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Bettendorf girl scout achieves Gold Award for donating more than 600 school supply items
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Nun runs treadmill marathon, raises money for Chicago's poor
When the Chicago Marathon was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sister Stephanie Baliga decided to run all 26.2 miles in her convent's basement.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments vol. 96: Cat in a hat + birthday wishes
Iowans are sharing their cute pets, pictures of nature and birthday wishes to spread joy during the pandemic.
Community
75 become American citizens at Principal Park ceremony
A drive-thru naturalization ceremony was held back in June.
Community
75 become American citizens at Principal Park ceremony
A drive-thru naturalization ceremony was held back in June.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments vol. 95: oh, deer + giving back
Wildlife sightings, sunsets and chances to give back are keeping Iowans happy during the pandemic.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments vol. 94 : A taste of fall + a flashback to summer
Iowans are sharing their happy moments of celebrating the transition of seasons.
Heartwarming
Perry teen's birthday honored with parade
Abigail Howard wasn't supposed to live past six years old. She's 16 now, and continues to beat the odds.
Heartwarming
Perry teen's birthday honored with parade
Abigail Howard has dealt with a terminal lung disease her entire life, and wasn't supposed to live past six years old. Monday, she turned 16.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments: squirrel surprise + save the beards
Enjoying sightings of local wildlife, including some storm surviving squirrels. Plus, a way to wear your mask and show off your beard!
Heartwarming
Oldest living WWII Veteran turns 111 Saturday in New Orleans home
When asked the secret to such a long life, his answer is simple: "Just serve God and be nice to people."
HeartThreads
'He is hope' | Hospice nurse for baby with rare disease takes his graduation photos 18 years later
Braden West was never supposed to live past 18 months. Eighteen years later, he remains close with his pediatric hospice nurse.
Heartwarming
Nun runs treadmill marathon, raises money for Chicago's poor
When the Chicago Marathon was canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, Sister Stephanie Baliga decided to run all 26.2 miles in her convent's basement.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments vol. 96: Cat in a hat + birthday wishes
Iowans are sharing their cute pets, pictures of nature and birthday wishes to spread joy during the pandemic.
Community
75 become American citizens at Principal Park ceremony
A drive-thru naturalization ceremony was held back in June.
Community
75 become American citizens at Principal Park ceremony
A drive-thru naturalization ceremony was held back in June.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments vol. 95: oh, deer + giving back
Wildlife sightings, sunsets and chances to give back are keeping Iowans happy during the pandemic.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments vol. 94 : A taste of fall + a flashback to summer
Iowans are sharing their happy moments of celebrating the transition of seasons.
Heartwarming
Perry teen's birthday honored with parade
Abigail Howard wasn't supposed to live past six years old. She's 16 now, and continues to beat the odds.
Heartwarming
Perry teen's birthday honored with parade
Abigail Howard has dealt with a terminal lung disease her entire life, and wasn't supposed to live past six years old. Monday, she turned 16.
Happy Moments
Happy Moments: squirrel surprise + save the beards
Enjoying sightings of local wildlife, including some storm surviving squirrels. Plus, a way to wear your mask and show off your beard!
Heartwarming
Oldest living WWII Veteran turns 111 Saturday in New Orleans home
When asked the secret to such a long life, his answer is simple: "Just serve God and be nice to people."
HeartThreads
'He is hope' | Hospice nurse for baby with rare disease takes his graduation photos 18 years later
Braden West was never supposed to live past 18 months. Eighteen years later, he remains close with his pediatric hospice nurse.
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