AMES, Iowa – Standing under the bright lights and in front of a captive audience at the M-Shop, Nick Seymour found himself in an unfamiliar and terrifying situation. “I was in a different world; my ...

This is one in an occasional series on Iowa influencers who are finding new ways to tell the story of the state through social media. The Phillips kids grew up as more than just siblings. The three ...

CEDAR RAPIDS — As Melanie Mackey walked into The Ideal Theater on Oct. 10, the personal stakes were high. The Des Moines nonprofit employee and stand-up comedian was on the verge of burnout. After ...