Dream yards
Give 10 people the blank slate of a spacious yard, and you are likely to see those yards evolve into 10 different visions. Some will be a fenced-in oasis for [...]
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Posted August 06, 2025in Walks of Life
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Pampered pets
Many pet owners view their animal companions as part of the family — deserving of the best care, lots of attention, and at least a few perks. Besides the usual [...]
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Posted April 30, 2025in Walks of Life
Homes away from home
The decision to host a foreign exchange student can come with a myriad of worries. Will the student want to eat the food we make? Will everyone get along? How [...]
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Posted March 05, 2025in Walks of Life
A special bond — Local grandparents share why living close to their grandkids is so important.
These days, kids often grow up, move away and start families and careers far from where they grew up. Dinners with the extended family is now regulated to the holidays, [...]
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Posted February 05, 2025in Walks of Life
An unforgettable ride
What kids, strapped into the backseats of their parents’ cars, gazing through the gaps between the front seats and watching the road ahead, don’t think how great it will be [...]
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Posted November 06, 2024in Walks of Life
The race is on
When driving through Iowa’s wide-open spaces, who hasn’t wondered what it would be like to put the pedal to the metal and see just how fast you can go? Who [...]
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Posted July 03, 2024in Walks of Life
Curtain call
For many people, public speaking is their worst fear. They recall suffering from butterflies in the stomach or worse before stepping out on the stage for their elementary school programs [...]
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Posted June 05, 2024in Walks of Life
Competing for time
Central Iowa has become a virtual oasis for those looking for sporting opportunities. Those wishing to pursue dreams of wins, trophies, accolades, personal bests and other achievements can do so. [...]
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Posted May 01, 2024in Walks of Life
Organ donors
For many people with organ failure, a transplant is their one hope for a return to good health. In the U.S., more than 100,000 people are waiting for an organ [...]
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Posted April 03, 2024in Walks of Life
Dream vacations
For some people, vacationing is a part of their routine. They plan, take and enjoy numerous trips to see the sights and “get away” from the usual hustle and bustle [...]
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