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The symptoms were initially typical and inconsistent, but after her unusually defiant behavior landed her in Mercy’s Emergency Room, 12-year-old Payten Stout was fighting for her life.
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Two years after acquiring full ownership of a historic building in Uptown Marion, Jamie and Kelsie Hoth have turned the dilapidated Owen Block Building into a thriving space with three businesses and several upper story apartments.
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The beginning of fall means back to school, cooling temps and the start of respiratory illness season. This season is also bringing new vaccination rules.
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When the Board of Regents convenes in Cedar Falls this week, they’ll meet in closed session to discuss university employees who made inflammatory online posts following the assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk.
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Since 2016, thousands of Iowans have shifted away from the Democratic Party as the state morphed from purple -- a mix of support for Democrats and Republicans -- to a ruby red Republican stronghold. This story, the first in a series, shares some of the stories of that shift.
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The new immersive experience in Clear Lake honors the cultural impact of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson. It also educates visitors about the history of rock 'n' roll and the roots of the Surf, and sparks wonder and a desire to create music in young people.
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State Government Sep. 14, 2025 5:30 am95d ago
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