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Second grade students play at recess at Fairway Elementary School on May 14 in Wildwood, Mo. Recently, workers installed sun shades over the playground equipment to give the children shade during play. (Erik M. Lunsford/St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

The bright – and dark – side of the sun

By Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian/St. Louis Post-DispatchMemorial Day weekend, the unofficial start of summer, is nearing and the sun’s rays will be at their ...

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East Iowa clinics example of new model for health care

Officials say new facilities follow patients' demands

New half marathon run at Marion Arts Festival

Runners asked for longer, more challenging run

Iowa City, Penn State cases put mandatory reporters in spotlight

Cedar Rapids to continue pursuing Blue Zone goals

Cedar Falls, Waterloo, Mason City and Spencer chosen for initial designations 6

There’s no better way to keep aging at bay

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Baked Apricot Brioche. Tableware from Crate and Barrel. (Deb Lindsey/The Washington Post)

Time to simplify

5 ingredient recipes are perfect for spring

Jane Touzalin/The Washington PostWith spring comes an urge to simplify, to clean out, to pare down. In that spirit, we pored through our ...

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Hiawatha Elementary among test sites for gardening program

Goals include reducing childhood obesity through access to fresh produce

Iowa ranks second in new locally grown food index

The ranking is based on the number of farmers markets and community supported programs

Hamming it up with a childhood favorite

Symbol of the South

Practical and tough, the cast-iron skillet remains the pan of choice for Southern cooks

Urban farm brings fresh vegetables front and center

Non-profit group focuses on transforming the Time Check neighborhood

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Behind the Lines – Special Olympics Coach Talks About Experience

Approximately 3,000 Iowa Special Olympics athletes gathered in Ames Thursday May 17 to compete in the statewide games at Iowa State University. Rob Wagner, ...

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Shueyville Pastor Leaves After 22-year Run

Love of Boxing Puts Father, Son at Ringside

The “greek place” packs them in during final week in Cedar Rapids

The Vernon Inn will close Sunday after 36 years 2

Aprons Tell Tales of Days Gone By

Camp Courageous Car Cruise Celebrates 25th Anniversary