African Americans in Iowa, 2009

Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. It is an annual snapshot of the demographic profile of the African American population in Iowa.

African Americans in Iowa, 2010

Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. It is an annual snapshot of the demographic profile of the African American population in Iowa.

African Americans in Iowa, 2011

Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. It is an annual snapshot of the demographic profile of the African American population in Iowa.

African Americans in Iowa, 2012

Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. It is an annual snapshot of the demographic profile of the African American population in Iowa.

African Americans in Iowa, 2013

Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. It is an annual snapshot of the demographic profile of the African American population in Iowa.

African Americans in Iowa, 2014

Produced by the State Data Center of Iowa for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. It is an annual snapshot of the demographic profile of the African American population in Iowa.

Native Americans in Iowa 2006 (American Indian heritage month: Native Americans in Iowa, November 2006)

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2007

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2008

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2009

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2010

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2011

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2012

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

Native Americans in Iowa 2015

Demographic profile of the Native American population in Iowa compiled from Census statistics.

A Comparative Study: Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals under the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act & An Overview of Assistance Animal Laws of Select States, April 18, 2010

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Housing Act (FHA) prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability and govern the use of service or emotional support animals in places where pets may not be permitted. However, courts have been struggling with how to define and treat animals that qualify for protection under each law. This has created confusion as to what rights and duties are owed disabled persons and the animals that live with or accompany them. This essay attempts to clarify these two federal laws with regard to service or emotional support animals and the differing parties‘ rights and interests. It also includes an overview of select state laws that govern assistance animals of all types and our recommendations for enhancing the Iowa Civil Rights Act.