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Community
Watch: Black leaders in Iowa discuss their takeaways so far from Chauvin trial
Family
Here's how the state is working to improve child care access, services in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced plans to create the child care task force on March 10 with the hope of addressing Iowa's issues that existed before the pandemic.
Crime
Ashley Okland case remains unsolved 10 years after murder
April 8, 2011, is the day realtor Ashley Okland was found murdered inside a townhome she was showing. Police are still searching for answers.
Community
Fewer young people in church: Is the pandemic to blame?
According to a Pew Research poll, 1 in 3 teens attend religious services weekly.
Health
Support group looks to help first responders and veterans living with PTSD
The soon-to-be nonprofit includes a peer-to-peer support group for veterans and first responders as well as offering three free counseling sessions.
Food
Food advocates starting farmers' market to make healthy options more accessible to low-income individuals
“We really believe that fresh, healthy foods should not be a luxury item and so we work really hard to grow nutritious good food here," Monika Owczarski said.
Health
Ames woman denied coverage for $16K prescription, insurance says it's because bloodwork wasn't done during pandemic
Sara Willette feels her insurance company is forcing her to choose between getting exposed to COVID, which could kill her, or going without a lifesaving therapy.
Heartwarming
Haircuts at school? At Des Moines East, it means you're on the right path
DeMarko Walker has given 30 to 40 haircuts to East students.
Local News
'From despair to hope': Marking 1 long year of worshipping remotely
It's been a long year of folks learning how to shift from in-person to remote everything. St. Paul Episcopal in downtown Des Moines is finally feeling some normalcy.
Community
Easter 2021 means in-person services for many central Iowa churches
"Currently every other pew is blocked off," the vice chancellor of the Dioceses of Des Moines told Local 5. "Well now we're allowing all pews to be used."
Community
Pony Express Riders excited for modified parade benefiting Easterseals Iowa
The parade will start at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Woodward.
Local News
A closer look at Des Moines organization serving Iowa's immigrant population
Two nonprofits joined together to meet the needs of immigrants and refugees in the state by offering more advocacy and legal services.
Family
Here's how the state is working to improve child care access, services in Iowa
Gov. Kim Reynolds announced plans to create the child care task force on March 10 with the hope of addressing Iowa's issues that existed before the pandemic.
Crime
Ashley Okland case remains unsolved 10 years after murder
April 8, 2011, is the day realtor Ashley Okland was found murdered inside a townhome she was showing. Police are still searching for answers.
Community
Fewer young people in church: Is the pandemic to blame?
According to a Pew Research poll, 1 in 3 teens attend religious services weekly.
Health
Support group looks to help first responders and veterans living with PTSD
The soon-to-be nonprofit includes a peer-to-peer support group for veterans and first responders as well as offering three free counseling sessions.
Food
Food advocates starting farmers' market to make healthy options more accessible to low-income individuals
“We really believe that fresh, healthy foods should not be a luxury item and so we work really hard to grow nutritious good food here," Monika Owczarski said.
Health
Ames woman denied coverage for $16K prescription, insurance says it's because bloodwork wasn't done during pandemic
Sara Willette feels her insurance company is forcing her to choose between getting exposed to COVID, which could kill her, or going without a lifesaving therapy.
Heartwarming
Haircuts at school? At Des Moines East, it means you're on the right path
DeMarko Walker has given 30 to 40 haircuts to East students.
Local News
'From despair to hope': Marking 1 long year of worshipping remotely
It's been a long year of folks learning how to shift from in-person to remote everything. St. Paul Episcopal in downtown Des Moines is finally feeling some normalcy.
Community
Easter 2021 means in-person services for many central Iowa churches
"Currently every other pew is blocked off," the vice chancellor of the Dioceses of Des Moines told Local 5. "Well now we're allowing all pews to be used."
Community
Pony Express Riders excited for modified parade benefiting Easterseals Iowa
The parade will start at 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Woodward.
Local News
A closer look at Des Moines organization serving Iowa's immigrant population
Two nonprofits joined together to meet the needs of immigrants and refugees in the state by offering more advocacy and legal services.
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