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Ben Kaplan

Reporter · US

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Oct 2, 2026
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Aug 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 2, 2026 · Ben Kaplan

    Drake alum says her cancer scare changed how she sees life (opens the original)

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    "It's kind of a funny story," 24-year-old Minnesota native Abbie Whittemore says while reflecting on how she never expected to attend Drake University. Her mother, Melissa Carstens, had a different perspective. "She's like you're somebody that asks a bunch of questions in class and is super engaged and likes to be involved and likes to lead. I think you might like a small private school, and I was like, no, no way," Whittemore said. A detour to Des Moines during a trip to a high school soccer to

  2. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · Ben Kaplan

    Bondurant boy rings the bell after 800-day cancer battle (opens the original)

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    Miles Ramsey is a spirited young boy from Bondurant. "He's got a spicy look to him," said his mother, Ali Ramsey, who described her son as full of life. "He's always kept us on our toes." Miles loves chasing his dad around their backyard in his toy tractor and has a collection of almost everything Spider-Man. Like the masked superhero, Miles has shown incredible strength. "We don't take a day for granted with what Miles has been through," Ali said. The Ramsey family has faced significant challen

  3. Article · Sep 11, 2026 · Ben Kaplan

    Iowa Army National Guard soldiers reflect on 9/11's impact on their lives and service (opens the original)

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    The events of 9/11 profoundly shaped the lives and careers of LTC. Jared Gledhill and MAJ. Rob Labios of the Iowa National Guard, who reflected on their paths and commitment to service 25 years later. "When the call was made, they answered it. They stood up, raised their right hand, and said send me," Gledhill said, describing the Iowa National Guard's response following the attacks. A list of names and photos at Iowa's Gold Star Military Museum helps tell the story of the Guard's involvement du

  4. Article · Aug 9, 2026 · Ben Kaplan

    $15M grant to help rural Iowans fight radon exposure (opens the original)

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    A total of $15 million from a federal grant is set to help rural Iowans combat radon exposure over the next five years. And the Marion County Public Health Department quickly learned its request to spearhead the initiative was accepted."It was kind of a fast turnaround for all of us, for the state and then for us on the local level," said Linsey Spoelstra, director of the Marion County Public Health Department. That's because the funding comes from the state's Healthy Hometowns plan. KCCI Invest

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