by Brook Bolen | Nov 19, 2024 | THINGS TO DO
The holidays are approaching, and that means the United States Postal Service’s yearly initiative, Operation Santa, is back in business. This time of year, kids across the country are writing to Santa at the North Pole to share their holiday wishlist. USPS’s...
by Guest Post | Nov 18, 2024 | HEALTHCARE
We’re in for a big fight next year that will pit multinational chemical companies and their billion-dollar profits against the health and well-being of everyday Iowans. With election season behind us and winter approaching, I’m looking forward to the holidays and...
by Amie Rivers | Nov 18, 2024 | RIGHTWING EXTREMISM
People never fall into extremism or violent viewpoints all at once. There are things you (yes, you!) can do to help your friends from succumbing. Matthew Bancroft-Smithe is a Cedar Falls librarian who has been studying political extremism since 2021 as part of his...
by Maura Derr | Nov 17, 2024 | LOCAL HISTORY
Discover the 10 best books set in Iowa, capturing the essence of its heartland charm, rural landscapes, and unforgettable stories. Author Jhumpa Lahiri wrote, “that’s the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet.” Books provide an entryway to...
by Katie Giorgio | Nov 16, 2024 | THINGS TO DO
Check out these interesting and historic pit stops along the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway, which travels 460 miles across the state of Iowa. The Lincoln Highway makes its way across all of Iowa—460 miles in all. First established in 1913 as a safe, two-lane highway...
