Inside an Iowa ICU fighting COVID-19

For nearly a year, Iowa's doctors and nurses have fought to save every COVID-19 patient. They fear another surge, but charge forward.

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UI’s ‘Art and the Pursuit of Social Justice’ series

A series under the same title was organized in October, but its 2021 iteration will be bigger and better, organizers say.

Cold-weather experiments you can easily do outside in Iowa

Freezing bubbles, banana hammer and a frozen T-shirt are just some of the tricks you can do in this awful weather.

Coralville’s Xtream Arena hosting a Valentine’s Day virtual comedy festival

The festival's will feature comedians ranging from writer Adam Yenser ("Conan," "The Ellen DeGenerous Show") to actress Tasha Smith ("Empire").

Former Methodist minister Larry Sonner dies of COVID-19

Rev. Dr. Larry Sonner, a minster in the United Methodist Church, loved to visit his children and grandchildren around the country.

Archives: We ate from the top 10 pizza delivery restaurants

Des Moines has a lot of delicious pizza options, but which ones are the best for delivery? We ordered from 10 restaurants to find out.

IHSAA official remembered for love of track and field

One of Cornie's most favorite traditions was giving each race winner the shell casing used in the starter’s pistol at the beginning of the event.

What to know about ‘the day the music died’ in Iowa

Unfamiliar with Buddy Holly and 'the day the music died'? A quick look at the Clear Lake, Iowa, plane crash that changed rock 'n' roll forever.

Mike Kurylo, a WWII POW, died of COVID-19

Mike Kurylo carried a harmonica in his shirt pocket, breaking it out whenever someone needed a smile.

Archives: No, Cloris Leachman wasn’t best friends with Betty White

Few comedic women have made as big an impact on Hollywood as Des Moines’ own Cloris Leachman.

Larry Dewell, a lifelong farmer, dies of COVID-19

Entering the world in 1937, Larry lived his entire life in Clarence, a small town on the edge of the Lincoln Highway.

What led to Ozzy Osbourne biting the bat in Iowa

Drugs, theatrics and a sour meeting with a record label culminated in one of rock music's most infamous concert moments.

Farmer Jerry Grings had one of Iowa’s first hog confinements

Born on a farm in Muscatine County, Jerry farmed his parents’ land, growing a strong work ethic as he tended crops and looked after livestock.

Iowa City’s FilmScene theatre announces Sundance line-up

Raffle tickets will go on sale at 10 a.m. Thursday for theatre members and at 10 a.m. Friday for the general public.

Iowa Mourns: Tom Stephenson loved restoring race cars

A true labor of love, Tom worked on cars from the moment be could walk — until the moment he couldn’t anymore.

8 eastern Iowa podcasts to listen to in 2021

For those interested in adding more local podcasts to their rotation, here are eight podcasts with connections to eastern Iowa to check out in 2021.

Christine Jensen, who nursed stray cats, dies of COVID-19

Whenever something nice happened, Christine Jensen lit up and said, "That puts a smile on God's face."

The supremacy of Iowa’s scotcheroo

Scotcheroos take the basic concept of the Rice Krispies Treat and candify it by adding peanut butter to the bar and a melted chocolate-and-butterscotch topping.

Iowan, creator of Slim Jim dies of COVID-19

Iowan and food scientist Alonzo T. “Lon” Adams II tinkered with the Slim Jim recipe for more than two decades.

Classic Midwest holiday dishes Iowans grew up with

From pickle wraps to green bean casserole, these are the appetizers, salads and desserts that have won over Iowans' hearts for holiday meals.

Eleanor Moody Pettit was a master Christmas decorator

Eleanor Moody Pettit's farmhouse always looked and felt like a Christmas wonderland, her family said.

Photos: Englert lights up restored marquee

Iowa City filmmakers win Culver City film festival award with ‘Alta Vista’

For the past two and a half years, University of Iowa grad Joe Clarke has spent time in Iowa City and L.A. shooting his latest film, "Alta Vista."

An Iowan wrote one of the strangest holiday songs

An Iowan left his mark on holiday music with a strange song.

Delbert Van Young loved cooking soul food

His specialties were fried catfish, greens, cornbread. “Food that sticks to your ribs,” he would tell his sister, Edna Clinton.

Janice McNelly, a teacher, fought for voting rights

With a big and heartwarming smile, Janice McNelly taught English in Iowa, Minnesota and Alaska.

9th annual Celebrate Iowa gala goes virtual

The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs will be hosting a digital Celebrate Iowa event starting at 6 p.m. Friday.

Film producer notes UI class’ ‘Great Gatsby’ rewrite

University of Iowa associate professor Harry Stecopoulos is leading an undergrad re-writing of "The Great Gatsby." Hollywood is paying attention.

The story behind Iowa’s taste for chili and cinnamon rolls

What's the deal with this uniquely Iowan pairing?

Sundance’s 2021 film festival coming to Iowa City

Sundance announced Tuesday that FilmScene will join over 30 theaters across the country in hosting a revised version of its 2021 festival next month.

Big Al gave away his BBQ. The community donated more.

A former alcoholic, Al Laudencia had long relied on the kindness of strangers. When COVID-19 struck his small community, he decided it was his turn to give.

From marbles to model trains, Marvin Clark collected it all

With a seemingly unlimited supply of energy, Marvin Clark took to collecting, gardening and visiting the local casinos.

Listen: Reading the names of Iowa’s COVID-19 victims

On Sunday, Iowa Mourns partnered with the West Des Moines United Methodist Church to read the names of more than 300 coronavirus victims.

Daniel Boon lived 69 years on his family’s farm

Well-rooted in the little northwest Iowa town of Rock Rapids, most residents knew of Daniel Boon, his kindness and his routines.

Sanford Naiditch, a World War II veteran, loved adventure

While Sanford's time in Iowa was short, he quickly made the Hawkeye state his home. He was proud to be a patriot and a good family man.

Iowan Ed Davis, a WWII Marine, dies of COVID-19

Coronavirus is accelerating the deaths of World War II veterans. Iowan Ed Davis, who fought in the Pacific, is one of those lives lost.

How Joe Biden, Iowan with Down syndrome became friends

Despite the rigors of the vice presidency and the campaign trail, Biden forged a friendship with Paul Heddens through letters, hugs and small gifts.

An old movie fan, Jerry Schleis named his dog Rita Hayworth

Always the first to lend a hand, Jerry had dozens of 50- and 60-year friendships. And around Christmastime, he'd give $20 tips at drive-thru windows.

Iowa felon votes for the first time since re-enfranchisement

Since regaining voting rights, Patrill Ellis anxiously anticipated Election Day. With his ballot counted, he feels like his voice was finally heard.

Fired Iowa 4-H head who claimed discrimination gets $550K

John-Paul Chaisson-Cárdenas, Iowa's first Latino 4-H chief, says he was harassed for his advocacy of racial equality and gender identity protections.