13 Cares
Channel 13's Erin Kiernan shares stories meant to inspire. They showcase people and organizations in Central Iowa making a positive impact. The people in these stories are sharing their compassion, talent, experience and time to make the world a better place.
Keep watching for more special reports and you'll see what we mean by "See the Difference" on Channel 13 News.
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13 CARES: A metro mentoring program is helping students learn to love reading Video
A unique mentoring program in the metro requires only one lunch hour a week. Rebecca Christian has been part of it for six years. more
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13 CARES: An Iowa soldier is trying to help the children of Afghanistan get an education Video
At Cowles Elementary in Windsor Heights, students are on a mission. more
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13 CARES: Jumping rope to help fund heart research and treatment Video
It's a familiar sight in school gyms everywhere -- arms swinging, feet hopping, ropes smacking. "We jump for people with sick hearts who can't participate like other kids and people in hospitals," says Olivia Leach. more
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13 CARES: Couple working to bring literacy to impoverished Honduran community
A Midwestern man and his Honduran wife are working to change the future of some of the world's poorest children. more
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13 CARES: A metro dance studio is offering one group of students a freeing opportunity Video
At a metro studio dance is many things to many people, and for one group -- dancing means fun, and freedom. "I feel excited and happy," says Maddie Miller, "I'm just glad to be here." more
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13 CARES: A near-death experience leads a West Des Moines teen on a mission to save others Video
In the spring soccer season is in full swing, but the last game of the season between rivals Valley and Dowling came to an abrupt halt last May. more
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13 CARES: A unique church congregation, in a surprising place, is making a difference in women's lives Video
There are many different types of religious services, and people attend them for a variety of reasons. One church congregation in central Iowa is changing lives and entire communities in a surprising setting. more
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13 CARES: A local organization is trying to help make immigrant's businesses a success Video
It can be hard starting your own business and being self-employed, but imagine if you weren't from this country and didn't know the language or the laws! A metro organization is working to help immigrants make their mark in Iowa, and it is this week's "13 Cares" segment. more
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13 CARES: One man's experience in receiving a kidney prompts him to start a foundation to promote organ donation Video
On the evening of November 20th, 2006 bright, funny, beautiful Erika Schwager walked out the door and never came home. A crash with a fire truck silenced the teenager's laughter. more
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13 CARES: A special group helps gives some mended little hearts a normal Halloween Video
The costumes at a local Halloween party run the gamut, but the knight, the monkey and the rabbit all have something in common, and it isn't a love of sweets. It's life threatening heart conditions. "He had his first surgery when he was nine months old," Alicia Hall says of her son, Joey. Before... more