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Human Interest
UI expert says holiday cards can have an impact in 25 words or less
We're living in what some are calling a loneliness epidemic, and if you'd like to make someone...
Wicked cold weather can be dangerous, deadly to our pets
Temperatures are expected in the teens below zero this morning with even-colder wind chills, so...
2025 Iowa Governor’s Lifesaving Awards ceremony
Four Iowans are being honored for their heroic efforts to save others from burning homes and icy...
Fifth baby of the year turned over under Iowa’s Safe Haven law
The Iowa Department Health and Human Services says another baby has been turned over to the state...
Iowans are urged to give generously, and safely, on this Giving Tuesday
This is Giving Tuesday, a vital day for Iowa non-profits to pull in much-needed donations before...
‘Walking in Antarctica’ exhibit at northwest Iowa museum
An exhibit that opened this month at the Sioux City Public Museum focuses on the South Pole....
Fixing fiddles for kids lets retired ISU professor give back
A retired Iowa State University sociology professor has combined his love of woodworking and music...
Northwest Iowa native hired to run Iowa’s largest theater retires
The northwest Iowa native who was hired nearly 31 years ago to lead Iowa's largest theater has...
Iowa Rotarians take flight to reach polio eradication goal
An Iowan who's a pilot has completed two missions to raise worldwide awareness of Rotary's push to...
The early popularity of Iowa’s pheasant season created scheduling conflicts
Iowa is in the middle of its 100th pheasant season this year. Iowa DNR wildlife biologist Todd...
Iowa State Fair’s butter cow ‘in the round’ a revelation
A few iconic Iowa State Fair items in a Washington, D.C. museum are giving state fair officials...
‘Eat Free Pie’ planners hope Thanksgiving concept goes statewide
The Williams sisters in Des Moines are leading a volunteer effort to bake hundreds of pies for...
Tips so Iowans can avoid conversational meltdowns at the Thanksgiving table
Many Iowans will be meeting up this week with family members they haven't seen in a while, and...
Relief concert finances two new homes in Spencer, rehab of 10 others
There was a ribbon cutting in Spencer earlier today for the second of two Habitat for Humanity...
Making Thanksgiving dinner a potluck could help Iowans on a budget
Many Iowans will be heading to the grocery store this weekend to stock up on ingredients for next...
UI researcher investigates why lonely people tend to buy things they don’t need
Black Friday is one week from today, launching another holiday shopping season, but a University...
State awards tax credits to projects in Waterloo, Davenport, Jefferson
The Iowa Economic Development Authority is awarding more Historic Preservation Tax Credits to help...
Study: Iowa State Fair ’24 operations had $629 million impact
A new study suggests year-round activities on the Iowa State fairgrounds in 2024 had a $629.2...
Minnesota company buys Cedar Rapids Gazette, 11 other Iowa newspapers
A dozen Iowa newspapers -- including The Cedar Rapids Gazette -- are being purchased by a...
Spread yuletide cheer from Iowa to kids in need around the globe
Iowans who want to pack some holiday joy in a shoebox for kids around the world can drop them off...
Memorial today for businessman who helped save Arnolds Park
Family and friends gathered in northwest Iowa today to honor a local businessman and...
‘Hello Operator’ exhibit highlights Sioux City roots in telephone service
The last day of this month is the final call for the "Hello Operator" exhibit at the Sioux City...
Iowa businessman, philanthropist, WWII vet Bill Knapp dies at age 99
A World War II veteran and a real estate developer who changed the landscape of central Iowa has...
Iowans aren’t clamoring for #1 country song sung by a computer
A record store owner who's closely followed the musical trends and passions of central Iowans for...
Iowans are learning that a penny saved is…just worth one cent
Penny for your thoughts? The U.S. Treasury stopped making pennies this week, and Iowa collectors...
ISU study: Be kind to others, it can be good for your own health, mind
If you haven't made an "Iowa Nice" gesture in a while, today's the day. This is World Kindness...
Iowa caregivers need to remember to care for themselves, too
Some 80,000 Iowans are now caregivers for more than 62,000 loved ones who have Alzheimer’s or...
Iowa group hosts out-of-state veterans wounded in combat
A northern Iowa organization called "Hunting with Heroes" is gearing up for an annual pheasant...
‘Operation Green Light for Veterans’ on in many Iowa counties
The National Association of Counties is encouraging county officials -- and all Americans -- to...