Thousands of Iowa Kids To Get Nearly $300 Each In Food Benefits
A federal grant program will aim to divvy out a share of $63 million to Iowa children for food through existing SNAP accounts or prepaid debit cards.
Health & Wellness
KDAT's "Healthcare Heroes" Week One
It's been a great week hearing the stories of Eastern Iowa's Healthcare Heroes and we're just getting started.
Local Official Calls Test Iowa "Enormous Failure"
Governor's program called $26 million "stunt"
Marion Pool Staying Closed in 2020
With other area pools closing, Marion made the same decision to avoid confusion and overcrowding amid the Coronavirus pandemic.
Iowa DNR Shares Memorial Day Weekend Safety Tips
It's time to enjoy the unofficial first weekend of summer, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources reminds us it's going to be a lot different this time.
Utility Disconnections Allowed To Resume In Iowa May 28
Iowa municipal and private utilities have been given the OK by the Iowa Utilities Board to resume disconnections of service, with exceptions.
Iowa's Ride To Revamp for 2021 Launch
The new counterpart to RAGBRAI looks like a shell of itself before it even happens.
New Grocery Store To Open Friday in Vinton
Hy-Vee opens its newest "Dollar Fresh" brand store in Vinton this Friday.
Cedar Rapids Libraries To Open for Curbside Pick-Up
Curbside pick-up of Cedar Rapids Metro Library Network materials becomes available this Friday.
Help KDAT Honor "Healthcare Heroes"
Every day at 12:20 during May, KDAT will salute local Healthcare Heroes.