Transgender Iowans need joy these days. Eight separate bills have been considered in the latest session of the Iowa Legislature specifically targeting transgender youth, contributing to Iowa...
They say Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday held this year on Jan. 15, 2024, should be "a day on, not a day off." So in that spirit, here are some events coming up honoring—and...
It had to be the most popular question we've ever asked:
Which charity helping Iowans should folks donate to this year?
Hundreds of worthy causes across the state were mentioned.
Grammy-winning, Hall-of-Fame thrash metal rockers Metallica are making marching band competitions cool for a whole new crowd. In April, the band announced a marching band competition, "For Whom...
Looking for a special Iowa-made gift? We're here with inspiration from fellow Iowans, who told us their favorite local places to shop at the holidays. As a bonus, we've added the causes those...
Diwali, known as the festival of lights, is a huge celebration in India and among Indian folks around the world. That includes Iowans of Indian descent, who bring some light into our dark fall...
When Judy McKillip and her husband neared retirement 24 years ago, they bought a mobile home in Iowa City's Modern Manor and found a close-knit community. "It was good to stay among friends,"...
