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Jodi Long

Reporter · US

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  1. Article · Sep 27, 2026 · Jodi Long

    Young Women’s Resource Center works to close gaps for young mothers (opens the original)

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    For 50 years, The Young Women’s Resource Center has worked to connect pregnant women and young mothers with essential supplies, education and support. The Des Moines nonprofit serves about 600 women annually. Its Young Moms program supports pregnant women and young mothers under age 24, providing baby clothes, food, feminine hygiene products, as well as education about pregnancy and parenting. Services are free and confidential. “There’s just always more that can be done,” says the center's CEO

  2. Article · Sep 24, 2026 · Jodi Long

    This Is Iowa: Indianola ice cream shop helps families make memories after loss (opens the original)

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    Andrew and Rusti Wood opened Muddy Puddles ice cream shop in Indianola to honor their 4-year-old son, Maximillion, who died in a 2022 accident during a family vacation. Named after his favorite cartoon episode, the shop features his blue rain boots and his favorite order — strawberry ice cream filled with gummy bears and sprinkles. The Woods want the shop to give families a joyful place to gather, remember loved ones and create new memories. “It’s so that you can come in and make memories right

  3. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Jodi Long

    Iowa family questions methadone treatment after son’s death (opens the original)

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    In 2025, approximately 400,000 Americans used methadone, an addiction treatment medication meant to curb cravings. Heath experts say it's complicated to manage however in Iowa, a safer alternative remains underused. In 2025, approximately 400,000 Americans used methadone, an addiction treatment medication meant to curb cravings. Heath experts say it's complicated to manage however in Iowa, a safer alternative remains underused. For 15 years, Dale Blakeburn feared his son’s drug addiction would l

  4. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Jodi Long

    Oak Academy preschoolers graduate in Des Moines (opens the original)

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    Oak Academy in Des Moines celebrated the graduation of nearly 20 preschoolers Friday morning, as the five-year-olds prepare to move on to kindergarten. Graduation day brought mixed emotions for students, families and teachers. "I love Oakridge Preschool," one student said. "It is very special to us. We have been with these families for a long time. We've had brothers, we've had sisters keep going through our program. It's very meaningful," said teacher Bethany Davis. Oak Academy is located in De

  5. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · Jodi Long

    'Girl Scouts taught me': Iowa fourth grader receives rare lifesaving award (opens the original)

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    Khloe Keeling used fire-safety lessons learned in her Girl Scout troop to wake her parents and help six pets escape their burning central Iowa home. Khloe Keeling used fire-safety lessons learned in her Girl Scout troop to wake her parents and help six pets escape their burning central Iowa home. Nine-year-old Khloe Keeling, a member of Girl Scout Troop 563, received the Bronze Cross for helping save her family during a devastating house fire six months ago. The Bronze Cross, introduced in 1913,

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