Author: Sam Cohen
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Get to know Iowa’s winter Olympians & Paralympians
Elite athletes with Iowa ties have competed in the Olympics and Paralympics for decades. Here are a few you should know. Hometown pride is in abundance during this year’s Winter Olympic and Winter Paralympic Games in Milan Cortina. Several athletes…
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The Iowa industry that built families & fought racism—then vanished
Iowa’s meatpacking history is an essential part of the state’s overall story. Here’s why.
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Harriet E. Wilson: A trailblazing NH native whose story you need to know
Harriet E. Wilson was the first Black author published in the US. Her novel would remain undiscovered for over 100 years.
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The history behind 9 Native American WI town names
Many of Wisconsin’s place names have Native American origins. Learn the history behind nine of them.
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Get to know Iowa’s viral animal stars
Iowa animals have been going viral for over a decade. Here are some of the state’s biggest animal stars.
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6 immigrant-owned Wisconsin businesses to support in 2026
Immigrant-owned businesses support the local economy and provide an opportunity to learn about new cultures. Here are six in Wisconsin to check out in 2026.
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5 fascinating facts about Newport News native Ella Fitzgerald
Here are five facts about Ella Fitzgerald, a Newport News native who is one of the greatest jazz singers of all time.
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All about Arabella Mansfield & 3 other Iowa women who made history
Arabella Mansfield, Getrude Rush, Edna Griffin, and Carrie Chapman Catt made history in Iowa and beyond. Here are their stories.
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Every San Antonio restaurant Guy Fieri visited on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Guy Fieri has visited 22 San Antonio restaurants on “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” Here’s every spot he featured.
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This Thanksgiving, learn the real story of Pocahontas
Pocahontas’s life is often shaped by the colonizers who rewrote her history. This is the real story of the Native American girl whose name meant “joy.”