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Tik Tok star Lexy Burke gives surprise tips
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Community members raise $280K to keep afloat restaurant owner who gives the homeless free meals
Kazi Mannan is known in Washington, D.C. for his mission to feed the homeless, free of charge. But the pandemic almost ended his restaurant for good.
Heartwarming
127-year-old church in Minnesota finally gets its steeple, thanks to great grandson of founder
Church members celebrate as the steeple is raised to the roof of the white country church
HeartThreads
Restaurant prepares free Thanksgiving dinners for seniors in need
This restaurant owner is giving back to seniors in need for Thanksgiving.
HeartThreads
Stranger shocks mom of 4 with brand new shoes after chance shopping encounter
"As a mom with three girls and a new baby boy I do not buy things for myself a lot. It was such a wonderful blessing," Justen Crumpton said.
Nation World
Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon
The Saw-whet owl found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be released back into the wild on Saturday.
HeartThreads
Black astronaut makes history
Astronaut Victor Glover is the first Black astronaut to be a part of an extended stay mission aboard the International Space Station.
Heartwarming
The Pattee Pup: Three-legged dog now living the dream
Lapso has had a rough go of it, but his new home in Perry is bringing lots of smiles to both employees and guests.
Heartwarming
The Pattee Pup: Three-legged dog now living the dream
Lapso has had a rough go of it, but his new home in Perry is bringing lots of smiles to both employees and guests.
Local News
Iowa's first 'Cat Café' stays afloat after opening during pandemic
Customers can caffeinate pet a furry feline in the cat lounge for ten bucks an hour.
Heartwarming
Veteran in Des Moines gifted new roof
'Rebuilding Together' spent all day Friday working on the roof.
Heartwarming
Veteran in Des Moines gifted new roof
'Rebuilding Together' spent all day Friday working on the roof.
HeartThreads
Community members raise $280K to keep afloat restaurant owner who gives the homeless free meals
Kazi Mannan is known in Washington, D.C. for his mission to feed the homeless, free of charge. But the pandemic almost ended his restaurant for good.
Heartwarming
127-year-old church in Minnesota finally gets its steeple, thanks to great grandson of founder
Church members celebrate as the steeple is raised to the roof of the white country church
HeartThreads
Restaurant prepares free Thanksgiving dinners for seniors in need
This restaurant owner is giving back to seniors in need for Thanksgiving.
HeartThreads
Stranger shocks mom of 4 with brand new shoes after chance shopping encounter
"As a mom with three girls and a new baby boy I do not buy things for myself a lot. It was such a wonderful blessing," Justen Crumpton said.
Nation World
Owl found in Rockefeller Center tree could take flight soon
The Saw-whet owl found in the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree will be released back into the wild on Saturday.
HeartThreads
Black astronaut makes history
Astronaut Victor Glover is the first Black astronaut to be a part of an extended stay mission aboard the International Space Station.
Heartwarming
The Pattee Pup: Three-legged dog now living the dream
Lapso has had a rough go of it, but his new home in Perry is bringing lots of smiles to both employees and guests.
Heartwarming
The Pattee Pup: Three-legged dog now living the dream
Lapso has had a rough go of it, but his new home in Perry is bringing lots of smiles to both employees and guests.
Local News
Iowa's first 'Cat Café' stays afloat after opening during pandemic
Customers can caffeinate pet a furry feline in the cat lounge for ten bucks an hour.
Heartwarming
Veteran in Des Moines gifted new roof
'Rebuilding Together' spent all day Friday working on the roof.
Heartwarming
Veteran in Des Moines gifted new roof
'Rebuilding Together' spent all day Friday working on the roof.
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