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    A small sign hangs on Leroy’s abandoned City Hall building.

    The Making of a Ghost Town

    Carrie Lawal·May 10, 2023
    Willa Clark remembers the good ole’ days. Kids used to run between yards, her two included. There were... Read More
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    A bird's-eye view of the city.

    Reimagining Chicago Transportation

    Nora Felder·May 4, 2023
    It’s rush hour on a Thursday afternoon, and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train is packed with commuters.... Read More
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    An image with various signs hanging on a wall, cabinets filled with antiques and a blue display table with a sign that says “Hospital” on the front.

    Three Tales of Antique City 

    Autumn Palmer, Annie Peterson and Liz Hatch·May 1, 2023
    At the end of the street sits Tim Suhr’s pride and joy. It’s a white and blue building... Read More
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    Interior of a shipwreck with scattered tables and chairs.

    What Lies Beneath

    Cassidy Grubisic and Charleigh Reinardy·April 16, 2023
    In 1979, scuba diver Don Herman pulled his first vehicle out of frozen Lake Winnebago.  “A Chevy Opal... Read More
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    The ornate Webster County Courthouse and several historic brick buildings sit along Central Avenue in Fort Dodge.

    “Dirty Dodge” Gets a Facelift

    Grace Altenhofen·April 16, 2023
    Kurt Brown smiles just thinking about it. Sitting in the living room of the home he’s owned for... Read More
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    Highlights Of Home

    Zoe Brinker·April 13, 2023
    Welcome to the Graduate Iowa City hotel. It’s an Iowa mashup – corn wallpaper, birds painted on the... Read More
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    A woman with glasses and white hair stands in front of bookshelves. She’s wearing a gray crewneck sweatshirt that reads “Genuine Antique Person. Been There, Done That, Can’t Remember.” and jeans.

    The Unsung Heroes of Garden Grove

    McCade Gowdy·April 10, 2023
    On a misty February afternoon, Carol Crawford pulls up to a white single-story building on Main Street of... Read More
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    A black recording mic with a foam cover. In the background, a stained glass window with the letters “KSOI” lets daylight into the room.

    The Loneliest Radio Station

    Cat Farrell and McCade Gowdy·March 29, 2023
    We went looking for the loneliest radio station in Iowa. KSOI-FM ended up being anything but. Run by... Read More
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    Lisa Ling ventures on the Midwest as Bucksbaum Lecturer

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 15, 2019
    Sharing her anecdotes of the Midwest and appreciation for the heartland, critically acclaimed journalist visits Iowa. On Thursday,... Read More
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    Women in Comedy

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 14, 2019
    Comedy— a male dominated industry no more. Behind every belly laugh,  there is an even greater, hilarious comedian.... Read More
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    Out and about: Final Four fan showcase

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 14, 2019
    Meet the fans who travelled all the way to Minneapolis, MN, to cheer on their team during their... Read More
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    Horses Helping Heroes

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 13, 2019
    How equine-assisted therapy can help those in need Horses are calm, intuitive and can create strong bonds with... Read More
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    Get Your Game On

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 9, 2019
    Esports is a growing entertainment industry and it’s spreading its roots in the Midwest. Electronic sports, commonly referred... Read More
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    An Immigrant Haven

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 9, 2019
    A Quaker-based group seeks to give aid and legal help to immigrants during tense period for newcomers As... Read More
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    U.S. Bank Stadium: Building for the future

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 9, 2019
    The Minnesota Vikings’ home stadium wasn’t just built for football, nor was it built as a stadium of... Read More
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    A Rare Connection

    Urban Plains Alumni·May 6, 2019
    Organizations for people with diseases and disabilities allow sense of community to develop in various communities Connecting with... Read More
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    The minimum wage dilemma

    Urban Plains Alumni·April 25, 2019
    After Illinois passed a new $15 minimum wage law to take place in 2025, the role of what... Read More
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    Don’t Call Them Garbagemen

    Urban Plains Alumni·April 5, 2019
    The workers who empty your bins prefer “senior refuse collectors” As the snow continues to fall, David Schervish... Read More
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    The Importance of Addressing Disability

    Urban Plains Alumni·March 31, 2019
    Advice on how to be an ally to people with disabilities Conversations about what it means to be... Read More
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    Coat Check or No Check

    Urban Plains Alumni·March 30, 2019
    The Midwest is known for its notoriously frigid winters. Most recently with a polar vortex making its way... Read More
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    Online Dating: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

    Urban Plains Alumni·March 28, 2019
    “I met my wife on top of a mountain in the Himalayas and the skies parted when I... Read More
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    Women of the Midwest: The Activists and The New Women

    Urban Plains Alumni·March 27, 2019
    Why we celebrate March is Women’s History Month. A month dedicated to “commemorating and encouraging the study, observance... Read More
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    Ladies celebrating Ladies

    Urban Plains Alumni·March 16, 2019
    Female friendships flourish over a tasty meal and a heart to heart. There’s no better place to celebrate... Read More
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    Shutdown Catch-Up: The “Ag-Lag”

    Urban Plains Alumni·March 11, 2019
    A partial shutdown, the longest in American history, ended on Jan. 25, reopening agencies and resuming services that... Read More
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