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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IA: Philanthropy

Organizers behind an Iowa effort to improve stroke care say a new donation will enhance training for hospital staff, along with other measures. (Adobe Stock)
Donation Aims to Boost Stroke Care, Health Staff in Rural IA

Iowa is getting more than $9 million to improve its system of care for stroke patients, and to address staffing issues among public-health workers in …

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Don Corrigan of Des Moines, center, is the 2016 AARP Iowa Andrus Award Winner. (AARP)
Volunteering: The "Heart and Soul" of Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa — One in three Iowans volunteers, earning the state the ranking of 10th nationally for community service in a new survey…

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Elkader’s Whitewater Park and River Access was recognized as a Smart Growth Project in 2015.  (Elkader Whitewater Project)
It's Time to Showcase "Smart Growth" Projects in Iowa

DES MOINES, Iowa -- Innovative ideas are spurring projects that advance sustainability in Iowa, and some of those efforts will soon receive special …

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Thirteen people have died in the Louisiana floods and an estimated 40,000 homes are damaged. Some Iowans are among the relief workers there. (Tink Tracy/Flickr)
"Being a Good Iowan" – Volunteers Help Louisiana Flood Victims

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Nearly a dozen Iowans are among the hundreds responding to the devastating flooding in Louisiana. Volunteers with the American …

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Hunter Erb was diagnosed with multiple congenital heart defects when he was three days old. (Stephanie Erb)
Inspired Giving in Iowa: "Our Son is Still Here"

DES MOINES, Iowa - Stephanie Erb of Boone has experienced trials no mother should have to face. Her son Hunter was diagnosed with multiple …

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The renovation of a downtown building in Slater won one of last year's awards for sustainability. (1,000 Friends of Iowa)
Iowa Group on Lookout for Sustainable Buildings, Projects

DES MOINES, Iowa - Each year, the 1,000 Friends of Iowa's Best Development Awards bring attention to cities, companies, and individuals who show how …

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A prediction of increased sales in the first half of 2016 could translate to more jobs for Iowans. Credit: FidlerJan/ morguefile.com
Increased Sales Could Mean More Jobs for Iowans

DES MOINES, Iowa - Despite a downturn in Iowa's agriculture sector, a new report suggests the state's economy will be healthier in the next six …

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A donation from employees of an Iowa electric-transmission company will provide some new wheelchairs for the Paralyzed Veterans of America's Iowa chapter. Courtesy: Paralyzed Veterans of America
Veterans Day Brings Wheelchair Donation to Iowa Veterans

DES MOINES, Iowa - Fundraising by employees at an electric transmission company that operates in Iowa has helped provide wheelchairs to Iowa veterans…

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PHOTO: Part of this year's Giving Tuesday is asking people to take and post
The "Unselfie" Introduced for 2nd Annual Giving Tuesday

MINNEAPOLIS - With Black Friday and Cyber Monday now in the books, people around Minnesota and the country are being asked to think of others on this …

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PHOTO: Food donations.
Food Banks Starving For Donations

DES MOINES, Iowa – The summer months are typically a time of drought – not just for the land, but for food banks in Iowa. Food donations …

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Don't Get Scammed in Year-End Giving

DES MOINES, Iowa - There are lots of tax advantages to giving to charity, and many people donate the largest amounts of money to their favorite …

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Los abortos disminuyen en Iowa, mas no entre las mujeres de bajos ingresos

DES MOINES, Iowa – De acuerdo a las estadísticas nacionales más recientes, el número de abortos en los Estados Unidos cayó …

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