Posted October 04, 2023in Walks of Life
Ever think how much nicer it would be to sit in your comfy chair in the evening if only your living room weren’t drab — and you didn’t have orange shag carpet? Or imagine stepping into a roomy shower instead of that tiny pink bathtub like the one in Grandma’s
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Posted September 06, 2023in Walks of Life
Coaching is about much more than teaching the fundamentals of a sport. It is about developing the heart and mind of an athlete. It is about encouraging, leading and building relationships. It’s about more than a winning season. It’s about developing the mindset of a winner — not only in
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Posted August 02, 2023in Walks of Life
While some of us dream about one day owning that fresh-off-the-showroom-floor vehicle with its spotless exterior, dust-free dashboard, brand-new smell and scuff-free wheels, others are looking for something quite different — potential. Where we see a rusty, broken-down or past-its-prime set of wheels, they see what will be after the
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Posted July 05, 2023in Walks of Life
It’s time to put down the cell phones, iPads and video game controllers and turn off the TV, computers and streaming services. It’s summertime, and that means it’s time to get moving, exploring and enjoying the myriad of fun activities available. This summer, stave off your kids’ “I’m bored” blues
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Posted May 31, 2023in Walks of Life
Our eyes often gaze upward in amazement. A clear, night sky filled with stars. Clouds painted in vibrant pinks and oranges by a rising sun. Ominous storms with lightning flashing across the heavens. Formations of geese traversing the continent, high above the land. And heavy, metal airplanes with their human
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Posted May 03, 2023in Walks of Life
Reaching a goal often requires planning, hard work and determination. Sometimes it also requires courage. For some, their fears stand in the way of moving forward. Others face those fears head on and meet the challenge. Residents who have accomplished what they thought they couldn’t share their stories of perseverance.
Read More →Whether it’s watching Dad working on a car engine in the garage, eagerly waiting for a chance to use a wrench or admiring Mom’s handiwork as she cleans and bandages that nasty cut on a sibling who fell from a tree, children are often only a step behind that special
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Posted February 01, 2023in Walks of Life
At some time or another, most of us have looked into our family trees, wondering what might be discovered among its branches. Might we find “royal blood”? Or perhaps that our ancestors arrived at Ellis Island, or labored on the Panama Canal? Many have embarked on a genealogical quest for
Read More →For those who want to do more than open their wallets, another precious gift waits to be given: time. Volunteers find themselves rewarded in return by the joy of giving — and there are ample opportunities to serve right here in the Des Moines metro. Following are a few profiles
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Posted November 30, 2022in Walks of Life
While Veterans Day has passed, each day of the year can present an opportunity to celebrate our veterans and to recognize the contributions they have made — and continue to make — to their country and community. While World War I and World War II veterans shaped the veterans’ organizations
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