At 17, she was denied the chance to enlist in the Army. A lifetime later, Connie Arens can’t stop serving, because her love of country is more than a feeling — it’s an act of service.
Elijah Decious People & Places Jul. 3, 2023 4:46 pm895d ago
At 17, she was denied the chance to enlist in the Army. A lifetime later, Connie Arens can’t stop serving, because her love of country is more than a feeling — it’s an act of service.
Elijah Decious People & Places Jun. 24, 2023 6:00 am905d ago
If you ever wanted to be a scientist, now you can. By snapping pictures and scribbling down notes, you can help inform crucial decisions for protected prairies at Indian Creek Nature Center.
Elijah Decious People & Places Jun. 17, 2023 6:00 am912d ago
After harrowing journeys with infertility, two Cedar Rapids moms want to make sure no other woman has to endure what they suffered alone.
Elijah Decious Community Jun. 13, 2023 11:49 am915d ago
This year, one grade got more than yearbooks to leave with for the summer. See what adults can learn about their town through a book written by fourth-graders.
Liam Halawith, Jami Martin-Trainor Community Jun. 10, 2023 6:15 am919d ago
This year’s Tribute to Heroes Dinner on June 15 will honor Barb Westercamp, Richard Bice, Howard Purdy and Jessica Camacho.
People & Places Jun. 9, 2023 5:25 pm919d 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.
People & Places Jun. 3, 2023 5:30 am926d 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.”
Community May. 31, 2023 6:00 am929d 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.
People & Places May. 28, 2023 6:00 am932d 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.
Travel May. 30, 2023 5:07 pm929d ago
In fact, local author Katie Mills Giorgio says there are 100 things – just in the Cedar Rapids area – that should be on your bucket list.
Arts & Entertainment May. 13, 2023 6:00 am947d ago
Cedar Rapids and Cedar Valley both will see growing outdoor concert series this summer. See where and when you can jam out.
Environmental News May. 8, 2023 9:46 am951d ago
Sikowis Nobiss was born and raised in Canada, but now she’s heading support for Indigenous communities in Iowa and beyond
People & Places May. 5, 2023 3:17 pm954d ago
A $2.2 million restoration underway now will bring new octaves to the University of Northern Iowa’s iconic campanile thanks to 9 new bells.
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