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As we get ready to ring in 2023 we wanted to take a look back at some of the good that happened this year in our community.

Nearly two hundred years after signing a treaty that pushed them for their land in Johnson County, the Iowa tribe was gifted seven acres of that very same land.

"Remembering our Fallen": A traveling exhibit displaying memories of those lost in the armed forces.

"A shower is something that gives you confidence," said Shower Power founder Teresa Renkenberger.

Alina Randhawa is KCRA's CommUNITY Champion. The 17-year-old realized there was a significant financial gap in the country's health care. She established "Project CHAP," which stands for Children's Health Assistance Program.

Jackson teens and college students share their thoughts on life in Jackson and what can be done to make their home safer.

In the heart of Highlandtown, tucked along Gulf Street lies a place filled with people with a whole lot of heart, a whole lot of passion for keeping Latino culture alive.

22-year-old Carla Ruiz is meticulous. It's a trait she needs on her path to become a nurse practitioner and to open a clinic to help Hispanic community.

It's a celebration of Latino heritage with a focus on supporting women in the community.

During Hispanic Heritage month, we are highlighting groups and people making a difference in the lives of California’s Hispanic population.