The Siouxland Freedom Park has opened a temporary exhibit to honor local military hero Bud Day....
Exhibit honors Siouxland military hero Bud Day
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Human Interest
Ice-trapped swans are recovering after rescue by hovercraft
Before this week's warm-up, more than 30 swans were trapped in the ice on Little Wall Lake in...
Jordan’s ‘musical ambassadress’ performs in Oskaloosa
A singer, composer, guitarist and humanitarian from the Middle Eastern nation of Jordan is...
UI professor offers family comfort food recipes in cookbook fundraiser
Who better than a dentist to recommend food you can really sink your teeth into? A University of...
Girls Scout cookie sales underway
Iowans who are trying to keep their New Year's resolution to get in better shape may want to cover...
Tips for overcoming loneliness during an Iowa winter
New studies are finding links between people who are obese and lonely who may be at risk for...
Weekend event to benefit SW Iowa girl with medical bills
Residents in the southwest Iowa town of Adair are coming together this weekend to help the family...
Northern Iowa homeless census shows rise in numbers
A coalition of nearly 20 area shelters and housing organizations in northern Iowa recently...
Record amount of money turned over by Great Iowa Treasure Hunt in 2023
The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt returned an overall record of more than $30 million in unclaimed...
Professional explorer brings his adventure stories to central Iowa
The Des Moines Civic Center is launching a new Explorer Series tomorrow night that will include...
Need workplace changes? UI study says to ask manager, don’t tell them
A University of Iowa study finds workers might see more success if they make suggestions to their...
Deadline nears to nominate Red Cross Heroes of the Heartland
The Iowa region of the American Red Cross is taking nominations for its Heroes of the Heartland...
Marshall County deputy describes effort to help deliver a baby in the blizzard
The Marshall County Sheriff's Department and other first responders helped a woman give birth...
Federal heating assistance available for low income Iowans
You may be eligible for some help with your heating bill. The federally funded Low-Income Home...
Wicked cold weather can be dangerous, deadly to our pets
With high temperatures in the negative numbers and wind chills approaching 35-below, Iowa's a...
NE Iowa city is recognized for its service during WWII
Waterloo is being designated as Iowa’s only World War Two Heritage City. The designation from the...
Volunteerism nearly doubles since the pandemic in NE Iowa
The number of Iowans who volunteer their time is growing, and college students in northeast Iowa...
Mayor cites transportation issues as key to future of Waterloo
Waterloo's mayor says for his city to continue to grow, its transportation issues need to be...
Historic cross in NE Iowa to nearly double in height, get new lights
A Dubuque County landmark will get a significant overhaul this year as the rebuilding of the...
ISU expert explains why we fail at most New Year’s resolutions
If you made a New Year's resolution last night, you may need to genuinely focus on making the...
Bakery in Middle Amana closes after more than 150 years in business
The historic Hahn Bakery in Middle Amana closed its doors for good Sunday after more than 150...
Muscatine fundraiser hit by vandals will be relit Friday
A nonprofit in Muscatine that helps adults with disabilities and the elderly is reopening its...
Waterloo shelter sees unexpected jump in animal population
An animal shelter in northeast Iowa is seeing an unusual spike in its year-end number of animals....
Smile, be patient & keep calm when trying to return gifts
If you got an ugly Christmas sweater, something in the wrong size or a duplicate item as a gift,...
Cheerleader nominations open for Winter Games in Iowa Great Lakes
The University of Okoboji Winter Games start a month from today in the Iowa Great Lakes region....
Retired Iowa congressman publishes his memoir
Former Iowa Congressman Jim Ross Lightfoot is sharing the story of his life in a new memoir...
Holiday displays are pretty — and they can be pretty distracting, too
It's the time of year when some Iowans like to pack the family into the minivan at dusk, switch...
Iowa’s longest-running stock market investing club
The "Forest City Women Investors" has been recognized as the longest running stock club in Iowa....
Create new holiday traditions if you’re missing a lost loved one
There's a Christmas carol that says this is "the most wonderful time of the year," but for Iowans...
Central Iowa cemetery part of Wreaths Across America honoring veterans
Volunteers will start putting Christmas wreaths on the graves of veterans across the country this...