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Local News
Metro lawyers work on a tight deadline to help Afghan families navigate paperwork
Local News
1 year later: Afghan families, metro lawyers navigate US documentation paperwork
Multiple legal agencies are working together to help families as they approach the one year deadline for required paperwork.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair Day 2: Sights and sounds of Iowa's summer celebration
Local5 spent the second day of the fair talking with fairgoers about their favorite parts of the celebration and what to look for this weekend.
Education
How one man's trip to Uvalde is changing school safety in the Quad Cities
Charles Butler is the RIMSD security manager. After Uvalde's shooting, he took it upon himself to make the trip to Texas to learn how to prevent another tragedy.
Community
Des Moines organization says Afghan refugees still need help, resources
The organization says a few families have received eviction notices, while others are struggling to navigate transportation, school enrollment and healthcare.
Local News
Des Moines Refugee Support: Afghan families still need help
The organization says that some families have received eviction notices, while others are struggling to navigate transportation, school enrollment, and healthcare.
Ukraine
Quad Cities residents continue to show their support for Ukraine
A group of Ukrainian friends is working on fundraising and sending medical supplies and protective gear to Ukraine, as well as food and toys for the children.
Health
Meet the Ohio man who's walking across the country for a cause
Joe Hall, who is walking from Delaware to California, stopped in Ames to share his story and advocate for mental health.
Community
Ohio man walks across the country for a cause
Joe Hall, who is walking from Delaware to California, stopped in Ames to share his story and advocate for mental health.
Education
Waukee opens 10th elementary school, anticipates more population growth
With the highest growth rate in state, Waukee plans to grow the district with three additional schools by 2025.
Education
Waukee opens 10th elementary school, anticipates more population growth
With the highest growth rate in state, Waukee plans to grow the district with three additional schools by 2025.
Environment
National mapping tool FieldWatch looks to save Iowa's crops, insects
Here's how a national mapping tool can help save Iowa's crops and important insects like bees, keeping Iowa as one the nation's top honey producers.
Local News
1 year later: Afghan families, metro lawyers navigate US documentation paperwork
Multiple legal agencies are working together to help families as they approach the one year deadline for required paperwork.
Iowa State Fair
Iowa State Fair Day 2: Sights and sounds of Iowa's summer celebration
Local5 spent the second day of the fair talking with fairgoers about their favorite parts of the celebration and what to look for this weekend.
Education
How one man's trip to Uvalde is changing school safety in the Quad Cities
Charles Butler is the RIMSD security manager. After Uvalde's shooting, he took it upon himself to make the trip to Texas to learn how to prevent another tragedy.
Community
Des Moines organization says Afghan refugees still need help, resources
The organization says a few families have received eviction notices, while others are struggling to navigate transportation, school enrollment and healthcare.
Local News
Des Moines Refugee Support: Afghan families still need help
The organization says that some families have received eviction notices, while others are struggling to navigate transportation, school enrollment, and healthcare.
Ukraine
Quad Cities residents continue to show their support for Ukraine
A group of Ukrainian friends is working on fundraising and sending medical supplies and protective gear to Ukraine, as well as food and toys for the children.
Health
Meet the Ohio man who's walking across the country for a cause
Joe Hall, who is walking from Delaware to California, stopped in Ames to share his story and advocate for mental health.
Community
Ohio man walks across the country for a cause
Joe Hall, who is walking from Delaware to California, stopped in Ames to share his story and advocate for mental health.
Education
Waukee opens 10th elementary school, anticipates more population growth
With the highest growth rate in state, Waukee plans to grow the district with three additional schools by 2025.
Education
Waukee opens 10th elementary school, anticipates more population growth
With the highest growth rate in state, Waukee plans to grow the district with three additional schools by 2025.
Environment
National mapping tool FieldWatch looks to save Iowa's crops, insects
Here's how a national mapping tool can help save Iowa's crops and important insects like bees, keeping Iowa as one the nation's top honey producers.
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