Good News Notes: “This year the Food Bank of Iowa is giving back to veterans in a special way. It’s bringing its food pantry on the road with a Mobile Food Bank. The Food Bank officials said they started doing this because food insecurity is high among veterans. Officials also say that sometimes those individuals are hesitant…
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Iowa nonprofit works to address need for early education
Good News Notes: “An education nonprofit organization wants to support Iowa 4-year-olds. The goal at Waterford Upstart is to help families recognize the need for early education. The program delivers personalized, online instruction 15 minutes a day, five days a week. A family coach guides families so they can continue engaging their children offline, too….
This Photographer Is Working To Document Species Before They Go Extinct
Good News Notes: “Joel Sartore, a photographer based in Lincoln, Nebraska, has worked with National Geographic for over 30 years, and has led the Photo Ark for the past 15. The mission of the Photo Ark is to document the 15,000 species that are in captivity, many of which are on the edge of extinction. Sartore…
Family Delivers Blankets and Holiday Cheer to Babies in the NICU
Good News Notes: “Christmas came early to Blank Children’s Hospital, with a delivery to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.” “Sydney Petersen, her baby daughter Izzy, and family members dropped off 200 swaddle blankets, hair bows for the baby girls, and breakfast for NICU families and staff. It’s part of the Love, Izzy Project.” “Their goal…
Wells Fargo Donation Helps Build Homes for Central Iowa Families
https://whotv.com/2019/05/14/wells-fargo-donation-helps-build-homes-for-central-iowa-families/
Zoo Birth Boosts Number for Endangered Rhino Species
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/iowa/articles/2019-04-09/zoo-birth-boosts-number-for-endangered-rhino-species
Safe And Sound
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/frightening-moment-mother-drops-kids-window-during-fire-officers-arms-n985346