Fred Newell was a young, single father when he arrived at the University of Iowa in 2006. He took his son to every class, and would have dropped out if not for the support he received from a professor. As executive director of the nonprofit Dream City, he’s helping provide that support -- and so much more -- for others.
Finding balance, routine and well-being as the school year begins.
Nursing is a lifestyle, way of living and calling. And now, nurses are being honored for it after their deaths.
After growing up in foster care, a Cedar Rapids computer repair shop owner has started a nonprofit to give youth aging out of the system another resource for success.
Eastern Iowa Catholic parishes would consolidate under a proposal from the Archdiocese of Dubuque.
Available at the Cedar Valley Humane Society
Forgiveness is not a passive endeavor, but rather a deliberate choice and intentional action. Perhaps National Forgiveness Day is the perfect opportunity to take account of the negative feelings you might be holding onto and embrace the transformative power of forgiveness.
After Mission Creek celebrated its last year at the helm of The Englert in April, the Iowa City institution is making one of the first steps in the new direction it has teased for months. Next month, they welcome a new crowd and artist lineup to the stage with the Iowa City Songwriters Festival’s inaugural event Sept. 4 to 6.
The oldest surviving place of worship for Muslims in the United States is a white clapboard building on a grassy corner plot, as unassumingly Midwestern as its neighboring houses in Cedar Rapids – except for a dome.
Back-to-school season means busy mornings, packed afternoons and lots of snack requests. Whether you’re fueling tiny learners, teens with sports practice or yourself, balanced nutrition is the key to better focus, energy and mood.
“PIEOWA: A Piece of America,” the debut film by Iowa’s “Pie Lady,” Beth M. Howard, demonstrates the power of pie and its ties to the fabric of Iowa’s culture.
Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control
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