Archive for the ‘Specials’ Category
County man’s photo picked to hang in renovated Vets
Photo of rural Iowa landscape one of just eight chosen By Bill Haglund Editor Rural Woodward photographer Aaron Spellman finds himself in some unique company this week. Spellman, owner of – Continue reading…
WIRELESS: A family affair
By Allison McNeal Father starts communication business, sons continue legacy While some families choose different career paths, the Marckres family has continued and expanded their father’s legacy in wireless. The – Continue reading…
Decorating & Design: In His Honor
By Charla Kingery Cornerstone Interior 515.992.9004 I contemplated skipping this article this month because my Dad was dying and it just didn’t seem so important. An article about design doesn’t – Continue reading…
Don’t Meth With Me
By Ruth Carpenter The following is from my experience, and reflects my own personal opinion only. In years past and three times just recently, I have been asked to speak – Continue reading…
Build Your Child’s Desire to Learn
YMCA Academic Preschool The Y Preschool program builds on children’s natural desire to learn new things and become more self-reliant. Getting along with other children, taking turns and working in – Continue reading…
“Y-Rat” Upbringing Leads Him to a Y Career
YMCA Meet Brian Longren Aquatic Program Director Within the Y we have a name for those kids that hang around the Y all day, every day. We call them “Y-rats.” – Continue reading…
“Building A Caring Community”
YMCA Let’s Soar Together Partners with the Y Investing $10,000 in Children’s Futures Let’s Soar Together has presented the Waukee Family YMCA with a gift of $10,000 to plant a – Continue reading…
RAGBRAI: Where your mind empowers your body to perform
By Char Austin In July, I was stretched beyond my imagination when I hit the road with 10,000-plus bicyclists to experience my first ever RAGBRAI. For those of you that – Continue reading…
The key to a vibrant life
By Jeff Longman – Director of Community Education Research reveals that more than ever before, a challenged, stimulated brain may well be the key to a vibrant later life. Lifelong – Continue reading…
Making it easier to buy and service your vehicle
By Scott Politte – Stivers Ford Lincoln Technology has tremendously changed how franchised auto dealers operate. It has impacted the repair process, from diagnosis to part requirements to proper operation. – Continue reading…
Relationships make the difference
By Erik Kress – Waukee Family YMCA People are constantly joining the Y looking for creating some sort of change in their lives. Some people are looking for physical activity – Continue reading…
Back to School
Rod West By Rod West – Waukee Chamber President It’s August Waukee, the time of year that you look at the calendar and think wow, where did the summer go?? – Continue reading…
Seek Repeat
The Waukee boys’ golf team won the Class 4A state championship a year ago and are striving to defend that title.
Bike-car accidents cause officials to study Hickman intersection
By DCN Staff After several accidents between bicyclists and motor vehicles, the Hickman Road intersection with 156th Street is drawing scrutiny by Clive city officials. At least two serious accidents – Continue reading…
New Waukee Library director set to start
By DCN Staff Erik Surber of Winnetka, Calif., will take over duties as the Waukee Public Library director on Thursday. Surber replaces Maryann Mori, who left earlier this month. Devon – Continue reading…
