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'The children are going to be suffering the most': Child care provider expresses concerns over Reynolds' proposal

Local Politics

'The children are going to be suffering the most': Child care provider expresses concerns over Reynolds' proposal

Local News

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa says neglect is most common form of maltreatment—here's how you can help

While reports dropped off at the start of the pandemic, experts say they have since bounced back.
Community

Child abuse reports tick back up to pre-pandemic levels—here's how you can help

The Executive Director of Prevent Child Abuse Iowa said reports declined during the pandemic, but that doesn't mean child abuse wasn't going on.
Family

Goodbye 'godsend': Expiration of child tax credits hits home

More than 36 million families received the monthly child tax credit payment in December.
Local Politics

State announces $30M recruitment, retention bonus program for Iowa child care workers

The Iowa Department of Human Services says current child development home operators, licensed child care staff and newly hired staff will be eligible for the bonus.
Family

Child care advocates seek relief from pandemic funding problems

4,000 fewer Iowa kids enrolled in pre-k programs in 2021, compared to 2020.
Coronavirus

Children can get long COVID, even if they were asymptomatic

Long COVID, also called post-COVID, is a set of symptoms adults or children can experience weeks and even months after their COVID-19 infection is over.
Family

These were central Iowa's top baby names of 2021

Olivia and Liam were popular choices once again, but there were some less common names that made the list.
Health

Children's mental health harmed by pandemic, US Surgeon General says

The crisis is so bad that the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory describing the risks.
Local News

Three Great Danes become 11, and are home for the holidays

Foster families worked with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland to care for the dogs for nearly two years
Heartwarming

Minnesota teen jumps through McDonald's drive-thru to save choking customer

Eden Prairie Police awarded 15-year-old Syndey Raley $100 from their crime fund for her heroic efforts.
Iowa Live

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Jeannine Laughlin shows guest host Terry Rich some DIY gift projects you can do with your kids this holiday season! | PAID CONTENT

Ames encourages residents to apply for city boards and commissions

Ames looking to spruce up infrastructure with design contest

LOCAL 5 FORECAST: Frigid weather continues into Thursday

Here's how Iowa road crews treat roads in subzero temperatures

Local 5 - weareiowa.com | Des Moines Local News & Weather | Des Moines, Iowa

'The children are going to be suffering the most': Child care provider expresses concerns over Reynolds' proposal

Prevent Child Abuse Iowa says neglect is most common form of maltreatment—here's how you can help

Child abuse reports tick back up to pre-pandemic levels—here's how you can help

Goodbye 'godsend': Expiration of child tax credits hits home

State announces $30M recruitment, retention bonus program for Iowa child care workers

Child care advocates seek relief from pandemic funding problems

Children can get long COVID, even if they were asymptomatic

These were central Iowa's top baby names of 2021

Children's mental health harmed by pandemic, US Surgeon General says

Three Great Danes become 11, and are home for the holidays

Minnesota teen jumps through McDonald's drive-thru to save choking customer

Great DIY holiday gift ideas to make with your kids with New Horizon Academy! | PAID CONTENT

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