Life & Accent

In an ideal world, kids would drink only water and milk in the quantities recommended by dietary guidelines. (James F. Quinn/Chicago Tribune)

Steering your kids to better drinks

Cooper Iman's photo of a glass of Mountain Dew will be on display at The Arc on April 20 and 21.

Awesome awareness

Art show to feature talent of children with autism

HealthPost to this category »

Birth control pills are about 92 percent effective compared to long-acting methods such as the IUD and the hormonal implant that are nearly 100 percent effective. (Kirk McKoy/Los Angeles Times)

IUD, Implant, the Pill: Cost may play a role in choice of contraceptives

By Michelle Andrews/ The Washington PostIn the heated debate over to what extent religiously affiliated employers should be required to provide free contraception ...

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Feds loan $638M for health co-ops in 8 states
Coverage will be offered to Iowa individuals and small businesses
Checking in with the pediatrician
Answers to questions from new parents
Go (part of) the distance
Run a marathon as a relay to fulfill your goal
Local woman had no real symptoms of a major heart valve problem
Encourages all women, regardless of their age, to pay more attention to their health
Get the facts about heart disease from an Iowa City doctor
Learn the truth about women and heart disease
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FoodPost to this category »

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Iowa woman sues Jimmy John’s over tainted sprouts

Tuttle and four other Iowans are among 12 patients in five states

DES MOINES — An Iowa woman who recently fell ill after eating sprouts from Jimmy John’s has filed a lawsuit accusing the sandwich ...

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Everybody Eats: Soup for the soul, heart
Lunchtime lesson
Garfield Elementary School students learn about recycling
Everybody Eats: Soup is a budget stretcher
Review: Fish tacos a big hit at Smuggler’s Wharf
A review of the Czech Village spot from Hoopla
Heart-to-heart
A chocolatey Valentine's Day can be good for you
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People and PlacesPost to this category »

Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame inductees announced

Mike Driscoll of Cedar Rapids and the Rockwell Collins Retiree Volunteers, based in Cedar Rapids, were inducted Tuesday, Feb. 21, into the Iowa ...

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Awesome awareness
Art show to feature talent of children with autism
Recalling Hot Rods, Trolley Cars and Dollar Coins
Slayton Thompson Marches to Beat of His Own Drums
Innocence abounds at Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum
Reviving ‘60s Hobby — Slot Car Racing 1
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WEST DES MOINES, IA - JANUARY 03: Republican presidential hopeful and former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum (R-PA), looks on during a "Rock the Caucus" event at Valley High School on January 3, 2012 in West Des Moines, Iowa. Candidates are making a final push to try and sway voters as Iowans prepare to take part in the first caucuses. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

More people rocking the sweater vest thanks to Rick Santorum

Scarves shoot for Friday, February 10, 2011. Shot on Tuesday, January 31, 2011 at Palisades-Kepler State Park. Model: Claire Caruso, Hair and make up: Amanda Hallberg. Teal knit infinity scarf with fringe $19.99 at Purse-n-ality of Marion. (Cliff Jette/SourceMedia Group)

Tie one on

Accessorize with scarves year round

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Paint Pointers
Tips for choosing paint for your home
Make a statement with hardwoods
Don't be afraid to mix and match.
Easy kids’ room updates
You don't have to break the bank to give a child's room a fresh look.
Stay misty for me
Making it through winter with a humidifier
Homegrown: Growing school gardens
Understand the new rules about lead paint dust
Rules for remodelers protect Iowa homeowners (and their kids)
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