Ty Rushing

KGAN • October 13, 2020

'Jackie Robinson of Iowa newspapers:' Meet Ty Rushing, a Black journalist in rural Iowa

Ty Rushing is a local newspaperman to his core, with a penchant for punchy headlines and an unwavering commitment to his community. "People are like, 'you want to go to DC? ' Or 'we need you in DC or New York' and I’m like nah. I’d rather...

Vice • June 15, 2021

These Black Doulas Are Taking On Iowa’s Maternal Mortality Crisis

By the time Cain-Hinton arrived at Bailey’s home, the baby was there, and mother and child needed to go to the hospital. This changed the birth plan, and Cain-Hinton did what doulas do: She rolled with it. She helped Bailey’s husband pack their bags...

Sioux City Journal • February 26, 2017

RUSHING: Siouxland black business community small, but proud

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 13, 2020

Sheldon teen behind BLM protest has big goals

SHELDON—Ricardo Rubio missed his family’s summer vacation to South Dakota’s Black Hills because he organized a protest in his hometown to protect Black lives the same day. The soft-spoken 17-year-old incoming Sheldon High School senior was the lead...

Iowa PBS • June 7, 2022

History of Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865 the last group of slaves in the United states were freed. Their freedom was bittersweet and came two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued in 1863. Journalist Ty Rushing shares the story of the day that...

The Sheldon Mail-Sun • October 13, 2020

Rushing: Jackie Robinson of Iowa news

Iowa Public Radio • June 9, 2021

A Journalist Discusses What Has Changed In Iowa Since He Moved To The State

In May, IPR asked Iowans to share their perspectives about how life in the state has changed since George Floyd was murdered one year ago. One response came from Ty Rushing, a freelance journalist and corporate communications professional who has had...

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 27, 2018

Pride & Protests: OC Pride draws cheers, jeers

Iowa PBS • June 6, 2022

Telling Our Own Story: Ending Racism

Journalist Ty Rushing speaks with Black Iowans to explore racism and discrimination across rural and urban landscapes. Examine race relations from the perspective of Black Iowans, who share what they think can be done to end racism in their state.

The Sheldon Mail-Sun • October 15, 2020

Rushing: He was more than a mug shot

The Sheldon Mail-Sun • October 13, 2020

Making Magic: Sheldon native a Disney animator

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 30, 2020

Alcohol involved in fatal Ireton shooting

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 15, 2020

Update on Sheldon park incident

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 13, 2020

Scorza finds brother put up for adoption

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 13, 2020

Thieves target political signs in N'West Iowa

REGIONAL—The video is only 33 seconds long, but the black-and-white footage shows a crime being committed on the front lawn of the Vust family’s home on Sheldon’s east side. A little after 10 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, a sedan slowly creeps up to...

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 30, 2020

The force strong with Sheldon native

The Sheldon Mail-Sun • October 13, 2020

Sheldon residents speak at Spencer march

The Sheldon Mail-Sun • October 13, 2020

Rushing: Tran wants to see changes

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 15, 2020

Old Okoboji school owner sues Arnolds Park

The N'West Iowa REVIEW • October 30, 2020

Steve King says GOP not neutral in primary