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Career goals aren't the only reason women are putting off having kids until later in life
Research shows the birthrate for women in their 20s has been falling since the late 2000s.
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Career goals aren't the only reason women are putting off having kids until later in life
Research shows the birthrate for women in their 20s has been falling since the late 2000s.
Family
Family who created nonprofit to offset Iowa adoption costs applauds state's steps to make it more affordable
Rachael and Ryan Harms, of West Des Moines, established a nonprofit in the name of their son Grayson who they adopted in 2016.
Crime
Police: Des Moines gangs recruiting elementary-aged kids
According to the Des Moines Police Department, five to 15 gangs are active in the city at any given time.
Health
'Maybe he'd have been home longer': New Alzheimer's drug gives families hope for the future
Some advisers said there's no proof the drug slows disease progression, but the FDA signed off because there is evidence it could potentially help slow things down.
Family
Hoping for a cure, sisters battling Huntington's Disease see family bond grow stronger
There are currently 41,000 nationwide cases of Huntington's Disease, with over 300 Iowans being actively treated for it.
Family
Iowa day care provider describes 'heartache' of trying to find open spot for a child
As more people go back into the office, day care openings are even harder to come by in Iowa.
Local News
Swim school says fewer kids took swim lessons during pandemic, worry about potential drownings this summer
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among young kids according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local News
Top county leaders rave about new Des Moines park
Tom Hockensmith with the Polk Co. Board of Supervisors said this park is seven years in the making.
Family
Young Patriots Club looking for more members to join their mission of honoring veterans
With more in-person events happening, the group is looking for more kids who would love to join their mission of honoring the people that have sacrificed so much.
Community
Nonprofit invites Iowans from refugee families to share stories through audio, video, and artwork
ArtForce Iowa launched #KnowJustice, The Legacy Collection, Monday. They'll help families digitize photos, recipes, and other memories to preserve history.
Family
Career goals aren't the only reason women are putting off having kids until later in life
Research shows the birthrate for women in their 20s has been falling since the late 2000s.
Local News
Career goals aren't the only reason women are putting off having kids until later in life
Research shows the birthrate for women in their 20s has been falling since the late 2000s.
Family
Family who created nonprofit to offset Iowa adoption costs applauds state's steps to make it more affordable
Rachael and Ryan Harms, of West Des Moines, established a nonprofit in the name of their son Grayson who they adopted in 2016.
Crime
Police: Des Moines gangs recruiting elementary-aged kids
According to the Des Moines Police Department, five to 15 gangs are active in the city at any given time.
Health
'Maybe he'd have been home longer': New Alzheimer's drug gives families hope for the future
Some advisers said there's no proof the drug slows disease progression, but the FDA signed off because there is evidence it could potentially help slow things down.
Family
Hoping for a cure, sisters battling Huntington's Disease see family bond grow stronger
There are currently 41,000 nationwide cases of Huntington's Disease, with over 300 Iowans being actively treated for it.
Family
Iowa day care provider describes 'heartache' of trying to find open spot for a child
As more people go back into the office, day care openings are even harder to come by in Iowa.
Local News
Swim school says fewer kids took swim lessons during pandemic, worry about potential drownings this summer
Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury deaths among young kids according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Local News
Top county leaders rave about new Des Moines park
Tom Hockensmith with the Polk Co. Board of Supervisors said this park is seven years in the making.
Family
Young Patriots Club looking for more members to join their mission of honoring veterans
With more in-person events happening, the group is looking for more kids who would love to join their mission of honoring the people that have sacrificed so much.
Community
Nonprofit invites Iowans from refugee families to share stories through audio, video, and artwork
ArtForce Iowa launched #KnowJustice, The Legacy Collection, Monday. They'll help families digitize photos, recipes, and other memories to preserve history.
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