Called “Black Memorabilia” and “Black Americana” at times, blackface characters and apparel have had a long run in America. Now, the African American Museum is confronting their legacy head-on.
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Called “Black Memorabilia” and “Black Americana” at times, blackface characters and apparel have had a long run in America. Now, the African American Museum is confronting their legacy head-on.
Cedar Rapids resident Katie Hopkins survived a heart attack at half the average age for a woman’s first heart attack. Now, she is raising funds and awareness to save lives.
Despite social media and technology connecting the world more than ever, more and more people are feeling lonely. A new event at Prairiewoods is giving them a chance to unplug and reconnect in real life.
Ever since she bought the former Chicago Milwaukee Railroad right-of-way in 1994, Karla Sibert has had the idea for “A Lil’ R&R.” Now, 30 years later, it’s a reality.
Kathy Good has won an award for her leadership in aging and dementia care at the DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia. Here’s how she does it.
Sound engineer Cole “PillowHead” Gaffney eyes Grammy award for Best Spoken Word Album
Producer Kristian Day, an Ely native, and director Dylan Sires, a Waterloo native, navigate interviews with Chiefs superfans through an unusual question: “Does America love a bank robber?”
Use of the tree quickly expanded from staff to patients and their loved ones
House of Words brings all of the good parts of open mic with none of the bad to build a community for growth between amateur and professional.
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Some live to work. Others work to live. But Ashley Whittlesey finds the two inextricably linked.
After 10 years, a service that delivers handmade cards and letters to those in care facilities around the country has expanded into schools with promising results.
For years, baker and Eat Shop owner Cheryl Maloney knew she was sitting on a good recipe. But it wasn’t until three years ago that she decided to make gingerbread houses in a much bigger batch than usual.
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