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Human Interest
‘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...
After 45 years, Iowa’s Camp Courageous to get new leader in the new year
The camp in eastern Iowa's Jones County that's enjoyed by nearly 10,000 kids and adults with...
Iowans who relied on SNAP should expect long lines at food pantries
Food banks across Iowa are seeing exceptionally high demand since SNAP payments temporarily ended...
Manchester creates a community mural with help from IEDA program
State and local leaders celebrated a new mural in Manchester Wednesday that is part of a state...
Illuminated holiday train to make ten Iowa stops next month for free concerts
The schedule is now out for the Holiday Train's annual trip across Iowa, offering free concerts to...
Do Iowans’ pets really want to be dressed up for Halloween?
Iowans who love Halloween might want to share the holiday with their pets, but if you're going to...
Illinois man, panicked about lost wallet, thanks Iowan who found it
An Illinois man is publicly thanking an Iowan whose name he does not know for a gesture that has...
Osborne Heritage Days near Elkader ending after 50 years
The 50th Annual Osborne Heritage Days this weekend will be the final one. Clayton County...
DNR to start annual trout stocking in 18 Iowa lakes this month
Staff from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources will be stocking trout at 18 lakes and ponds...
Soldier buried in Iowa, exactly 81 years after his death in WWII
An Iowan killed in action during World War II has finally been laid to rest near his hometown of...
Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence sees cases increasing
A review of recent records by the Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence finds 88 Iowans have...
Norway’s Crown Prince Haakon visits Decorah
A member of Norway's royal family has visited northeast Iowa to commemorate the 200th anniversary...