After weeks of warm weather and intermediate rain, here are some things to keep in mind as you begin to mow your lawn regularly.

Some mowing tips for warmer weather

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Garden centers are currently overflowing with hanging baskets in full bloom and if you bring one home and care for it properly, you can keep those blooms going all summer long.

Don't just leave those baskets hanging

The African American Museum of Iowa is reopening after an 18-month, $5 million renovation

The African American Museum of Iowa is ready to fill in the gaps when it comes to Black history

A recent poll from The AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 62% of adults say democracy in the U.S. could be at risk in the 2024 presidential election.

Strengthening democracy where you live

Advances in dental care are allowing more adults to keep their natural teeth instead of using dentures. But without proper oral hygiene, tooth and gum decay can lead to greater health issues as we age.

What are the outcomes of poor oral health as we age?

Dave Markward spent the last five years interviewing, researching and writing his book From Dubuque to Selma and Beyond, My Journey to Understanding Race in America

Former Cedar Rapids superintendent chronicles his journey to understand racism

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Some mowing tips for warmer weather

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