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A college basketball court became jet fuel thanks to three Iowa researchers who built a machine that transforms almost any waste into clean energy. Their innovation could help farms and factories turn trash into treasure.
Cora Schut, a high school wrestler from Sioux Center, Iowa, has been awarded a $5,000 scholarship created specifically for adopted athletes who share a love of wrestling. The award honors Brian Keck, an Ohio state champion who was adopted at 15 and dedicated his life to creating opportunities for young wrestlers.
Two-time Paralympic gold medalist Josh Turek secured Iowa's Democratic Senate nomination, setting up a November showdown that could shift the balance of power in Washington. The state representative who already flipped one Republican seat in 2022 now aims to do it again on a bigger stage.
Kyle Larson won a sprint car race in Iowa and donated his winnings to the late Kyle Busch's infertility charity. The heartfelt gesture honors his fellow champion who died unexpectedly last month at age 41. #
After spending over 60 combined years caring for Dubuque's trees as city employees, Steve Pregler and Tom Kramer are still at it as volunteers. The two retired foresters now lead tree planting events and share their expertise through a nonprofit helping the city keep its canopy thriving.
After 35 years in the classroom, Kim Rohlf spent months hand-stitching personalized quilts for every second-grader in her final class. Each quilt reflected individual students' personalities, from dinosaurs to sports, creating lasting memories they'll treasure for years.
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.
Webster City High School seniors took home nearly $200,000 in scholarship money this spring, including one special award that teaches the power of giving back. The Anderson Family scholarship carries a simple message: pay it forward.
A husband-and-wife team is turning their hometown into a beverage manufacturing hub. Their ready-to-drink cocktail brand just broke ground on a 10,000 square-foot facility in Adel, Iowa.
Denis Glynn started working in his high school kitchen as a special education student in 1976. Five decades later at age 71, he's still showing up every day and treating everyone like family.
Five years cancer-free, 21-year-old Isabelle Ireland is speaking out about the critical need for pediatric cancer research funding. Her advocacy comes as Iowa lawmakers commit $3 million to help children fighting rare cancers like the one she beat.
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.
Bremer County firefighters are raising $70,000 to build a specialized grain rescue trailer that could save lives during harvest season emergencies. The equipment will serve all county departments and respond to grain bin entrapments where victims can be fully buried in just 20 seconds.
Five of seven young adults with developmental disabilities secured employment after completing Project SEARCH, a year-long internship program in Davenport, Iowa. The program pairs real-world job training with classroom learning to help participants launch their careers.
Sioux City just began construction on a facility that will house 65 men in a 9-12 month program combining therapy, mentorship, and community support. The project aims to break cycles of addiction and transform lives in a county hit hard by overdose deaths.
Iowa has become America's wind energy champion, generating 60% of its electricity from over 6,400 wind turbines. The heartland state is proving renewable energy can power modern life at massive scale.
Forty beagles are getting a second chance at life thanks to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. The dogs were among more than 1,500 rescued from one of the largest breeding and research facilities in the country.
The Good Samaritan Society in Forest City celebrated its nursing team with special recognition events, showing healthcare workers their value during an organizational rebranding effort. The initiative successfully boosted morale and highlighted the essential role nurses play in community care.
A fifth-generation Iowa farm is proving that cattle, cover crops, and zero tillage can heal the land while turning a profit. The Smith family just won a national environmental award for their soil-building approach.
Former Iowa basketball star Kate Martin is back on track with the LA Sparks after recovering from a quad injury that sidelined her in April. The 25-year-old guard signed to the team's development pool just days after being waived by Golden State.
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