Abigail Kurten

Des Moines community honors Italian heritage with historic brick oven celebration A 17-year-old brick oven in Des Moines brought the community together on Saturday to celebrate Italian heritage, baking more than 500 loaves of bread and honoring cultural p... See more

Iowa mom shares postpartum journey as state expands perinatal mental health care In the peaceful community of Coalville, Iowa, about 10 minutes south of Fort Dodge, Megan Thies watches her three children play in their backyard. Griffin, the oldest, boasts... See more

New investment into perinatal care could help Iowa mothers with mental health concerns In the peaceful community of Coalville, Iowa, about 10 minutes south of Fort Dodge, Megan Thies watches her three children play in their backyard. Griffin, the oldest, ... See more

Aurora Heights classrooms open, other facilities remain under construction Aurora Heights Elementary in Newton opened for the school year, but parts of the building remain under construction. "We have temporary occupancy with a few items left to be wrappe... See more

Marshalltown residents raise concerns over potential data center development Marshalltown residents gathered to voice their concerns about potential data center development during a public meeting hosted by the city. The meeting drew more than 100 attende... See more