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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.
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.
Everyday Iowans have become "community scientists" tracking bumblebee populations, identifying 13 species including five rare ones. The program needs more volunteers as it expands in 2026.
A photographer's sharp eye and a team of wildlife rescuers gave an injured bald eagle a second chance at life. The bird, now named River, is recovering after a 90-minute rescue effort along the Cedar River in Evansdale.
After a devastating fire last month, a cat rescue shelter in Iowa is getting back on its feet thanks to volunteers who cleared debris and started repairs. The Traphouse of Appanoose County is one step closer to reopening its doors to cats in need.
Over 1,200 volunteers gathered at Iowa's UNI-Dome to pack meals for students facing hunger, crushing their goal by filling 70,000 backpacks instead of 60,000. The annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day tradition brings together college students, faith groups, and community members to turn service into action.