Iowa
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7 immigrant-owned businesses to support this holiday season—and year-round
Check out these immigrant-owned businesses to not only boost your local economy but also support those who the federal government is actively targeting.
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Ordinary Iowans who performed extraordinary acts of kindness in 2025
Acts of kindness can bring a smile like nothing else. Here are nine of our favorite everyday stories in 2025, from rescuing animals to ending local hunger.
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12 best cut-your-own Christmas tree farms in Iowa
Get in the holiday spirit at one of these tree farms in Iowa where you can chop down your very own Christmas tree.
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Collaboration and Care Guide Return of Meskwaki Artifacts From UNI to Their Tribal Home
The Meskwaki Nation worked with the University of Northern Iowa to return cultural artifacts to the tribe. The items will now be housed at The Meskwaki Cultural Center and Museum.
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How to stretch your paycheck when grocery prices are high, according to an expert
Learn how to stretch your grocery budget amid rising prices with these seven tips from a Registered Dietitian. Including meal planning, strategic coupon clipping, unit pricing, and more.
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Iowa grandma worries about feeding her grandkids as cuts to SNAP loom
President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act will serve up more barriers for families to enroll in school meal programs, like SNAP. Iowa school officials are bracing themselves—hoping they can help make sure their students will have full stomachs so they can learn.
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Volunteers make Iowa great. Here’s how to help, broken down by region
There are plenty of fun and meaningful ways to volunteer in Iowa. Discover how you can make a difference in your area.
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15 Iowa food pantries to donate time, money, and food to this holiday season
Looking to give back this holiday season? Discover 15 Iowa food pantries you can volunteer at or donate money or food to.
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The 8 most magical winter festivals in Iowa for 2025-2026
Iowa’s winters may be cold, but there’s plenty to warm your hands and your heart at these beautiful winter festivals across the state.
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Shutdown deal means Iowa hemp industry could go up in flames
As part of the deal to end the federal government shutdown, most hemp products with THC will become illegal again, meaning the burgeoning hemp industry in Iowa—and across the nation—could soon go up in smoke.
