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A Des Moines woman celebrated one year of choosing life by handing envelopes with $10 and hope-filled notes to strangers across the city. Her simple act sparked thousands of supportive responses and reminded others struggling that they're worth it.
When an explosion ripped through a Des Plaines apartment building at 1 a.m., neighbors didn't wait for help to arrive. Working alongside firefighters who raced up ladders, ordinary people became heroes, rescuing six people from the flames.
A college construction site in Des Moines is protected by barriers made from recycled wind turbine blades, turning hard-to-recycle renewable energy equipment into useful infrastructure. The project keeps massive composite materials out of landfills while proving sustainability and safety can work together.
A Chicago-area community foundation just delivered $50,000 to five local food pantries after a generous family matched their fundraising dollar for dollar. The gift comes as pantries report serving up to 1,800 visitors monthly.
Middle schoolers in the Seattle area will learn environmental science from community volunteers who'll earn stipends for their time. StormFest turns watershed education into a three-day outdoor adventure at Des Moines Beach Park.
Sarah Moin, 19, who cannot see, hear, or speak, just topped her high school class with nearly perfect scores. Now she's setting her sights on becoming a civil servant to help others like her.
The beloved Saint-Germain-des-Prés book fair is back for its third year at the iconic Parisian café where Hemingway and Sartre once gathered. Literature lovers can celebrate where literary legends wrote history.
Forty-eight thousand fans filled Parc des Princes stadium to celebrate Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title in an unforgettable night of joy. The team brought European football's biggest trophy home to Paris for a day-long celebration that united the city.
Paris Saint-Germain made history by defeating Arsenal on penalties to become the first team since Real Madrid to win consecutive Champions League titles. Thousands of fans packed into Parc des Princes erupted in pure joy as their team secured European football's most prestigious trophy for the second year running.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is delivering 250 truckloads of food to pantries nationwide, reaching the 100-truck milestone in May. The donations honor America's 250th anniversary and will provide millions of meals to families struggling with rising food costs.
A severely malnourished harbor seal shot in the face is now eating and receiving medical care at a Washington wildlife center. Rescuers discovered the bullet wound during x-rays and remain hopeful about her recovery.
A nonprofit in Washington's Highline area is opening its doors to volunteers who want to bring more art into their community. Burien Arts Association needs helpers with all kinds of talents to expand its programs across five local cities.
The Rotary Club of Burien/White Center recognized six high school students for their academic excellence and community service in April. The monthly program celebrates young leaders from three local schools.
A spontaneous moment of faith brought a busy Iowa restaurant to a standstill when a patron asked President Trump if he could pray for him before a scheduled speech. The unscripted prayer drew amens and applause from fellow diners.
City High's Rachel Haack just broke her own school shot put record with a stunning 45-9¼ throw, ranking third in the state. The best part? This Colorado State commit says she's only getting started.
A third-grade teacher from Minnesota won the first-ever Kindness 101 National Teacher of the Year award for inspiring children to spread joy. His Kindness Club meets during recess to brainstorm ways to make people smile.
UnityPoint Health in Dubuque now offers a specialized physical therapy program that helps young people with scoliosis avoid surgery. The first program of its kind in the tri-state area gives local families access to treatment that previously required traveling to Iowa City, Chicago, or beyond.
Joy Gimar celebrated her 100th birthday in Estes Park with a lifetime of community service behind her and surprisingly practical advice ahead. Her secret isn't complicated: healthy eating, moderation, and learning from every person and experience, good or bad.
After a stroke at 39 forced him to relearn cutting hair with his non-dominant hand, Craig Hunt partnered with the American Heart Association to bring free health screenings to barbershops across Iowa. Now over 80 locations offer the life-saving service.
A 43-year-old bonobo named Kanzi proved apes can imagine make-believe scenarios by choosing cups with pretend juice over empty ones. His abilities suggest imagination existed in our shared ancestors millions of years ago.
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