Becky Phelps

MercyOne hosted a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday afternoon to help vaccinate people 65 and older in Tama County.

Many show choir seasons look different for the 2021 high school competition season.

Hosted by the Interfaith Alliance of Iowa and Action Fund, a panel of Iowa faith and legislative leaders spoke out against several legislative bills that they say are harmful to people of color in Iowa.

JD Beauty Supply in Iowa City hosted a photoshoot event Saturday afternoon...celebrating Black History Month and the country’s first Black Vice President.

An 80-year old Cedar Rapids woman is rejoicing after getting running water in her mobile home for the first time in more than a week.

The BEAM exhibit uses an interactive projector game system, giving children and families of all ages a new way to play at The Iowa Children’s Museum in Coralville.

A town in Chickasaw County is losing one of its largest employers next month.

Many people in Iowa who live with disabilities are still waiting for their chance to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Volunteers at the Assembly of God Church in Manchester didn’t let cold weather stop them from helping people in need of food after its monthly drive-through food pantry was delayed by last Thursday’s blizzard.

Teachers in the Oelwein Community School District got their first chance to get the COVID-19 vaccine at a drive-thru clinic Friday.

Ice dams build-up along the edges of roofs, and keep melting snow from naturally draining off. But experts say the dams are a symptom of the real problem - poor insulation and ventilation.

Area Agencies on Aging centers across Iowa are working with public health departments to provide seniors with accurate information and resources about the COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

After more than six months of planning and discussion, the Cedar Rapids City Council, unanimously approved and set in motion the creation of a Citizens’ Police Review Board, making it only the second of its kind in Iowa.

Governor Kim Reynolds signed a new public health proclamation Friday afternoon lifting all COVID-19 restrictions on businesses and gatherings.

Shelter House has been running an emergency overnight winter shelter in Iowa City for nearly a decade...but in January, they moved into a bigger space that’s been full nearly every night since.

The Teamsters Union Local 238 is urging parents who have the option to find another way to get their kids to school to do so, in hopes of lowering the number of students riding the buses.

The Marion Independent School District is hoping to pass a $31 million bond vote to fund 5 major projects.

North Liberty’s annual Beat the Bitter’s festival kicked off Saturday morning with ice sculptors working in Penn Meadows Park.

Some bowling center owners are asking for federal CARES Act funding to be allocated towards their industry.

The University of Iowa College of Dentistry is seeing criticism from students on both sides over its handling of free speech and diversity on campus.

People 65 and older in Washington County are getting their first chance at the COVID-19 vaccine next weekend, on Saturday February 6th.

The Cedar Rapids City Council voted unanimously to push forward an ordinance to create an independent Citizen Review Board for Community Law Enforcement on Tuesday.

The Amana Colonies held its annual WinterFest on Saturday, with many of its traditional events.

A group of people in a Benton County city say their American Legion Hall means a lot to their community, and the veterans who do work there.

Several Mount Mercy University nursing students and faculty say getting COVID-19 vaccine comes as a relief.

Damia Cungtion started her catering business, Mamma Mia’s last March right as the pandemic started. Now, she's working to provide a space for other businesses to expand.

The Buchanan County Fair is launching its “Building a Fair Future” capitol campaign.

From 2019 to 2020, the Eastern Iowa Airport saw a more than 50% loss of passengers.

The Iowa State Patrol is working to recruit more women to join law enforcement.

Amber Haines and Seanteelle Smith opened Unimpaired last September in Davenport. It’s a bar just like any other with food, dancing, and fun events- just without the alcohol.

This year, because of COVID-19 -- the festival is all spread out... and that means some of the films will be coming to Iowa City.

Governor Reynolds announced several major goals for 2021 during her Condition of the State speech Tuesday night.

Pastor Keeyon Carter and his wife Stephanie are starting 2021 by launching the Wellington Heights Neighborhood Engagement program,

University of Iowa Health Care announced on Friday it is participating in a large, Phase 3 clinical trial for a new COVID-19 vaccine.

The historic train depot in City Square in Marion was hit hard by the derecho, with significant damage to the porch and roof.

Congress passed a $900-billion dollar COVID relief bill with sections dedicated eviction prevention, the arts, and struggling businesses. The bar and restaurant industry is seeing some of that help come in the form of more PPP loans, with modified rules.

James Berndsen used to go to the movies once a week, but COVID-19 put a pause on his routine. On Sunday, he finally sat back in the seats of Collins Road Theatres in Marion for one of the biggest premieres of 2020.

Baby Olivia was born on February 7th, 2020. Born at 13.9 ounces and 10 inches, she was in the fight for her life from day one.

To help end 2020 on a high note, The Pork Tornadoes are hosting a virtual concert.

Volunteers at the Presbyterian Church of Vinton got up early Friday morning to prepare more than 200 dinners.

Thursday morning, 45 people picked up their orders from LP Street Food's Christmas take and bake menu.

Shane Vander Hart from Pleasant Hill is asking people to think twice before drinking and driving after his mother was killed in a car crash, that investigators say was caused by a drunk driver.

Throughout the pandemic, transportation services have taken a serious hit, with fewer events like weddings, or even bars to drive people to and from.

Englert Theatre marquee lights up downtown Iowa City again

Downtown Iowa City is adapting for winter with new outdoor seating options.

CRST trucks have been working with COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers for a few months now, moving storage equipment, test vials and more. But now, drivers are hauling the vaccine itself.

Linn County Emergency Management is making plans to take over outdoor warning sirens from the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo.

The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle campaign leaders says they’re low on donations and volunteers this holiday season.

Workers with the Iowa Derecho Storm Resource Center spent Saturday starting the move into their new, permanent location.

Launched by Empower, a Cedar Rapids non-profit that’s part of Jane Boyd, the My Business Matters campaign hopes to give Black-owned businesses a boost during the pandemic.