February 2012
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#19: Own Up
So many of us move about Iowa and the rest of the world talking about Des Moines and it’s many shortcomings (I’m guilty of it. I’ll own up to that) But when I think about it, I treat my fair city an awful lot like I treat my three sisters: I can point out their faults, but as soon as you, whomever you are, start trash talking, I’ll want to throw spoons at you.
It’s time, in 2012, to start...
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#18: Supporting Local Filmmakers; Supporting Our...
For the last year we have been plagued with reports about the Iowa Film Scandal. But there is some good news about Iowa film that many have overlooked: the independent filmmakers. While the big studios and stars may not be making cinema here, thousands of Iowans are, and that means some much needed dollars for the local economies of several Iowa towns. Crews need places to stay, food to eat and...
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#17: Serve Someone
Des Moines is a great place to live; it’s not so big that you get lost in the shuffle and it’s not so small you know everyone mentioned in the Des Moines Register. This presents an ideal setting in which to serve and make a noticed impact on our community. And by focusing on an area you’re passionate about, you’ll find rewards to be great than expected. You’ll also...