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‘Apprentice’ Finalist Tana Goertz Catches Up With Mentor Donald Trump
West Des Moines wife and mom posts on Facebook that she "had an awesome time catching up with such a great man, public speaker and leader!"
What did we do before Facebook? Confessions are good for the soul, right? I've been eavesdropping on social media again.
Reconnecting with ‘The Donald’
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Tana Goertz of West Des Moines caught up with her old pal Donald Trump when he was at the Family Leadership Forum in Ames last weekend. Goertz, for those of you who have been living under rocks, made it to the last episode of Trump’s “The Apprentice” in Season 3.
She was also a finalist in another reality show, “Fear Factor,” and worked as the spokesperson for The Bedazzler, and several other companies. Today, she’s a professional speaker and full-time wife and mother.
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Who’d Have Thought It?
West Des Moines Chiropractic has some wonderful news for anyone looking for healthy options on a stick – it sounds like an oxymoron, right? – at the Iowa State Fair. Hard-boiled eggs on a stick makes sense, but salad? Those carrots must not be shredded
The Cat’s Away, Kids
Rasmussen Bike Shop offered this: “Your boss just came in and bought a new bike (all 2012-13 on sale, too!) and is going out for a ride. Thought you should know.”
Whinny if You Like This
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports that plans for the proposed horse slaughter plant in Iowa have been dropped. According to the ARL, 71 percent of Iowans and 100 percent of horses will be happy about the news.
What the Heck is That?
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