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E ver noticed how summer vacations for kids seem shorter? Well, they don’t just seem shorter; they are shorter. Summer used to be three full months — June, July and August. I recall cringing on the Fourth of July

knowing that the summer was one-third over. Now the retailers are selling back-to-school sup-plies in July. What a change. Surely year-round-school calendars won’t be far away, but the mere mention of something like that would have brought about riots in my childhood schools. As a kid in my household, heading back to school meant three things: 1) A fresh haircut. Mom would let me grow my hair long in the summer, but a trip to the bar-ber shop was in order come August. Clip by clip, my Shaun-Cassidy-like locks would hit the floor. 2) New sneakers. It seemed like every other kid had new shoes at that time, too, and they

worked hard to keep them that way. The white leather Nikes with the red swoosh were all the rage back then. Those who could afford them ($40 was too steep for me) would become quite irked with the guys in the black-soled shoes who would mark them by running the sides of their shoe over the top of them. It was funny at the time, but I can only imagine the looks parents gave when the kids came home with black streaks all over their new shoes. 3) The dreaded health physical. Going to the doctor would strike the fear of God in young boys who went for the first time for the back-to-school physical. I don’t need to describe the process in detail, as you all know what I am talking about (cough). Couple that procedure with the drawing of blood from a finger prick, and you could certainly see a lot of pre-pubescent boys in a cold sweat in the doctor’s office — including me. Well, going back to school is certainly more than haircuts, new shoes and the old turn and cough, and we are pleased to share what’s new in the schools this year as our cover story. Thanks for reading.

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On the cover: Brian Coppess. Photo by Michael Swanger.

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W ith five of the Urbandale Community School District’s eight schools welcoming new principals when classes resume on Aug. 19, perhaps it might be appropri-ate this year to change the title of our annual back-to-school issue to “Who’s

new in school?” Urbandale High School, Urbandale Middle School and Karen Acres, Olmsted and Valerius Elementary schools are among the buildings that will be under new leadership dur-ing the 2013-14 school year after their former principals either retired, resigned or were promoted during a period of 14 months. Last month, shortly after the July 8 announcement and subsequent approval by the school board of the early retirement of longtime Urbandale High School Principal Richard Hutchinson and before the school board made its recommendations on Aug. 5, Urbandale Living magazine interviewed Urbandale Community School District Superintendent Doug Stilwell to discuss the upcoming school year. The two topics that dominated the conver-sation were changes in personnel and a new elementary school math program, Everyday Mathematics. Stilwell declined to comment on personnel matters regarding former employ-ees, but spoke openly about the new leadership recently installed.

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What’s NEW in SCHOOL Brian Coppess was named interim principal at

Urbandale High School on July 10. He is one of five new principals at Urbandale schools this fall.

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New principalsOn July 10, Stilwell announced in an email that current Urbandale High School Associate Principal Dr. Brian Coppess would take the helm of the school for the upcom-ing school year as interim princi-pal. Coppess has been with the Urbandale district for 15 years, having served the past 11 years as an associate principal and pre-viously worked as the district’s activities director. Coppess, who earned his doctorate from the University of Northern Iowa and has played a key role in bringing the Character Counts program to the high school, says he hopes to fill the position permanently. He has also been involved in numerous com-munity organizations including the Urbandale Lions Club, Urbandale Little League, the Mayor’s Bike Ride and the Urbandale Fourth of July Committee. “I’m the principal for now, and I hope that I can continue to

be,” he says. “I like the kids, I like the staff, I like the facility. There’s very little that I don’t like about Urbandale High School and the community.” Coppess says he has received several calls, emails and visits from teachers welcoming him to his interim role. “I’ve been really flattered by the response from staff so far,” he says.

Coppess says he is looking forward to working with the entire high school staff and district administrators to help improve the quality of education for stu-dents and to further align every-one according to the district’s vision. He also plans to work closely with local businesses to help prepare the high school’s approximately 1,275 students for life after college. “I want to focus on workplace readiness,” he says. “I hear from employers that we should provide opportunities to improve those skills. We want to do this in addi-tion to what students are doing and to make this part of their Jayhawk experience. “We want them to not only have a good GPA, but to be able to shake hands with people and smile and be ready to go to work every day. It’s part of implement-ing 21st century skills for kids.” District officials have had more than one year to fill the post

at Urbandale Middle School after Dan Meyer, 56, announced he would retire from the principal’s position at the end of the last school year following 16 years on the job. Loren DeKruyf, who served as dean of students at the middle school last year, will take the helm. Prior to that, he worked as a counselor for four years there. “He knows where we are headed as a district and is a tre-mendous leader,” says Stilwell. “We’ll miss Dan Meyer and his experience, but we know that Loren has the ability and the apti-tude to be an effective leader at the middle school.” Another change at Urbandale Middle School is the hiring of Brittnie Coveney as associate prin-cipal. Stilwell says she has worked as an elementary school teacher and dean of students and that she is the “perfect fit for middle school kids.” “She has the right heart and


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qualifications, and we’re excited for her to be here,” he says. Meredith Mauro will replace Jill Karch as principal at Valerius Elementary School. Karch, 48, resigned from the position this spring so that she could spend more time with her family. Mauro is a former Dean of Students and middle school literacy teacher at Des Moines Public Schools, who also taught elementary school at Chicago Public Schools. “We’ll miss Jill Karch, but Meredith will bring a lot of enthu-siasm to the job and has a varied background in having worked as an elementary teacher for 10 years and as a Dean of Students for three years,” says Stilwell. “She says that she can’t wait to see the kids.” Elyse Brimeyer takes over as principal at Olmsted Elementary School. Brimeyer most recent-ly served as the Director of Teaching and Learning with the Perry Community School District where she focused on K-12 cur-

riculum, instruction, assessment and professional development for teachers. Before that, she was a music educator and teacher-leader at Summit Middle School in the Johnston Community School District. On the school’s website, Brimeyer wrote, “I am very pas-sionate about the academic and personal success of students. As a school administrator, my true motivation comes in working with teachers in how best to meet the needs of all students, no matter what their individual challenges and successes may be.” Brimeyer noted, “I pride myself in being a lifelong learn-er,” having earned her master’s in educational administration from Iowa State University in 2013 in addition to holding a master’s of arts in education from Viterbo University and a bachelor of music education degree from ISU. Her husband, Ted, is a music teacher at Urbandale High School. “Her background as a teacher


Meredith Mauro was named the new principal at Valerius Elementary School, andMark Lane will be the principal at Jensen Elementary School as well as serve

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and in curriculum is an important aspect of her being a building administrator,” says Stilwell. Julia Taylor, who last year served as principal at both Jensen and Rolling Green Elementary schools, will now serve as principal at Rolling Green. Mark Lane, who was principal last year at Olmsted, will be the principal at Jensen, which is home to about 215 students in grades one through five, and will also serve as director of human resources for Urbandale schools after accepting the promotion. “We’ll miss the experience, but I look at the people that we have hired and I not only consider their background but their poten-tial. They will bring a different perspective to their building but still work within the parameters of the district’s vision,” says Stilwell. “We want the best people, and I think we got the best.”

Everyday MathematicsUrbandale elementary schools will

begin using Everyday Mathematics this fall to teach their students the fundamentals of math. The curric-ulum, which was first developed by the University of Chicago School Mathematics Project in 1985 and released in 1998, is now pub-lished by McGraw-Hill Education. A third edition of the program was released in 2007, and a typi-

cal lesson outlined in one of the teacher’s manuals includes three parts: teaching the lesson, which provides main instructional activi-ties; ongoing learning and prac-tice, which supports previously introduced concepts and skills; and differentiation options, which includes options for supporting the needs of all students.

Stilwell says neighboring school districts like West Des Moines have implemented the curriculum in their elementary schools in recent years and found it to be successful. “They seem to be quite pleased,” he says. “The idea is to build a foundation with concepts and apply it to real world applica-tions. We’re excited about what it will do for the kids.” Stilwell notes Everyday Mathematics is just one of the many aspects of the district’s cur-riculum in which students are pro-vided opportunities to take charge of their education. “We’re constantly looking to improve those opportunities for kids to empower themselves,” he says. “Studies show that kids stop enjoying learning after kindergar-den. We say it’s the way that the system is set up, so we’re looking for ways to transform the system, not to reform it. Using Everyday Math is just one of those ways.”

“The idea is to build a foundation with

concepts and apply it to real world

applications. We’re excited about what it

will do for the kids.”

— Urbandale Community School District

Superintendent Doug Stilwell


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Friday, Aug. 2 Toddler Time, 9:30 and 10 a.m.,

Urbandale Public Library.

DMCS at All-State Show Choir Camp

Fairy Party, 10:30 a.m., Urbandale

Public Library.

State Baseball Tournament

Senior Rec Center Activities:

beginning line dancing, $1, from 10 -

10:55 a.m., beginning tai chi from 8:30

- 9:15 a.m., continuing tai chi from

9:15 - 9:55 a.m.

Water Volleyball, 7-8:30 p.m.,

Urbandale Swimming Pool.

Friday Night Card Party, $5/person,

5:30-9 p.m., Senior Recreation Center.

Movie in the Park, “Speed Racer,”

begins at dusk, Soccer Fields.

Saturday, Aug. 3 DMCS at All-State Show Choir Camp

State Baseball Tournament

Skateboard Xtreme Challenge,

all ages welcome, 11 a.m., Walker

Johnston Park.

3rd Annual Prepare Fair, 2 - 5

p.m., how to prepare in the event of

a disaster, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m., Merle Hay

Mall.

Grain Harvest, experience how

oats and wheat were harvested, 11 a.m.

- 4 p.m., Living History Farms.

Monday, Aug. 5 Book Babies, 9:30 and 10 a.m.,


Family Story Time, 7 p.m.,


LHF Member Mondays, exclusive

hands-on creative opportunities, 3 p.m.,

Living History Farms.


morning fitness class 9 - 9:45 a.m., ama-

teur artists group 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., taking

control with exercise 2 - 2:55 p.m.

Magic Tree House Book Club,

7 p.m., Urbandale Public Library.

Urbandale School Board Meeting,

5:30 p.m.

DMCS HS Show Choir Camp,

11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.

DMCS Volleyball Team Camp,

8 a.m.

DMCS HS Football Camp, 5:30 p.m.

DMCS Board Prayer Meeting, 6 p.m.

DMCS Board of Directors

Meeting, 6:45 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 6 Toddler Time, 9:30 a.m.,


Book Babies, 10 a.m., Urbandale

Public Library.




11:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.


8 a.m.


City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.,

City Hall.


morning fitness class 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.,

senior singers 1:45 - 2:45 p.m., timely

talkers 9:15 - 11 a.m., mixed cards

and games 10 a.m. - 3 pm.

National Night Out, free food,

games, prizes, bike rodeo with

Urbandale Police Bike Patrol, 5 -

7 p.m., Urbandale Police Department.

Wednesday, Aug. 7 Story Time, 9:30 and 10:15 a.m.,



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beginning tai chi 8:30 - 9:15 a.m., con-

tinuing tai chi 9:15 - 9:55 a.m., taking

control with exercise 10 - 10:55 a.m.,

knitting and thread craft group 12:30-

2:30 p.m., yoga 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.,

Teen Book Group, 1 p.m.,


Mystery Party, 6 p.m., Urbandale

Public Library.

Thursday, Aug. 8 Iowa Cubs game vs. Fresno

Giants at home, 7 p.m.

Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, visit

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Senior Rec Center Activities: morn-

ing fitness class 9:30 - 10:15 a.m., bridge

workshop 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., mixed

cards and games 10:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Story Time, 9:30 a.m., Urbandale

Public Library.

Book Babies, 10 a.m., Urbandale

Public Library.

Morning Mingle Mixer, 7:30

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FIREWORKS EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!

Freshman and New Band Members,

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Friday, Aug. 9 Iowa Cubs game vs. Fresno

Giants at home, fireworks, 7 p.m.



Toddler Time, 9:30 and 10 a.m.,



DMCS HS Marching Band for

freshman and new band members,

9 a.m.

Outer Space Night, 7 - 8:30 p.m.,

Urbandale Swimming Pool.





9:15 - 9:55 a.m.,

Urbandale Pool Party, 10 a.m. -

noon, Urbandale Public Library.

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Monday, Aug. 12 Iowa Cubs game vs. Sacramento

Athletics at home, 7 p.m.



LHF Member Mondays, exclusive

hands-on creative opportunities, 3 p.m.,

Living History Farms.


morning fitness class 9 - 9:45 a.m., ama-

teur artists group 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., taking

control with exercise 2 - 2:55 p.m.

DMCS HS Marching Band Camp -

All Band Members. 9 a.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 13 Iowa Cubs game vs. Sacramento

Athletics at home, 7 p.m.



DMCS HS Marching Band Camp-

All Band Members, 9 a.m.






Public Art Committee Meeting.

noon, City Hall.

Chamber Connector Meeting,

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., The Urban Grill,

3651 N.W. 86th St.

DMCS Social Media Parent

Presentation, 7 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 14 Iowa Cubs game vs. Sacramento

Athletics at home, noon.



DMCS HS Marching Band Camp-

All Band Members, 9 a.m.





knitting and thread craft group 12:30 -

2:30 p.m., yoga 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.,

Older Iowans Day at the State

Fair, $2 transportation ticket, 8 a.m.

- 3 p.m., register at 278-3907, depart

from Senior Recreation Center.

DMCS New Teacher Orientation

Thursday, Aug. 15 DMCS All Teacher Inservice

DMCS New Parent Orientation

Iowa Cubs game vs. Sacramento

Athletics at home, noon.







UHS JV/V Boys Golf at DM East,

10 a.m.

Regional Business After Hours,

4:30-7 p.m., Golden Openings New

Warehouse Headquarters, 1200

Brookside Circle

Friday, Aug. 16 DMCS All Teacher Inservice

DMCS Early Education Closed






-9:15 a.m., continuing tai chi from 9:15

- 9:55 a.m.

DMCS All Staff Board Meeting,

7:30 a.m.

Saturday, Aug. 17 Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, visit


Children’s Book Illustrator’s

Reception, 1 - 3 p.m., Urbandale

Public Library.

Sunday, Aug. 18 Iowa State Fair, Des Moines, visit


Library Art Gallery Program, 1 -

5 p.m., Urbandale Public Library.

Monday, Aug. 19 First day of school - Urbandale

Schools

First day of school - St. Pius X

DMCS All Teacher Inservice


morning fitness class 9 - 9:45 a.m.,

amateur artists group 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.,

taking control with exercise 2 -

2:55 p.m.

Chamber Executive Committee

Meeting, 11:30 a.m.

2nd Standing DMCS Board of

Directors Meeting, 6:45 p.m.

Meetings of the DMCS Standing

Committee of the Board, various times.

DMCS Athletic Boosters Club

(ABC) Meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Aug. 20 DMCS All Teacher Inservice






City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.,

City Hall.

Welcome to Medicare, 6 - 8 p.m.,


genYP Speed Networking

Luncheon, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Merle

Hay Mall.

Wednesday, Aug. 21 First day of school - DMCS



Iowa Cubs game vs. Memphis

Cardinals at home, 6:30 p.m.






2:30 p.m., yoga 2:30 - 3:30 p.m., mind-

fulness meditation class, basic steps of

relaxation 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Park and Recreation Commission

Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers.

On the Same Page, 7:30 p.m.,


Chamber Membership Luncheon,

$20 members/$25 non-members,

11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Hilton Garden

Inn, 8600 Northpark Drive

St. Pius X Back to School Night,

grades 6 - 8, 6:30 p.m.

Thursday, Aug. 22 Iowa Cubs game vs. Memphis

Cardinals at home, 6:30 p.m.





Giovannetti Shelter House

Dedication, 5 - 7 p.m., 6 p.m. ribbon

cutting, Walker Johnston Park.

UHS 9 Boys Golf vs. Indianola,

3:30 p.m.

St. Pius X Back to School Night,

grades PS - 5, 6:30 p.m.

DMCS JV Football at Woodward

Granger, 5 p.m.

DMCS Secondary Spiritual Emphasis

Evening Lions annual steak fry, Lions

Park Shelter House, 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Aug. 23 DMCS Secondary Spiritual Emphasis

Iowa Cubs game vs. Memphis

Cardinals at home, fireworks, 7 p.m.





9:15 - 9:55 a.m.,

UHS Dance, back to school

dance, 8:30 - 11:30 p.m., High School

Commons.

DMCS Blue and White Night, see

website calendar for details.

Saturday, Aug. 24 Iowa Cubs game vs. Memphis

Cardinals at home, 7 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25 Iowa Cubs game vs. Memphis

Cardinals at home, 1 p.m.

Monday, Aug. 26 Iowa Cubs game vs. Omaha

Royals at home, 6:30 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

Meeting, 5:30 p.m.


morning fitness class 9 - 9:45 a.m.,

amateur artists group 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.,

taking control with exercise 2 -

2:55 p.m.

UHS 9 Boys Golf at Johnston,

3:30 p.m.

UHS College Planning Night, 6 p.m.,

High School.

U-Quest, you are the panel, you

ask the questions, 3:30- 4:30 p.m.,

Sheraton West Des Moines.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 Iowa Cubs game vs. Omaha


City Council Lunch and Learn

Worksession, 11:45 a.m., City Hall.






Brown Bag Book Club, noon,


Tuesday Night Movie, 6:30 p.m.,


UHS V Volleyball at DCG, 4:30 p.m.

UHS JV/V Girls Swimming at DM

North, 5:30 p.m.

AM Exchange, 7:30 a.m., Host TBD.

Wednesday, Aug. 28 Iowa Cubs game vs. Omaha







2:30 p.m., yoga 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.,

UHS V Boys Golf at Johnston,

TBD.

UHS 9 Boys Golf vs. SEP, 2 p.m.

Chamber Board Meeting, 8 a.m.

Contacts & Contracts, for mem-

bers to develop deeper business rela-

tionships with purpose of lead sharing

and referrals, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.,

Chamber Board Room.

Thursday, Aug. 29 Iowa Cubs game vs. Omaha


Brown Bag Book Club, noon,






UHS 9/10 Volleyball at DCG, 5 p.m.

UHS 9 Football at Fort Dodge,

5 p.m.

UHS 10 Football vs. Fort Dodge,

6 p.m.

MOXIE, group of chamber mem-

ber business owners/presidents discuss

issues impacting business, 8 - 10 a.m.,

RODAN Board Room.

Contacts & Contracts, for mem-



and referrals, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.,

Chamber Board Room.

Friday, Aug. 30 Senior Rec Center Activities:




9:15 -9:55 a.m.

LEGO Club, 4 - 5 p.m., Urbandale

Public Library.

UHS V Football vs. Fort Dodge,

7 p.m.

Contacts & Contracts: for mem-



and referrals, 8:30 - 11 a.m. and 11:30

a.m. - 1 p.m., Chamber Board Room.

DMCS V Football at Madrid, 7 p.m.

DMCS 15th Annual Golf

Tournament, 8 a.m., Beaver Creek

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I t’s a tough situation. Many work-ing families need to borrow money to finance a car just to

get to work. If you can afford a new car, your warranty should see you through the term of your loan on most major repairs. But many used cars don’t come with warran-ties. If the car breaks down, you’re still on the hook. The vast majority of car loans are just that: loans. The bank, credit union or consumer lender makes the loan in good faith, and you are expected to pay back the money on schedule — regardless of the condi-tion of the vehicle. But if the vehi-cle is disabled while you still owe money on it, you may find yourself in a bind. Here are some things you can do to lessen your exposure. rent. This is a big help, because if you lose the use of your car due to theft, or — if you carry collision insurance — accident, then your insurance company will reimburse you to pay off your loan. This will theoretically help you qualify for a new loan for another car. The only thing you are out is your deduct-ible — so make sure whatever your deductible is, it’s an amount you can afford to lose. Many car loans require insurance as a condi-tion of the loan, so check the fine print on your loan agreement. Note: Collision insurance is expensive. Many people choose to go without collision insurance, especially on older cars. That can

lower your monthly premiums by quite a bit and make it that much easier to save money. nance. Many breakdowns are pre-ventable — or they can be delayed until after you’ve paid the car off. But don’t neglect routine mainte-nance to help keep it running well. Check the oil. Change your oil and filter as scheduled. Use the cor-rect transmission fluid, brake fluid and coolant. Keep your tires bal-anced. Monitor their wear. Rotate them. Don’t neglect the spare. Pay special attention to your tires as you transition from one season to another. Bad tires cause accidents. Unless you come up with a large down payment, chances are you will, at some point, owe more on the loan than the car is worth. If you crash your car, your insur-ance company will reimburse you only up to the insured value of the car. But if you own “gap” cover-age, your insurance company will reimburse you enough after an insurable event to pay off the loan. Think about purchasing the war-ranty on your used car if one is available. If a major engine, trans-mission or drive train issue is a risk you can’t afford to bear, then you might need to consider buying the warranty. Otherwise you run the risk of owing money on a car you can’t even drive. Don’t take risks you can’t afford to lose.

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Q: Can golfers benefit from chiropractic care?A: There are 30 million golfers in the United States, 80 percent of whom will develop back pain while playing golf. Considering how unnatural the motion of swinging a golf club is, it’s not hard to understand why it may cause some spinal issues, not to mention the speeds that are used while swinging a driver or three iron while turning, twisting and pulling. Some resources say speeds up to 100 mph may be used, causing extremely traumatic stress to the entire torso, not just the low back. Couple that with walking for miles, standing for extended periods and even hitting the ball while on uneven surfaces such as hills, tree roots or sand. All these movements can put extreme stress not only on the low back, but the neck, shoulders, elbows and hips. When pain is experienced, a player’s performance can suffer and so can his or her enjoyment of the game. Many golfers consider “golf back” just part of the game, while an increasing number are realizing they don’t have to put up with pain. Chiropractic care can help with injuries, and some players get regular care to help avoid injuries. Not only that, but regular chiropractic care can greatly improve a player’s game and score. Healthy, strong and loose backs help players perform better on the golf course. Get your chiropractic checkup today and allow your golf game to start scoring the benefits of regular care. It’s as simple as that.

Povahs’ home is functional and fun

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Family personality

W ith three children younger than 4, the Povah home emulates

the feeling of family. They bought the 2012-built home in May of that year and were hooked from the very beginning. “We needed four bedrooms and a laundry room all on the same level, which this home has. We also loved the large front yard and corner lot with no neighbors directly behind us,” says mother and part-time pharmaceutical sales associate, Erin Povah. As other families with children can relate, there is a lot that goes into buying a home with little ones around. “We have 4-year-old twins and a 3-year-old, so this home was perfect for us. It’s really close to Schuler Elementary and located in a very kid-friendly neighborhood. Our house is always sprinkled with toys everywhere, so we’ve learned to accept the mess,” says Povah. The occasional mess doesn’t stop the family from making the house functional and fun. “Our house can be a little hectic with three kids under 4, but we’ve become accustomed to the chaos. It will never be as clean or organized as I would like, but that’s part of raising a young family,” she says.

In addition to the daily activi-ties of a family, the Povahs also enjoy entertaining at their home. “We love to entertain our friends and family. It’s not unusual for us to host an impromptu party at the house,” Povah says. “Our large island makes a great space for friends to hang around and talk.” Friends can see that the Povahs are passionate their home. “Our friends have told us our home really represents our per-sonality as a family,” she says. “Everything from the rugs to the wall decor to the paint colors were designed by myself. It has a little bit of a modern feel, but still casual enough that it’s comfortable and functional for our needs.” That’s not the only decor that Povah has had a hand in. “My favorite DIY project we’ve done so far has to be the main level bathroom,” she says. “I framed the mirror myself, painted the walls grey and added a metallic chevron design to one of the walls. It turned out amazing.” She has also put up a photo wall, planted trees, and painted but she’s not quite done yet. “We bought the house with an unfinished basement and would like to start working on finishing it in the next year,” Povah says.


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T he fact that Urbandale High School named its baseball field after its longtime var-

sity baseball coach Denny Barton before he has even considered retiring speaks volumes about his success on and off the field. Barton has amassed an impres-sive resume in 30 years at UHS. Last season, he became the 17th baseball coach in Iowa to notch 700 career victories, and his teams have appeared in the state baseball tournament 10 times, including having won championships in 2000 and 2007. “From about 1996 to 2007 we rolled,” says Barton, who we spoke with one week before the end of the regular season in early July. At the time, his team was fighting to maintain a record above .500 in the Central Iowa Metro League, which Barton calls “the strongest league in the state.” “This has been a fun group of kids to be around,” he says. “Every day they do what is asked of them. They don’t complain. They’re great teammates. That’s important because they’re around each other and the coaches quite a bit.” Spend a few minutes talking to Barton and it quickly becomes apparent how much he loves base-ball, coaching and his players. His relationships with his players often continue long after their playing days are over, though he admits that wasn’t always the case early in his career.

“I don’t know at what point in my career it happened, but I used to coach for my own personal goals, which I’m fortunate to have met a lot of them, but I realized that the most important thing is relationships. I go to weddings, birth announcements, even a few funerals,” he says. Barton, 61, who also is the longtime physical education at Clive Elementary School, is reminded of the value of relationships every time he takes infield practice with his team. Written on the tape stretched around his fungo bat is “Dot & Pager” as a tribute to his mother and the high school’s late softball coach, respectively. “We try to impress upon the kids that there’s a heck of a lot more going on than baseball and that we’re here to help one anoth-er,” he says.

Denny Barton coaches baseball at Urbandale High School.

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Nick Ewing: “He’s a good coach. He gets right to the point.”

Parker Magneson:“He cares more about the game than anyone I know.”

Chris Roberts: “He helps us with problems outside of baseball, and he’s very understanding.”

Ryan Follman: “He teaches the game the right way and makes practices fun.”

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In a spin

W ith exactly 10 hula-hoops in his garage, one would think that

Jordan Grantham is some kind of hula hoop happy hippie hopped up on hashish, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Grantham doesn’t use the hula hoops for twirling at all; they’re actually for his work as a golf ambassador. His job is to go to golf charity events and get people to donate money. He also gets them pumped up with fun games and giveaways — that’s where the hula hoops come in handy. “I go to a hole, like a par 5, and I place them in the fairway; then if their ball lands in the hoop they win an Aurelius driver,” Grantham explains. His job with Dickson golf always has him doing fun things like this at golf outings and yes, he does get free golf gear. He’s got scores of golf balls lying around and even has some nice drivers and hybrids, too. While he enjoys his job and the perks, he’s not much of a golfer himself. “I’m not super into golf, but

it’s fun to play with friends,” he comments. Grantham can be found at such pristine courses as Wakonda country club on the south side of Des Moines and golf courses all over the greater metro area and beyond. As long as they’re in driving distance that is, but the drive is half the fun. In these warm summer months Grantham cruises to and from work in a black 2006 Mazda Miata. “It’s an instant conversation starter,” Grantham says. Not only does the car attract admirers, it attracts fellow Miata owners as well. To hear Grantham describe it, it’s almost something of a mini car cult. He’ll meet other fellow owners and automatically become friends. It’s easy to picture Grantham driving around in a funky little Miata, with a warm breeze blow-ing and the radio tuned to 99.9, making friends wherever he goes. Whether he’s on his way to a golf tournament or to Wellman’s roof-top on the weekend, he always arrives in style.


H ave you ever walked into a room and felt like you didn’t belong?

Maybe it wasn’t your normal scene or you were completely underdressed. Maybe everyone else knew each other and you were new to the group. Or maybe you were doing all of the “right” things to fit in — talking like every-one else, wearing the right clothes, eating the right foods, drinking the right drink, sitting in the right seat, listening to the right music — and you still felt out of place. The ques-tion is, where do you belong? At St. Stephen Lutheran Church, all are welcome. You are enthusiastically invited to join us every Saturday and Sunday for worship. During the school year your children are invited every Wednesday night or Sunday morn-ing for children and youth pro-gramming.

Help us fulfill our vision, “They need not go away, you give them something to eat,” every Fourth of July as we eat pancakes to raise money for the Urbandale Food Pantry, once a month as we feed the community through Loaves and Fishes, and as we fill backpacks for children who oth-erwise wouldn’t have food on the weekends.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

offers you a place where you can be yourself — an inclusive community that celebrates your uniqueness. We hope that St. Stephen Lutheran Church will be a place where you will feel you belong whenever you walk through our doors.

We especially invite you to join us on Sunday, Aug. 25, for Chalk in Faith featuring Chicago artist and motivational speaker Shaun Hays. We know you will be inspired as you listen to Hays’ entertaining ministry and watch as he creates an original “Chalk Rock” art work before your eyes. Gathering and music begin at 9:30 a.m. with worship and celebra-tion. Come meet our new senior pastor, Dan Kuckuck, who will lead worship beginning at 10 a.m. A picnic lunch and activities will provided following worship. And remember, all are welcome.

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St. Stephen Lutheran ChurchPastor Dan Kuckuck3510 72nd St.276-4628Summer worship:Saturday: 5:30 p.m.Sunday: 9:30 a.m.

The Urbandale Evening Lions Club will meet on Thursday, Aug. 22, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Shelter House. This is the club’s annual steak fry when Lions are encouraged to bring a prospective member as a guest. A coach or sports personality is usually the guest speaker to provide insight into the upcoming football season for local teams.

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T he start of the school year focuses our attention on children. If you and your

spouse both pass away, what will happen to the money you leave to your children? It is sometimes difficult for parents to plan for their children’s financial futures, especially imagin-ing that the parents are no longer alive. After all, it is rare for chil-dren to lose both parents. But all it takes is one accident involving you and your spouse for these issues to impact your family. In Iowa, children younger than 18 are considered legally incompe-tent. If your children are minors when they inherit money, the court will create a conservator-ship. This is a legal entity estab-lished to manage the money. A conservator will be appointed by the court and that person will be in charge of the money. A conservator may use the funds for the benefit of your chil-dren, but almost all expenditures require prior court approval. In addition, the conservator must make annual reports to the court of the income and expenses. Often, the conservator must post a bond. The bond, court costs and attorney’s fees are all expenses that will be paid from the money you left to your children. Regardless of your children’s financial maturity, a conservator-ship ends when the ward turns 18. No longer subject to oversight by the conservator or the court, the teenager can spend the money any way he or she chooses. A better alternative for most parents is to create a trust in their

last will and testament. Both a trust and a conservatorship hold the money for the wards’ benefit, so the money is preserved for your children. A trustee and a conservator have similar roles — they are duty-bound to manage the money wisely and preserve it for the benefit of your children. However, the trust in your will can waive the bonding requirement and the court oversight and annual reporting. You can nominate a family member or trusted friend to manage your assets instead of allowing the court to appoint a conservator. Perhaps most importantly, the trust terminates when you decide. While a conservatorship termi-nates at age 18, your testamentary trust can terminate at any age you choose. Many parents want their children to have full access to the assets at age 22, 25 or later. A simple will that contains a child trust is an easy and inexpen-sive way to prevent problems in the future.

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M ore than half of America’s businesses are home-based, according to the

U.S. Small Business Administration. But setting up headquarters in your home doesn’t mean your homeowners insurance will ade-quately protect your operation. “A typical homeowners policy provides about $2,500 of cov-erage,” says Loretta Worters, vice president of communications for the Insurance Information Institute. That usually will cover equipment — but it won’t offer liability protection or cover you for lost data or income. Do your research to protect yourself and your home business. “An important thing for any business owner to do when starting out is to create a busi-ness plan,” says Worters. “That includes having the right type and amount of insurance coverage.”

Coverage options. In gen-eral, home-based business owners have three basic options:

ment: This is added to a homeown-ers policy to increase coverage on business equipment. There also may be the option to buy a home-owners liability endorsement for protection in the event someone — say, a delivery person — is injured on your property.

In-home business policy: An in-home business policy provides more comprehensive coverage for business equipment and lia-bility than a homeowners poli-cy endorsement. These policies, which may also be called in-home business endorsements, vary sig-nificantly depending on the insurer.

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sional about tax laws for home-based businesses. Also research money-saving deductions, such as the home office deduction Not sure if you’re adequately protected? Give us a call at 515-270-8870 to discuss the insurance needs of your home-based business. This article contains only a general description of coverages and is not a contract. Details of coverage or limits vary in some states. All coverages are subject to the terms, provisions, exclu-sions and conditions in the policy itself and in any endorsements.

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Fresh tomato pasta salad

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senior living By Courtney Tiernan

Information provided by Courtney Tiernan, community liaison director, Urbandale Health Care Center, 4614 84th St., Urbandale, (515) 270-6838.

I get so excited when families come through the door with lots of questions and have done their

research. There is so much that goes into considering a facility, whether it’s financial, emotional or physi-cal, and you can never be too prepared or informed. However, there are some things I always advise families to find out in the beginning to help narrow down choices and save time. One of the very first things I encourage families to find out is if the community you are looking into can provide for your loved one no matter what level of care he or she will inevitably need. While an individual may be appropriate for an assisted living community now, what happens when your loved one needs round-the-clock care, or needs specialized care due to a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? Can that facility you are looking into provide that care right there in the facility? And, if so, what are the cost differences in each level of care that is offered at that com-munity? Secondly, what are all the charges involved in moving a loved one into the facility? Are there any ancillary charges that may occur whether that is payment towards a special bed, toiletries, food etc.? Along with that, does the facility you are looking at accept

Medicaid/Title 19? Don’t be afraid to ask for something in writing to ensure the continuation of care for your loved one whether it’s paid for privately or via Medicaid. Last, but not least, what does the facility require upfront in order to continue with admitting to the facility? Is there a financial obligation due on move-in day or within so many days? By asking this question upfront you are fully aware of your financial obligation from day one. Be sure to inquire as to what any buy-in goes toward, if anything. Finally, be sure to find out what paperwork or medi-cal requirements are needed in order to complete the process. Many facilities are required to have the individual complete a physi-cal prior to admission. If you are looking for something in a hurry, you’ll want to be well prepared to get that physical and any other requirements completed in a short time frame if need be. By asking these questions first and foremost, it will help you nar-row down and choose a facility that best meets the needs of you and your loved one now and in the future, as well as help you con-serve what finances you do have to live a healthy and well-cared-for life for many years to come. As always, be sure to ask all the ques-tions you want and do plenty of research.

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The Board of Trustees of Endow Urbandale has announced it will select one or more Urbandale community organizations to receive monetary grants in connection with the board’s 2013 fundraising campaign later this fall. Application deadline is Sept. 15. In 2011, Endow Urbandale board selected the Urbandale Community Action Network (UCAN) to receive the group’s first-ever monetary grant. That grant — totaling $7,918 — helped UCAN fund the nationally recognized Make a Connection (MAC) summer program for at-risk children living in the community. Similarly, last year Endow Urbandale awarded a $5,290 grant to the Urbandale Food Pantry to assist with expenses incurred in expanding its site to include a walk-in refrigeration unit, two additional offices and a satellite clothing closet. Donations made to Endow Urbandale during the 2013 campaign will, as always, go to the General Community Endowment Fund to be committed to the permanent endowment to support Urbandale’s future needs. But again this year, the Board will use income generated by past donations to fund one or more grants equal to 50 percent of each dol-lar donated to the general fund between now and Jan. 31, 2014, up to a total grant of $15,000. Gifts made to the Urbandale General Community Endowment Fund qualify for a 25 percent Endow Iowa tax credit in addi-tion to any federal tax benefits for which the charitable gift may qualify.

The Iowa Association of School Boards (IASB) has selected the Urbandale High School Show Choir, Studio 2014, as the student talent group that will kick off its 68th annual convention on Nov. 21 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines. After reviewing footage and applications from a multitude of performance groups, the IASB selected Studio 2014 to perform at its opening general session. As Studio 2013 was crowned the Grand Champion at Johnston’s Showzam Show Choir Competition this past January, the performance at the IASB by Studio 2014 is sure to inspire. “Every year we are amazed by the pool of talented kids, and we struggle to choose a single group for our opening session. This year, Urbandale’s Studio 2014 was outstanding. They portray just the right note of enthusiasm and energy to kick off our event,” said Lou Ann Gvist, IASB Convention Director.

Urbandale Show Choir to perform for IASB

The Urbandale Community School District has delivered a five-year, board-approved strategic plan entitled “Transformation to Excellence: Our Moral Imperative.” More than 50 Urbandale school board members, administrators, staff, parents, education leaders, business visionaries and community members partnered together for the development of this forward-thinking plan. The plan takes into account the district’s current reality, establishes clear benchmarks for improvement, provides action-able steps to achieve stated goals and encourages autonomy, creativity and innovation within the framework of one cohesive plan. In 2010, the district began assessing innovative, proven and sustain-able methods for transforming education in order to better align with the Urbandale vision of being a school district that brings learning to life for everyone. The district determined that a focus on Quality/Continual Improvement (Q/CI) throughout the system was the most effective path for transformation. Thus, the goals, milestones, data points and initia-tives within the strategic plan align with the existing foundation of Q/CI. Having this consistency in message, purpose and direction empowers participants in the system to work together toward achieving common goals with the confidence that their efforts toward ongoing improvement are both valued and worthwhile.

Urbandale CSD develops strategic plan

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Curt Johnson joinsCity State Bank

City State Bank is pleased to announce its newest employee, Curt Johnson, Senior Vice President. Johnson is a commercial and commercial real estate lender and will also be heading up the Residential Real Estate department. He comes to City State Bank from Bank Midwest where he served as President and Chief Risk Officer. Johnson has been in banking for 20+ years. Johnson is in the Grimes office and brings a vast array of lending experience to the bank. Please feel free to contact Johnson for all of your banking needs at 515-986-BANK or at [email protected].

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Alexa Middleton and Candy Ladwig at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on

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Jeana Schultz, Debbie Groff and Abbie Malloy at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling

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Ryan Ladwig and Mike Russell at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on

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Dave Russell, Piper and Candy Ladwig at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling

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Andy Richardson and Jennifer Boes at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on

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Mary Russell and Ruth Ebke at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on July 16.

Dee Dee and David Kalny at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on July 16.

Dee Dee and David Kalny at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on July 16.

Piper Ladwig cuts the ribbon for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on July 16.

Tiffany Menke, Mayor Bob Andeweg, Jenice Whisenand and Becky DeVries at the ribbon cutting for The Vinyl Studio and Bling Boutique on July 16.

Bruce Bernard, Urbandale’s Citizen of the year, riding in the Urbandale Fourth of July Parade.

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Jenice Whisenand, Eric DeVries and Urbandale Chamber President Becky Devries in the Urbandale

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