The cat lady
Boe gives time, attention and love to all furry felines By Tara Bitzan Bonnie Boe of Alexandria loves cats. While she loves them enough to have many of them at her own home, she knows that’s not a good...
View ArticleChristmas cookie creations
Serving a community with holiday baking By Jessica Sly Baking is a holiday staple. It gets the family together, fills the home with delicious aromas and, of course, results in yummy and creative...
View ArticleReal Chicz of Douglas County: Coupon Clipper Samantha Gustafson
By Amy Chaffins Samantha Gustafson of Alexandria has sorted, snipped and saved thousands of dollars with her savvy coupon clipping skills. Her stellar money-saving tips and humungous coupon file are...
View ArticleReal chicz of Douglas County: Surrounded by family
Modern day ‘pastor’s wife’ embraces women’s changing identities within the church By Tara Bitzan Katie Dahl of Alexandria is the first to admit that the lifestyle of pastors’ wives in days of old...
View ArticleA wriggling success!
Stay-at-home mom makes career out of fish and worms By Tara Bitzan Debbie Jost of Alexandria never has a shortage of things to do. On any given day she can be found attending sporting events for one or...
View ArticleBorn into a life of public service
Swanson’s goal is to keep people safe By Tara Bitzan Becky Swanson of Alexandria said public service was in her blood, so it wasn’t surprising that she chose a career in law enforcement. As an...
View ArticleA bird’s eye view
Aviary brings nature indoors for nursing home residents By Tara Bitzan Research shows that birds and animals play a therapeutic role in aging and well-being. An aviary offers people with physical...
View ArticleA sustainable menu
Luetmer strives to connect local growers and consumers By Tara Bitzan Sylvia Luetmer takes food seriously – in a holistic way. Born and raised on a farm just outside of Alexandria, she was surrounded...
View ArticleSisterly Achievements
By Tara Bitzan Jaylen and Kelby Olson-Rode. Sisters Jaylen and Kelby Olson-Rodel are the type of strong-willed women who, if told they can’t do something, will say “watch me!” The competitive,...
View ArticleLife Is Full of Possibilities
By Celeste Edenloff “You can have different lives within your same life,” according to Nancy Kiger of Alexandria. “And, they can be quite different.” Nancy Kiger, who is now semi-retired, has had...
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