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Advocates for better care in Iowa nursing homes react to new staffing mandate
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Woman discovers 20-million-year-old fossil while walking along Oregon Coast
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10 years later: Des Moines fire fighters reflect on historic Younkers disaster
Ten years ago today, an iconic piece of Des Moines' history was turned into an inferno.
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'We Were the Lucky Ones' cast & team discuss TV show about Jewish family who survived the Holocaust
The first three episodes of the limited series begin streaming Thursday, March 28 on Hulu, followed by one episode each Thursday through May 2.
History
State Historical Museum celebrates Women's History Month with Iowa civil icons exhibit
The Civics in Action exhibit showcases the stories of notable Iowa women who contributed to civil action and change in the United States.
Special Reports
Roots Recovered: Reclaiming Our Names
This documentary from 13News Now explores the growing interest African Americans have in discovering their ancestral names.
Nation World
Lock the clock: Here's where each state stands on making daylight saving time permanent
Is it time to stop changing our clocks twice a year? Here's a state-by-state look at efforts to make daylight saving time permanent.
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Women's History Month | A time to reflect and celebrate
A look back at how women's history month got started, as well as some profiles of amazing women then and now that are breaking barriers and inspiring others.
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The Origin of Oz
How a small community in Michigan might have been an inspiration for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
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Iowa celebrates former state representative Wayne Ford's lasting legacy
Former Iowa state representative Wayne Ford is being honored through a display at Cowles Library at Drake University.
Local News
It's all the buzz: Two special cicada broods could emerge in parts of Iowa this year
“We're never going to experience this in Iowa in our lifetimes again," Iowa State insect expert Zach Schumm told Local 5.
Basketball
The women's scoring record belongs to Pearl Moore. Caitlin Clark is unlikely to reach it this year
Long before Iowa star Caitlin Clark hit her first long-range three, Pearl Moore set a scoring standard for women’s basketball that has stood for 45 years.
Local News
Iowans celebrate George Washington Carver Day
Dr. George Washington Carver attended Simpson College and Iowa State University. Carver had a profound curiosity for nature, science and art.
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