| March 06, 2010 |
| The Zen Of A Haircut |
| by Romelle Slaughter , Des Moines |
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All of us, in one way or another, are looking for peace and quiet. Whether its meditating, putting on a CD with monks chanting, getting out of town for some... Read More
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| National Day Of Dance 2010 |
| by Angela Krejci , Cedar Rapids |
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Although February 27th, also known as the National Day of Dance, has passed, you can still polish off your ballet slippers and grab your dancing shoes. Day of Dance raises... Read More
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| March 04, 2010 |
| Behavior Check |
| by Brandon Eighmy , Osceola |
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A common word I hear from many leaders in the field of education, and men and women whom I admire, is 'modeling'. Modeling means being the person we want... Read More
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| 10k That Is Right 10 Kilometers |
| by Sarah Long , Madrid |
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Gravity is not my friend. Any activity where the only thing between me and a crashing to the hard snow is my own agility is flawed from the start. I... Read More
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| February 26, 2010 |
| Cleaning Products |
| by Sarah Long , Madrid |
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I try to use homemade cleaning products in our house. Vinegar and water work well as a general all-purpose cleanser and baking soda is a great cleaning agent, so most... Read More
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| Tipping |
| by Sarah Long , Madrid |
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Acrylic nails, chai latte, dinner and wine with friends. I was lucky enough to experience all of these things in the last few days and all of them had significantly... Read More
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| Mental Fatigue |
| by Josh Ingalls , Ankeny |
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If you run a marathon it makes sense to be really tired, maybe even for a couple days. Spending the weekend in Las Vegas can wear you out for... Read More
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| February 16, 2010 |
| When To Speak Up, When To Shut Up |
| by Josh Ingalls , Ankeny |
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The way we communicate in groups often plays a huge role in how much respect we are given by others. Whether the situation is professional or personal you can... Read More
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| Job And Career |
| by Romelle Slaughter , Des Moines |
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My mother and I had a long discussion about our futures. I am currently looking for a new job, as my mother is preparing to retire from hers in... Read More
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| June 04, 2009 |
| Free Thinking Sushi |
| by Michael Renjie Li , Iowa City |
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I have a theory and it goes something like this: the more sushi restaurants within a community, the wealthier, more educated, and more open minded the general population that lives... Read More
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| June 03, 2009 |
| Another Face Of College Towns |
| by Michael Renjie Li , Iowa City |
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It reminds me of growing up in a similar college town in upstate New York. At the end of May, all the college kids at Cornell University flocked out by... Read More
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| May 26, 2009 |
| Iowa Summer Road Races |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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As someone who often follows Hal Higdon’s 12-week running plans during the summer, I’m a big supporter of Iowa road races. They take away some of the monotony involved with... Read More
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| March 25, 2009 |
| Letter From First Lady Mari Culver |
| by Lauren Burt , Des Moines |
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Dear Volunteer: Iowa's greatest asset is the talented, resourceful people of our great state. Yet today, thousands of families are facing unprecedented pressures and stress. Children, youth, and... Read More
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| Iowa Community Service Opportunities |
| by Lauren Burt , Des Moines |
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This year represents an unprecedented opportunity to impact Iowa through the service of VISTA members. Recruitment, and plenty of it, will be critical! The Iowa Office of... Read More
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| March 23, 2009 |
| Most Important Skill: Communication |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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The college experience is packed with educational moments that take place without the supervision of a professor. While the liberal arts core and upper-level, major courses are important, much of... Read More
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| March 16, 2009 |
| Grocery Shopping On A Tight Budget |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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I hate grocery shopping. I’m one of those people who will avoid it until the refrigerator is bare and the cupboards have nothing more than some plain oatmeal and a... Read More
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| March 11, 2009 |
| Top Five Items To Survive Iowa Weather |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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This morning, I waltzed out of my house in a pair of plaid, pink flats that were complete with a fun bow on top for decoration; this was a colossal... Read More
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| March 05, 2009 |
| Iowa: Safe Place To Live |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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I’ve always heard that people from small town Iowa really don’t feel a need to lock their doors at night. To me it sounds crazy, why wouldn’t you lock your... Read More
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| March 04, 2009 |
| Campus And Community Involvement For Students |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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The undergraduate experience only lasts for four short years, give or take a few (depending on who you are). Though the duration only covers a short span of time, establishing... Read More
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| February 23, 2009 |
| A Brief History Of Iowa |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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I’m a huge fan of history and if you’re like me, it’s hard to just take things as they are without asking how it came to be. How did Iowa... Read More
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| February 17, 2009 |
| Top Five Iowa Dinner Dates |
| by Johanna Albaugh , Cedar Falls |
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With a population of just under 3 million, Iowa isn’t exactly what I would call full of people. Our sparse occupancy, however, does not mean that amazing individuals have not... Read More
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| February 05, 2009 |
| Iowa Work Ethic |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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It’s true that our state has a foundation in agriculture. It’s true that agricultural jobs are messy and require a lot of back-breaking labor and long hours. It’s also true... Read More
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| January 08, 2009 |
| Sledding: Winter’s Most Productive Pastime |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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Some of my favorite childhood memories involve freshly fallen snow and crisp, sunny winter days. Growing up on a farm, there were always plenty of snowy hills to conquer. The... Read More
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| December 30, 2008 |
| Making Art In Iowa: More Than Possible |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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I took my first intentional photographs when I was seventeen and promptly enrolled in my first photo class during my last semester of high school. Everything was black and white... Read More
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| December 24, 2008 |
| Colorado Vs. Iowa: Both Wide Open |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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I’ve experienced many astounding vacations throughout the years, but this summer was my first wild adventure. I went camping, meaning no bathrooms, no showers, and no air mattress. My boyfriend... Read More
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| December 22, 2008 |
| Health Insurance For 25 And Under |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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Iowa health insurance laws recently changed leaving soon-to-be college grads with more options and better coverage then ever before. Under the new law, an insurance company must continue existing coverage... Read More
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| December 18, 2008 |
| Cow Tipping And Barn Parties: Iowa’s Entertainment |
| by Whitney Warne , Iowa City |
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The youth of Iowa and Hollywood movies cultivate many stereotypes about the adolescent social lives of rural teens. The most frequent stories include rampant cow tipping in the wee hours... Read More
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| December 16, 2008 |
| Iowans Cook, Collect Socks For The Needy |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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The holiday season is upon us and what better time to think about those who are less fortunate. In Iowa, we always seem to know just what to do to... Read More
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| December 12, 2008 |
| Four Iowa Cities Make Top 25 For Lowest Unemployment Rates |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Recently a friend of mine working as an intern for an Iowa senator posted a very interesting article and a very interesting question on my Facebook wall. The article was... Read More
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| December 08, 2008 |
| Iowa Considers Four-day School Weeks |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Growing up in the Des Moines area I attended school in one of the largest districts in Iowa. I was very fortunate to have the opportunities I did, in a... Read More
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| December 04, 2008 |
| That's One Huge Strawberry |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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If you take the Manchester exit off of U.S. Highway 20 and proceed approximately 20 miles north you will hit the town of Strawberry Point, the home of the world’s... Read More
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| December 02, 2008 |
| Eat Healthier, Eat Local |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Sweet corn is an Iowa favorite in the summer. Most Iowans know exactly where to get it too, at the road-side stands operated by local farmers or stands at local... Read More
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| Commission Releases Status Report Wed. Dec. 3 |
| by Claire Celsi , Des Moines |
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Local Generation Iowa Commission members and Local Elected Officials will hold a press conference to discuss the 2008 Status Report from the Generation Iowa Commission. The report includes an analysis... Read More
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| November 14, 2008 |
| There Are No Good State Parks In Iowa! |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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If you read the title of this article and said, “yeah” then you’ve never been to Maquoketa Caves State Park in eastern Iowa! Maquoketa (ma-ko-ke-ta) Caves is located... Read More
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| November 07, 2008 |
| Hobo Haven In Britt |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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The hobo image was solidified during the Great Depression. According to Wikipedia a hobo is “a term that refers to a subculture of wandering homeless people, particularly those who... Read More
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| November 05, 2008 |
| Where To Find Iowa’s Best Tenderloin |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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It’s true that Iowa is one of the nation’s leading pork and swine producers. So it seems logical that we’d have some of the best tenderloins around, and you’d... Read More
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| November 03, 2008 |
| Devotay In Iowa City Offers Local Slow Food |
| by Drew Van Woert , Cedar Falls |
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Now before you interpret the title of this article as “they have slow service”, let me distinguish what slow food is. The slow food USA movement is a grassroots... Read More
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