As we move from Thanksgiving into the rest of the holiday season, our minds can easily slip into replaying worries, conversations or long to-do lists. This mental looping, or “rumination,” drains our energy and steals the joy from the moments right in front of us.
“Twilights,” a new public art exhibit, brings innovative lighting to a previously dark alley connecting the Pedestrian Mall to the area in front of The Graduate Hotel on South Dubuque Street in Iowa City.
Airlines, hotels, cruise ship companies, travel booking platforms and tour operators are getting in on the holiday push to spend by promoting one-day deals the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
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Making self-care a priority can benefit both fathers and their children.
This small New England town has all the ingredients for a lovely getaway, with historic tall-masted ships, water views and picturesque streets lined with boutiques and cafés.
For some, traditions look a little different in the kitchen. Here’s how families from different cultural backgrounds fold their own heritages into holiday celebrations.
In an increasingly insular world, a former Iowa Writers’ Workshop professor is being recognized for a lifetime of work that transcends literary boundaries.
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For over 20 years, a Cedar Rapids resident decked trees in the I-380 Corridor. Now, the tradition is being passed on to her niece.
According to a news release, an older adult in southwest Iowa has died from influenza.
In a mostly white state known first and foremost for its agriculture, “Rooted: Labor, Land and Legacy,” a new exhibit at the museum, reframes the significance of farming’s role for Black farmers and Iowans.
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