Bobcat Family Takes An Excursion In Oddest Location — An Iowa Parking Lot!
A misplaced mitten or shopping cart is about the most exciting thing you most people might expect to see in a parking lot. But in...
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Is That A Mannequin? Story Behind The Mysterious Local Celebrity In Iowa Comes Out.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jun 28, 2023
If you ever find yourself driving down the west side of Highway 5 near the Des Moines International Airport, keep your eyes peeled – you...
Read more“This Guy Appeared Out Of Nowhere.” Football Player Saves Stranded Family On Highway.
Kelsey Bjork |
Jul 22, 2022
When technology failed her, Tina Gunn found help in the form of a football player. Tina and her son were on their way back home...
Read more6-Yr-Old With No Arms Forms Sweetest Bond With Local Police Officer.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 26, 2021
When Harrison Humphries grows up, he wants to be either a police chief or a detective. He's only 6 years old, but he's positive about...
Read more“If Not Us, Who?” Grieving Parents Provide Safe Refuge For 100 Foster Babies.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jun 4, 2021
Life for Deb and Mike Schuring of Pella, Iowa, has been a study in sadness and joy. In the 1980s, the couple lost their daughter...
Read moreBrilliant 17-Yr-Old Invents Beet-Infused Sutures That Can Detect Infections.
Kelsey Martin |
Apr 15, 2021
A 17-year-old student in Iowa City has set out to change low-income medical care – one beet at a time! Since October 2019, Dasia Taylor, a...
Read moreTeacher Builds 1000s Of Desks To Help Students Thrive At Home.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Feb 3, 2021
Nate Evans of Ankeny, Iowa, got into teaching for one simple reason: to help kids. So when his classes went remote at the start of...
Read more3rd-Graders Can’t Get Enough Of Their Teacher’s Adorable Daily Greetings.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 4, 2021
Going to school looks quite a bit different during the COVID-19 pandemic. Students and teachers alike have adapted to wearing masks and maintaining social distance...
Read moreDad Can’t Stop Cheering When 4-Yr-Old Daughter Nails A Lift At The Gym.
Corinne Sanders |
Dec 6, 2020
James Townsend believes that next to every strong dad is his strong daughter – and he's got both sides covered! The father of three is...
Read moreProfessor Delivers Thanksgiving Meals To Students Who Couldn’t Go Home For Holidays.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Nov 30, 2020
With the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many holiday gatherings have looked a lot different in 2020. While college professor Dr. Elizabeth "Liz" Pearce was able to...
Read more12-Yr-Old Crafts Bats From Storm Debris To Raise 1000s For Neighbors In Need.
Corinne Sanders |
Nov 4, 2020
When it comes to helping others, Tommy Rhomberg knocks it out of the park. This summer, disaster struck in the 12-year-old's home state, devastating his...
Read moreMan With No Arms Can’t Find Job So He Takes Up Archery And Inspires The World.
Corinne Sanders |
Sep 10, 2020
In his 37 years, Matt Stutzman of Fairfield, Iowa, has never once wished he looked the same as everyone else. After all, he's spent his...
Read moreRestaurant Owner Gives Away 100s Of Free Meals In Wake Of Devastating Storm.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Aug 23, 2020
After a powerful derecho storm with hurricane-forced winds caused severe damage to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, many area residents lost power for days. Local business owner...
Read moreGerman Shepherd Puppy Jumps Into Brother’s Bubble Bath In Hilarious Home Video.
Corinne Sanders |
Apr 30, 2020
Like most younger siblings, Willow wants to do everything her big brother does. The 6-month-old German shepherd is a new addition to Emily Furry's family,...
Read moreEmotional Parents Spot Hospital Worker Reading To Baby Fighting For Her Life.
Beverly L. Jenkins |
Jan 12, 2020
There's no doubt that love and kindness can help heal the body. On Christmas day, Cassie Baker of Saint Charles, Iowa, snapped a selfie with...
Read more6-Yr-Old Goes To Police About “Scary” Room So Officer Does Sweetest Inspection.
Ashley Ziegler |
Sep 10, 2019
Every parent comes to know that any change in routine can send their little one into a tailspin. Even if the adjustment is positive and...
Read moreFrugal Carpenter Quietly Saves $3M To Send 33 Strangers To College.
Corinne Sanders |
Jul 22, 2019
When Dale Schroeder passed away in 2005, he had no family left to mourn him. But his legacy will live on nonetheless in the 33...
Read moreFalling Shed Knocks Dad Unconscious, But Hero Children Think Fast To Save Him From Crushing Weight.
Kimberly White |
Jun 14, 2017
Four children, including a 5-year-old, worked together to prevent a family tragedy last month, after a backyard shed the family was helping to pull down...
Read moreMom Of 9 Shouts For Barking Dog To “Shut Up,” Then Realizes He’s Trying To Warn Them.
Kimberly White |
May 17, 2017
A dog who was rescued off the side of a busy Iowa highway in 2015 got the chance to return the favor recently, when he...
Read moreMcDonald’s Cashier Couldn’t Afford Christmas Presents For Daughter, Then Stranger Surprises Her With Incredible Gift.
Phillip Ward |
Dec 2, 2016
Christmas is a holiday that many people look forward to – the cold weather, warm cocoa, lights strung up in neighborhoods, and presents! Unfortunately, holiday...
Read moreAutistic Runner Gets Lost During Race, But Selfless Opponent Holds His Hand Last 1.5 Miles To Finish Race
Phillip Ward |
Nov 6, 2016
Two high school athletes are being celebrated for their courage – one for his selfless sacrifice and one for pushing forward despite adversity. Evan Hansen,...
Read moreA Couple Gets Terrible Service On Their Dinner Date But Still Leave A $100 Tip For THIS Compelling Reason
InspireMore Staff |
Sep 29, 2014
We've all experienced terrible service at a restaurant, whether it's our first visit or a favorite spot. Sometimes it's just one of those nights where...
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