After being diagnosed with “failure to thrive” as an infant, Abigail Adams went on to be a successful triathlete, model and actress. Now, the woman with Down Syndrome is touring the country, telling others with disabilities how they can find success, too.
As the fair opens today, CEO Jeremy Parsons speaks about his goals for the state institution and how he hopes to preserve the place where “nothing compares” for the next generation.
Available at the Cedar Valley Humane Society
Agile Aquatic designs custom pools in Iowa
As food insecurity increases, sustainable access to local produce is becoming more critical to meet the needs of families.
Peanuts are packed with important nutrients to help fuel your body.
His business, Natural Talent Music, received a $14,500 grant from Iowa City council grant this year.
Available for adoption at Cedar Rapids Animal Care & Control
Despite its small size —just 1.5 miles wide and 7 miles long — it offers fascinating history, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities ranging from kayaking and biking to golf.
As she continues to spread her childhood literacy platform to thousands of Iowans, Grace Lynn Keller hopes to scale it to the national level as she competes for the Miss USA 2023 crown.
Like most things in life, though, summertime presents an interesting duality. Perspectives on the season can range from overwhelmingly positive to distinctly negative. In either case, the season can bring with it additional stress that can have a very real impact on our mental health.
The Marion-based not-for-profit announced it will kickoff the sixth season of its native tree sale, on Aug. 7, with multiple sizes now available. The program enables landowners with more than three woodland acres to purchase anywhere from five to 150 native trees, in an effort to restore Linn County’s native tree canopy.
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