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Alzheimer's Foundation of America Releases Free Caregiver Resource Guide to Support Caregivers Through Every Stage of Dementia
(Undated) With over 11 million Americans caring for loved ones living with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia-related illness, the Alzheimer's Foundation of America (AFA) unveiled a new free care...
Mandy Billings Jul 19, 2026

St. Mary's Island Offers Variety of Outdoor Recreation This Fall
(Des Moines) St. Mary's Island offers several outdoor recreation opportunities for hunters, birdwatchers and nature photographers this fall. The 2,500-acre property is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of ...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 19, 2026

Oklahoma Creates Blueprint for Rural Library Internet Program
(NAFB) A first-of-its-kind program is bringing internet access to rural libraries in Oklahoma, and it could soon be found in other states. Oklahoma Broadband Office Executive Director Mike Sanders say...
Tom Robinson Jul 19, 2026

July Is National Blueberry Month
(Cleveland, OH) -- July is National Blueberry Month. A dietitian is highlighting the benefits of blueberries. Doctor Julie Zampano with the Cleveland Clinic says blueberries have a rich source of anti...
Mandy Billings Jul 19, 2026

DNR Encourages Hunter Safety Classes
(Des Moines) With hunting seasons right around the corner, now is the time to get hunters safety certified. Iowa law requires that anyone born after January 1, 1972 must be certified in hunter educati...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 18, 2026

Des Moines Man Arrested Following Council Bluffs Child Predator Investigation
(Council Bluffs) A Des Moines man has been arrested following an online child predator operation conducted by the Council Bluffs Police Department targeting individuals seeking to exploit children. Th...
Tom Robinson Jul 17, 2026

Day One of 2026 RAGBRAI Ends in Harlan
(Harlan) Sunday July 19 is the first day of RAGBRAI. Bikers will begin the approximately 59 mile ride in Onawa and spend the night in Harlan. Harlan Mayor Jay Christensen explains this year's theme. T...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 17, 2026

KSOM and KS 95.7 Live At The 2026 Montgomery County Fair
Jack McKee spent the morning at the 2026 Montgomery County Fair and brought back these interviews with fair participants. Our live broadcast is brought to you by Steinbeck and Sons, Stine Seed Represe...
William Saluk Jul 17, 2026

Cumming Orchard Features Pond Art To Remove Nitrates
(Cumming) A husband/wife artist team from Drake University revealed their newest installation at Wilson's Orchard in Cumming earlier this month. Edward Kelley and Emily Newman created "It's in the Wat...
Cate Shaughnessy Jul 17, 2026

Iowa health insurers propose premium increases for ACA customers
(Iowa Capital Dispatch - Kadin Luhmann) Iowa health insurance companies are proposing premium increases for Affordable Care Act customers in 2027, affecting thousands of Iowans. The proposal comes aft...
Iowa Capital Dispatch Jul 17, 2026








