A perfectly ripe watermelon should be sweet, juicy, and packed with a fruity flavor that brings to mind backyard barbecues and summertime picnics. But if watermelons are harvested too early or grown ...

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Watermelon can provide a good source of natural sugars for energy and water for hydration. Learn ways to get its benefits.

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These basil recipes, from salads to chicken dinners to drinks and sides, are the perfect way to use summer’s best herb.

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Leaders at the Eastern Iowa Airport are continuing to voice concerns about a possible new Alliant Energy plant.

Grow fruits like corn and bone blossom, mix in the pot near Chris P, follow recipes, cook, and serve donuts for rare rewards.