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The 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide “My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.” - Desmond Tutu Kimberly Baxter Director, Iowa Accountability Program Revised January 31, 2019 © 2006 Iowa Accountability Program. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Todd Nuccio State Court Administrator Kimberly Baxter Executive Director of Special Projects Dear Friends: Since 2005, the Iowa Accountability Program (IAP) has been involved in many initiatives behind the scenes to help the Iowa Judicial Branch achieve its mission of ensuring equal access to justice for all. IAP values our relationships with the community as the key to our work at the forefront of the state’s court innovation efforts. One of our key initiatives, the Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide, enhances relationships between the African American community, the Courts and other system professionals. We are excited to present the 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide, the only statewide African American Resource Guide in Iowa! This annual resource continues to be a sought after resource for thousands, from community members and leaders to U.S. Congress members! Over the past fourteen years, the Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide has grown to recognize the countless unique goods and services that Iowa’s African American population has to offer. This edition alone showcases nearly 600 amazing African American businesses, organizations, elected officials, consultants, physicians, services, places of worship and more throughout Iowa! This has resulted in greater connections between African American community members and others across the state. Each year, we receive positive feedback on our efforts and look forward to making an even greater impact this year. It is through these connections and partnerships that we are able to provide the valuable resource. On behalf of IAP, we thank you for your continued support and assistance. We also want to specifically thank our ‘IAP Helpers’ who gave of their time and energy to make the numerous contacts required to confirm and update the information: Curtis Baugh & Michael Hardat (Evelyn Anderson Sainci (City of Dubuque) K. Davis Center) Fatima Elbadri, Natalie Lampley, & Dedric Doolin (NAACP) Robert Tyson (IAP Access to Justice Ernest Jackson (John Deere Dubuque Coordinator) Works) Nelly Hill & Danielle Clark (Waypoint James Moore (Dow DuPont) Services for Women, Children, & Families) Thank you for reading, and please feel free to share the 2019 Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide with family, friends, and associates. Sincerely, Executive Director of Special Projects Director of the Iowa Accountability Program ii Greater Iowa African American Resource Guide If you would like to update/be added to the next edition of the African American Resource Guide, please complete this form, detach and mail or fax to: Iowa Accountability Program State Court Administrator’s Office 1111 East Court Avenue Des Moines, IA 50319 Phone: (515) 348-4905 Fax: (515) 348-4911 Email: iap@iowacourts.gov Business/Organization Name* _________________________________________________ Contact Name(s) & Title(s) ___________________________________________________ Address* _________________________________________________________________ City* State* Zip* ______________________ ______ _______________ If appropriate: Second Address* _______________________________________________________ City* State* Zip* _____________________ ______ _______________ Secondary Primary Phone * Fax ____________ Phone _________ ______________ Email(s)* _____________________________________________________________ Website Address(es) _________________________________________________________ Description of Business/Organization ___________________________________________ (* indicates a required field) Indicate which category best describes your organization: Attorney/Legal Resource Communications Organization Business Education Place of Worship/Choir Contractor/Construction Entertainment Restaurant Community Center/Service Government Retail Other (Specify) _______________________________________________________________________ iii 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 ...................................................................................................... 9 Organizations ..................................................................................................................... 10 Places of Worship & Choirs .............................................................................................. 10 Cedar Rapids .................................................................................................................... 12 Elected & Appointed Officials .......................................................................................... 14 Attorneys & Legal Resources ............................................................................................ 14 Business Consultants & Development .............................................................................. 14 College & University Affiliations ..................................................................................... 15 Communications, Media, & Marketing ............................................................................. 15 Community Centers & Services ........................................................................................ 15 Educational Resources ....................................................................................................... 17 Financial Services & Insurance ......................................................................................... 17 Fraternities & Sororities .................................................................................................... 18 Organizations ..................................................................................................................... 18 Physicians & Surgeons ...................................................................................................... 19 Places of Worship & Choirs .............................................................................................. 19 Realtors & Real Estate ....................................................................................................... 20 Retail/Sales/Supplies ......................................................................................................... 20 Davenport ......................................................................................................................... 21 Elected & Appointed Officials .......................................................................................... 23 Attorneys & Legal Resources ............................................................................................ 23 Auto Sales & Services ....................................................................................................... 24 Business Consultants & Development .............................................................................. 24 Catering & Event Planning ................................................................................................ 24 Communications, Media, & Marketing ............................................................................. 25 Community Centers & Services ........................................................................................ 25 Contractors & Construction ............................................................................................... 26 Educational Resources ....................................................................................................... 27 Entertainment & Music ..................................................................................................... 27 iv Financial Services & Insurance ......................................................................................... 28 Fraternities & Sororities .................................................................................................... 28 Funeral Services ................................................................................................................ 28 Hair Care & Beauty Supply ............................................................................................... 28 Organizations ....................................................................................................................