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Firefighters say even routine work around grain bins can take a dangerous turn quickly.

For decades, a community garden in Postville has allowed hundreds in the community to grow food for free. But a bid to buy the land has the garden’s status in limbo.

It happens every home football game of the season at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City - but this season’s Hawkeye Wave will feature something different.

Cedar Rapids officers say a body was found in the Cedar River on Sunday.

It’s a partnership with the Dubuque Police Department to address crime and safety in the area.

Parts of the state are experiencing a drought — and commonly see heavy precipitation when it does rain.

The latest drought monitor shows conditions are not improving in eastern Iowa, with much of the region in a moderate drought.

The Dubuque Police Department is working to build trust and improve de-escalation tactics by building emotional intelligence in its officers.“ You’re not just a police officer. You’re a human being who has real emotions, right, real reactions to these situations,” Lieutenant Rick Fullmer said. “We know that there’s a compounding effect of all these critical instances that you respond to.”

The brothers were 8 and 10 years old when they started their first business. Now, 8 years later, they’ve started their second business.

“I think we’re kind of in those very early stages of understanding what cell cultured meat looks like and there’s a lot of unknowns,” Kylie Peterson of Iowa Beef Industry Council said.

“I do want to see it. I want to see what that future looks like,” Adam Skibbe, University of Iowa professor, said.To some lawmakers, the future includes things like drone delivery — and even transportation.

For many at The Play Cafe, storytime on Wednesday was about more than reading books to children. “We see in the country that people are violating the rights of other humans,” Jen English, the owner of The Play Cafe said. “I don’t think that is fair, and felt we needed to use our platform to stand up to that.”

Police from across Iowa gathered to help departments prevent and respond to targeted attacks. Organizers say it's a day of training and a way for departments to connect.

A non-profit in Johnson County is thanking its community for a "miracle" donation after someone stole some of its equipment earlier this month.

New Hartford is one of a few small communities that saw its population grow in 2020. It comes as census data shows more Iowans are choosing to live in cities.

“Sometimes we feel like we’ve kind of lost an entire generation of milk drinkers,” Jordan Hansen of Hansen’s Dairy, said.It’s a problem many dairy farmers face — demand for milk drying up.

A nonprofit that provides services for children with special needs expanded to help more families.

One of the hardest hit areas from Friday’s storm is the intersection of 23rd Avenue and Ninth Street in Coralville.

“I was really shocked because I had no symptoms at all,” Sharon McRae said. That was McRae’s reaction after doctors diagnosed her with colorectal cancer last June. She says she got the diagnosis after going to the doctor for flu-like symptoms.

A new railroad merger could bring more train traffic to Dubuque. The Surface Transportation Board has approved Canadian Pacific Railway’s purchase of the Kansas City Southern Railway Company. The board says it would help the economy, increase competition in the railroad industry and improve safety.

It’s a hidden danger many don’t think about — shoveling snow on your driveway. “Historically the time we see most injuries from snowfall is after its finished,” Dr. Ryan Dowden said.Dr. Dowden works in the E.R. at Unity Point Health St. Luke’s Hospital in Cedar Rapids. He says shoveling can trigger heart attacks in some.

“We don’t have to go to Hollywood. Don’t have to go anywhere else. You can build a star here,” Will Martel, owner of Dragon Whip Entertainment, said. That is Martel’s dream for Dubuque — to build an all-inclusive film studio. He says his visit to Tyler Perry Studios in 2008 inspired him to bring Perry’s playbook to Iowa.

Many snow plow companies are trying to keep up with today’s snow. Powers Plowing based in Cedar Rapids was one of the services out today.

One program in Marion is connecting high school students to trade work — by renovating homes in need of repair. It’s part of a partnership between Marion Economic Development Corporation, Linn Mar High School and Marion Independent School District.

Food security is a leading public health issue in Linn County.

The hospital and parents call her a “miracle” because she coded for more than 15 minutes after delivery.