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History
Warren County opens 2 time capsules
The capsules weren't originally supposed to be opened Tuesday, but they were buried in the old courthouse building.
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.
History
Des Moines in process of buying Highland Park Odd Fellows Hall for historic restoration
The 117-year-old building is reportedly unfit for occupants at this time.
Education
First Black woman to graduate from Grinnell College honored with residence hall
Edith Renfrow-Smith graduated from Grinnell College in 1937 and was the only Black student during her time at the school.
Music
Knotfest making triumphant return to Iowa at Water Works Park Saturday, here's what to know
The last time headliner Slipknot performed in Iowa was 2021 in Indianola.
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.
Nation World
Brazil Indigenous group hails a sacred cloak's homecoming after centuries in Europe
The cloak, which was taken by the Dutch in 1644, is a treasured artifact for the original people whose ancestors lived on the land that would become Brazil.
History
Statue of trailblazing Hawkeye football player Duke Slater unveiled in Clinton
Community leaders in Clinton have been hard at work for the past couple years raising thousands of dollars to build a statue honoring Hawkeye legend Duke Slater.
History
Clinton High School unveils statue of football trailblazer Duke Slater
Duke Slater made history becoming the first Black offensive lineman in the NFL, and he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020.
History
ICCC students complete 9/11 memorial stair climb
Students climbed 78 stories in honor of the highest floor New York firefighters reached that day.
Local News
Iowans will hold a 9/11 memorial walk to the capitol tomorrow
The walk will take multiple stops at fire houses along the way as they honor those who lost their lives in 9/11.
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