Archive for January 2006
What’s for dinner?
In his best-selling book on using mealtime to strengthen family bonds, Art Smith wrote that “getting back to the table allows us to love and nurture each other and renew connections to our families – …
Read More‘Upscale, but not uptight’ Mojos debuts this week
The “Mojo Chef,” Rob Beasley, will work his Cajun “black magic” in the kitchen when opens his new restaurant this week on Friday the 13th.
Mojos on 86th, located in the former Foxboro Grill in …
Know-it-all neighbor just might know a key to stock investment
Dear Mr. Berko:
A new neighbor of ours, who can be obnoxious at times and is a know-it-all, talks about a “barometer” that can predict what the stock market will do over 11 months. From …
What are you going to do for ‘you’ in this new year?
It’s the new year — Oh boy! Oh boy! New leaf. New opportunities. New goals. New resolutions. New beginnings and new determinations. Oh yeah, bring it on!
Just a second, Sparky. Before you start up …
Iowa’s failing grades
A plethora of new reports have given Iowa a failing grades in an area in which the state has long taken pride. From a National Education Association study showing that Iowa teacher pay ranks 41st …
Read MoreCommunity service has become passion for Still-Caris
Hallie Still-Caris has taken on leadership roles in her community dating back to her days as student body president at Iowa State University. Today, she balances volunteering with raising a family and working as an …
Read MoreOne less Iowa farm
In a few weeks, the sale will close, and my family’s farm-owning days in Marshall County will come to a quiet end. After 137 years.
A reporter at the State Center Enterprise once referred to …
Business has big stake in transit plans
The business community has stepped forward to elevate the local discussion about the future transit needs of Central Iowa. Why? Because mobility is a key factor in deciding where to live and work. The current …
Read MoreTo get buy-in from staff, you need to clue them in
This is the time of year when marketing initiatives are being hatched and launched. Many of you will be relying on your foot soldiers (front-line employees, customer service representatives, sales force, etc.) to carry out …
Read MoreWintertime pick-me-up
January may be one of the best times during the year to pack up the car for a weekend getaway, as Midwestern cities get creative with special packages and discounted hotel room rates. Plus, who …
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