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Cultivating Joy and Communication
It can be difficult to know whether a challenging behavior is an indicator of some deeper lying condition or just a phase that might eventually be grown out of. Speech therapist and therapy manager, Caitlin Thornburg, says that at Sensory Kids parents are encouraged to trust their instincts as it is better to address potential…
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LEAP and the Net Will Appear
Getting into higher education has its own learning curve and is especially challenging when going it alone. For young people who would be the first in their families to attend college, or generally just benefit from some extra guidance toward future career goals, Julie Robinson, and the team of volunteers at Iowa LEAP, work tirelessly…
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Seniors on the Move
There’s a lot that goes into moving, whether it’s cross-country or just to the other side of a care facility, especially when one has been in place for many years. Gina Ballestrasse-Ernster considers all the details, small and large, and has helped seniors move both to and around North Liberty through her relocation service, Smooth…
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Tamale Time!
Want to cook authentic Latin cuisine but not sure where to get all the unique ingredients? Maybe you’re just looking for real, cane sugar soda, or craving hot, fresh tamales. After a lengthy visit to see family in Mexico, Edgar Reynoso Ayala and Sara Puffer decided to open their own mercado, El Azul, here in…
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At the Heart of it All
Trendsetting experiential patio dining, a new wave of craft beers, and a multitude more taps than most places would have dared, mother and son restauranteurs, Matt and Faye Swift, discuss how Reds Alehouse was a pivotal project for them both. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and national transportation companies and…
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Grow Green and Give Back
In the 85 years of operating here in Iowa – more recently expanding into several neighboring states – GreenState Credit Union’s asset size has grown from a mere $450 to around $11 billion. GreenState Foundation president, Tara Wachendorf, says the mission is to reinvest back into the community through charitable giving with a focus on…
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No Sleep, Only Hustle
There’s always a goal, or goals plural, as Libby Nachtrieb takes her talents and runs with them. Exploring different trades and often on the go she describes integrating all those interests within her newly opened shop, Queens Never Sleep, as legitimizing the effort. From cosmetology to crafting and more it’s a non-stop creative process. North…
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Bone-in Pork Butt
With North Liberty Blues & BBQ rapidly approaching it feels appropriate to bring this episode out of the archive. Also, because Mosley’s will be serving their delicious BBQ at the event again this year! Sean Keller is doing work at Mosley’s Barbecue and Provisions and this summer he’s bringing his not-really-Carolina-style barbecue home to North Liberty. We…
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Let’s Go Ride a Bike (Again)
Nate Kullbom is a serious bike racer, going the distance to find racing opportunities near and far. After coming on board as the manager of Sugar Bottom Bikes around [now seven] years ago he has been working to bring riding events closer to home. North Liberty is the headquarters of local media, regional financial and…
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We Are All As One
While the question of where we go once we die remains contentious, there is an answer for where our organs and tissue can go to best serve those still living who are in need. Heather Butterfield, Director of Strategic Communications at the Iowa Donor Network, talks about how a single organ donor can help save…
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