Lainie Brooks

Well, it's finally over. The most vicious political season I've ever seen has finally come to a close. Like it or not, Donald J. Trump will be the 45th President of the United States.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Iowa (BBBSNEIA) thanks the community for making the 6th Annual Spooks, Spokes, Sneakers & Cycles a BIG success.

Their answers lead us to believe that NONE of them knew what is actually in The Bill of Rights - or at least that's what we're hoping. If you are one of those people that are a little fuzzy on this extremely important document, here's a review. ...

This week I got to experience one of the coolest events I've ever seen, a welcoming home ceremony for a group of veterans that went on an Honor Flight to Washington, DC.

Every once in a while you have to take a break from the world, especially when it seems like the world is falling apart.

When you ask most people they'll tell you that their favorite holiday is Christmas, but for me, it's Easter.

Have you ever been driving down the road and hear a song come on the radio that brings back a flood of memories? Well, that's what happened to me yesterday.

The Northeast Iowa Food Bank is seeking gift wrap donations and volunteers. The Food Bank will be offering a gift-wrapping service to mall shoppers in Waterloo and Cedar Falls in December.

Those of us that grew up with siblings have all gone through those days were we've just about had it with our brother or sister.

Have you ever reflected on how you speak to your children? Taking on the task of raising a child is sometimes daunting.