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7 immigrant-owned businesses to support this holiday season—and year-round
Check out these immigrant-owned businesses to not only boost your local economy but also support those who the federal government is actively targeting.
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Ordinary Iowans who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Acts of kindness can bring a smile like nothing else. Here are nine of our favorite everyday stories in 2025, from rescuing animals to ending local hunger.
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12 best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Iowa
Get in the holiday spirit at one of these tree farms in Iowa where you can chop down your very own Christmas tree.
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Collaboration and Care Guide Return of Meskwaki Artifacts From UNI to Their Tribal Home
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
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How to stretch your paycheck when grocery prices are high, according to an expert
Learn how to stretch your grocery budget amid rising prices with these seven tips from a Registered Dietitian. Including meal planning, strategic coupon clipping, unit pricing, and more.
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Volunteers make Iowa great. Here’s how to help, broken down by region
There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area.
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Advocates want Iowans to boycott Amazon, Home Depot and Target during Black Friday
The ‘We Ain’t Buying It’ campaign hopes consumers use their wallets to hurt companies complying with ‘threats on democracy.’
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15 Iowa food pantries to donate time, money, and food to this holiday season
Looking to give back this holiday season? Discover 15 Iowa food pantries you can volunteer at or donate money or food to.
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The 8 most magical winter festivals in Iowa for 2025-2026
Iowa’s winters may be cold, but there’s plenty to warm your hands and your heart at these beautiful winter festivals across the state.
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ICE almost deported Indigenous Des Moines woman
A day before Des Moines woman Leticia Jacobo was scheduled to be released from the Polk County Jail, jail staff told Jacobo she would be turned over to ICE agents—even though Jacobo is Native American.
