Steve Gravelle

The first of its kind in the nation, the Geriatric and Special Needs Clinic at the University of Iowa’s College of Dentistry trains future dentists in the conditions specific to aging adults and those with developmental disabilities.

Keeping local jobs local is often cited as a prominent advantage for ESOP companies and their communities. That benefit is gaining new appreciation for another reason.

Recognizing the role employee ownership can play in the vitality of Iowa communities led to the launch in May of the Iowa Center for Employee Ownership (IA-CEO), aimed to support and promote employee ownership among Iowa businesses. ADVANCE IOWA manages IA-CEO operations.

Reliable transportation is one of the building blocks for growing any local economy.

Ride meant to raise money for oral health for needy Iowans

Played by all ages, pickleball is particularly popular in school physical education programs and in adult living communities.

Local seniors keep social tradition of square dancing alive.

If this is your year to take up cycling — or more likely, resume riding after a decade or so — you’ll want to get a handle on just what type of riding you want to do.

On a tight budget, or just unsure how much you’ll be riding? There are low-cost options available through three area nonprofit groups.

Milder cases of Afib are usually treated with medications, but more serious instances call for surgical intervention.

John Blichmann’s mechanical engineering degree from Iowa State University prepared him for an unexpected career in microbrewing.

Last Thursday marked the start of tax season, when Americans will spend a cumulative $31 billion and 1.7 billion hours to provide documentation of their income and earnings to the government — information the government already has.

While a PFO itself is often easily treated, its symptoms are often shared with more serious conditions.

People experiencing hearing loss have more effective remedies than ever, but those who may need advanced devices should plan ahead for the cost.

Randy Ramlo discovers new volunteer opportunities through United Way’s 55+ Initiative.