The Asian Iowan

Luck O' the Irish in Emmetsburg

Beginning March 9th, residents of Emmetsburg and surrounding communities celebrated St.

Mar 22 • Jane Nguyen

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An unexpected gift of kindness

Sometimes an unexpected gift is the best gift of all.

Mar 13 • Jane Nguyen

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January 2026

The Empty Chairs in My Classroom

In one year, my table has gone from overflowing to nearly empty

Jan 11 • Jane Nguyen

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November 2025

Humanitarian Legacy, Queen Sirikit of Thailand

On October 24, 2025, the world lost a leader of humanity, Queen Sirikit of Thailand, at the age of 93.

Nov 16, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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October 2025

A picnic to celebrate 50 years in Iowa

After the fall of Saigon in April 1975, an estimated 3 million people fled Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia by boat, braving treacherous conditions, sea…

Oct 28, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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September 2025

Celebrating diversity

Son Peruchos Band at the Latino Heritage Festival in Des Moines, Iowa

Sep 27, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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The Juan and Only's South American roots drive his love of music

Growing up in a large city in Ecuador, Juan Matamoros, was surrounded by music.

Sep 23, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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Latina Entrepreneur, Ana Maceda, follows in her father's footsteps

Ana Maceda, owner of Crown Cleaning, was born in Zacatecas, Mexico, and came to the US with her parents and two older sisters when she was four years…

Sep 9, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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August 2025

Presidential Bucket List

Many adults have a bucket list of things they want to experience or accomplish, or places to visit.

Aug 7, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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July 2025

Florida Firsts

Traveling with a fourteen-year-old is pretty straightforward.

Jul 26, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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50th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, an Iowa adoptee's arrival: Nik and Doug's America

A recording from Jane Nguyen and Douglas Burns's live video

Jul 22, 2025 • Jane Nguyen, Douglas Burns, and Nik Heftman

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Waukee Arts Festival

An enjoyable evening listening to my favorite band, The Nadas.

Jul 19, 2025 • Jane Nguyen

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