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The 'senior senior:' 81-year-old becomes Georgia Gwinnett College’s oldest graduate
Accuweather
How to see one of the year's most highly-anticipated meteor showers
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
Heartwarming
Des Moines Fire Department makes history with 96th class of recruits
On Thursday, Trang Pham became the first Asian American woman to become a Des Moines firefighter.
Heartwarming
Des Moines Fire Department makes history with 96th class of recruits
On Thursday, Trang Pham became the first Asian American woman to become a Des Moines firefighter.
Heartwarming
Tell Me Something Good: Happy stories from the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Many of you stopped by the Iowa State Fairgrounds to share the positive things in your life
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Sharing your good news at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
Local 5 wanted to hear your good news, and we did outside the famous Barksdale's State Fair Cookies building!
Holidays
Hershey unveils new treats you'll be craving this Halloween
Hershey will also bring back fan-favorites including Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, KIT KAT Pumpkin Pie Miniatures and Glow-In-The-Dark candies.
Nation World
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
One study estimates that as many as 23 million Americans are at risk of being evicted.
Food
Here's how you can enjoy the famous Iowa State Fair chocolate chip cookies this week
Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Tuesday with an Iowa favorite!
Animals
Asian giant hornet trapped in Washington state for the first time
For the first time, researchers in Washington caught an Asian giant hornet in a trap near Birch Bay in Whatcom County. The invasive species threatens honey bees.
Local News
US-Canada border closure didn't stop this international couple from getting hitched
Ryan and Savannah Hamilton are from two different sides of the border and the pandemic forced them to be apart for months, but they found a way to stay together.
People
Growing call to put John Lewis statue in place of Georgia Confederate leader
The statue is in the U.S. Capitol, but some in Georgia's congressional delegation think Lewis would be a better option.
Accuweather
How to see one of the year's most highly-anticipated meteor showers
The Perseid meteor shower will peak on Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning.
Heartwarming
Des Moines Fire Department makes history with 96th class of recruits
On Thursday, Trang Pham became the first Asian American woman to become a Des Moines firefighter.
Heartwarming
Des Moines Fire Department makes history with 96th class of recruits
On Thursday, Trang Pham became the first Asian American woman to become a Des Moines firefighter.
Heartwarming
Tell Me Something Good: Happy stories from the Iowa State Fairgrounds
Many of you stopped by the Iowa State Fairgrounds to share the positive things in your life
Heartwarming
Sharing your good news at the Iowa State Fairgrounds!
Local 5 wanted to hear your good news, and we did outside the famous Barksdale's State Fair Cookies building!
Holidays
Hershey unveils new treats you'll be craving this Halloween
Hershey will also bring back fan-favorites including Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins, KIT KAT Pumpkin Pie Miniatures and Glow-In-The-Dark candies.
Nation World
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
One study estimates that as many as 23 million Americans are at risk of being evicted.
Food
Here's how you can enjoy the famous Iowa State Fair chocolate chip cookies this week
Celebrate National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on Tuesday with an Iowa favorite!
Animals
Asian giant hornet trapped in Washington state for the first time
For the first time, researchers in Washington caught an Asian giant hornet in a trap near Birch Bay in Whatcom County. The invasive species threatens honey bees.
Local News
US-Canada border closure didn't stop this international couple from getting hitched
Ryan and Savannah Hamilton are from two different sides of the border and the pandemic forced them to be apart for months, but they found a way to stay together.
People
Growing call to put John Lewis statue in place of Georgia Confederate leader
The statue is in the U.S. Capitol, but some in Georgia's congressional delegation think Lewis would be a better option.
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