Healthy Homes for Healthier Kids

A groundbreaking pilot project focuses on repairing homes as a cost-effective way to treat ...

Knit Picks

Embrace the rich texture of knits for a layered look that’s fresh, feminine and ...

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What are you reading? Polk County Supervisor Robert Brownell just finished “Election” by Tom ...

Closing Thought

I didn’t think we could just sit here idly and say, ‘Let those people ...

Serving Working Families

Writer: Larry Erickson Photographer: Duane Tinkey Marvin DeJear was a true man on the ...

A Taste of Europe

Five restaurants within a three-hour drive from Des Moines offer authentic and distinctive Italian, ...

Medical Marvels

From frank talk to tech wizardry, local doctors shape and save lives.

Spring Awakening

Garden guru welcomes the season of renewal.

Tanner Stine

After graduating from Valley High School in 2013, Tanner Stine moved to Los Angeles ...

Roadworthy – ‘Plenty to Love’

The Audi A8 isn’t showy, but the luxury sedan has classy style and stellar ...