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Everything you need to know about the new flu and COVID vaccines
When it comes to protection against flu and COVID, vaccines are necessary to tackle the latest strains of each. Here’s what you need to know.
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The 4 best coffee shops in Des Moines, according to Reddit
These must-try coffee spots that will satisfy your caffeine cravings.
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Providing abortion for people who have to flee their states
An Illinois abortion provider has years of experience treating people who are forced to leave their homes to get abortions. With Iowa’s near-total abortion ban in effect, she and her staff are prepared to meet more Iowans.
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Iowa towns named after famous places
Hit the road and check out these Iowa towns that may or may not be mistaken for popular cities around the world.
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11 charter schools get grants from COVID relief fund
With federal dollars allowed for supporting students impacted by the pandemic, Gov. Kim Reynolds named the 11 charter schools that will receive the nearly $4 million.
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VIDEO: Hampton businesses targeted with anti-immigrant flyers
Earlier this month, the Latino community in Hampton, Iowa was rocked by what locals are calling a hate crime: employees of Latino-owned businesses found anti-immigrant flyers invoking Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s name posted outside their workplaces. The county GOP chair condemned the usage of Trump’s name and said the message did not align with…
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The ‘sandwich generation’ is strained: How to save for retirement while caring for kids and aging parents
50 hours, that’s the amount of time America’s “sandwich generation” spends caring for both children and aging parents every week. Here’s what you need to know.
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6 employment resources for Iowans with disabilities
Learn more about organizations across Iowa doing their part to ensure people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) find suitable employment.
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Fall bird migrations in Iowa and where to spot them
Fall in Iowa is a birder’s paradise, as bird migrations take over the skies. Find out what birds you can spot and when.
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