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Troy is a Waukee native and graduate of Waukee High School. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa and has 15 years of previous banking experience in West Des Moines.

Troy specializes in commercial and construction lending. He is excited to continue the PTSB tradition of ‘people first banking’ by his community involvement in Waukee.

Nicole started in banking over 24 years ago and has been with Peoples Trust & Savings Bank for the last 8 years. She says working for a small community bank such as PTSB has been a rewarding experience.

Born and raised in a small town, she understands the importance of a community bank and giving back to the community. Go Warriors!

Todd grew up in the small town of Bloomfield in SE Iowa and has been in the mortgage and/or banking industry since 1991. He enjoys working in a field where he can have a positive impact on people’s day-to-day lives, as well as, the community. Todd enjoys spending time with his son as well as attending all of his sporting events.

He looks forward to the opportunity of earning your business.

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ON THE COVER The newly placed public sculpture of the iconic American Gothic by Grant Wood at the Waukee Public Library .

Photo provided by the City of Waukee & taken by Darcy Burnett.

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Public artwork holds a unique place in communities. It’s just out in the open, welcoming, almost insistent that you ponder it with questions like, ‘Why is this here?’ or, ‘What is the meaning of this?’ Public art enhances the backdrop of our bustling daily lives to remind us of the quiet pleasures of beauty and creativity.

15 Story Stroke of Passion

For Cody Kilgore and Cindy DePond, serving on the Waukee Area Arts Council isn’t just a side project; it’s one that allows them to share their passion for art in all of its forms with our community. As the council’s president and director, respectively, they both bring their talent and desire to serve to their work.

22 Picture thiS Election Special

You may have noticed a politician or two running around our great state, campaigning for your vote. Photographer Dave Davidson shares with myWaukee a selection of photos showing presidential candidates in Waukee and the surrounding area.

20 FaceS oF Waukee Jay Winger

Get to know Jay, Director of Human Resources at ChildServe.

25 FaceS oF Waukee Bill Haglund

Meet Bill, the local author of “Racing Through Time: A History of Automobile Racing In Iowa.”

CONTENTS March/April 2016

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MARCH/APRIL 20164 Waukee / Urbandale Ed i t ion

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you were undoubtedly impacted by the recent Iowa caucuses. Maybe you were actively involved in a campaign and worked hard to make phone calls, knock on doors and advocate for your candidate. Or, maybe you couldn’t have cared less about any of the candidates, but were impacted because every time you sat down to dinner, you got yet another phone call from another campaign staffer. Or, maybe when you watched Wheel of Fortune every night after the news, the political commercials drove you crazy (and you actually missed the commercials for reverse mortgages and Cialis).

One way or another, all Iowans are impacted by the caucuses. The economic impact on Iowa is immense. Despite all of the hassle, we truly are blessed to have the caucuses. Think about all of the hotels, caterers, car rental companies, sound equipment companies and phone companies that benefit—not to mention the local watering holes that are visited by staffers at the end of their long days. Our direct mail firms and TV stations also benefit from the event.

Did you take part in your caucus? Was your voice heard? We are very privileged to be the first in the nation. This means we have more say than anyone else in America in choosing the next president. It’s an awesome opportunity and responsibility.

Throughout the caucus season, candidates on both sides of the aisle made countless visits to our state. In this issue, we showcase photos taken by Dave Davidson during this caucus season. I’d like to welcome Dave as one of our new photographers. He’s a talented artist and photographer, and does amazing work all around—especially when it comes to capturing a candidate in their element. We hope you’ll enjoy his work as much as we do.

Many artists express political theory through their work—sometimes through exhibitions or activist projects. During the ‘60s and ‘70s, we saw this with anti-war art, and art that promoted peace and feminism. Art influences our thoughts. It has a way of portraying powerful figures in our history or reflecting our society’s thoughts during a period of time, and good artists are able to capture those moments in time.

Our community has some exciting happenings when it comes to art, especially public art. You may know that the Waukee trailhead has an extensive installation project in the works. You may have also noticed that the iron sculpture of Grant Wood’s American Gothic is no longer located along University Avenue. It has been reinstalled on the Waukee Library grounds, where it is to stay. I’m glad our city leaders were able to keep it in Waukee. If you haven’t seen it, I encourage you to make a trip to the library and see it in its new home on Warrior Lane.

While most people in the community know about my passion for politics, most don’t know about my passion for art. As a young man in college, I studied to be an art teacher, and I’ve sold numerous pieces of my own art over the years and represented and sold the work of other artists.

Some find joy in politics, and some find joy in art. I happen to enjoy both, and I hope you find this issue’s coverage of these two topics to be as enjoyable, as well.

Chad C. Airhart, Publisher

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This has become one of the top questions from clients shopping for a new mortgage. Our answer here at Luana is NO – Your mortgage loan stays with us.

Secondary market loans through Freddie Mac or Fannie Mae give lenders options to lock in long-term fixed rates for customers. While Freddie or Fannie may “own” the loan, Luana Savings Bank does not transfer these mortgages to another lender or bank to be serviced. Luana offers a “No Cost Mortgage” with very competitive rates for purchases or refinances – and after closing on your new loan we continue to service it each and every month for you.

Very few financial institutions offer local servicing when you obtain a mortgage loan. Any lender will have the right to sell or transfer your mortgage as they so choose. Keep in mind that none of the original terms of the mortgage loan can change, but what can change is who you make your payment out to each month and where you send it. Over the last 10 years or so, there have been many instances where homeowners have experienced their mortgage being sold multiple times. A homeowner might send their payment to a lender in Michigan one month and Florida the next. This can become very frustrating when making a monthly mortgage payment or finding the right person to help with your loan questions.

Retaining a customer’s mortgage loan is very important at Luana; our local reputation and ability to conduct business is dependent on customer satisfaction. Luana has refinanced thousands of mortgages at no cost since rates have been at historical lows. With local servicing, our clients know they can call or walk in to a local Luana branch and have their mortgage requests taken care of and any questions resolved. Local servicing of a mortgage has become very valuable to homeowners and is something to strongly consider when shopping for your next mortgage loan.

Did you know… Luana Savings Bank has been awarded a 2015 Top Workplaces honor by the Des Moines Register? Luana knows every institution’s success starts at its core. Luana’s employees feel connected not only to each other but also the local customers and communities. This healthy work culture continues to drive business forward, promising a bright future to staff and customers alike.

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The City of Waukee saw a record number of fire calls in 2015. The Waukee Fire Department responded to 1,365 total calls last year, up nearly 22 percent from 1,121 in 2014. In fact, annual calls have increased by 110 percent over the last decade: the department responded to 650 calls in 2005.

“With the population boom we’ve seen in Waukee, the demands and expectations of the fire department have really increased,” said Fire Chief Clint Robinson. “We haven’t hired part-time staff in years. But we recognized the need and went through the hiring process at the end of 2015.”

Waukee runs as a “combination department,” staffed by a mixture of full- and part-time employees. There are five or six employees staffed during the day and four at night. The FD has seven full-time employees. Three work 24 hours on and 48 hours off, and the remainder work staggered eight-hour days. There are 28 part-timers who work 12-hour shifts one to three times per week.

“We’ve added seven new part-timers to help alleviate staff burn-out and, of course, to better serve the community,” said Robinson. “This will especially help fill our weekend shifts, which can be challenging, as so many of us are busy with family activities.”

Two of the new part-time hires—Brian Davis and Cody Nicely-Green—are state-certified firefighters and are actually employed full-time at other metro departments. Davis (Des Moines FD) and Nicely-Green (Urbandale FD) are seasoned, but are now learning things specific to Waukee. They’re wrapping up field training and will be fully deployable any day now.

“I’ve been in the fire service for about eight or nine years now. My father’s a firefighter. I grew up in a firefighter family. It’s just kind of second nature,” said Nicely-Green. “Waukee has a great reputation for treating their part-timers with respect and integrity, and really making them feel appreciated.”

The other five new part-timers are not certified yet. In mid-January, they entered the Waukee Fire Department’s first ever in-house fire academy. Oscar R. Posadas, Cassie Yates, TJ Hardin, Jason Tuel and Luis Ohmstede will receive more than 140 hours of training before the 17-week program wraps up.

There were several reasons the Waukee FD developed their own academy for these five recruits.

“We used to send new hires to West Metro Training Academy, but we’re cognizant of their time commitment. Since these five all live in Waukee, this means less driving for them,” Robinson said. “It also allows us to teach Waukee-specific material. And, we’re not paying tuition to another department.”

The new Waukee Fire Academy is taught by Waukee’s own firefighters and by guest instructors from various agencies. The classes, held two nights a week and one Saturday a month, range from classroom discussions on fire service history, fire behavior and rescue tools, to more intense hands-on training such as ice rescues, vehicle extrications and live burns.

Full-time mental health professional Cassie Yates is one of the new hires enrolled in the academy. She said she’s learning a lot in the classes and is enjoying the team atmosphere. Yates is the only female member of the Waukee FD, but she says the academy promotes a level playing field.

“They treat me just like everybody else. They don’t recognize the fact that I’m female or not, which is exactly what I wanted,” Yates said. “I don’t want to be treated any differently.”

After the academy finishes up in May, the probationary firefighters will go to EMT school and engage in field training. Robinson expects they will be certified members of the Waukee FD by September. The department also plans to hire a new full-time firefighter this summer.

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New hires donned their gear for radio communications training.

During each academy session, the team checks the fire trucks to ensure al l necessary equipment is on board, functional and in the right location.

Recruits learned the ropes of knot-tying as it pertains to f ire and rescue.

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Cody Nicely-green » Fire Medic with the Urbandale Fire Department

» Was a volunteer firefighter in Coralville when he was a student at the University of Iowa

» Married to wife Charlynne and enjoys working out/CrossFit

TJ hardin » Works at Wells Fargo in the Executive Office

» Lives in Waukee with his wife and three children

» Enjoys working out and is a huge New England Patriots fan

Oscar R. posadas » Vice President at Wells Fargo Home Mortgage, Asset

Management and Preservation for past 20 years

» Married to wife Shelly and has two children

» Enjoys weight training, biking and being involved in his children’s extracurricular activities

Cassie yates » Case Manager at Developmental Services of Iowa

» Has a five-year-old daughter

» Currently training for her first fitness competition

Luis Ohmstede » Employed at Mittera and the Waukee Community

School District

» Married to wife Ashley

» Has two daughters

Jason Tuel » Graduate of the University of Northern Iowa

» Vice President of Panora State Bank – manages a loan portfolio

» Recently engaged to Amy

Brian davis » Engineer/Medic with the Des Moines Fire Department

» Started his career as a volunteer firefighter in Chariton

» Lives in Waukee with his wife and two children

MEET ThE NEW FiREFighTERS


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Waukee public Library Chosen as New home for popular Outdoor SculpturePublic artwork holds a unique place in communities, as it requires no museum admission,

no gates, no guards and no velvet ropes. It’s just out in the open, welcoming, almost

insistent that you ponder it with questions like, ‘Why is this here?’

or, ‘What is the meaning of this?’ Public art enhances

the backdrop of our bustling daily lives to remind us

of the quiet pleasures of

beauty and creativity.

Art for the PublicW o r d s M a c k e n s i e G r a h a m P h o t o s D a r c y B u r n e t t


the lawn of the Waukee Public Library recently received such an enhancement in the form of a large iron sculpture. the man and woman from Grant Wood’s iconic “american Gothic” are central to the piece, called “iowa–Past and Present–Living Fence.” the faces are flanked on each side by tall prairie grass and corn stalks.

This isn’t the sculpture’s first metro-area home. Crafted by artist John Brommel in 2003, the piece was initially commissioned for the William Krause family. (William Krause was the co-founder of Kum & Go and his son, Kyle Krause, is the current CEO.)

Krause had sent an architect to find an artist who could create something out of metal for a plot of land known as Teamwork Acres (along University Avenue, just west of SE Indigo Lane). Kum & Go often used this land for company events and training.

The search turned up Brommel, whose other works include “Pulling Together”—a large stainless steel sculpture featuring two hands holding pipe wrenches—which resides in front of the Plumber and Steamfitters Local Union No. 33.

Brommel said when he spoke with Krause about the commission, the businessman mentioned that one of his wife’s favorite works of art was “American Gothic,” and with that, the new sculpture’s central theme was agreed upon.

There was one major catch: Krause wanted the piece completed and installed in just 30 days due to an upcoming event. Krause also wanted it to be constructed out of metal from the junk pile of his friend’s family farm. Brommel did just that; he collected the metal, shaped it down to size and formed it into the piece he’d drawn freehand on his basement floor with a Sharpie.

“i constructed it in three sections that were bolted together, just so it would be narrow enough to get up the stairs.”

John Brommel

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“I constructed it in three sections that were bolted together, just so it would be narrow enough to get up the stairs,” said Brommel.

Once installed, the iconic “American Gothic” pair stood strong and tall with a red barn in the background. It was a slice of Americana, classically Iowan and a tribute to a beloved work of art, all in one.

When later asked to add a fence to the piece, Brommel took great pains to mimic the size and shapes of native Iowa tall grass and corn stalks. The addition made the piece 20 feet long, with heights ranging from three to 10 feet.

“I did the math so the pieces would progress in size according to the golden ratio,” Brommel said. “I model after how nature actually grows.”

Stainless steel rods form the fence stalks, and thin copper, which previously coated the Iowa State Capitol’s dome, form the thin silks topping the ears of corn.

“i hope everyone takes the opportunity to stop by and see it. it really connects with the progress of iowa, and also waukee.”

Summer Evans, City of Waukee marketing and communications director, said the sculpture was moved to its new home near the Waukee Public Library by way of a parkland dedication. A developer, operating under the name of Grant Woods LLC, purchased the acreage on which the piece was previously installed. The art was sold as part of the property, which was purchased for a single family residential development.

“As a part of any residential development within the city of Waukee, the developer is responsible for dedicating a portion of the property to the city for parkland purposes,” Evans explained. “The amount of parkland dedication is based on the density of the development. In this case, the development is rather small, and the dedication requirement would have been minimal to the city.”

In lieu of sanctioning off any parkland within the development, the developer donated the artwork—appraised at $33,000—to the city, Evans said. She explained that several sites around Waukee were explored as potential homes for the art, but the library was ultimately chosen due to its “central location and extensive public use.”

Waukee Public Library director Kristine Larson is just one of many people in Waukee excited to have the piece added to the library grounds.

Larson said it’s a discussion piece for visitors, especially now that viewers can see it closer than before; each angle to the piece provides a unique view.

“I hope everyone takes the opportunity to stop by and see it,” said Larson. “It really connects with the progress of Iowa, and also Waukee.”

Mark your calendars to do just that at the upcoming dedication of the piece on Saturday, May 14 at the Waukee Public Library.

MARCH/APRIL 201612 Waukee / Urbandale Ed i t ionchar·cu·ter·ieONE OF TODAY’S HOTTEST FOOD TRENDS IS CHARCUTERIE (PRONOUNCED: SHAR-KOO-TUR-EE). THIS TERM INCLUDES MANY TASTY SPECIALTY MEATS—SMOKED HAMS, SAUSAGES, PROSCIUTTO, SALAMI AND OTHERS—THAT ARE EQUALLY AT HOME IN A SANDWICH OR ON A CHIC PARTY PLATTER WITH SPECIALITY CHEESES AND ARTISANAL BREADS.

WORDS Carlos Acevedo PHOTOS Greg Scheidemann

1. PROSCIUTTO: Salted and aged for up to two years, prosciutto has a flavor often described as sweet with a silky finish. In Italian cuisine, prosciutto is often served as a first course or as an ingredient in dishes such as chicken saltimbocca. Proscuitto goes well with fruits and vegetables.

2. MORTADELLA: This smooth-textured sausage is made of finely ground meat, which is about 15 percent fat and flavored with seasonings, peppercorns and pistachios. Think gourmet bologna. It’s typically sliced paper-thin and makes excellent sandwiches.

3. SOPRESSATA: An Italian hard sausage, this spicy pork is like pepperoni but with an edible white bloom. In fact, sopressata is a popular topping among trendy pizzerias and goes with pickled vegetables and bold cheeses.

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13char·cu·ter·ieONE OF TODAY’S HOTTEST FOOD TRENDS IS CHARCUTERIE (PRONOUNCED: SHAR-KOO-TUR-EE). THIS TERM INCLUDES MANY TASTY SPECIALTY MEATS—SMOKED HAMS, SAUSAG E S, PROSCIUTTO, SALAMI AND OTHERS—THAT ARE EQUALLY AT HOME IN A SANDWIC H OR ON A CHIC PARTY PLATTER WITH SPECIALITY CHEESES AND ARTISANAL BRE A DS.

WORDS Carlos Acevedo PHOTOS Greg Scheidemann

1. PROSCIUTTO: Salted and aged for up to two years, prosciutto has a flavor often described as sweet with a silky finish. In Italian cuisine, prosciutto is often served as a first course or as an ingredient in dishes such as chicken saltimbocca. Proscuitto goes well with fruits and vegetables.

2. MORTADELLA: This smooth-textured sausage is made of finely ground meat, which is about 15 percent fat and flavored with seasonings, peppercorns and pistachios. Think gourmet bologna. It’s typically sliced paper-thin and makes excellent sandwiches.

3. SOPRESSATA: An Italian hard sausage, this spicy pork is like pepperoni but with an edible white bloom. In fact, sopressata is a popular topping among trendy pizzerias and goes with pickled vegetables and bold cheeses.

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A Finely Crafted Food In a broad sense,

Crafted Food In a broad sense,

Crafted Food charcuterie

Crafted Food charcuterie

Crafted Food describes the practice of preserving meat and includes

foodstu s such as bacon, sausage,

and prosciutto. Cooks have been

practicing this craft for millennia.

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char·cu·ter·ie4. COPPA:

Sometimes called capocollo, coppa is similar to prosciutto but comes from the shoulder of the pig rather than the leg. It is often

seasoned with wine and garlic, then rubbed with paprika and aged for up to 6 months. It is sometimes roasted or smoked. Thinly

sliced, coppa is an excellent fi lling for panini.

5. SALAMI: A hard pork sausage, salami has a rich, spicy fl avor. Sometimes called pepperoni’s milder cousin, salami has a slight tanginess that comes from a brief fermentation. It can be used anywhere pepperoni is used, such as on pizza, but is equally appealing on a sandwich or a party platter.

PREPARING A CHARCUTERIE BOARD

Create an artfully arranged charcuterie board for your next party. Select cured meats and snacky sides that look and taste great. Build your collection on a wooden cutting board or platter. Add a variety of cuts, including firmer cuts such as sliced prosciutto and softer meats such as mortadella, which can be cubed. For nibbles, add tiny cornichon pickles and olives for a briny accent. Provide coarsely ground mustard for bite, as well as nuts—Marcona almonds are perfect. Include one or two familiar cheeses and a stack of sliced crostini or crackers so partygoers can assemble

little sandwiches.

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Vehicle ownership Beyond 120,000 MilesLast time, we talked about repairs on vehicles with less than 120,000 miles. Now let’s talk about the cost of ownership and repair options for those with more than 120,000 miles.Most vehicles, when well cared for, can easily exceed 200,000 miles or 15 years in reliable service. This opens the door to significant savings in the cost of ownership.

Regular repairs and preventative maintenance really begin to pay off after 120,000 miles, and the more miles you drive the vehicle, the better the payoff.

Yes, more components will show wear and tear, like shocks, struts, axles, bushings, bearings and exhaust. Your maintenance expenses will be higher than when the vehicle was newer, but we rarely see these costs anywhere near the cost of purchasing and maintaining a newer replacement vehicle.

You should avoid indefinitely declining optional repairs. At Willard Garage, we’re always honest about the urgency of repairs, and whether it’s okay to defer a repair while you save for the expense. Worn parts will eventually need to be replaced, and until they’re repaired, they often cause additional wear on other parts of the same system, ultimately increasing repair costs.

A trusted mechanic will keep a sharp eye out for the day when a vehicle isn’t worth continued repair and will let you know when your best option is to replace the vehicle.

Over the long term, a good approach is to buy a newer vehicle, pay it off, and start saving for the next one while repairing and maintaining the current vehicle. Once it’s paid off, save the money you were spending on the loan payment. Or, find your dream vehicle, calculate the loan payment amount and start a monthly savings plan.

Your current vehicle’s repairs can be paid out of the savings, and after five years, you will have a significant amount to put towards your next vehicle.

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W o r d s S a r a S t i b i t z P h o t o s W a u k e e A r e a A r t s C o u n c i l

Stroke of Passionthe waukee Area Arts CouncilFor cody Kilgore and cindy dePond, serving on the

Waukee area arts council isn’t just a side project; it’s one that allows them to share their passion for art in all

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dePond was a founding member of the arts council when the idea began brewing over a cup of coffee 12 years ago. At the time, nothing like it existed in the area. “there wasn’t anything around that promoted, advocated and presented various arts,” she said.

“We thought that, as a growing community, it was the perfect time and a needed service for the community.”

DePond brings years of experience in not-for-profit programs and arts administration to her work for the council. After serving on the board since its inception, she began serving as part-time director three years ago.

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Kilgore is a professional photographer and became involved after participating in one of the council’s art shows where he exhibited his photography. He’d heard about the council through mutual friends but didn’t yet know about its mission. “It made sense to me, and I thought we needed to bring more of the arts to Waukee,” he said. “There really aren’t any venues out here that can present visual arts, and it’s a great way to give back to the community.” Kilgore served on the board for a year and became president last year.

Together with their volunteer board, DePond and Kilgore bring the arts to Waukee through events and programming designed to expose the community to a wide variety of mediums and artists. The board is comprised of volunteers who put in many hours to bring the arts to the Waukee area. “We try and shoot for a balance between visual and performing arts,” said Kilgore.

The council provides Waukee and the surrounding area with arts opportunities through programming and events. “We hold classes throughout the year, and in the summer, we usually provide classes for children,” said DePond. One of its programs, called Arts on the Road, gives area residents the opportunity to travel to other nearby cities, like Chicago and Omaha, to experience the arts there.

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One of its most popular programs last year was a week-long short film school for children, where students learned how to produce a film, and then created a film to screen to audiences at the end of the week. The program and the movie were a big hit with all involved.

The council provides many programs and events for adults, as well. In the past, they’ve hosted small concerts presenting local or Iowan musicians.

“It’s a challenge to keep up with all the growth we’ve seen,” said DePond. “Since we are a bedroom community, we try to target our programming to family activities. A lot of the events are free and open to the community, and when we do have ticketed events, we try to make them reasonably priced.”

Last year, the council held its first annual Waukee Arts Festival, and it all started with a challenge. The members of the board had tossed around the idea for years, but nothing ever came of it. “It came up again last year, rather late in the game, and a board member at the time said ‘You’ll never do this, you’ll never pull it off, it’s too late,’” said Kilgore. “It felt like a challenge, so I said, ‘Watch,’ and we drove the heck out of it.”

With some savvy social media strategies, the board members managed to get the word out pretty quickly. In just eight weeks, they pulled together 25 artists, five food vendors, four music acts and a concert. Although they were optimistic, they were surprised when the turnout exceeded 1,000 attendees.

“After we saw what we accomplished with that project, we truly believed in ourselves and what we could do,” said Kilgore. “We were challenged, and when we pulled it off, there was a great deal of pride. The momentum steamrolled, and by the time the day arrived, everyone was in. We made a great team.”

This year’s event, scheduled for Sunday, July 10, will be even bigger. With roughly 50 artists and 12 singer/songwriter acts, there will be more to see for everyone. “We think our state has plenty of artists, so we envision featuring chiefly artists from Iowa,” said Kilgore. He noted, however, that they’ve had a handful of inquiries from other artists around the Midwest.

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There will be a farmer’s market at this year’s festival, as well as a juried student exhibition. Since it will be held on a Sunday, there won’t be any competition with other events in the area, and the group is optimistic about a great turnout. The festival will wrap up with the season’s first Sunday in Centennial, a series of concerts held over three or four Sunday evenings in the summer.

The council also participates in Celebrate Waukee, which will be held this year on June 4. This year, the council will provide entertainment for kids and free make-and-take art activities.

As for smaller events, the council works diligently to present a wide variety of artists. “The musicians are usually Iowa-based,” said DePond. The council also pays the artists for their performances; it’s one of their core values.

Although the council’s events are based in Waukee, all events are open to the greater area of Des Moines. “The community tends to think of itself in terms of its school district rather than the city limits,” said Kilgore. “We want to interest and encompass all those people, all those suburbs that have grown around the community.”

Funding for the council comes from a variety of places. “We have business sponsorships, individual donations and city contributions,” said DePond. In the past, it has received donations for specific projects from places like Prairie Meadows and the Dallas County Foundation.

This year, the council is looking for people to get involved in other ways, as well. “We’re looking for volunteers and board members to help us make a difference in what we do,” said DePond.

DePond describes herself as an “armchair artist.” She dabbles in a little bit of everything, including oil paint, craft projects, acting and theater. “I have a broad view of the arts and believe they all enhance people’s lives,” she said. “Music people, visual arts people—it doesn’t matter. They’re all passionate. The arts can bring people together and make them feel like a community.”

Sign-ups and programming information are available on the council’s Facebook page (search for Waukee Area Arts Council) and its website, at http://www.waukeearts.org/, which is currently under construction. Those wishing to receive regular updates straight to their e-mail can sign up for the council’s periodic e-newsletters.


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School; and Kynzi, a seventh grader at Waukee North Middle School. All three of our

children have attended Waukee schools since their kindergarten years.

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We’ve really enjoyed the growth of the school system, the connectivity of the bike

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Pan 1Stir with fork until blended: 1 c flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp pepper

Pan 2Stir with fork until frothy: 2-3 egg whites

With St Patrick's Day right around the corner, I thought I would share my take on a classic Irish recipe: Fish and Chips. This is the go-to dish for this greenest of holidays, and this version is healthy and bake-able. You can't ask for more!

Cod is specified in this recipe, but think about your other favorites: orange roughy, halibut, bass—all are delicious. For a little flare, I suggest you serve your fries in a paper cone set in a glass, like they do in Irish pubs. Then add tartar sauce and some lemon and malt vinegar to finish.

Chips » 3 med russet potatoes (1 ¼#), cut

halves in half, then into wedges

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» Coarse ground black pepper

» Kosher salt

Toss in a bowl and pour out onto a foil-lined sheet pan. Place into the oven preheated to 450 for 30 min.

Pan 3Stir with fork until blended: 1/3 c wheat germ 1/3 c panko 1 tsp paprika 1 tsp dried parsley

Lightly breeze each fish portion through each of the three pans and place on prepared cooling rack. Pan spray fish portions. Place in oven with chips for last 15 min.

Tartar SauceStir together the following: 1 c Greek yogurt 1 Tbsp chopped shallot 1 Tbsp capers 1 Tbsp chopped chonichons 2 Tbsp rough chop flat leaf parsley

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P h o t o b y D a v e D a v i d s o nFaCES OF WaukEE Bill Haglund

“Many people don’t realize that iowa is the nation’s “racing-est” state. in fact, iowa is blessed with more operating race tracks per capita than any other state.”

Where are you from originally?I’m originally from Stratford (north of Boone), but grew up in Alleman (north

of Ankeny).

Tell us a little about your family.My wife Judy and I recently celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary. Together, we

have four children—Karin Worth (in St. Louis), Karl Haglund (in Charles City), Lori

Konzen (in Grimes) and Brent Long (in Grimes). We have nine grandchildren, ranging

in age from 7 to 19.

Tell us about your career.I started in newspaper work in 1963 as a sportswriter for the Fort Dodge Messenger,

and after my Army days, went to work as a sportswriter for the Wausau Daily Record-

Herald in Wisconsin. There, I met Dave Marcis, a NASCAR Winston Cup driver. I did

some PR and marketing work for him beginning in 1971, and began working as a tire

carrier/changer for several drivers in 1974. In the 1980s, I was the editor of Hawkeye

Racing News, the executive secretary for the International Motor Contest Association,

and a NASCAR Winston Cup gas man. In the 1990s, I became the general manager

of the San Antonio Speedway. After open heart surgery, I left the stress of auto racing

and returned to journalism as the assistant editor of the Dallas County News in Adel.

Later, I served as the sports editor and then editor. I was presented the Master Editor/

Publisher Award by the Iowa Newspaper Association in February of 2014 and decided

that was a good time to retire. During my time in Adel, I also won three Master

Columnist awards, three Best Sports Columnist Awards and many other writing and

photography awards.

What do you enjoy about living in Waukee?My wife and I moved back to Iowa in 2001 and have lived in Waukee since 2003.

We live in a senior citizens’ apartment and enjoy the company we’ve found here.

We like that Waukee has easy access to any destination. We live between Hickman

and University and near the new interchange access.

you recently authored a book about auto racing, called “Racing Through Time: a history of automobile Racing in iowa.” Tell us about that.

I’ve had a lifelong interest in automobile racing. My parents took me to my first race

at the Hamilton County Fair in Webster City in 1948, and I’ve been hooked ever since.

I began the research for my book about 30 years ago and wrote sporadically until my

retirement. Then I began working about 5-6 hours every day to complete the work.

It covers Iowa racing history from 1900 through 2014. It’s more than 600 pages

and has more than 500 photos. Many people don’t realize that Iowa is the nation’s

“racing-est” state. In fact, Iowa is blessed with more operating race tracks per capita

than any other state.

Since the book was published in December, I’ve had a number of book signing events,

and all have been very well-attended. The book has been well-received within the

racing community—even more so than I imagined. The book is currently available

at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum in Knoxville, Kossuth County Ag

& Motorsports Museum in Algona and Sardeson Racing in Greenwood, Neb. Several

more outlets will be added soon.

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patrick garlandAs students leave Patrick Garland’s fourth grade classroom at Maple Grove elementary in Waukee, they see a sign that reads, “if you think nobody cares, think again.” The sign is there because Garland sincerely cares about the well-being of his students, and he wants them to know they will always have his support.

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“It makes me want to come to school every day, and I think it makes them want to come to school every day”

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“He always tells us to keep trying, and he believes in us,” said student Zaida Stroud, who nominated Garland for this feature.

While he was growing up, Garland mentored younger students, and found that he had a knack for it. In college, he a year in computer programming classes before changing direction to become a teacher. Garland taught for four years in Des Moines and then spent a couple of years as a computer programmer in corporate America before realizing that teaching was his true calling. He is now in his fifth year of teaching at Maple Grove.

Garland said he enjoys teaching at the fourth grade level because students are at the age when they are becoming more aware of history and current events. They’re also starting to understand a dry sense of humor, which Garland likes to incorporate into the classroom to keep things interesting. “It makes me want to come to school every day, and I think it makes them want to come to school every day,” he said.

Garland draws inspiration from seeing his students make new discoveries. “They struggle, and they keep trying, and then the day the light bulb turns on—I don’t think there’s anything in the world that’s better than that,” he said. He’s also inspired when he collaborates with other teachers and learns new material for the classroom. “Waukee provides a lot of professional development, so we’re continually learning,” he said. “I end up teaching the kids everything I learn because I get so excited.”

When he’s not teaching, Garland enjoys spending time with his family and building things out of scrap wood with his two sons. He’s also an avid reader and names Terry Goodkind and Stephen King as two of his favorite authors.

When nominating Garland for this story, Stroud said, “I love being on Team Garland, because we love our captain and he loves us back.” With feedback like that, it’s obvious that Garland truly provides the type of environment mentioned on his classroom sign—one in which he cares.

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FROM ThE LiBRaRy laura Hanson

It’s hard to believe that Waukee was home to a bustling coal mine less than 70 years ago. The Waukee Public Library is proud to honor the legacy of the Shuler Mine and camp in the library’s coal Mine Meeting Room and Museum. The museum was generously donated in honor of hiram Ori and officially dedicated on November 2, 2013. The museum features a wealth of information about the coal mine itself, but also about daily life in the coal mine camp, and information about the city of Waukee’s past.

To learn more about the mine, camp, and the museum itself, join us on Thursday, april 14 at 1:30 p.m. for a special program, “Shuler Mine and camp history.” Bruno andreini, a former chairman of the Shuler Group, will speak about the Shuler Mine. Bruno’s father was one of the first three people to take a carload of coal from the mine. Bruno was born and raised at the Shuler coal Mine camp.

The Shuler Group is responsible for suggesting the name for Shuler Elementary School, as well as establishing a museum to remember and honor the Shuler Mine and camp residents. Stay after the program for a tour of the museum, to share your own mine memories, and enjoy light refreshments.

SPeCIaL ChILdReN’S PROGRaMSMagic Show FundraiserFriday, March 4, 7-8:15 p.m.

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Enjoy a magical evening of entertainment provided by four fantastic magicians from the Quad Cities Magic Club. Tickets can be purchased at the library for $5 in advance, or $8 at the door. Ages 2 and under are free. Proceeds benefit the Summer Reading Program.

March of the DinosaursMarch 1-31

Inspired by Dinovember and the book What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night, the library will celebrate the month of March with epic prehistoric shenanigans. Participate in dinosaur-themed social media posts, contests and activities for all ages, all month long. Watch out for dinosaurs on the loose!

SPeCIaL aduLT PROGRaMSGinni’s Garden TravelsThursday, April 7, 2 p.m.

Ginni DeHaan from the Waukee Garden Club will share her travels through gardens in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Mid-East and Africa.

Shuler Mine and Camp HistoryThursday, April 14, 1:30 p.m.

Hear Bruno Andreini speak about the Schuler Mine and tour the library’s museum.

How Austentatious: Tea & AccomplishmentsSunday, April 17, 1 p.m.

Ladies in Jane Austen’s day were expected to be accomplished in many areas. Try tea-making, hat-making and quilling, and learn how to make the fashionable breast-knot worn on Regency gowns.

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Watta RideI’m writing this on the final day of a family cruise that has taken the five of us through six states, three countries and a 70-degree swing in temperatures over the course of eight days. We saw a lot of interesting things along the way, and met people from various walks of life. Our kids swam and played with other kids from Boston and rural New York, as well as a young red-headed boy from Grand Cayman Island.

My wife and I have been on several cruises out of Florida since our honeymoon 13 years ago. We usually fly across the country and hop a cab to the port, but this time we chose to drive to the Port of New Orleans. We drove 15 hours in a minivan with our three kids (ages 10, 7 and 4) over two days, with a little help from Trip Advisor. The van provided some entertainment, with a few Redbox rentals, but we made sure to hit pause a few times along the way remind our kids to “look at that.” A lot would’ve been missed if we’d been looking out the window of a Southwest jet at 30,000 feet, like the town or creek names that made us smile, or learning that Hwy 55 passes through three states (Arkansas, Tennessee and Mississippi) in the span of about 15 minutes around Memphis.

A cruise ship makes for an interesting community, full of people from different places and experiences—most of whom are enjoying one of the best and most memorable days of their lives.

It’s always fun to hear about how they live their lives and the paths they’ve taken—from the 30- and 40-something parents, to the almost-retired grandparents, to the ship worker from India who offers a high chair to your four-year-old and shares how badly she misses her own kids back home.

You never know who you’ll meet on a trip like this—like the wild boar hunter from Alabama whose family took the train into New Orleans, or the bridge builder from a small community south of Syracuse, or the steel salesman you meet in the waist-deep water of a white sand beach who just happens to be from a place called Ankeny, Iowa.

Experiences like this are to be treasured, despite a return trip that stretched from 7:30 a.m. to midnight, and was broken up by eight bathroom breaks at last count—but we’ll work on that before next time.

For a list of insights and family cruise tips, visit mywaukee.com/family-cruise-tips

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Our Mission: an association of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy.

“Thank you to all members for your participation and to all sponsors and volunteers for helping to make this evening a success!”

Waukee Chamber 2016 Annual DinnerThe Waukee area Chamber of Commerce 2016 annual dinner and Silent auction was held Feb. 4 at the West des Moines Marriott. Our 200 member guests in attendance enjoyed networking, presentations from Chamber leadership, award recognition and a fantastic presentation by Chuck Long, CeO of the Iowa Sports Foundation.congratulations to our award winners: 2015 Large Business Member of the Year, The Village at Legacy Pointe; 2015 Medium Business Member of the Year, Peoples Trust & Savings Bank; 2015 Small Business Member of the Year, Brewer Family Farms. The 2015 Ambassador of the Year was awarded to Nicole Grove of Peoples Trust & Savings Bank. A gavel plaque was presented to 2015 Board President Matt Klein. Current Board President Wendy Marsh recognized outgoing Board members, including Jerry Purdy, Scott Politte and Brandon Patterson.

Thank you to all members for your participation and to all sponsors and volunteers for helping to make this evening a success!

Waukee legislative CoffeeState Senator Charles Schneider and State Representative Rob Taylor spoke at the Waukee Legislative Coffee, hosted by the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce on Feb. 6. The coffee was held at the Waukee City Council Chambers with 30 guests in attendance. The legislators provided an update and answered questions from the audience on a range of topics, including education funding, medical cannabis, managed care, water quality and family law reform. Thanks to our speakers and moderator, Board member Don Frazer (of Heartland Co-op) for presenting! The next Waukee Legislative Coffee will be held on April 2.

February Networking luncheonThe Waukee Family YMCA sponsored the Chamber’s February Networking Luncheon at the Waukee Community Center, bringing together members for a monthly update, networking and an opportunity to share business information. Upcoming Chamber functions include a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Wausau Homes on Feb. 26, a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Mainstream Boutique on March 4 and our Chamber luncheon on March 24.

What’s Cookin’ in Waukee: A business Expo and Tasting ExperienceWhat’s Cookin’ in Waukee, the community’s largest business networking event, will be held April 7. At this event, member businesses offer guests a taste of our local business community. Business information will be highlighted and food tastings offered at each booth.

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