This Is Iowa: How Iowans are building each other up

In this episode of This Is Iowa, we take a look at different building projects throughout the state. Whether it is building up our neighbors when they need help, building a home for a family, working to preserve our state's history or honoring the next generation, Iowans know how to be there for others.Eric Hanson tells the story of an Iowa woman's surprising connection to her kidney donor.Scott Carpenter met a couple from Garner who is renovating their home to welcome three more children to their family.Steve Karlin is retiring in March after 34 years at KCCI. He shares one more Karlin Covers Central Iowa story, this time covering a new monument honoring a slice of Iowa history.In Northern Iowa, a woman works to hand-make hundreds of bears for first graders, giving them confidence as they learn to read. Eric Hanson has the story.This Is Iowa is a celebration of the people who make our state special, and we are excited to bring you their stories.You can view more This Is Iowa stories here.