Who Said Seniors Can't Lead Productive, Happy Lives? Meet My Dad (Blog)

Bloom Where You Are Planted....a Story ABout My Dad Who is Almost 92, Blind, has Hearing Loss and a Green Thumb! Need Some Tomatoes? We're Selling!

How to Tell if Mom or Dad Needs Help (Blog)

Are You Suspecting that Mom or Dad Needs Help? Overwhelmed? Not Sure What to Look For? Well, Here are 10 Things That You Might Notice....

Fannie May Candies opens in Clive!

Fannie May Candies opens in Clive!

Chicago CD2 & S Carolina District 1 may elect 2 Greens to Congress April & May

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Iowa House Joint Resolution 11 to Overturn Marriage Equality Out of Step (Blog)

One Iowa Executive Director condemns HJR11– the new marriage ban introduced in the Iowa House by 35 House Republicans.

Mathing Matters: For the Love of Money

Some simple math tips for working with money

What's holding you back from enjoying the benefits of Botox®?

We would like to offer First Time Botox® patients the opportunity to experience proven results and SAVE $50 at your first appointment!

20 Years Dry - Dance Over to the Rubber Boot Bash!

Remember the flood of 1993? Want to forget the flood of 1993? Bring your dancing shoes (and/or hip waders) to the Rubber Boot Bash to celebrate!

Having Trouble Getting Your Elderly Parent to Eat?

Tips to Help Your Elderly Parents Eat More, Keep Their Weight Up and Your Stress Down

YPC Night – Bowl for Kids' Sake!

Young Professionals Connections (YPC) has partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa in supporting their annual Bowl For Kids’ Sake (BFKS) Fundraiser for YPC Night on 2/28.

So, Still Having Problems Dealing with Your Older Parents?

Taking care of our elderly parents is rough. I have combined Iowa Elder Care Management with my real estate business at Keller Williams Realty – Superb Elder Care & Superb Real Estate!

A New Local Author You Just Might Recognize

Through my book, 50 Questions (You MUST Ask) Before You Have Plastic Surgery, I have taken the mystery out of the consultation experience.

HOT Chili Cook-Off News from Historic Valley Junction!

HOT news about HOT chili competition!

While We Were Watching The Poop Hit The Deck

A summary of what happened while we were watching the luxury ship float around.

A Valentine's Wish: Closure (Blog)

After over a year of being denied closure and recognition Jenny and Jessica Buntemeyer have received an accurate death certificate for Brayden, their stillborn son, listing both mothers.

Just be Grateful, Leave ROI Aside (Blog)

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it. It's days like today, Valentine's Day, that we are reminded by retail giants to do something to show our emotion.

Council Candidate Mickelson Believes Ban on Front Yard Gardens Unnecessary

Mickelson would oppose ban on front yard gardens.

It's Basketball Season at the Y!

The YMCA has some great basketball events for the kids and families who have been participating in our leagues! Read about the great opportunities these kids have to learn about positive competition!

Des Moines Real Estate Company is Proud of Its National Affiliation to One of America's Top Ten Workplaces.

des moines real estate, rochelle burnett, iowa, keller williams, top workplace

Up Date: Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act.

Contact your representatives and let them know that we want our Military Working Dogs to be reclassified to Canine Members of the Armed Forces and we won’t accept anything less.

The Conservative Case for Marriage Equality (Blog)

On Monday, Iowa conservatives joined Ken Mehlman, David Kochel, and Jeff Angelo for a public event to discuss support for marriage for same-sex couples, and the future of the Republican Party.

Watching America From Afar--part 2

My students from a dozen countries tell me what they have learned about America. Here in Thailand I have learned a lot, including what the world learns about America from our media.

Events, Events and More Events: Sign Up Now So You Won't Be Left Out of Valley Junction Lineup

Farmers Market? Art? Antiques? Street Festivals? BBQ? Yep, we've got 'em ...

Our Journey is Not Complete; With a Few Words Obama Changed Everything (Blog)

One Iowa Executive Director Donna Red Wing reflects on President Obama's historic inaugural address and the impact that his words have on the LGBT community.

Start Something Big in 2013!

Start Something big this year with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Iowa! Become a Big, Bowl for Kids’ Sake (our premier fundraiser!), recruit friends and family to become Bigs...

Do You Remember?

Do You Remember?

watching America from afar...

I have been watching Iowa and America in general from my temporary location--Bangkok. Learning about the world and watching America from afar has been fun. This is some of what I learned.

K-9 Veterans Day ideas for March 13, 2013

They Served to Save They Deserve to be Remembered.

Three Democrats Reject Cliff Deal: Harkin Prepping for 2014?

With two other Democrats. US Senator Tom Harkin voted against the last minute "fiscal cliff" deal, most likely out of political expedienc. Harkin has tough choices as he faces reelection in 2014.

WDMCS Make Up Snow Days June 3 & 4

The West Des Moines Community Schools will make up snows days on Monday, June 3 and Tuesday, June 4.

Military Working Dogs Adoptions

If you carefully follow the "The ABC's of MWD Adoption" --with a little perseverance-- you soon will be embracing your very own MWD !!!

West Des Moines Patch welcomes its newest advertiser, State Farm Insurance Agent, Rick Barnes!

Rick Barnes is welcomed by Patch

My Merry Christmas (Blog)

My trip to the White House to meet the President and The First Lady.

WDM Council Candidate Mickelson Discusses Memories from Growing up in WDM (Blog)

WDM City Council candidate Mickelson reminiscences the old Valley Stadium on 8th Street.

Help, Thanks, Wow: a Guide to Prayer for Newtown

Anne Lamott's recent book: Help, Thanks, Wow: the Three Essential Prayers, offers insight on how we might pray for the people in Newtown and ourselves.

Happy Holidays from Historic Valley Junction!

Historic Happy Holidays greetings!

Fun Holiday Activities with Family

Making a list, checking it twice… add these activities to your list of holiday musts!

Mathing Matters: Get a Jump on math for 2013

How to get some math in over the holiday break

Here are Some of the Reasons that Seniors Move to a New Place...

The financial, logistical & emotional issues in a move can be stressful for a family. Senior parents & their adult children may feel they are in unfamiliar waters as they deal with these questions.

Overwhelmed with Elder Issues, Downsizing, Care? I'm Here to Help! (Blog)

DesMoinesConnections.com works in Elder Care Management, Real Estate, Downsizing, & More! I specialize in giving you peace of mind. Experienced, honest, caring. Thanks for the opportunity!