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Person who makes a difference: Dubuque man mentors, guides youth in scouting | Tri-state News
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (185+ words) Ryan Graney (far right, standing) traveled with Scouting America Iowa Troop 7 to Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimmaron, N. M. , in 2022. Graney is an assitant scoutmaster in Dubuque. Ryan Graney spends time every week volunteering to help teach leadership and Scouting skills to…...
Bill providing child care assistance for child care workers clears Iowa Legislature
1+ week, 4+ day ago (669+ words) The Iowa Senate this week approved a bill to help child care workers find and afford the service for their own children " and local advocates say that's a huge step in the right direction. House File 2514 passed unanimously through the…...
2025 easter egg hunt | Upload Photos
1+ week, 6+ day ago (157+ words) 2025 easter egg hunt'Telegraph Herald. com Last April, Orion Schroeder, 1, collects eggs during a Community Easter Egg Hunt hosted by The Authentic Connection at Allison-Henderson Park in Dubuque. A similar event is planned for this Saturday. 'Very unique opportunity': City officials…...
Local educators encourage dialogue with youth about AI chatbots
2+ week, 2+ hour ago (1072+ words) As artificial intelligence chatbots and conversational tools become increasingly prevalent, local educators and law enforcement officials say open discussions and strong relationships are key to protect adolescents from potential dangers of engaging with these applications. In a fall 2025 Pew Research…...
Ullrich: Glories of youth sustain memories for a lifetime
4+ week, 2+ hour ago (539+ words) RURAL AMERICA " Let us now talk basketball. Last weekend, I found myself standing on a sidewalk on the main street of a nearby town, smiling and clapping as police cars, fire trucks, pickup trucks and SUVs made their cacophonous way…...
A Parent's Guide to Navigating Picky Eating with Confidence
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (476+ words) (Feature Impact) For families with young children, mealtimes can often feel like negotiations or even battles. If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. Picky eating is one of the most universal challenges families face. Picky eating isn't just common; it's…...
Navigating conversations with children about war, conflict and other traumatic events
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (276+ words) Experts say adults can help children cope with the latest conflict in the Middle East by making time for conversations, validating their feelings and limiting exposure to frightening or inaccurate information. Even indirect exposure to war can spark fear and…...
Dubuque schools' absenteeism rates consistent as officials continue attendance efforts
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (11+ words) Telegraph Herald. com...
2-month-olds see the world in a more complex way than scientists thought, study suggests
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (344+ words) Baby Sadie attends her 2-month Foundcog scan with her mother, Donna, at Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience in Dublin, Ireland. A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months…...
Keimig: 3 books that encourage child-friendly empathy for immigrants
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (618+ words) Wishes," by Muon Thi Van and illustrated by Victo Ngai. Areli is a Dreamer," by Areli Morales and illustrated by Luisa Uribe. The Arabic Quilt: An Immigrant Story," by Aya Khalil and illustrated by Anait Semirdzhyan. Immigration" is a word…...