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The Photo Issue 2024: Cathy Padilla

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I have always loved traveling, and I picked up cycling about three or four years ago, and then I started blending the two. I am not a die-hard …

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The Photo Issue 2024: Brooke Findley

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I’m a third-generation commercial fisherman in Alaska, a tradition that’s more than just a hobby — it’s a fundamental part of who I am. Each year, I …

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The 2024 Photo Issue

For several years, we’ve published a Photo Issue in the summer that highlights the interesting pastimes of leaders. This year the leaders and the hobbies included are as unique as ever: a nonprofit leader who …

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The Photo Issue 2024: Dave Keith

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One of my hobbies is woodworking, when I have the time. My woodworking skills have given me the opportunity to build furniture and wood decor pieces from either …

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The Photo Issue 2024: Paula Bell

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I wouldn’t necessarily call this a hobby, but rather a lifestyle. I study and train in Okinawan Japanese karate called Ryukyu Kempo. Karate has a long and …

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The Photo Issue 2024: Dylan DeClerck

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I play Ultimate Frisbee professionally for the Minnesota Wind Chill in the Ultimate Frisbee Association, have competed for multiple club teams at the USA Ultimate National Championships and …

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Skyline mural bringing new art to downtown Des Moines

Operation Downtown and the Greater Des Moines Partnership will install a new mural downtown on the east-facing wall at 208 Court Ave. The new mural will showcase the downtown Des Moines skyline and surrounding area …

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Polk County awards grant funding to Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex

The city of Altoona can finalize phase three of four in a multi-year effort to update the fields and facilities at the Sam Wise Youth Sports Complex with $56,000 in grant funding approved by the …

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New survey finds lack of child care creating workforce issue for small businesses

A new national survey from Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Voices released Thursday showed a lack of affordable and accessible child care is a significant barrier to small-business growth. A majority of small-business owners surveyed …

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New national events hosted in Des Moines as summer starts

Greater Des Moines has hosted several national events during June in addition to several annual events. The region has seen the Principal Charity Classic, the World Pork Expo, Ironman 70.3, and the NASCAR Cup Series …