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Iowa parents now on the lookout for summer child care

Without school to keep kids engaged and occupied in the summer, taking care of them can get a lot harder.
Health

Des Moines moms team up to find baby formula for each other

The Biden Administration recently sent out a second flight for Operation Fly Formula, a plan set to help with the formula shortage.
Health

'What would happen to that baby?' Metro mom offering to help breastfeed others' babies during formula shortage

The Iowa Doula Agency recommends asking questions about someone's health and diet before utilizing a wet nurse.
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ISEA president: 'Our primary responsibility as educators is to educate our children'

"Our primary responsibility as educators is to educate our children," ISEA President Mike Beranek Said.
Health

Doula creates formula spotting group for central Iowa parents

Many Des Moines metro parents like Kaylie Johansen are desperate to find formula for their babies. Here's how a Facebook page is helping.
Community

Heartwarming goal for high school kickers around Iowa

"When I watch my son's field goals go through that goal post, whether it goes through or not, the kick is still good."
Health

Experts weigh in on how to keep your baby healthy and healthy through a formula shortage

Thinking about making your own formula? Think again.
Family

Here's why baby formula is hard to find in Iowa right now

The Academy of Pediatrics has a couple of tips: buy in only 10-day or two-week supplies and know what the individual stores limit.
Life

3 brothers, 2 transplants, a long wait for another heart: A family illustrates life-saving impact of organ donors

Pete, Rex and Dale are Quad Cities natives that are bonded beyond blood. Pete and Dale already had their life-saving heart transplants. Rex is on the waiting list.
Health

Breaking the Stigma: Iowa family looks to help others survive drug addiction, find recovery

U.S. drug use dropped in 2018, giving some hope. But according to addiction awareness advocates, the number of overdoses began rising before COVID-19.
Community

Facebook group for Ankeny dads creating bonds over dad jokes and cargo shorts

An Ankeny dad started a group for other dads in the area to make sure they had an outlet to express themselves and not feel isolated during the pandemic.

Iowa Rock 'n Roll Music Association, Des Moines Music Coalition team up for Iowa Rock Music Camp

Broadlawns Medical Center introduces new DEI position

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HeartThreads | Father's Day Stories

Iowa parents now on the lookout for summer child care

Des Moines moms team up to find baby formula for each other

'What would happen to that baby?' Metro mom offering to help breastfeed others' babies during formula shortage

ISEA president: 'Our primary responsibility as educators is to educate our children'

Doula creates formula spotting group for central Iowa parents

Heartwarming goal for high school kickers around Iowa

Experts weigh in on how to keep your baby healthy and healthy through a formula shortage

Here's why baby formula is hard to find in Iowa right now

3 brothers, 2 transplants, a long wait for another heart: A family illustrates life-saving impact of organ donors

Breaking the Stigma: Iowa family looks to help others survive drug addiction, find recovery

Facebook group for Ankeny dads creating bonds over dad jokes and cargo shorts

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