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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Posted November 02, 2022in Walks of Life
They say that “teaching is a work of heart.” Even with widespread school staff shortages across the nation, there are those who continue onward. Whether during bus rides, sports practices or class time, these central Iowans are nurturing and investing in students — and our future. Cody Nelson WINTERSET In high
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Posted October 05, 2022in Walks of Life
A fresh coat of paint here, a demolished wall there. Through remodels big and small, local residents are changing their homes and loving where they live. Of course, it’s one thing to read about home improvement projects, but it’s another to see it with your own eyes. To view before and
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Posted August 31, 2022in Walks of Life
When the home garden’s harvest is plentiful, but the mouths to feed in the household are few, where does all that produce go? With these local gardeners, the bounty heads toward a good cause. This season, excesses of tomatoes, peppers, green beans and more are being shared among neighbors, friends
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Posted August 03, 2022in Walks of Life
Mr. Rogers had it right. With the social isolation many experienced in the last two years, the benefits of community have never seemed so crucial. Through driveway gatherings, street parties and more, these central Iowa residents have fostered opportunities for connection in their neighborhoods. ♦ LEANN AND JOE CULVER Food
Read More →Art has been transforming public spaces since ancient times. A life without art is no life at all — and these advocates know it. Whether they are organizing a major art festival or simply painting a mural outside their business, these local residents have played an integral role in providing
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Posted June 01, 2022in Walks of Life
Sniffle, sneeze, cough — repeat. As warmer temperatures finally roll around, not everyone is celebrating. Many Iowans suffer an onslaught of symptoms in reaction to pollen, grass, dust, dander and other allergens. For some who suffer from food and drug allergies, the consequences can be not only bothersome, but fatal. ♦
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