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Paul Di'Anno, former lead singer of Iron Maiden, dead at 66

The Heart Of It

The Heart of it with Sean Martinelli | Stories that Inspire and Impact

Sean Martinelli brings us inspiring stories from across the DMV and beyond.
News

What the national farm bill's expiration means for farmers and their families

The bill, which expires every five years, was supposed to expire in 2023, but legislators extended the initial bill made in 2018.
Veterans

Decorated Waukee veteran receives thoughtful gift

Tobias Moriset did three tours in the Middle East.
Veterans

25 unclaimed veterans and spouses laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery

In the past six years, 70 unclaimed veterans and spouses have been laid to rest. Friday's ceremony was the first to have all five military branches present.
Veterans

25 unclaimed veterans and spouses laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery

In the past six years, 70 unclaimed veterans and spouses have been laid to rest. Friday's ceremony was the first to have all five military branches present.
Local News

Iowa Veterans Home makes staffing changes

State Rep. Sue Cahill, D-Marshalltown, requests audit investigation after the Iowa Veterans Home made staffing changes.
Veterans

Iowa Veterans Home in Marshalltown under audit investigation after making staffing changes

In late July, the Iowa Veterans Home announced it was eliminating 11 positions and transition another four from full-time to part-time.
Education

East High students getting a cut above with new barber club

On Thursday, the East High Barber Club officially opened their brand-new, fully-stocked shop at the Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa.
Family

Nonprofit Focuss hosting free community building event in Ankeny

There will be plenty of games for the kids in addition to resources that families may need.
Ragbrai

RAGBRAI riders wake up in Winterset, ready for ride to Knoxville

Tom Kurth of Marshalltown is riding RAGBRAI for his 38th year in a row.
Ragbrai

Dream Team Des Moines learning life lessons through RAGBRAI

"We use a bicycle to build a positive approach to life's challenges," said Dream Team Director Jeff Van Genderen.