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“I recognize that we who survived the Holocaust have a responsibility to tell our stories to give hope to the slogan ‘Never Again.’” - George Elbaum, Holocaust survivor It is never easy to talk to our children about difficult topics....
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We all know that social media can give us unrealistic expectations about vacations, friends, and life in general. Sure, on Instagram, I’m smiling confidently after finishing my morning run—but roughly 48 seconds prior to taking that picture, I was...
If you’re anything like me, this is your absolute favorite time of year. We watch all the Christmas movies, get a real tree and make it a whole family experience, the elf makes an appearance all month long and...

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A Guide to Fall Foliage Around Iowa City

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The air is growing crisper, mornings are cool enough for a sweatshirt, and the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air. So many...

Guide to Fall Family Events