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Iowa is putting more than $100 million toward clean drinking water over the next decade, with $76 million going to help rural towns upgrade their treatment systems. The investment responds to nitrate pollution affecting at least seven communities and 600,000 residents in the state's largest metro area.
A Iowa farmer who spent his life working the land left his entire estate to five local charities. Larry Rasmussen's farmland sold for over $2 million, with proceeds going to veterans, conservation, and health organizations.
A Milford, Iowa resident is celebrating the volunteer spirit that defines heartland communities. His letter reminds us that when crisis hits, neighbors show up without hesitation.
In Bloomfield, Iowa, volunteers transformed an abandoned movie theater into a thriving community hub and continue quietly filling gaps across their town. Their efforts prove that everyday people stepping up can create lasting change.
Michelle Reed says affordable housing in Council Bluffs gave her more than shelter. It gave her stability, connection, and a place where she's truly living instead of just surviving.
A traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is coming to Iowa in May, and organizers need 127 more volunteers to make it happen. The Wall That Heals offers a chance to honor veterans while serving your community.
When sixth graders in Jewell, Iowa asked why their local lake was dirty, their teacher turned questions into action. Now Conservation Creations is transforming parks, planting prairies, and teaching communities how to protect nature.
When a kitten got stuck deep in a drainage pipe, an entire Iowa community refused to give up until the tiny animal was safe. Hours of rescue attempts, borrowed excavation equipment, and one family's willingness to tear up their yard combined to save a life.
Iowa City Community School District just transformed a former ACT building into a hub where students can explore careers, launch ideas, and dream bigger. Three programs under one roof are giving kids hands-on access to their futures.
Iowa's annual Pick-Up Iowa program launches April 1st with a mission to beautify waterways, roadways, and neighborhoods across the state. Organizers are calling for volunteers of all ages to join the three-month cleanup effort.
What started with 9 breast cancer survivors has exploded into a community of 260 women gathering at Iowa State's annual Pink Out basketball game. The 17-year tradition proves that awareness campaigns can create real, lasting impact.
A First Nations community in Western Australia is asking the country's four biggest banks to pool resources for something that's never been done before: a community-led banking hub serving 2,000 remote residents. The modest proposal could become a blueprint for Indigenous communities across Australia struggling with banking access. #
Winneshiek County is celebrating 66 dedicated volunteers who mentor youth through 4-H programs during National Volunteer Week. These volunteers help thousands of young people across Iowa build leadership skills and strengthen their communities.
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 lawmakers are moving forward with a bill that would replace constantly blinking red lights on wind turbines with smart sensors that only activate when aircraft approach. The change would give rural residents their starry nights back while keeping planes safe.
In rural Howard County, Iowa, 147 wind turbines generate enough electricity for 50,000 homes while pumping millions into schools, roads, and struggling family farms. This is how one county turned steady prairie winds into a financial lifeline.
A new platform called Acorn lets organizations and creators build their own online communities without relying on big tech companies. It arrives just as X shuts down its Communities feature, leaving users searching for better alternatives.
A young Iowa farmer bought the land next door to his childhood home, turning a lifelong dream into reality with help from a state program designed to launch new farming careers. Colton Homan now owns the farm he'll work for the rest of his life.
Archaeologists discovered ancient Native American geoglyphs west of Correctionville, Iowa—the first ever found in the state. The small town is now celebrating with a roadside display that shares this hidden piece of history with travelers.
A student-led robotics team from Iowa designed a robot that transforms into a ramp, solving a space challenge that stumped competitors and earning them a state championship. The EagleBots grew from 3 members to 24 while teaching STEM skills across their community.
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