This Is Iowa: A season of gratitude for Iowans

Spring may be blooming in Iowa, but it is also a season of gratitude.In this episode of This Is Iowa, we highlight stories of how generosity and gratitude go hand in hand.Eric Hanson tells the story of a Hamilton County hog farmer who found a special way to give back to the people who helped him recover after a motorcycle crash.At Drake University in Des Moines, one dining hall worker learns just how much her student customers love her. Todd Magel has the story.One man from Iowa City is on a mission to take a run through every Iowa town. James Stratton shows how the challenge allows him to share his gift of poetry along the way.In Pleasantville, two parents invested in a dream for their daughter. Eric Hanson shows how a young woman's business continues to grow and uplift its customers.We also reconnect with 'Dales Kids,' the 33 strangers Dale Schroeder of Des Moines put through college after his death to see how they continue to pay his generosity forward. Eric Hanson has the story.Watch the full special above and be sure to catch up on more This Is Iowa stories here.