East High senior Kiya James is set to play softball for UCLA next season, marking the first Iowa player to earn a scholarship at the national champion school (a milestone for local sports). Raised in a family of Division I athletes, she hopes to inspire local girls to follow their dreams.
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Big Grove brewery, started in Solon in 2013, has become Iowa’s largest brewery by volume based on Brewers Association data after expanding to five taprooms, a brew pub and a coffee shop. Its upgraded Iowa City production facility has helped it rank 61st nationwide as the company continues to grow.
Ames marks one year of its relationship-focused plan to combat homelessness and has already helped house over 30 individuals. The Homelessness Outreach and Support Team meets every Friday — providing personalized care and connecting community service providers.
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