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A graduation party has been scheduled for high school graduates who are in foster care.

Graduation party scheduled for youth in foster care

A graduation party has been scheduled for high school graduates who are in foster care. More>>

Hawkeyes help Iowa's Child in quest for new family

The Iowa Hawkeyes take time to help our latest Iowa's Child in his search for a new family.

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Twelve-year-old Devin waits for his own family

Twelve year old, Devin, hopes he can be adopted with his six year old brother, Donald. More>>

Adoption Day Celebration: Former Iowa's Child gets new family

Former Iowa's Child, Terrell, finds his new family through adoption. More>>

Youngster longs for new family through adoption

Six year old Donald is waiting for someone to adopt him. More>>

Thanksgiving joy: Iowa mom adopts for a second time

One Iowa Mom decided having just one son wasn't enough, so she adopted for the second time in a year. More>>

Iowa's Child Jayden seeks Thanksgiving Day family

Jayden is our newest Iowa's Child, ready for a new family through adoption. More>>

Once an orphan, teenage girl finds a new home in Iowa

Once an Ethiopian orphan, seventeen-year old Kalkidan has been adopted by a northeast Iowa family as a part of Waterloo's first-ever Adoption Day. More>>

Meet Lizzie: Another Iowa child waiting to be adopted

Lizzie is a big one for hugs. She absolutely loves hugs. More>>

Iowa's Child: Alexander

Three-year-old Alexander is officially part of the family in the eyes of the law. More>>

Reality setting in for new Mom

An Iowa kindergarten teacher has much for which to be thankful. She's a new Mom. More>>

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Ron Steele's Iowa's Child Program helps Iowa's 'Waiting Children'
Ron Steele's Iowa's Child program helps Iowa's 'Waiting Children'
KWWL's Ron Steele has a special place in his heart for Iowa's children. For more than 26 years, Ron has featured boys and girls available for adoption in his "Iowa's Child" reports.More >>
For more than 26 years, Ron has featured boys and girls available for adoption in his "Iowa's Child" reports. Some of these children want to be adopted as siblings. Others may have special needs. They all deserve to belong to caring, loving families.

We're pleased to say that over the years, many of the children featured in Ron's Iowa's Child reports have been adopted into new families.More >>
IowaKidsNet helps Iowa's waiting foster children
IowaKidsNet helps Iowa's waiting foster children
IowaKidsNet is a collaborative effort designed to help children in foster care find new families through legal adoption.More >>
Ron Steele receives 2008 Friend of Children Award
Ron Steele receives 2008 Friend of Children Award
The Coalition for Family and Children's Services in Iowa gave Ron Steele the 2008 Friend of Children Award Monday night.More >>

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UPDATE: 15-year-old missing in Webster County
UPDATE: 15-year-old missing in Webster County
Kathlynn Shepard is 5'6", weighs 160 pounds and has blonde hair, blue eyes and braces.
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old girl.
Kathlynn Shepard was reported missing Monday afternoon.More >>
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public's help to find a missing 15-year-old girl.
Kathlynn Shepard was reported missing Monday afternoon.More >>
Iowa Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Iowa Arts Festival celebrates 30th anniversary
Summer of the Arts invites you to come celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.More >>
Summer of the Arts invites you to come celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Iowa Arts Festival, presented by Veridian Credit Union, on Friday, June 7 through Sunday, June 9.More >>
Flood waters may be cause of train derailment in Charles City
Flood waters may be cause of train derailment in Charles City
Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.
Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.

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Flood waters may be the cause of a train derailment Monday in Charles City.

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Child hit in one of two serious crashes; Dubuque police investigating
Child hit in one of two serious crashes; Dubuque police investigating
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.More >>
Two serious crashes happened overnight in Dubuque, including one where a driver struck a three-year-old child Monday night.More >>
LIVE at 7 p.m.: NBC News special report: Devastation in Oklahoma
LIVE at 7 p.m.: NBC News special report: Devastation in Oklahoma
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.More >>
LIVE VIDEO — Brian Williams anchors a special primetime hour at 8/7c from Oklahoma with reports from Lester Holt, Ann Curry, Harry Smith, Kate Snow and others.More >>
Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment
Railroad employees rescued following IA derailment
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.More >>
Rescuers called to the scene of a train derailment found the train's engineer and conductor atop one of the derailed locomotives in an area surrounded by rising floodwaters.More >>
BGM Schools on lockdown during police chase
BGM Schools on lockdown during police chase
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.More >>
An east central Iowa school district was on lockdown for just under two hours while police attempted to apprehend a burglary suspect.More >>
UPDATE: Waterloo bus stop incident results in no charges filed
UPDATE: Waterloo bus stop incident results in no charges filed
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.More >>
The investigation into a report of a suspicious man talking to a child at a Waterloo bus stop on Thursday morning has resulted in no charges being filed.More >>
Nashua Plainfield sent students home due to foot of water
Nashua Plainfield sent students home due to foot of water
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.More >>
Nashua Plainfield sent students home this morning because of flooding.More >>
George Wyth State Park closing due to flooding
George Wyth State Park closing due to flooding
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.More >>
George Wyth State Park will close at 6 p.m. Tuesday night due to flooding, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.More >>

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Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
Jefferson H.S. names softball field after legendary coach
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.More >>
The Jefferson High School softball field will officially become the Larry Niemeyer Field on Tuesday, May 28.

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UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
UNI athletic training students get pass rate of 100 percent
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams.More >>
Athletic training students at the University of Northern Iowa have set the bar high with a pass rate of 100 percent on their Board of Certification (BOC) exams, compared to the national average of 70 percent.More >>
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
Cyclone Tailgate Tour hits the Cedar Valley
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.More >>
The Iowa State Cyclone Tailgate Tour paid a visit to the Cedar Valley Wednesday night.
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Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
Black Hawk star grabs two USHL awards
The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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The United States Hockey League has recognized the Waterloo Black Hawks' top scorer as both its Forward and Player of the Year for 2012/13 on Wednesday.
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Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Hawk Micah Hyde talks about his chances of making Packers
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>
Former Iowa Hawkeye football star Micah Hyde returned to eastern Iowa recently to give back by presenting donated items to the Boys and Girls Club of Cedar Rapids.More >>