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A look at this year’s Freedom Festival Heroes

Liam Halawith, Jami Martin-Trainor Community Jun. 10, 2023 6:15 am878d ago

This year’s Tribute to Heroes Dinner on June 15 will honor Barb Westercamp, Richard Bice, Howard Purdy and Jessica Camacho.

Marion mom hears her children clearly for the first time

Elijah Decious People & Places Jun. 9, 2023 5:25 pm879d ago

On Friday, a mother of four with profound hearing loss heard her children’s voices clearer than ever before in her life, thanks to new hearing aids.

Celebrate summer with low-sugar beverages

Julie Gallagher

Health & Wellness Jun. 9, 2023 11:21 am879d ago

Beverages are summertime staples, but with so many sugary drinks available, it can be tough to find a healthy option. And nobody needs to sacrifice their health goals to get a bit of refreshment.

Pat Robertson, broadcaster who helped make religion central to GOP politics, dies at 93

Nation and World Jun. 8, 2023 12:29 pm880d ago

Robertson pioneered a now-common strategy of courting Iowa’s network of evangelical Christian churches, and finished in second place in the Iowa caucuses, ahead of Vice President George H.W. Bush.

Pet of the Week: Meet Duke

Community Jun. 5, 2023 5:45 am883d ago

Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

Vinton man’s Volkswagen Beetle collection started as a child

Steve Gravelle

People & Places Jun. 3, 2023 5:30 am885d ago

Corey Seibert estimates he has owned more than 100 VW Beetles and its variants from collecting, rebuilding, customizing and trading, a passion that was instilled in him at age 8 after watching Disney’s “Herbie: The Love Bug.”

Iowa Golf Hall of Famers keep their game sharp

Jessica Carney - For The Gazette Recreation Jun. 27, 2023 1:37 pm861d ago

Golfers Jon Brown and Mike McCoy talk about playing their best golf and staying strong on the tournament circuit.

Marion High School Class of 1943 gives advice to 2023 grads

Erin Jordan Community May. 31, 2023 6:00 am888d ago

Arleen (Luedemann) Starman and Clarence Boesenberg, both 97, met up in Tipton for a mini 80-year class reunion last month to reminisce about their school days and talk about their lives since.

Small Iowa town honors veterans in traditional Memorial Day service

Brittney J. Miller

News May. 30, 2023 9:51 am889d ago

Earlville’s American Legion Post led the event, complete with speeches, money awards and three-round volley.

Pet of the Week: Meet Professor X

Community May. 29, 2023 5:45 am890d ago

Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control

West Liberty brothers look back on lifetime of service after war

Elijah Decious

People & Places May. 28, 2023 6:00 am891d ago

Like many of the Greatest Generation, the Lehman brothers in West Liberty didn’t think anything of putting their lives on hold to serve their country during World War II. Now with the oldest brother 100 years old, two of the three surviving siblings still aren’t sure what all the fuss is about after a lifetime of serving their communities.

83 Iowa churches leave United Methodist in growing divide

Jami Martin-Trainor

News Jul. 7, 2023 9:44 am851d ago

During a special session hosted by conference leaders. 83 churches in Iowa agreed to leave to join more traditionalist denominations or have total independence.