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Boyfriend proposes after salvaging ring from massive house fire

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Boyfriend proposes after salvaging ring from massive house fire

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Kellie Stanley house fire

Kellie Stanley and Sean Matthews' home burned down in a fire.
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Boyfriend proposes after house fire

Sean Matthews proposes to girlfriend Kellie Stanley after their house burnt down unexpectedly.
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Man pushes beverage cart 200 miles in memory of 9/11 flight crews

Paul Veneto always felt the airline crews killed in the 9/11 attacks were never properly honored. So, he undertook a unique 200 mile walk to pay his respects.
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'The Afghan in us never leaves' | Family who fled Afghanistan in the 80s helps welcome refugees

After leaving their home, the Popal family started a thriving restaurant business. Recently, their Afghan bistro has turned into a donation center for refugees.
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With no money for his birthday, this mom sewed a homemade present for her son. Now, strangers are flooding him with toys.

Tiffany Holloway has received so much financial support from strangers that she's donating some of it to a local children's hospital.
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Strangers send boy toys for his birthday

Strangers sent this 5-year-old toys after his mom posted a photo of a homemade stuffed animal online, the only thing she could afford for his birthday.
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When his son wanted a store-bought arcade game, this dad built a better one himself

After a small arcade game toy caught Michael Furr's eye at the store, his dad built a life-sized version from scratch.
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'Not a dry eye' | Service members run alongside Gold Star kids in memorial run

The Wear Blue: Run to Remember is a way for service members to support kids with a loved one who died in action.
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Bullied as a kid for her shoes, this Air National Guardsman is collecting footwear for kids in need

Tech. Sgt. Becca Adams said her mom always taught her to give back, whether it was through serving in the military or volunteering.
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Becca Adams organizes shoes for her Fast Forward shoe drive

Tech. Sgt. Becca Adams has collected hundreds of shoes to give to kids in need.
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Son of avid bowler plays emotional perfect game with ball containing late father's ashes

John Hinkle's father was an avid bowler, but never had a perfect game. Hinkle completed the feat with a bowling ball containing his father's ashes.

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

Walking for a cause: NAMIWalks raises more than $130,000 for mental health resources

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

Boyfriend proposes after salvaging ring from massive house fire

Kellie Stanley house fire

Boyfriend proposes after house fire

Man pushes beverage cart 200 miles in memory of 9/11 flight crews

'The Afghan in us never leaves' | Family who fled Afghanistan in the 80s helps welcome refugees

With no money for his birthday, this mom sewed a homemade present for her son. Now, strangers are flooding him with toys.

Strangers send boy toys for his birthday

When his son wanted a store-bought arcade game, this dad built a better one himself

'Not a dry eye' | Service members run alongside Gold Star kids in memorial run

Bullied as a kid for her shoes, this Air National Guardsman is collecting footwear for kids in need

Becca Adams organizes shoes for her Fast Forward shoe drive

Son of avid bowler plays emotional perfect game with ball containing late father's ashes

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