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Local Politics
2023 legislative proposals include restrictions on cellphones in cars, car seat requirement changes
Family
Meet some of Des Moines' first babies born in 2023
Just hours into the new year, some Iowa families welcomed babies into the world.
Family
Here are the most popular baby names in central Iowa in 2022
Here are 2022's most popular names for baby boys and girls in the state UnityPoint, MercyOne and Broadlawns medical centers.
Local News
What were central Iowa's top baby names in 2022?
Here are 2022's most popular names for baby boys and girls in the state UnityPoint, MercyOne and Broadlawns medical centers.
Food
13-year-old Clive baker to be featured on Food Network
Nash Roe will appear as a contestant on Food Networks Kids Baking Championship on Dec. 26.
Entertainment
Things in central Iowa to check out for free family fun
Want to enjoy some free family fun this winter? Here are some places and activities guaranteed to keep the kids busy into the new year.
Local News
Trouble finding Children's Tylenol? Here are some options
Johnson & Johnson, the company which makes Tylenol, says it is experiencing "high consumer demand."
Features
Iowa family makes history with state's 1st successful tribal customary adoption
Two Sioux City men are making history, becoming the first couple in Iowa from outside a Native American tribe to adopt children from within a tribe.
Health
Kid Cancer Crushers, Children's Cancer Connection team up to fund research and help families on their cancer journey
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and a Waukee survivor wants to help other kids "just be kids".
Moms
What to know about ADHD and kids | Mom Squad
WKYC's Maureen Kyle explains what parents need to know about ADHD and children. Hear from one mom who deals with ADHD in her household and a doctor.
Features
Meet the 94-year-old sharing his love of singing with his family
Philip Senatra grew up singing in choirs and in the Army. During the pandemic, he started recording his own covers of songs for his family.
HeartThreads
HeartThreads | Father's Day Stories
A collection of HeartThread stories focused on fathers and father figures as we celebrate Father's Day in June.
Family
Meet some of Des Moines' first babies born in 2023
Just hours into the new year, some Iowa families welcomed babies into the world.
Family
Here are the most popular baby names in central Iowa in 2022
Here are 2022's most popular names for baby boys and girls in the state UnityPoint, MercyOne and Broadlawns medical centers.
Local News
What were central Iowa's top baby names in 2022?
Here are 2022's most popular names for baby boys and girls in the state UnityPoint, MercyOne and Broadlawns medical centers.
Food
13-year-old Clive baker to be featured on Food Network
Nash Roe will appear as a contestant on Food Networks Kids Baking Championship on Dec. 26.
Entertainment
Things in central Iowa to check out for free family fun
Want to enjoy some free family fun this winter? Here are some places and activities guaranteed to keep the kids busy into the new year.
Local News
Trouble finding Children's Tylenol? Here are some options
Johnson & Johnson, the company which makes Tylenol, says it is experiencing "high consumer demand."
Features
Iowa family makes history with state's 1st successful tribal customary adoption
Two Sioux City men are making history, becoming the first couple in Iowa from outside a Native American tribe to adopt children from within a tribe.
Health
Kid Cancer Crushers, Children's Cancer Connection team up to fund research and help families on their cancer journey
September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and a Waukee survivor wants to help other kids "just be kids".
Moms
What to know about ADHD and kids | Mom Squad
WKYC's Maureen Kyle explains what parents need to know about ADHD and children. Hear from one mom who deals with ADHD in her household and a doctor.
Features
Meet the 94-year-old sharing his love of singing with his family
Philip Senatra grew up singing in choirs and in the Army. During the pandemic, he started recording his own covers of songs for his family.
HeartThreads
HeartThreads | Father's Day Stories
A collection of HeartThread stories focused on fathers and father figures as we celebrate Father's Day in June.
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