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Former priest with ties to Simpson part of list alleging clergy abuse

Former priest with ties to Simpson part of list alleging clergy abuse

April 4, 2019

Music students voice concerns as reductions hit department

March 13, 2018
Former Student Body Vice President Pierce Carey asks a question at an open forum discussing diversity and inclusion on campus. The event took place after a racially based threat was found on campus last week. (Photo: Alex Kirkpatrick, managing editor/The Simpsonian)

Concerned students vent frustration at heated open forum

February 20, 2018
File photo

Simmons: Racially based threat to student found on campus

February 16, 2018

Editorial: Dear white people, yes racial profiling is real

February 3, 2018
Editorial: Sgt. Beminio, Officer Martin made us #SimpsonStrong

Editorial: Sgt. Beminio, Officer Martin made us #SimpsonStrong

November 1, 2017
Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

Police arrest man in connection with intrusion, assault

October 26, 2017
Racism runs rampant in Trump era, says anti-racism speaker

Racism runs rampant in Trump era, says anti-racism speaker

October 20, 2017
Police seek man who didn't get 'Iowa nice' memo, stole wallet

Police seek man who didn’t get ‘Iowa nice’ memo, stole wallet

October 5, 2017
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[PHOTO] Freshman soars to tremendous heights with riveting hobby

September 17, 2017
Here's why some colleges won't declare themselves sanctuaries

Here’s why some colleges won’t declare themselves sanctuaries

September 14, 2017
Urbandale police Officer Justin Martin

Police department honors fallen officer on his birthday

July 14, 2017
Facing the blitz: A college athlete's coming out story

Facing the blitz: A college athlete’s coming out story

April 22, 2017
Tiffany Allison says she was beaten with a wrought-iron cross for more than four hours in 2009. After years of advocating for domestic abuse survivors, House File 263 passed on Monday, giving harsher punishments to domestic abusers and better protecting victims. (Photo: Courtesy of Tiffany Allison)

Bill targeting repeat domestic abusers passes Senate

April 12, 2017
Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

Officials say public not in danger after intruder incident

April 6, 2017
Sigma Lambda Gamma is college's first multicultural sorority

Sigma Lambda Gamma is college’s first multicultural sorority

March 28, 2017
Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

Warren County sheriff adopts dog he rescued in abuse case

March 14, 2017
Simpson ranks in top 100 for Best Colleges for Sports Lovers

Simpson ranks in top 100 for Best Colleges for Sports Lovers

March 14, 2017
Iowa GOP chair condemns Rep. Steve King's polemical tweet

Iowa GOP chair condemns Rep. Steve King’s polemical tweet

March 13, 2017
Culver Lecture has been canceled due to 'several conflicts'

Culver Lecture has been canceled due to ‘several conflicts’

March 12, 2017
21 signs you're a true Iowan

21 signs you’re a true Iowan

March 10, 2017
Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

Funeral services set for Indianola couple killed in crash

March 8, 2017
Organizers of the Women's March in January called for

‘A Day Without A Woman’ aims to show women’s societal impact

March 8, 2017
Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

Officials: Indianola couple die in Tuesday morning collision

March 7, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

Third annual Black and Blue Ball honors fallen Iowa officers

February 25, 2017
Universities must consider professors' political affiliations under bill

Universities must consider professors’ political affiliations under bill

February 22, 2017
Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

Iowa House subcommittee approves medical marijuana oil bill

February 22, 2017
Pop quiz! Do you know how much student loan debt totals?

Pop quiz! Do you know how much student loan debt totals?

February 21, 2017
GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

GOP-led bill would allow guns on public university campuses

February 21, 2017
Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

Simpson hires new senior vice president and academic dean

February 20, 2017
Bad and Nasty to sponsor 'Not My President's Day' on Monday

Bad and Nasty to sponsor ‘Not My President’s Day’ on Monday

February 17, 2017
Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

Gov. signs bill gutting most collective bargaining rights

February 17, 2017
Des Moines ranks within top 10 best places to live in US 

Des Moines ranks within top 10 best places to live in US 

February 8, 2017
RLC chastises 'anti-Muslim rhetoric' amid Trump's travel ban

RLC chastises ‘anti-Muslim rhetoric’ amid Trump’s travel ban

January 29, 2017
(Photo: Warren County Sheriff's Office)

Police say drunk man threatened to ‘shoot up’ fraternity

January 24, 2017
'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' to be released in December

‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ to be released in December

January 23, 2017
Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

Simpson College cancels classes, closes offices due to ice storm

January 15, 2017
(Photo: Andrea Carlson)

Mother of child with rare eye disorder sees brighter future

January 12, 2017
Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

Police block off streets around campus following apartment incident

January 9, 2017

Simpson College lovebirds engaged after surprising proposal

January 9, 2017
(Photo: Courtesy of KCCI)

Simpson College professor continues to tackle fight on CTE

January 6, 2017
(Photo: Mallory Dirks/The Simpsonian)

Joe Biden makes final push to end sexual assault on campuses

January 5, 2017
Student with Crohn's disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

Student with Crohn’s disease fights to legalize medical cannabis

January 3, 2017
(Photo: Des Moines Police Department)

Police charge Indianola man in Des Moines-area bank robbery

December 29, 2016

The Simpsonian’s year in review

December 28, 2016
Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

Simpson College president signs petition to support DACA

December 22, 2016
(Photo: Submission/Pierce Carey)

Simpson student body elects first sophomore president, VP

December 7, 2016
Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

Branstad accepts ambassadorship; Iowa to have first female governor

December 7, 2016
Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

Tuition, fees increase after feds implement new FAFSA rules

December 6, 2016

Viral video showing middle schoolers falling on ice resurfaces

December 5, 2016
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