Lisa Ling ventures on the Midwest as Bucksbaum Lecturer
Sharing her anecdotes of the Midwest and appreciation for the heartland, critically acclaimed journalist visits Iowa. On Thursday,... Read More
Women in Comedy
Comedy— a male dominated industry no more. Behind every belly laugh, there is an even greater, hilarious comedian.... Read More
Out and about: Final Four fan showcase
Meet the fans who travelled all the way to Minneapolis, MN, to cheer on their team during their... Read More
Horses Helping Heroes
How equine-assisted therapy can help those in need Horses are calm, intuitive and can create strong bonds with... Read More
A Historic Hotel
The Hotel Nauvoo brings together history and hospitality for relaxing atmosphere in Illinois small town In the town... Read More
Get Your Game On
Esports is a growing entertainment industry and it’s spreading its roots in the Midwest. Electronic sports, commonly referred... Read More
An Immigrant Haven
A Quaker-based group seeks to give aid and legal help to immigrants during tense period for newcomers As... Read More
U.S. Bank Stadium: Building for the future
The Minnesota Vikings’ home stadium wasn’t just built for football, nor was it built as a stadium of... Read More
Fate of the Final Floor
Each year Connor Sports creates a unique basketball court to be used in the Final Four – dubbed... Read More
A Rare Connection
Organizations for people with diseases and disabilities allow sense of community to develop in various communities Connecting with... Read More
Small Town Spotlight: The Hotel Pattee, Perry, Iowa
Located about 40 miles outside of Des Moines, Perry is a small town with a massive gem. Standing... Read More
The minimum wage dilemma
After Illinois passed a new $15 minimum wage law to take place in 2025, the role of what... Read More
Homestyle Cooking, Away From Home
It takes a Midwesterner to truly understand the intricacies of the micro-cultures represented by each state and even... Read More
Don’t Call Them Garbagemen
The workers who empty your bins prefer “senior refuse collectors” As the snow continues to fall, David Schervish... Read More
The Importance of Addressing Disability
Advice on how to be an ally to people with disabilities Conversations about what it means to be... Read More
Coat Check or No Check
The Midwest is known for its notoriously frigid winters. Most recently with a polar vortex making its way... Read More
Polar Vortex Preys on Strays
How community pets were doing their best to survive freezing temperatures Through late January and early February, the... Read More
Online Dating: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
“I met my wife on top of a mountain in the Himalayas and the skies parted when I... Read More
Women of the Midwest: The Activists and The New Women
Why we celebrate March is Women’s History Month. A month dedicated to “commemorating and encouraging the study, observance... Read More
Ladies celebrating Ladies
Female friendships flourish over a tasty meal and a heart to heart. There’s no better place to celebrate... Read More
Hopping through the Glass Ceiling – The Rise of Midwest Female Brewers
Women are making strides to advance their careers in the male-dominated industry of craft beer making. The beer... Read More
Shutdown Catch-Up: The “Ag-Lag”
A partial shutdown, the longest in American history, ended on Jan. 25, reopening agencies and resuming services that... Read More
Social Media is Connecting People with Chronic Conditions
It’s a social network of shared experiences. For Grace Hilscher, living with chronic pain in high school means... Read More
A Vortex of Environmental Trouble
The recent “polar vortex” spells only the beginning of environmental trouble for the Midwest Earlier this year, a... Read More
Tips and Tricks for Reducing Personal Waste
How to make simple and strategic steps to living a more sustainable lifestyle. Our garbage cans are stinking... Read More
Getting Close with Chromium
Mitch McNeil knows what clean water looks like. He’s a surfer and has spent years on the water.... Read More
The Midwest: Home of the World’s Largest ________
Take a road trip through the Midwest, and you’re likely to pass any number of various sideshow attractions:... Read More
Snow Place Like Home
Elephants hate the cold. They’re physically huge creatures. They demand lots of space. They like to keep in... Read More
Cheers to Sustainability
The floors of The Plant are cleaned with beer. Okay, not beer, per se. More like leftover beer... Read More
There’s a Use for That
The commercial ice making process uses a lot of plastic. For every crystal-clear ice cube or block that’s... Read More