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Posted March 06, 2024in Your Neighbors

Fighting fires in more than just the community

Being a firefighter is considered a dream job to many children. Firefighters have many duties during their time of service. They act as paramedics and emergency drivers, and, most importantly, [...]

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Posted December 06, 2023in Your Neighbors

Part-time volunteer, full-time matriarch

Cynthia Hunafa, or Miss Cynthia as she was referred to by fellow volunteers inside of the Creative Visions building, has her influence interwoven throughout Des Moines. Hunafa was born in [...]

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Posted October 04, 2023in Your Neighbors

Behind the mask, who’s scaring you?

Whether they’re screaming, shouting, or popping up, down, or from around the corner, someone is behind the costume and makeup of the character that just sent you and your heart [...]

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Posted August 02, 2023in Your Neighbors

Artists go from sharing slices to creating murals

Chris Sullivan and Jordan Sandquist both grew up in the Des Moines metro — Sullivan on the east side of Des Moines and Sandquist in Johnston. While their paths into [...]

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Posted January 04, 2023in Your Neighbors

Popinjay makes it a family affair

Customizing children’s books for modern family dynamics. In 2023, the average family structure can look different from the typical nuclear family of years past. Non-traditional families often struggle to find [...]

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Posted August 03, 2022in Your Neighbors

Serving up history at the Iowa State Fair

Long before the days of funnel cake and deep-fried Twinkies, church-run dining halls dished out home-cooked meals at the Iowa State Fair. The West Des Moines United Methodist Church began [...]

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Posted May 04, 2022in Your Neighbors

Educator champions accessible science

Sarah Borzo’s life trajectory changed because of one impactful teacher. Growing up, Borzo loved being around children. Until the age of 22, she hoped to have her own elementary school [...]

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Posted April 06, 2022in Your Neighbors

One-man show

For nearly 50 years, Tom Milligan has immersed himself in the theater industry in and around the Des Moines area. His roles have included actor, director, scene designer, producer and [...]

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Posted December 01, 2021in Your Neighbors

It’s the holiday season!

Mary Jo Ragaller, 85, sifts through the seasonal donations at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. Deep within a forest of fake Douglas fir Christmas trees, and somewhere within the [...]

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Posted November 03, 2021in Your Neighbors

Meet the Des Moines Women’s Novice Hockey League

Mondays the women take the ice at Urbandale’s Metro Ice Sports Facility. Des Moines Women’s Novice Hockey Club is a group of “amazing women” who want to learn more about [...]

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