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Mechanic Turns Lousy Day Around for Funeral-bound Man Whose Car Broke Down

When Todd Steinkamp was told that his car wouldn't make it all the way to a Wisconsin funeral he wanted to attend, he believed it was the...

Healthy Concession Food is a ‘Game Changer’ for High Schools

Concession stands at school sporting events are often overlooked by those advocating for healthy school food. However, a new study highlights how concession stands...

Man Pays Off All Overdue Lunch Fees at Hometown Elementary School

Jerry Fenton wrote a check for $700 to his hometown elementary school so no children would ever have to go hungry at lunch again.

American Teen Graduation Rate Reaches Historic High

Thanks to more positive reform for academic legislation, the USA now has an 83.2% graduation rate amongst high schoolers of all race and background.

WWII Vet Tears Up When Navy Sailors Surprise Him With Song (WATCH)

This 98-year-old veteran was surprised to find 24 Navy service volunteers marching in front of his home as a thank you for his service during WWII.

Tribute to Tender Comedic Genius Gene Wilder (1933–2016) With VIDEO

The star of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Blazing Saddles peacefully passed away today at the age of 83.

Teen Overcomes Years of Depression with Help of Horses

Morgan survived three suicide attempts and battled depression and anxiety before she entered a program that put her to work alongside horses in a stable...

58 Celebrities Give $14 Million to Teachers in Their Hometowns (LOOK)

Movie stars, tech founders, and athletes formed a fundraising flash mob Thursday, paying for 12,000 different school projects and requests in cities across the...

“One Tough Bison” Survives Lightning Strike to Thrive on the Range

Sparky the bison wasn’t expected to live long after rangers found him struck by lightning. They left him standing alone, and let nature take...

Chick-fil-A Owner Stuns Employees, Pays Them During 5 Month Shutdown

The owner of a fast food restaurant in Austin, Texas shocked his 50 employees by paying their full salaries during a five-month period when the business...

Barber Gives Free Haircuts to Kids If They Read Stories to Him

It’s a deal you can’t beat — an Iowa barber traded free haircuts to kids if they would read to him while in his...

Tim Tebow Will Host 50 Red Carpet Proms For Special Needs Folks

Valentine's Day is going to be extra special this year for 5000 people with special needs across the United States who will be attending...
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Quadriplegic’s Recovery Could be a Medical Breakthrough

Russ Evans is a 25-year-old who is proof that the impossible may be possible. He says he was a quadriplegic 10 weeks ago. Now the former...

Couple Leaves $100 Tip For Horrible Service

A Cedar Rapids, Iowa couple have collected 1.4 million LIKES on Facebook after leaving a huge tip for service that "sucked." Makenzie and Steven Schultz...

Airport Mechanic Rescues Vet Whose Prosthetic Leg Breaks Down

A U.S. veteran, quadruple amputee Taylor Morris, was traveling through McCarran Airport in Las Vegas with his wife, when his prosthetic knee suddenly broke down....

99-year-old Woman Sews a Dress for an African Child Every Single Day

In a senior living community in Davenport, Iowa, a group of residents meet weekly to sew dresses for a charitable organization. But for Lillian...

Veterans Find Fresh Life in Farming

When Iraq war veteran Mike Simester returned to Iowa, his time in the Army had expired -- and so did his identity and sense of purpose. The...

4-year-old Girl Seeking Donation From Every State to End Alzheimer’s

4-year-old old Lilly is on a quest to end Alzheimer's, a disease that has claimed her great-grandmother's memory. Although Nanny slip further and further away, her...

5 Friends Get $10K to Travel US, Spreading Kindness to Strangers

Thanks to a $10,000 grant from Kind Snacks, five friends are hitting the streets this summer, spreading acts of random kindness to strangers around...

Buffett Ready to Increase Renewable Energy Investment to $30 Billion

Warren Buffett, the $65.6-billion man, proclaimed last week that he would double his investment in renewable energy across the United States. Having already invested $15...