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More than 375 volunteers spent a week fixing homes for Cedar Rapids residents who couldn't afford repairs or were physically unable to do the work themselves. The free program has grown from just a few projects 11 years ago to its largest event yet.
A beloved Cedar Rapids landmark sat empty for years after pandemic closures. Now the Higley Mansion is giving back to its community as a residential addiction treatment center.
Rapid City is calling for volunteers to help bring its massive America 250 birthday celebration to life this July. The five-day event will feature drone shows, fireworks at Mount Rushmore, parades, and family activities across the Black Hills.
One hundred eighty volunteers gathered in Grand Rapids this week to build a fully accessible playground that will serve both students and the entire neighborhood for the next 25 years. The project brings together swings, slides, climbers, and inclusive equipment designed with input from the families who will use it most.
Florida's Cedar Key is hosting its 41st annual coastal cleanup on September 19, and volunteers can help protect the Gulf Coast while earning a free T-shirt and lunch. The event has brought the community together for over two decades to remove marine debris and track pollution trends.
Rapid City's America250 Birthday Bash is calling for volunteers to help make five days of patriotic celebration a success. Two-hour shifts let people serve their community while still enjoying the festivities.
Two Rapid City businesses just secured over $391,000 in state funding to expand their operations and create up to 31 new jobs in the local community. The investments support a new distillery and a defense manufacturing company responding to increased demand.
More than 200 volunteers show up every single day at Kids' Food Basket in Grand Rapids to pack healthy meals for children across West Michigan. What started as community service has become a second family for many who give their time.
A new botanical garden celebrating Lebanese heritage opened its doors with a ceremony focused on cultural unity and natural beauty. The Cedars of Lebanon Botanical Garden launched February 28 as a living tribute to Middle Eastern biodiversity and community connection.
A South Dakota city's punk scene that started in basements and drew Green Day now celebrates four decades with a reunion that's more family gathering than concert. The weekend event includes a documentary premiere honoring the movement's founding members.
A rare wetland once declared beyond saving now thrives with 125 native species, thanks to 15 years of volunteer restoration work. Community members brave cold mornings to remove invasive plants and bring damaged habitats back to life.
A Mother's Day card with a hand-drawn margarita changed Camille Palmer's life forever. Fourteen years later, she's breaking world records in powerlifting and inspiring others to find strength through their darkest moments.
Two Michigan friends just broke a Guinness World Record by playing pickleball for 28 hours straight, raising money for organ donation in memory of a lost daughter. They played 141 games and pushed the record four hours past the previous mark.
Dozens of volunteers are descending on a South Dakota camp to prepare it for thousands of summer visitors. Their week of hard work ensures youth groups, families, and retreats can enjoy nature and community all season long.
A new study shows that quick RSV tests are helping doctors prescribe fewer unnecessary antibiotics to kids. This simple testing breakthrough is tackling both antibiotic resistance and better pediatric care in one go.
A Michigan city is turning everyday residents into safety experts through a community audit of sidewalks and bike paths. Volunteers will explore their neighborhoods, identify issues, and help shape future improvements.
A breakthrough study reveals a drug combination that quickly and sustainably relieves suicidal thoughts, offering hope to millions who can't wait weeks for traditional treatments to work. This could transform how psychiatrists help people in their darkest moments.
Cuba is accelerating one of the world's fastest transitions to solar energy, building dozens of new solar parks across the island. With help from Chinese technology, the island nation is transforming its energy landscape through surging imports of solar panels and batteries.
Rapides Parish students just achieved the highest test scores in district history, with 40% reaching mastery level. The win comes as Louisiana launches a new system focused on growth, not just grades.
Britain's solar power just reached 22 gigawatts, growing faster than any time since government subsidies ended a decade ago. Large solar farms are leading the comeback, with rooftop installations also breaking records.
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