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Urbanization’s Hidden Costs

Why the Midwest’s local businesses are at risk in the face of urban development. Urbanization is...

The Appeal of Small Colleges vs. Big Colleges in the Midwest

After high school, many students seek secondary education at one of the various colleges across the...

Creating an LGBTQ+-Inclusive Community in Rural Iowa

Growing up, Jerry Limkemann didn’t have the words to say he was gay. Now in his 60s, he’s created a...

The Modern Epidemic: Sex Trafficking in Iowa

Rural and urban areas are witnessing a surge in sex and labor trafficking, but these women are...

Faith on the Frontier

How Mormon settlers left their mark on the Midwest, shaping communities, culture, and controversy...

No, Cow Tipping is not a Midwestern Pastime

The truth behind the cow-tipping myth — and why it’s never really been a thing in the heartland...

Turkey Trot or Not: The Thanksgiving Tradition Dividing Families

What makes Thanksgiving complete? Lacing up your sneakers or savoring the comfort of staying home?...

The Entrancing Core of Midwestern Hobos: Britt, Iowa

The tiny town that Hobos from across the midwest flock to every summer. The 2,000-person town of...

Purple Rain in Minnesota

From music to local pride, how Prince put one Minneapolis suburb on the global map. The small suburb...