 279-6457 Tiefenthaler Law Office, P.C. Email: [email protected] (Law firm) Website: www.woodburyiowa.com Robert Tiefenthaler 501 Pierce Street, Suite 210 Flora Lee Sioux City, IA 51101 Woodbury County Civil Service Commissioner Phone: (712) 252-5080 Law Enforcement Center Fax: (712) 252-5087 407 7th Street Email: [email protected] Sioux City, IA 51101 Website: www.tieflaw.com Phone: (712) 255-0629 Email: [email protected] *Woodbury County Attorney's Office Michelle Venable-Ridley, Ph.D., J.D., Assistant Sandra Pearson Woodbury County Attorney City of Sioux City Civil Service Commissioner Woodbury County Courthouse 405 Sixth Street 620 Douglas Street, Suite 300 Sioux City, IA 51101 Sioux City, IA 51101 Phone: (712) 204-1885 Phone: (712) 279-6516 Email: [email protected] Fax: (712) 279-6457 Email: [email protected] Services & Organizations Website: www.woodburyiowa.com

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Attorneys & Legal Resources Business Consultants & Development

*Iowa Legal Aid Northwest Iowa Regional Lee and Associates Consultants & Training, Office LLC (Free legal assistance for low-income Iowans) (Assisting in team building and establishing 520 Nebraska Street, Suite 337 small businesses) Sioux City, IA 51101 Flora M. Lee Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) P.O. Box 1733 Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Sioux City, IA 51102 Website: www.iowalegalaid.org Phone: (712) 253-2325 Email: [email protected]

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Rayford & Associates, LLC *Dave Thomas Foundation - Wendy's (Sales training, coaching and consulting; Wonderful Kids Diversity & Leadership training) (Adoption Recruiting) Ike Rayford, President Treyla Lee, Western Recruiter P.O. Box 2081 822 Douglas Street Sioux City, IA 51104 Sioux City, IA 51102 Phone: (712) 203-2052 Phone: (712) 255-2913 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: https://davethomasfoundation.org (C) *Lutheran Services in Iowa Community Centers & Services (Providing parent support and education, refugee services, disability services, mental and *Council on Sexual Assault & Domestic behavioral health services, residential treatment Violence and foster care and adoption services.) Margaret Sanders, Executive Director Leesa Kinzer P.O. Box 1565 2039 South Saint Aubin Street Sioux City, IA 51102 Sioux City, IA 51106 Phone: (712) 277-0131 (Business Line) Phone: (712) 255-2505 Phone 2: (800) 982-7233 (Crisis Line) Fax: (712) 258-0518 Fax: (712) 258-8790 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.lsiowa.org Website: www.csadvsiouxland.org Sanford Community Center Crittenton Center (Offering services and programs that build Marian Burnett, Director character in children and youth and assist P.O. Box 295 families with community issues and challenges Sioux City, IA 51102 they face) -or- Fitzgerald P. Grant, Executive Director 814 Pierce Street, Suite 100 1700 Geneva Street Sioux City, IA 51101 Sioux City, IA 51103 Phone: (712) 255-4321 Phone: (712) 252-0581 Fax: (712) 252-4743 Fax: (712) 255-8423 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.crittentoncenter.org Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Crittenton Website: www.sanfordcenter.org Center) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Sanford Community Center)

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*Sioux City Human Rights Commission Unity in the Community (Eliminating discrimination in housing, public (A partnership between the community and law accommodations, education and credit) enforcement to keep peace, hope, and love in Karen Mackey, Executive Director the community) 405 6th Street, Suite 410 Monique E. Scarlett Sioux City, IA 51101 Cliff Coleman Phone: (712) 279-6985 3718 Jackson Street (Mail Only) Fax: (712) 279-6326 Sioux City, IA 51104 Email: [email protected] Phone: (712) 574-1745 (Scarlett) Website: www.sioux-city.org/human-rights Phone 2: (712) 212-8703 (Coleman) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Sioux City Email: [email protected] Human Rights Commission) Women Aware *Siouxland Center for Active Generations (Resource Center for economic stability. (Enriching the quality of life and supporting Provides legal referrals, not legal advice.) independence and vitality for our members with Kate Colling, Executive Director weekly programming meeting the social, 505 Fifth Street, Room 422 recreational, and educational needs of our Sioux City, IA 51101 members) Phone: (712) 258-4174 Cheryl Hansen, Director Website: www.womenawarescia.org 313 Cook Street Sioux City, IA 51103 Contractors & Construction Phone: (712) 255-1729 Fax: (712) 258-4554 Tony's Mobile Service Email: [email protected] (Mobile pressure washing, sand & soda blasting, Website: telephone & cable wiring, mobile trailer home www.siouxlandcenterforactivegenerations.com demolition & removal, and more!) Website 2: www.facebook.com (Siouxland Tony Drake, Owner Center for Active Generations) 1710 Third Street Website 3: www.twitter.com (Siouxland Center Sioux City, IA 51101 for Active Generations) Phone: (712) 233-2500 Website 4: www.linkedin.com (Siouxland Email: [email protected] Center for Active Generations)

Translation, Immigration & Income Tax Assistance Services Michael Bayala, CEO 2619 Correctionville Road Sioux City, IA 51106 Phone: (712) 204-6789 (Office) Phone 2: (712) 212-3242 (Cell) Fax: (712) 258-4810 Email: [email protected]

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Educational Resources Hair Care & Beauty Supply

OURS Parent Group Frances Building Barbershop (Partnering with NAACP and Sioux City Clyde Shinall, Owner Schools to support African American Youth via 505 5th Street, Main Lobby Outreach, Understanding, Responsibility and Sioux City, IA 51101 Support) Phone: (712) 255-4298 Monique E. Scarlett, Parent/Advisor Email: [email protected] Lori Gentry, Equity Liaison/Advisor P.O. Box 82 Pepe Hair Braiding & Beauty Sioux City, IA 51102 Pepe Eviglo, Owner Phone: (712) 574-1745 (Scarlett) 2900 Gordon Drive Phone 2: (712) 203-1107 (Gentry) Sioux City, IA 51106 Website: www.naacpsiouxcity.com Phone: (712) 522-1104 Website 2: www.facebook.com (OURS Phone 2: (712) 301-0180 Children) Email: [email protected]

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The First Tee of Siouxland Organizations Craig Berenstein, Executive Director P.O. Box 1234 Decatur Lodge #14 Sioux City, IA 51102 Free & Accepted Masons Phone: (712) 898-2910 Ike Rayford, WM Email: [email protected] Paris Foy-Gardner, Secretary 3100 41st Street (F) Sioux City, IA 51108 Phone: (319) 431-4228 Financial Services & Insurance (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Email: [email protected] Angelo James Insurance Agency, Inc. Website: www.mwphglia.org (*State Farm Insurance Provider - Provides Insurance and financial services) Harmony Chapter #22 Angelo James, CEO Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation 1524 Pierce Street Gloria Evans, Secretary Sioux City, IA 51105 3808 Fieldcrest Drive (Mail Only) Phone: (712) 252-1854 Sioux City, IA 51103 Phone 2: (712) 252-0597 Phone: (515) 265-8451 Fax: (712) 252-0750 (State Contact - Myrtle M. Jones) Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.angelojamessf.com Website: www.mwphglia.org

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NAACP Sioux City Branch #4022 Joy L. Taylor, MD Flora M. Lee, Branch President *Cardiovascular Associates, PC Richard Hayes, Branch Treasurer 5885 Sunnybrook Drive, Suite L-200 P.O. Box 82 Sioux City, IA 51106 Sioux City, IA 51102 -or- Phone: (712) 255-0629 (Lee) *Unity Point Health - St. Luke's Hospital Phone 2: (712) 258-6344 (Hayes) 2720 Stone Park Boulevard Email: [email protected] Sioux City, IA 51104 Phone: (712) 239-4702 NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Website: www.cvassoc.com Branches Betty C. Andrews, President Psychiatry: 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Des Moines, IA 50314 Rodney J. Dean, MD Phone: (515) 288-7171 Dr. Dean & Associates Email: [email protected] 3549 Southern Hills Drive Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Sioux City, IA 51106 Phone: (712) 274-6729 (P) Fax: (712) 274-6744 Email: [email protected] Physicians & Surgeons Website: www.rdeanmd.com

Allergy & Asthma: Albert N. A. Okine, PA-C, MSPAS Dr. Dean & Associates Christopher Tumpkin, MD 3549 Southern Hills Drive Sioux City Allergy & Asthma Associates Sioux City, IA 51106 4280 Sergeant Road, Suite 230 Phone: (712) 274-6729 Sioux City, IA 51106 Fax: (712) 274-6744 Phone: (712) 274-6884 Email: [email protected] Fax: (712) 274-6885 Website: www.rdeanmd.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.siouxcityallergyandasthma.com Places of Worship & Choirs Website 2: www.facebook.com (Sioux City Allergy and Asthma Associates) H.E.L.P Ministries (Outreach ministry for bible study, sobriety, Cardiology & General Surgery: evangelism, and worship) Dr. Michelle & Carlos Venable-Ridley Jerome Pierson, MD Monique & Don Scarlett *Mercy Medical Center 513 Main Street Mercy Cardiology Clinic Sioux City, IA 51103 801 5th Street Phone: (712) 251-9960 (Venable-Ridley) Sioux City, IA 51102 Phone 2: (712) 574-1745 (Scarlett) Phone: (712) 294-7020 Fax: (712) 294-7022 Website: www.mercysiouxcity.com

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Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church (R) P.O. Box 535 Sioux City, IA 51102 Realtors & Real Estate -or- 1421 Geneva Street *Century 21 ProLink Sioux City, IA 51103 Kameron Pope, Real Estate Agent Phone: (712) 255-4623 1114 4th Street Fax: (712) 255-7207 Sioux City, IA 51101 Email: [email protected] Phone: (712) 301-8563 Email 2: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.mtzionchurch.us Website: www.popeonhomes.com

New Life in Christ C.O.G.I.C. (Religious Organization - Spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ) Pastor James D. Mosley, Jr. 2929 West 4th Street Sioux City, IA 51103 Phone: (712) 212-3883 Phone 2: (712) 444-7557 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (New Life in Christ)

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Waterloo

- Photo courtesy of TheLostIsland.com

“Tree City”

Established: 1853

Mayor: Quentin M. Hart

Total population: 68,357

African American population: 10,744 (15.7%)

Nearest City with a population of 200,000 +: St. Paul, MN (178.3 miles)

Nearest City with a population of 1 million +: Chicago, IL (323.8 miles)

Attractions: Sunrise Petting Zoo, Lost Island Water Park, Waterloo Center for the Arts, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, Waterloo Community Playhouse & Black Hawk Children’s Theatre, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra, Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center (located in Cedar Falls).

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African American History in Waterloo: African Americans first migrated to Waterloo around the 1860s. In 1911 and 1912, a significant number of African Americans were imported by local railroad companies to help break the Illinois Central Railroad strikes. Other important employers of African Americans in Waterloo were found in meat packing and agriculture industries.

The Black citizenry of Waterloo had noted participation in the Civil Rights Movements of the 1960s and has allowed for more political and socioeconomic diversity.

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Waterloo (& surrounding communities)

Elected Officials & Judges Dr. Kenneth Adderley City of Waterloo Human Rights Commission Judge George Stigler 620 Mulberry Street District Court Judge, 1st District Waterloo, IA 50703 P.O. Box 9500 Phone: (319) 291-4441 Waterloo, IA 50704 Fax: (319) 291-4295 -or- Website: Black Hawk County Courthouse www.ci.waterloo.ia.us/residents/human_rights 316 East 5th Street Website 2: www.facebook.com (Waterloo Waterloo, IA 50703 Human Rights Commission) Phone: (319) 833-3293 Email: [email protected] Willie Barney Cedar Falls Human Rights Commissioner Judge Jeffrey L. Harris 220 Clay Street District Associate Judge, 1st District Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Grundy County Courthouse Phone: (319) 273-8600 P.O. Box 34 706 G Avenue Teresa Culpepper Grundy Center, IA 50638 City of Waterloo Human Rights Commission Phone: (319) 824-5229 620 Mulberry Street Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 291-4441 Ras Smith Fax: (319) 291-4295 State Representative - District 62 Website: P.O. Box 791 www.ci.waterloo.ia.us/residents/human_rights Waterloo, IA 50704 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Waterloo Phone: (515) 427-2101 Human Rights Commission) Email: [email protected] Website: www.rassmith62.com Keyah Levy City of Waterloo Human Rights Commission Mayor Quentin M. Hart 620 Mulberry Street City of Waterloo Waterloo, IA 50703 City Hall Phone: (319) 291-4441 715 Mulberry Street Fax: (319) 291-4295 Waterloo, IA 50703 Website: Phone: (319) 291-4301 www.ci.waterloo.ia.us/residents/human_rights Fax: (319) 291-4286 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Waterloo Email: [email protected] Human Rights Commission) Website: www.cityofwaterlooiowa.com

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Spencer Luvert *Swisher & Cohrt P.L.C. Cedar Falls Human Rights Commissioner (Attorneys at Law) 220 Clay Street Henry Bevel Cedar Falls, IA 50613 528 West 4th Street Phone: (319) 273-8600 Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (319) 232-6555 Kei-Che Randle Fax: (319) 232-4835 Cedar Falls Human Rights Commissioner Email: [email protected] 220 Clay Street Website: http://swishercohrt.com/ Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: (319) 273-8600 (C)

Tajah Wright Colleges & University Affiliations City of Waterloo Human Rights Commission 620 Mulberry Street *University of Northern Iowa Center for Waterloo, IA 50703 Urban Education (UNI-CUE) Phone: (319) 291-4441 Robert Smith, Executive Director Fax: (319) 291-4295 Megan Holbach, Assistant Director Website: 800 Sycamore Street www.ci.waterloo.ia.us/residents/human_rights Waterloo, IA 50703 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Waterloo Phone: (319) 273-4772 Human Rights Commission) Email: [email protected] Website: https://eop.uni.edu/uni-cue/about-uni- Services & Organizations cue

(A) Communications, Media, & Marketing

Attorneys & Legal Resources 4C's Consulting LLC (Media campaign consulting, including digital, *Iowa Legal Aid Waterloo Regional Office video, social media, and written communication) (Free legal assistance for low-income Iowans) A. Denita Gadson 607 Sycamore Street, Suite 304 P.O. Box 4128 Waterloo, IA 50703 Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (800) 532-1275 (Toll Free) Phone: (319) 530-5426 Phone 2: (800) 992-8161 (for ages 60+) Fax: (319) 833-8193 Website: www.iowalegalaid.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Denita Gadson) *Public Defenders Office Website 2: www.twitter.com (@DenitaGadson) (Adult) Aaron Hawbaker, Chief Public Defender 501 Sycamore Street, Suite 333 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 291-2535 Fax: (319) 291-2133 Email: [email protected]

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Afro American Community Broadcasting, Inc. Community Centers & Services (KBBG-FM 88.1) Deborah L. Berry, President A-1 Flynn Bail Bonding 918 Newell Street (Bail Bonding - 24 hour service) Waterloo, IA 50703 Tommy McCellan-Bey Phone: (319) 235-1515 (Office) 221 East 5th Street Phone 2: (319) 234-1441 (Studio) Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone 3: (319) 504-0227 (Cell) Phone: (319) 233-2745 Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (319) 215-7291 (Cell) Email 2: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.kbbgfm.org Website: www.a1flynnbailbonds.com iGus Marketing AJEH's Car Services (Advertising, Marketing) (Taxi - 24 hours) A. Denita Gadson Ajeh Agbese P.O. Box 4128 716 Stephan Avenue Waterloo, IA 50704 Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone: (319) 530-5426 Phone: (319) 504-2709 Fax: (319) 833-8193 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.igusmarketing.com Amani Community Services Website 2: www.facebook.com (Denita Gadson) (Culturally specific domestic violence and sexual Website 3: www.twitter.com (@DenitaGadson) assault agency services for African Americans in Black Hawk and Linn Counties) No Longer Broken Lisa Ambrose, Executive Director (Life Coach, Motivational Speaker) 2315 Falls Avenue, Suite 1 Shannon C. Harris Waterloo, IA 50701 204 Western Avenue Phone: (319) 232-5660 Waterloo, IA 50701 Phone 2: (888) 983-2533 (Toll Free) Phone: (319) 493-0331 Fax: (319) 232-5008 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.nolongerbroken.com Website: www.amani-cs.org

Radio Station KBOL - 100.1 FM Bakari Behavioral Health Michael Muhammad, CEO/General Manager (Road to Empowering Families) 531 Commercial Street, Third Floor David Goodson, Owner/Director Suite 302 515 Beech Street Waterloo, IA 50701 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 233-3839 (Radio Station) Phone: (319) 504-1997 Phone 2: (319) 493-0116 (General Email: [email protected] Manager/Sales) Phone 3: (319) 423-9019 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kbolradio.com

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*Cedar Falls Human Rights Commission Eye of the Needle (Advocating, educating, and enforcing the laws of (Providing basic need items to those who need at discrimination) no cost) Colleen Sole, Human Rights Liaison Minister Patricia A. King, President 220 Clay Street P.O. Box 1972 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (319) 273-8600 -or- Fax: (319) 268-5126 522 Mulberry Street Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 215-6151 *City of Waterloo Commission on Human Email: [email protected] Rights Website: www.facebook.com (Eye of the Needle Abraham Funchess, Director Waterloo) 620 Mulberry Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center Phone: (319) 291-4441 (Keeping and enhancing the quality of life for our Fax: (319) 291-4295 neighborhood families) Email: [email protected] Jesse Henderson, Executive Director Website: 1112 Mobile Street www.ci.waterloo.ia.us/residents/human_rights Waterloo, IA 50703 Website 2: www.facebook.com (Waterloo Phone: (319) 234-1793 Human Rights Commission) Fax: (319) 234-1799 Email: [email protected] Club Les Dames Website: www.jessecosbycenter.org (Women's organization promoting social Website 2: www.facebook.com/Jesse-Cosby- interaction, personal growth, community relations, Neighborhood-Center family management, and education) Sandra Parish *Lutheran Services in Iowa P.O. Box 1681 (Providing parent support and education, refugee Waterloo, IA 50704 services, disability services, mental and Phone: (319) 232-9755 behavioral health services, residential treatment Email: [email protected] and foster care and adoption services.) Website: www.facebook.com (Club Les Dames) Christine Blunt

*Eastside Ministerial Alliance, Inc. (EMA) Waterloo: Martha Frazier, Executive Director 904 West 4th Street 205 Adams Street, Suite 1 Waterloo, IA 50702 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 233-3579 Phone: (319) 235-5580 Fax: (319) 233-6569 Fax: (319) 235-5562 Email: [email protected] Website: www.emacenter.org

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Waverly: Rainbow Love P.O. Box 848 (Providing safety, support, advocacy, and 106 16th Street SW resources for all ethnic nationalities of the LGBT Waverly, IA 50677 community) Phone: (319) 352-2630 Loren B. Scott, Director of Affairs Fax: (319) 352-0733 P.O. Box 273 Waterloo, IA 50704 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 610-9593 (Safeline) Website: www.lsiowa.org Email: [email protected]

Mr. Bail *Riverview Center (Bail Agent) (Medical and legal advocacy and support for Shannon Harris sexual assault survivors) 1133 Franklin Street Claudia Rodriguez, Bilingual & Multicultural Waterloo, IA 50703 Outreach Sexual Assault Advocate Phone: (319) 229-2222 2055 Kimball Avenue, Suite 355 Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50702 Website: www.mrbailiowa.com Phone: (319) 939-9599 Phone 2: (888) 557-0310 (Crisis Line) *Operation Threshold Email: [email protected] (Collaborating, educating, and providing services Website: www.riverviewcenter.org to help meet basic needs and self-sufficiency) Barbara A. Grant, Executive Director Social Action Inc. (SAI) P.O. Box 4120 (Human empowerment and resource institute for 1535 Lafayette Street change) Waterloo, IA 50704 David Goodson, Founder & President Phone: (319) 291-2065 515 Beech Street Fax: (319) 235-1518 Waterloo, IA 50703 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 504-1997 Website: www.operationthreshold.org Email: [email protected]

*Parents as Teacher & NEST Programs Waterloo Women's Civic Club Stephanie Shavers, Supervisor (Scholarship) Operation Threshold Gaile Tobert, President 1535 Lafayette Street P.O. Box 2342 Waterloo, IA 50704 Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (319) 292-1814 (Office) Phone: (319) 290-5559 Phone 2: (319) 415-6441 (Cell) Email: [email protected]

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*Waypoint Services for Women, Children, and (E) Families -- Waterloo Campus (Supporting victims/survivors of domestic Entertainment & Music violence. In person meetings by appointment only) Effie Burt 318 5th Street SE (Gospel, Jazz, and R&B Vocalist - sings the Cedar Rapids, IA 52401 National Anthem and Iowa's State Song) Phone: (319) 365-1458, ext. 6159 604 Kyra Drive Phone 2: (800) 208-0388 (Crisis Line) Oxford, MS 38655 Fax: (319) 365-2263 Phone: (319) 504-1047 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.waypointservices.org Website: www.jazzydiva.com

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Alpha Express, Inc. Fraternities & Sororities (Delivering, hauling, moving, & cleaning) P.O. Box 2714 Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Waterloo, IA 50704 Eta Gamma Gamma Chapter Phone: (319) 235-9713 Lawrence Daniel, Chapter Basileus Fax: (319) 235-2193 P.O. Box 92 Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50704 Website: www.alphaexpressinc.com Phone: (773) 658-4115 Email: [email protected] Art Carter & Sons Electrical Dorothy L. Carter Funeral Services 725 Adams Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 232-9808 Sanders Funeral Services Email: [email protected] Aaron Sanders 1701 East 4th Street Burkett Company, Inc. Waterloo, IA 50703 (Engineering consultant firm for Phone: (319) 232-5667 telecommunications) Fax: (319) 235-6144 Oliver B. Burkett, President P.O. Box 2875 (H) Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (319) 236-0006 Hair Care & Beauty Supply Phone 2: (319) 883-0471 (Cell) Phone 3: (319) 429-3785 (Cell) Brothaz Barbershop Fax: (319) 236-9006 Dale Jones, Owner Email: [email protected] 829 East 4th Street Website: www.burkettcompanyinc.com Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 234-2682

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Earth's Beauty Supplies Tri City Beauty Salon Jim Nebo Harry Carson, Owner 403 Franklin Street, Suite A 831 Walnut Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 291-6464 Phone: (319) 235-9659 Fax: (319) 291-6464 Email: [email protected] (O)

Family Cuts and Styles Organizations (Complete Hair Care for Adults and Children) Denise Davis, Owner & Barber Stylist NAACP Black Hawk County Branch #4012 Ricky Harmon, Barber LaTanya Graves, Branch President 1500 East 4th Street P.O. Box 304 Waterloo, IA 50703 Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (319) 961-6958 (Ms. Davis) Phone: (319) 234-4250 Phone 2: (319) 429-2388 (Mr. Harmon) Email: [email protected] (Ms. Davis) NAACP Black Hawk County Youth Council Email 2: [email protected] (Mr. Harmon) #4705 LaTanya Graves Gray's Barber/Beauty Shop P.O. Box 304 (With 3 Barbers & 1 Cosmetologist) Waterloo, IA 50704 Walter Gray, Owner Phone: (319) 234-4250 211 Linn Street Waterloo, IA 50703 NAACP Iowa-Nebraska State Conference of Phone: (319) 236-3325 (Barber Shop) Branches Phone: (319) 236-5797 (Beauty Shop) Betty C. Andrews, President 1620 Pleasant Street, Suite 210 Hairport Des Moines, IA 50314 Trent Keller Phone: (515) 288-7171 729 Mobile Street Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50703 Website: www.iowanebraskanaacp.org Phone: (319) 234-0965 Palestine Chapter #28 Signature Cuts and Styles Order of the Eastern Star, Prince Hall Affiliation Russell Bunt, Barber Patricia White, Secretary Bridget, Styles 307 Gable Street Tiffany, Styles Waterloo, IA 50703 1010 East Mitchell Avenue Phone: (515) 265-8451 Waterloo, IA 50702 (State Contact - Myrtle M. Jones) Phone: (319) 433-0582 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org

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St. John's Lodge #35 Antioch Baptist Church Free & Accepted Masons Pastor Michael Coleman Santos Aguins, WM 426 Sumner Street Leon V. Moseley, Secretary Waterloo, IA 50703 244 Ash Street Phone: (319) 233-2587 Waterloo, IA 50703 Fax: (319) 233-0036 Phone: (319) 431-4228 Email: [email protected] (State Contact - Kenneth F. Reed) Website: www.antiochbc.org Email: [email protected] Website: www.mwphglia.org Christ Temple of the Apostolic Faith Pastor Lee A. Tolbert (P) 902 South Street Waterloo, IA 50702 Physicians & Surgeons Phone: (319) 234-0255 Website: www.christtemplewaterloo.org Community Health: Christian Fellowship Baptist Church *Peoples Community Health Clinic Reverend Percy Thomas (Basic healthcare for uninsured/underinsured) 930 West 4th Street 905 Franklin Street Waterloo, IA 50702 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 232-2018 Phone: (319) 272-4300 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.christiantfellowshipmbchurch.org Website: www.peoples-clinic.com Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church Places of Worship & Choirs Pastor MarShaundus Robinson 915 Willow Street All Nations Community Church Waterloo, IA 50703 (American Baptist Churches - USA) Phone: (319) 235-0411 Reverend Dr. Mary Robinson Fax: (319) 235-2778 321 Normandy Street Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50703 Website: Phone: (319) 274-9168 (Church) www.corinthianmissionarybaptistchurch.com Phone 2: (319) 240-3195 (Pastor's Line) Email: [email protected] Deliverance Temple Church of God in Christ Website: www.allnationscommunitychurch.org Pastor Johnnie Johnson 305 Cutler Street Ambassadors for Christ Waterloo, IA 50703 Pastor Faye Scott Phone: (319) 236-2599 1721 Mulberry Street Phone 2: (319) 504-8577 Waterloo, IA 50703 Email: [email protected] Phone: (319) 233-0414

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Faith Temple American Baptist Church Mount Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Pastor Belinda Creighton-Smith (Manages Community Partnership for Protecting 325 East Park Avenue Children & Neighborhood Hub) Waterloo, IA 50703 Pastor Frantz T. Whitfield Phone: (319) 234-0854 805 Adams Street Email: [email protected] Waterloo, IA 50703 Website: www.faithtempleabc.org Phone: (319) 233-9482 Fax: (319) 235-7027 Gift of Life Church Email: [email protected] (Non-denominational) Bishop Brian E. Hill Mount Moriah Baptist Church Senior Pastor Judeda Hill Pastor Robert Holmes 1651 Sycamore Street 633 Walnut Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 232-3428 Phone: (319) 961-6072 Fax: (319) 235-5542 Email: [email protected] Payne Memorial AME Church Reverend Thomas Flint Jubilee United Methodist Church 1044 Mobile Street Pastor Abraham L. Funchess, Jr. Waterloo, IA 50703 1621 East 4th Street Phone: (319) 233-8189 Waterloo, IA 50703 Fax: (319) 233-0424 Phone: (319) 234-5307 Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (319) 504-0081 (Cell) Email: [email protected] Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church Website: www.jubileeumc.com (Entering into the knowledge of God through our Website 2: www.facebook.com (Jubilee United Study of God's Word, our fellowship with Christ, Resource Center) and Spiritually awakening the Power and the Love within) Koinonia Ministries Full Gospel Baptist Reverend Lovie Caldwell Church 432 Newell Street Pastor Helen Seenster Waterloo, IA 50703 2222 Falls Avenue Phone: (319) 234-7112 Waterloo, IA 50701 Fax: (319) 232-6171 Phone: (319) 234-5928 Email: [email protected] Phone 2: (319) 234-6053 (Pastor's Line) Website: www.pilgrimrestmbcwaterlooia.org Email: [email protected]

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R. H. Miracle Central Church of God in Christ *Sulentic-Fischels Commercial Group Pastor Gilbert L. Clay, Sr. Will Frost, Realtor/Commercial Specialist P.O. Box 2916 3510 Kimball Avenue, Suite H Waterloo, IA 50704 Waterloo, IA 50702 -or- Phone: (319) 234-5000 (Office) 1926 Sager Avenue Phone 2: (319) 529-6009 (Cell) Waterloo, IA 50701 Fax: (319) 291-7000 Phone: (319) 235-0422 Email: [email protected] Website: www.rhmiraclecentral.org Email 2: [email protected] Website: www.williamangelo.com Savior Baptist Church Website 2: www.facebook.com/willfrostrealty Pastor Rudy Jones 1220 Roosevelt Street Restaurants Waterloo, IA 50707 Phone: (319) 235-1652 Cottonwood Canyon Gourmet Coffee Randolph Bryan, Owner Union Missionary Baptist Church 218 East 4th Street (Bringing Families to Christ Ministry) Waterloo, IA 50703 Reverend Marvin D. Jenkins -or- 209 Jackson Street 419 Washington Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Cedar Falls, IA 50613 Phone: (319) 235-1213 Phone: (319) 233-5018 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Cottonwood Canyon Gourmet Coffee) (R) Sookies Restaurant Realtors & Real Estate Manuel & Helen Seenster 506 East Argyle Street March 8th Enterprises, LLC Waterloo, IA 50703 (Investment Properties - Renovated homes for Phone: (319) 235-7642 rent) Email: [email protected] Oliver B. & Nancy L. Burkett, Co-Owners P.O. Box 2875 Retail/Sales/Supplies Waterloo, IA 50704 Phone: (319) 883-0471 (Cell) Popcorn Heaven Fax: (319) 236-9006 (Popcorn & gourmet snacks) Heather Stalzer 3025 Kimball Avenue Waterloo, IA 50702 Phone: (319) 234-1170 Email: [email protected] Website: www.popcornheavencv.com

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Spellers True Value Hardware Store Tri City Clothing Wendell & Allen Speller Harry Carson, Owner 1027 East 4th Street 305 East 4th Street Waterloo, IA 50703 Waterloo, IA 50703 Phone: (319) 233-3172 Phone: (319) 235-9659 Phone 2: (319) 269-8795 Email: [email protected] Fax: (319) 232-1855 Email: [email protected] Website: www.facebook.com (Spellers True Value Hardware)

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