Posted June 04, 2025in Walks of Life
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 walks, pet beds and toys, some of these pampered pets get extra special treatment: pup cups from drive-throughs, birthday parties,
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Posted April 30, 2025in Walks of Life
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 will we keep the student entertained? Will he or she get homesick? However, many of those who decide to give
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Posted March 05, 2025in Walks of Life
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, when those who are able make the trip “back home.” But there is something about grandkids that brings about another
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Posted February 05, 2025in Walks of Life
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 when they are in the driver’s seat? And not just any driver’s seat, but the seat of their very own
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Posted November 06, 2024in Walks of Life
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 hasn’t, in the congested traffic of the metro rush hour, thought about stepping on it, weaving through the traffic, and
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Posted July 03, 2024in Walks of Life
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 and the terror of having to speak in front of their peers in high school speech class. For them, the
Read More →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. But not everyone is concerned about wins and losses. Some simply want to play sports for the fun of it.
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Posted May 01, 2024in Walks of Life
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 donation — and, for many, the wait can be five or more years. For 17 people each day, time runs
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Posted April 03, 2024in Walks of Life
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 of life. They enjoy good times and make fond memories. They share photos and stories, but it isn’t long before
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Posted March 06, 2024in Walks of Life
The vision of what life is like “after retirement” is as unique as each individual. For some, that vision focuses on leisure: traveling to warm beaches, afternoons spent reading, extra rounds of golf, more time for hobbies, friends and families. For others, however, employment continues to be an important aspect
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