Little Village enters its 25th year in print with a flurry of comics by local artists, all imagining what’s ahead in 2026 — fear, stupidity, normalcy, resistance and more. Plus: A guide to the 50 confirmed candidates vying for Iowans’ votes this June and November, and the winner of a short story contest hosted by Des Moines Public Library and Little Village.
Also in this issue: Mary Swander employs some creative puppetry to stage the true story of an Amish conscientious objector jailed in a chicken coop; Kiki coaches a unsatisfied 40-something; and LV reviews some freshly fallen albums and books. (Love the crossword? Try a bonus puzzle on page 25, Loop the Loop!)
