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Local LGBTQ+ organizations working together to stake pride flags across Iowa
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Iowa Safe Schools partners with Project Rainbow to stake pride flags across Iowa
The project is an effort to raise money for Iowa Safe Schools and the Iowa Trans Mutual Aid Fund.
AAPI Heritage
AANHPI Heritage Month | Celebrating the people, communities and cultures
May is AANHPI Heritage Month, a time to honor and celebrate Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. A closer look at the people and cultures.
Culture Report
The Culture Report | A history of the Kendrick Lamar v Drake rap battle
This week we talk about the trend of sentencing celebrities to the 'digitine' for not speaking up about Gaza and have a powerful conversation about mental health.
Education
'The future belongs to us': Nonprofit recognizes East High School students
A group of East High School students received special recognition Wednesday for work they've been doing to work towards their goals and improve themselves.
Crime
A 14-year-old went to a sleepover and died in a crash. Her parents have questions about what happened that night.
The crash killed 14-year-old Gillian Ragan, a freshman in Scottsdale, Ariz. who dreamed of becoming a pediatric nurse.
Severe Weather
Minden, Iowa's request for FEMA funding following tornadoes approved
Damage assessments conducted by Pottawattamie County officials revealed more than $12 million worth of property damage in Minden alone.
Heartwarming
Make-A-Wish announces return of Wishes on Deck — Here are the rosters
The return of the Make-A-Wish softball game will be held on June 23 in Pleasant Hill
Community
Principal Charity Classic adding new biking initiative in 2024
The tournament director of the PCC hopes the new initiative will allow for positive change
Community
'It was a nightmare': Knoxville family displaced from home after tornado
Keith and Emily Scheelhaase, along with their daughters, were fast asleep Tuesday night when severe weather struck.
Community
Brothers volunteer to repair headstones across Iowa
It all started when Kelly Penman Jr. and his brother found the headstone of a distant family member in disrepair and decided to fix it up.
Events
Iowans attend Renaissance Faire Spring Fling at Sleepy Hollow
Attendees experienced a number of different performances, including live jousting.
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