HIAWATHA, Iowa (KWWL) – One group in Hiawatha is making blankets for hospital patients at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids. But these aren’t your typical blankets. Zippers, buttons and velcro cover them.

Shirley Anderson’s new blanket has all sorts of bells and whistles. The small lap quilt features nine squares, with two or more activities per square. There are buttons, zippers, laces, Velcro flaps, ...

I’ve always envisioned collaborating with my sister on something that has a meaningful impact and genuinely helps people. However, I hadn't yet discovered the idea until last year when I met Tina Ng, ...

Rebecca Jennings was a senior correspondent covering social platforms and the creator economy. Her work has explored the rise of TikTok, internet aesthetics, and the pursuit of money and fame online.