Local governments across the state would be limited in restricting firework usage under legislation advanced by Iowa House lawmakers Monday. The bill would prohibit cities and counties from banning the use of fireworks on July 3 and 4 and Dec. 31.
“Bear Bear the Lion” tackles topics of adoption and bravery. Lilian Klein, who is 9, wrote the book with her dad, Nate Klein. Now, Nate said, his other children want to write books with him about their adoption stories.
Also, Chelsey’s Dream Foundation of Anamosa will pay for 200 foster famlies to visit maze this fall
After three years, the Breckenridges finished the process that was supposed to take nine months.
Nikki and Paul Hynek want to get a 10-year-old Ukrainian boy they’ve hosted and his siblings out of their home country amid Russia’s invasion. While the Hyneks hope to make the kids part of their family, they face bureaucratic hurdles in getting the kids to safety.
The Breckenridges race against the clock to adopt a fourth Ukrainian son before he turns 16, when he is eligible for military service and ages out of the orphanage.
Families Helping Families of Iowa (FHF) will host its first-ever Foster/Adoptive Parent Resource Fair on March 26. FHF also is looking for organizations to join the event that can also serve as a resource for current or prospective foster and adoptive families.
Two white Cedar Rapids parents have earned love and responded to criticism in the adoption of their Black child as their TikTok following climbed. Now, they have a book deal and run social media as a full-time job.
After struggling with adoption challenges for over two years, Jenna and Scott Breckenridge have brought their three sons home.
Since adopting their Black son, two white Cedar Rapids parents have faced more criticism and a steeper learning curve than most first-time parents.
Separated by the pandemic and other delays, this family is determined to bring 3 Ukrainian boys home to Iowa.
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