Craig Hunt at his barber shop in Iowa. Craig advocated for a new pathway to become a barber in his state. Iowa is changing how people in the United States enter the barbering and cosmetology fields.

The Iowa House has advanced a bill to reduce the training hours required to become a licensed barber, sparking debate over its potential impact. "Barbering for me has basically changed my life," says ...

This is a product of the West Central Tribune advertising department. Winners were chosen through area readers who voted in the annual Best of the Best competition. Becoming a barber wasn’t just a ...