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Couple celebrates 50th wedding anniversary
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The first Great Iowa Summer Pet Fest is underway
The event is also going Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Horizon Events Center.
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The first Summer Pet Fest is underway
This is the first Pet Fest being held in the summer; the idea for a summer event got a lot of traction after last year's fall expo.
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Passing time with Monarchs
Iowans raise Monarch butterflies during the pandemic
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Happy Moments Vol. 65: A new baby + butterflies take flight
A new grandbaby, butterflies and a cozy mask all help Iowans keep a positive outlook during the pandemic.
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With extra time in quarantine, North Carolina teen sends 'smile boxes' to sick kids
Without sports and clubs to keep her busy, this North Carolina teen decided to give back to other kids.
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Recipient eagerly opens his Hetti's Smile Box
This little boy excitedly opens his smile box from North Carolina teen Hetti Price-Bailey.
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Smile boxes bring cheer to sick kids
Hetti Price-Bailey sends care packages like these to cheer up sick kids.
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A big dog with an even bigger heart comforts Missouri soldiers
Bandit is now up for an amazing honor. The Great Dane has a chance to be named the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards national therapy dog of the year
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Former trash removal service worker gets accepted to Harvard Law School | For The Culture
"No one can promise you that life will be fair, but if you keep your eyes on the prize everything will fall into place," Staton told CBS News.
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Happy Moments Vol. 64: Keeping cool + adding color
Iowans are beating heat and staying busy during the pandemic.
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Colorful Chihuahuas
Adding a little color to the world with hair chalk
local
The first Great Iowa Summer Pet Fest is underway
The event is also going Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Horizon Events Center.
local
The first Summer Pet Fest is underway
This is the first Pet Fest being held in the summer; the idea for a summer event got a lot of traction after last year's fall expo.
happy-moments
Passing time with Monarchs
Iowans raise Monarch butterflies during the pandemic
happy-moments
Happy Moments Vol. 65: A new baby + butterflies take flight
A new grandbaby, butterflies and a cozy mask all help Iowans keep a positive outlook during the pandemic.
heartthreads
With extra time in quarantine, North Carolina teen sends 'smile boxes' to sick kids
Without sports and clubs to keep her busy, this North Carolina teen decided to give back to other kids.
heartthreads
Recipient eagerly opens his Hetti's Smile Box
This little boy excitedly opens his smile box from North Carolina teen Hetti Price-Bailey.
heartthreads
Smile boxes bring cheer to sick kids
Hetti Price-Bailey sends care packages like these to cheer up sick kids.
features
A big dog with an even bigger heart comforts Missouri soldiers
Bandit is now up for an amazing honor. The Great Dane has a chance to be named the 2020 American Humane Hero Dog Awards national therapy dog of the year
heartwarming
Former trash removal service worker gets accepted to Harvard Law School | For The Culture
"No one can promise you that life will be fair, but if you keep your eyes on the prize everything will fall into place," Staton told CBS News.
happy-moments
Happy Moments Vol. 64: Keeping cool + adding color
Iowans are beating heat and staying busy during the pandemic.
happy-moments
Colorful Chihuahuas
Adding a little color to the world with hair chalk
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