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We look forward to serving you in 2015.

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Once the holidays are over, it’s a good idea to look at how you’d like to shape up in the new year. The wellness specialists at Hy-Vee and the Waukee YMCA have teamed up to provide guidance for creating New Year’s goals.

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12 Faces of Waukee w/ Reggie Hoegh

We talk to Reggie Hoegh, director of training for the speed and agility program at Acceleration Iowa.

Reggie also owns and operates CrossFit Waukee, which is a strength and conditioning program for all ages.

24 Faces of Waukee w/ Megan Brittain

Megan is the manager at Anytime Fitness Waukee, and has plenty of good tips to help you keep your New Years resolutions for 2015.

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Creativity, collaboration and career cultivation have converged in the Waukee Public School District in the form of an innovative learning program called the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS).

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F rom th e Publisher Ci ty of Waukee P i n Poi n ts of I nterest You r Waukee Library Wau kee Cham ber Commu nity Sec tion ON THE COVER Erin Olson from the Waukee YMCA helped us ring in the new year with a kettlebell exercise. Stop by the Y for her expert advice.

Photo by Laura Wills

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Hello and Welcome JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2015

TO OUR FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS

Now that 2015 is nearly upon us, I can’t help but reflect on the past and look forward to the future.

Early last year, myTown Magazines was launched, and we began with the launch of myWaukee Magazine. Midyear, the myTown team decided to expand the reach of myWaukee to reach every door in the Waukee School District. A few months ago, we broadened our reach into the Urbandale portion of the Waukee School District.

Publisher Chad Airhart f facebook.com/chadairhart

Now, we’ve launched a second region for myWaukee with different advertisers, but the same community-related content, reaching the West Des Moines and Clive portions of the Waukee School District. The total reach of myWaukee now exceeds 20,000 mailboxes.

It’s our hope that in 2015, you’ll find our magazine as unique as our community.

In 2014, the greater Waukee area was included on numerous national “best places” lists (see page 6). We didn’t need anyone to tell us these things, because we already knew these things to be true. MyWaukee will continue to highlight the people and places that make our community one of the best places to live in America.

Our team is very optimistic about what we have in store for 2015, and we want you to be a part of it. Share your story ideas with us at waukee@mytownmagazines.com and engage with us on social media. Your input will ensure we are the best we can be and a “must read” for you and your neighbors.

Creative Director Jason McArtor @JasonMcArtor

Art Director Zachary Kern @ZacharyKern85

Every New Year, we wish for certain things for the coming year. Among our individual wishes, most of us wish for “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Thomas Jefferson penned those words in the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Since then, the American military has worked diligently to preserve “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” for us.

As we begin the new year, let us be mindful of those who have exemplified courage and resolve, and have dedicated their lives to the service of our country. It’s because of them that we are free to live in the greatest land in the entire world, and in an area that continues to be ranked as one of the greatest in America – the greater Waukee area.

On behalf of the myWaukee team – Jason, Zachary, Jodi, Laura and our many contributors – we wish you the happiest of new years!

Photo Director Laura Wills @laurawillsphotography

Advertising Director Jodi Gilson-Schrage Chad C. Airhart, Publisher

Contributors Sara Stibitz Mackensie Smith Copy Editor Marjorie Sandner myTown Magazines Distributor Goldfinch Media Address PO Box 1202 Waukee IA, 50263 Email info@myTownMagazines.com

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The Key to Good Living

Waukee Public Safety Makes an Impact in the Community The Waukee Police and Fire Departments make an impact in the Waukee community throughout the year. Their many annual community events and programs offer residents of all ages the opportunity to meet and interact with the men and women who serve the city.

Because of the dedicated members of the Waukee Police and Fire Departments, Waukee was ranked as the safest city in Iowa in 2014 by Movoto, a national online real estate brokerage.

Waukee finished in first place after a sophisticated crime analysis, revealing only a one-in-94 chance of being the victim of a crime in the city. Building relationships and keeping the community safe make Waukee Public Safety among the best in Iowa.

Waukee Public Safety Community Events Public Safety Day

Citizen Police Academy

The Waukee Fire and Police Departments joined together to hold the inaugural Waukee Public Safety Day in 2014.

The featured an array of activities and demonstrations, including a child safety seat check, tours of the Public Safety Building, the chance for kids to use a fire hose, the opportunity to try Fatal Vision Goggles (which simulate the feeling of impaired driving), and a child ID station where parents could have an ID made for use in case of emergency.

In 2014, the Waukee Police Department began offering the Citizen Police Academy, a 30-hour block of instruction designed to give interested community members a working knowledge of the practices, policies and procedures governing the Waukee Police Department. The academy consists of 10 three-hour weekly sessions.

(Pictured: Class members practice a proper “pat down” in Waukee’s Citizen Police Academy.)

Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive The Fire Department’s Pancake Breakfast and Food Drive is held twice a year –once in the spring and once in the fall at the Waukee Public Safety Building. In the spring of 2014, this event drew more than 700 residents who enjoyed delicious pancakes, bacon and sausage.

This family-friendly event includes a bounce house, fire truck rides and a place for kids to spray water with a real fire hose. The event also serves as a food drive, collecting non-perishable food donations for the Waukee Food Pantry.

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Waukee Public Safety Community Programs

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Senior TRIAD Program TRIAD is a joint cooperation between the Waukee Police Department and senior citizens in Waukee. The national program acronym stands for Talk, Respond, Involve, Assist, and Deter, and it was created to serve seniors while reducing criminal victimization of the elderly. Waukee’s TRIAD meets once a month at the Community Center to discuss a variety of topics.

Waukee Public Safety in the Schools School Resource Officer (SRO) Program

Other Public Safety Services • Outdoor warning siren program (testing and activation)

• Annual fire inspections in all business, schools and daycare centers • New construction inspection prior to occupancy

SRO Officers Sposeto and Schettler teach personal safety to Waukee Middle School students.

The School Resource Officer (SRO) Program places officers in the Waukee schools to build relationships with students and parents, while helping to bridge the gap between police and students. This valuable program helps the Waukee Police Department and Waukee School District work as a cohesive unit for student safety.

• Fire and police presence at large sporting events (football/cross country)

• Annual flushing of DRY Hydrants in the district

• Waukee Crimestoppers

• Fire extinguisher training for business

• Neighborhood Watch

• Free smoke detector battery replacement for elderly

• The McGruff House • Drug Drop Box

• Fire and police car seat checks/ installation For more information on the Waukee Police and Fire Departments, visit www.waukee.org.

Fire Prevention Month

“The men and women of the

Members of the Waukee Fire Department teach children the importance of fire prevention.

Each year in October, the Waukee Fire Department participates in National Fire Prevention Week. The department works in the Waukee schools to bring awareness to fire prevention with tips on preventing fires and staying safe in the event of fire.

Members of the Fire Department teach “stop, drop and roll” and several other important lessons to more than 500 children in local daycares and elementary schools each year.

Safety City

Waukee Police Department are proud to serve the citizens of Waukee. It’s imperative for the success of our community policing initiative that the officers have the ability to engage the citizens of Waukee to build a positive relationship and develop the trust of those individuals they so proudly protect. The Police Department’s commitment to community events, public safety programs, and the daily involvement of our officers in the schools provides the means for our personnel to positively touch the lives of our community members and presents an opportunity for the officers to give back to a community that they truly love and are proud to serve.”

--Poli ce Chief John Quinn

“Interacting with the public

Waukee students explore the Police Department’s Safety City.

In the early weeks of summer, the Waukee Police Department holds a “Safety City” for incoming kindergarten students. Students learn about safety through one-on-one contact with volunteers during this week-long course.

A miniature city is used in a local school gym to teach students about street safety, including pedestrian rules, stop lights and more.

plays a critical role in providing public safety services. Building relationships with community members provides a real-time, personal message that the city of Waukee takes public safety very seriously.”

--Fire Chief Clint Robinson

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What is the Value of Your Business?

Only 30 percent of all businesses put on the market for sale are actually sold, according to the National Federation of Independent Business.

As a business owner, ascertaining the value of your business is important for a variety of reasons, including business succession, estate tax estimates and loan qualification.

There are a number of valuation techniques, ranging from the simple to the very complex. Outlined below are three different methods to placing a value on a business.

Asset-Based Method

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This approach calculates the value of all tangible and intangible assets held by the business. It ignores the future earning potential of the company. Thus, a pure asset-based valuation model is often used for companies that are bankrupt or looking to liquidate.

Earnings-Based Method

This approach seeks to arrive at a business value by applying a multiple to normalized earnings – for example, earnings adjusted to subtract the owner’s compensation and related expenses. The multiplier can vary substantially, depending on the industry and the outlook for the business.

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Market-Based Method

This approach compares the business to similar businesses that have recently been sold.

Business valuation is not simply a formulaic exercise.

For instance, there is value in the business being a “going concern” as opposed to the start-up alternative.

Ownership percentage also matters, and purchasing a minority share that has limited control may result in a discount to the actual value. The prospects for the business also impact its value. A greater premium will likely apply to a company engaged in a leading-edge technology than one involved in a mature market.

Placing a value on a small business is not an exact science. Some aspect of the valuation may be debatable (such as the remaining life expectancy of a machine), while other aspects may be positively subjective (such as the value of the company’s reputation).

The true value of anything can only be determined when a willing seller and a willing buyer agree on a price of exchange. As a consequence, any valuation exercise may yield only a rough estimate.

Before moving forward with a business valuation, consider working with legal and tax professionals who are familiar with the process. A qualified business appraiser may also be able to offer some valuable insight.

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Winter’s cold, blustery weather causes many of us to suffer from dry skin.

Outside temperatures and humidity levels plummet. We retreat indoors for warmth only to encounter dry air generated by our furnace and fireplace. We attempt to stay healthy through the cold and flu season by washing our hands more frequently. It doesn’t take long before our lips and hands crack and our skin begins to feel itchy, flaky and dry.

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At Urban Effects, we recommend an annual skin care consultation to review skin care routines and product usage. January is a great time to schedule a complimentary VISIA skin analysis and design a customized plan for the upcoming year. We allow enough time to evaluate your skin, products and budget and to implement a plan that addresses your skin care goals. Skin care routines and products often need to change during colder, dryer months. In some cases, certain products may need to be eliminated, used less frequently or changed to different vehicles in order to improve the condition of the skin. This process often saves you time and provides superior results.

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WAUKEE w/ Reggie Hoegh Where did you grow up?

I grew up in the country outside of Sully, Iowa.

Tell us about your family I am the youngest of six. I have one brother and four sisters. We all played a lot of sports, but we liked basketball the most. Five of us played basketball in college. I’m married to Laura Hoegh and we have three children: Ryan (4), Bueau (2), and Karly (3 weeks). My wife is an English teacher at Waukee High School and she coached volleyball until we had Karly.

Tell us about your current career I’m the director of training for the speed and agility program at Acceleration Iowa. We work with athletes from ages 8-18 that are looking to improve their athletic performance. We help them run faster, jump higher and improve their foot quickness. Many athletes have the skills to make plays, but sometimes their opportunities are limited by their inability to get there in time. We help these athletes move better so they’re able to increase those opportunities and help their teams win.

I also own and operate CrossFit Waukee, which is a strength and conditioning program for all ages.

It incorporates a variety of strength, gymnastics and endurance sports (such as running, biking swimming and rowing). It’s an effective and fun way to meet one’s fitness goals. I’ve seen many people gain confidence in not only their appearance but in their strength, both physically and mentally. It’s truly a life-changing program!

What are some of your hobbies and passions?

My biggest hobby right now is CrossFit. CrossFit is also a sport, so I enjoy training and competing in local competitions. I always get nervous before competitions, but I love sense of pride and accomplishment I feel from competing. Another thing I enjoy is going to the movies with my wife.

What do you like about living and/or working in Waukee?

I like that I have the small-town feel but the amenities of living in a city. The people are great, as well! I can’t imagine living anywhere else – I love it!

What motivates and inspires you?

My clients motivate me! I love coaching, and when I watch people work hard, it fires me up to do the same. I look forward to seeing people do things they’ve never done before and seeing their excitement when something “clicks.” It keeps me excited to show up to work each day!

Do you have a New Years Resolution for 2015?

A lot of my goals are related to my CrossFit training. I’d like to get stronger and develop my skills in gymnastics. The main thing I want to do is continue to develop as a coach and see my athletes succeed in their goals. I always like to see my athletes get the confidence to compete in local competitions, as it’s a great way for them to showcase their fitness and inspire others to pursue their goals.

Competitions can be scary, but I’ve never heard anyone say that they’ve regretted it afterwards.

Not everyone wants to compete, but for those that are interested, I want to help them get there.

Any tips to help others keep their New Years Resolutions?

Start small. Don’t try to do everything at once because it only sets you up for failure. Almost as important is to get a workout partner or get involved in a fitness program in your area. Having a support system is a huge part of being successful. That’s what helps athletes at my gym.

Being a part of a team makes you accountable and keeps you motivated to show up and put in the work each day.

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ARE YOU REALLY PAINTING WITH YOUR BRAIN?

Yes, everyone is unique and so is your brain. Every one of your thoughts and feelings creates a unique signal that manipulates the images on the screen. As your brain creates new images it is given information on how to operate, which in turn teaches the organ how to function more efficiently.

HOW MAY NEUROFEEDBACK HELP ME?

WHAT IS NEUROFEEDBACK? Think of your brain as a race car, capable of incredible performance. Now imagine a driver behind the wheel who does not know how to properly shift gears. It is for that reason that people find their brain encumbered by problems.

Brainwave training teaches the brain to work at its fullest capacity, to switch gears as needed for the task at hand.

Neurofeedback is operant conditioning, or training, and is used for educational purposes. With this training, your brain may learn to improve: » Depression

» Fears

» Insomnia

» Trauma

» Anxiety

» Stress

» ADD/ADHD

» Autism

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO LEARN?

» PTSD

» Performance

ANSWER: Experience and feedback.

» Addiction

» Test Anxiety

Other common feedback loops include:

» Relationships

» Meditation

» Mirrors- Looking in the mirror gives us all sorts of visual feedback which inspires action. Behaviors are directly related to areas of focus. » Video Playback- Recording a golf or tennis swing gives athletes visual feedback on how they can fine tune their technique. » Audience- Comedians use live audiences to give them audio feedback on whether their material is funny.

» Increase Energy

CAN IT REPLACE MEDICATION? ANSWER: After successfully completing the required number of sessions, you may wish to consult with your Medical Doctor about reducing your prescribed medications.

HOW MANY SESSIONS DO I NEED?

» Gravity- We all use kinesthetic feedback from gravity to develop new neural connections to learn how to walk or ride a bike.

ANSWER: Generally people notice improvements within the first 5-8 sessions. For longer lasting and often permanent results 20-30 sessions are recommended.

In the case of EEG biofeedback, software gives visual and audio feedback to provide an experience to the brain of enhanced function, specifically to improve its regulation of thoughts, feelings and focus. As with everything we learn, a beneficial lesson makes a lasting impression.

WHAT IS A SESSION LIKE? STEP 1: Your provider will ask you 90 questions to come up with an individualized protocol.

STEP 2: Sensors will be put on your ears and scalp.

Nothing goes into your brain. Sensors only pick up electrical activity coming from your brain.

STEP 3: Watch changing fractal images created from your brain activity and be mindful of the graphs for 25-30 minutes.

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Let the Hy-Vee floral team exceed your expectations with just the right corsages, bouquets, garland, and centerpieces!

The Waukee Hy-Vee florists will work with you one-on-one and put their years of experience to work.

Need ideas?

Check out the upcoming Everything Bridal Show at the Hy-Vee Conference Center, Sunday, January 11, 2015.

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Jody Fairchild-VanDeKrol Iowa Master Florist

Valentine’s Day

is just around the corner–show your love with flowers and gifts from the Waukee Hy-Vee floral department!

Stop in and get creative this year. Choose from our beautiful selections of bouquets and arrangements, or think outside the box and check out gift ideas that will please the special man, woman, or children in your life.

Your sweetheart will love a gift basket filled with wine and chocolate. For the little ones, pick up a gift basket with stuffed toys and candy!

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T h e N ew Wellmark Y MC A

With the dawn of a new year, a new YMCA is coming to downtown Des Moines.

The Wellmark YMCA officially opened for business on New Year’s Day as the trained YMCA staff is helping individuals continue their journey to an active, healthy lifestyle.

The new facility at 501 Grand Avenue in downtown Des Moines replaces the more than half-century-old Riverfront YMCA. According to Tim Short, executive director of the Wellmark YMCA, the new Y will offer many of the same features as the Riverfront Y, but will be better designed – and new.

“One of the things many of our members are excited about is we are getting new equipment throughout the facility, replacing most of what is currently at the Riverfront Y,” Short said. “But more than anything else, the Wellmark Y will allow us to offer more classes and fitness opportunities to meet the fitness goals of our members.

“The Riverfront Y served the downtown Des Moines community well for the past 50 plus years and we believe that the new Wellmark Y will have just as big, if not a greater impact over the next half century.”

The Wellmark Y is not only newer but much bigger than the Riverfront Y. With over 140,000 square feet of space, this world-class facility includes, among other features… »» Indoor Track – Short says the 1/8 mile track is the biggest indoor track in the city, almost twice as big as the current Riverfront Y. »» 2 Basketball Courts – the junior high length courts have markings for volleyball courts as well. »» 8 Racquetball / Handball Courts – the courts are located on the facility’s upper level with the capability of seating for tournaments. »» 2 Squash Courts – the squash courts are the only courts in the Des Moines area »» Wellness Center – the Wellness Center will be located on the upper level with the capacity of up to 100 machines. »» Cycling Studio – tiered, enclosed structure with the capacity for up to 50 bikes. »» Strength Conditioning Area – the free weight area will also be in this location. »» Yoga Studio – located on the lower level in a quiet area of the facility, the Yoga Studio is equipped with cork floors. »» Group Exercise Studio – this studio on the facility’s upper level will be used for group fitness classes including Body Pump, Zumba and Insanity.

More than 75 weekly classes will be held in the Group Exercise, Yoga and Cycling studios with early morning, noon-time, late afternoon, early evening and weekend offerings.

In the coming months, an eight-lane, 50-meter pool with seating for 1500 will be completed along with a four-lane, 25-yard pool. A café is also planned in the future on the first floor just off of the main lobby.

The Wellmark Y is one of 10 branches of the YMCA of Greater Des Moines. Membership rates will remain the same as the Riverfront Y and a YMCA membership is good at locations throughout Des Moines (except for the YMCA Healthy Living Center in Clive, which has an additional fee). Membership rates are based on household income and financial assistance is available.

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Lori Graff

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The beginning of a new year is a hopeful time, filled with parties and cheer. It’s a great time to end bad habits and set new goals. While there are many goals to choose from, two tend to be very popular year after year: improving diet and exercise regimens.

Once the holidays are over, it’s a good idea to look at how you’d like to shape up in the new year. The wellness specialists at Hy-Vee and the Waukee YMCA have teamed up to provide guidance for creating New Year’s goals.

Read on for tips on setting and reaching achievable resolutions for 2015.

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Hy-Vee dietitians Lori Graff and Erin Good say the key to creating sustainable goals is simplicity. “Keep it positive and keep it simple,” says Graff. She and Good work with customers to help them understand their options when it comes to healthy meal planning. They also encourage addition instead of subtraction. “With New Year’s resolutions, people tend to focus on restriction.

They try to cut out cookies and cakes completely,” says Good. That’s understandable, as everyone tends to feel the weight of those extra cookies and cakes after the holiday season. But that’s no fun – instead, she says you’re more likely to enjoy focusing on adding healthier options to your daily choices.

»» Add a fruit or vegetable to each meal. As you prepare your meal, add one more vegetable to your soup, chili or breakfast omelet. You can also add one piece of fruit as your grab-and-go snack, eat it as a dessert, or incorporate it into your meal with a favorite protein like fish or deli meat.

»» Preparation is key. Preparing meals goes a long way towards achieving diet goals. For example, how often have we been stuck with poor choices after failing to plan ahead and bring our lunch to work? The simple act of packing leftovers and taking them to work can save you from having to choose unhealthy options.

Graff and Good offer both free and paid services, including one-on-one nutrition counseling, cholesterol and glucose screenings, corporate and community wellness programs and grocery store tours to help customers find good dietary options (which can be especially helpful for those with dietary restrictions).

»» Add water. Proper water intake is an important part of a healthy diet, but it’s a challenge to build the practice of drinking the right amount of water every day. Start by adding one glass to your daily intake.

Every week, increase your intake by one glass until you reach a goal of drinking about eight glasses of water each day.

»» Add support when you need it. If you’re not sure where to start, ask for help. If your motivation or inspiration starts to lag, ask for help. There is no onesize-fits-all diet that works for everyone; what and how you eat is highly personalized. It makes sense to take the time to tailor your diet to your specific needs.

For those looking for some extra help with their dietary goals, the Begin Program offers ten weeks of structured guidance. It includes biometric screening, a meeting with a dietitian once per week, and helpful nutritional tutorials.

»» Add one new recipe each week. It’s easy to fall into a food rut, which makes meal preparation a drag. New foods and new recipes create excitement. Plus, there’s the added bonus of adding a variety of nutrients to your diet. You might also find yourself expanding your culinary skills.

Ask about the group discount! A group is two or more people – perfect for a couple or for families who want to work together to improve their nutrition.

»» Add time in your day for each meal. Skipping a meal can seem like a good idea when you’re pressed for time, but you’ll find yourself drained of energy in short order. Even worse, skipping a meal can lead to overeating at your next meal. Make it a goal to space meals and snacks by three to five hours. Avoid grazing on snacks; when we mindlessly eat, we consume more calories than we think. »» Add “no” to your vocabulary. When you say “yes” to changing your diet, that doesn’t mean you have to say “no” to food. But it can mean saying “no” to other unhealthy habits, like exercising in exchange for spending hours in front of the TV. Most importantly, say “no” to taking on too many commitments so that you can focus on your needs, health and happiness.

Graff and Good offer both free and paid services, including one-on-one nutrition counseling, cholesterol and glucose screenings, corporate and community wellness programs and grocery store tours to help customers find good dietary options (which can be especially helpful for those with dietary restrictions).

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At the YMCA in Waukee, health is about taking care of the mind, body and spirit. “We want people to remember that being healthy is more than just being physically active. There’s no ‘look’ to healthy; it’s different for everyone,” says Erin Olson, Wellness Director at the Waukee YMCA. The benefits of exercise for the mind and body are obvious, but its impact on spirit is just as important.

“It’s more than just fitness classes and exercise opportunities,” says Olson. YMCA members thrive on the connections they make with one another.

Relationships formed in YMCA classes have a tendency to develop into friendships outside of class.

“We foster the balance of work, life and play,” says Olson. For fitness goals, she recommends seeking the same balance.

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»» Make a commitment to lifestyle changes. Making a commitment isn’t just a statement of intent; it means taking action to ensure you’ll follow through on your goals. It might mean looking at your schedule and making room for fitness goals. It might mean moving obligations around, or saying “no” to engagements that stand in the way of your goals. It means committing to your fitness goals by investing in the membership or tools you need to make it work. »» Be specific. When we first decide to put effort into health and fitness, we might start out by saying, “I want to work out more.” That’s a good start, but it’s not specific enough. How many hours per week do you want to work out? What time of day? What are your goals? Those are the questions to consider when changing your fitness level. »» Have fun with it. Fitness is a very personal thing.

What one person finds challenging and fun might be utterly boring for the next person. Take the time to experiment and find the fitness regimen that works for you. That might include classes that you’ve never tried, or workout routines that take you out of your comfort zone.

»» Take it step by step. Change is hard. If you’ve never run a lap before, but your goal is to run a marathon, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to work up to it.

The Waukee YMCA is a great place to get started on your fitness goals. Wellness coaches are available to help you create your goals and walk you through the options at the facility.

»» Give yourself the gift of “me time.” Many of us spend our days helping and serving others, so when it comes time to make space for taking care of our own needs, it can be a challenge. It’s not unusual to feel guilty about it, but remember that you’re not just doing this for yourself; you’re doing it for your family.

They’ll even set up a monthly check-in to hold you accountable. The YMCA offers more than 80 classes per week, including specialty classes and boot camps, and free childcare for up to two hours.

»» Find an accountability partner. It’s important to find someone who will hold you accountable to your goals.

It could be a spouse, family member, friend, or even a co-worker. Whoever it is, make sure you tell them the details of your plan and incorporate check-in dates.

You’ll want to find someone who is supportive of you and your goals.

Or, if you want or need a more customized workout, their physical trainers will create a workout regimen tailored just for you.

»» Give yourself a pat on the back. When you make changes to your routine, make sure to give yourself credit for your healthy choices. It’s easy to get caught up in the shortcomings or failings in our new diet or exercise plans, but instead of dwelling on where you might have fallen short, focus on the goals that you did accomplish.

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A Different Kind of New Year’s Resolution Each January we hear people making all sorts of resolutions. How about a NEW kind of resolution for 2015? Resolve to do something fun. Resolve to do something entertaining. Resolve to do something that will lift your spirits and expand your mind. What miraculous resolution can do all these things? Resolve to read!

Rock in Your Read Shoes with Pete the Cat!

Through the end of January you can take part in the WPL winter reading program featuring Pete the Cat! Families with children of all ages and individual adults and teens are invited to participate - pick up a registration, reading log, and Pete the Cat bookmark at the library, or download forms from the library’s web site, www.waukee.org/library. As your reward for reading, books will be donated to the Waukee Food Pantry.

Decorate Valentine Boxes

Kids of all ages are invited to decorate Valentine Boxes on Friday, February 6 from 4:30 to 5:15 pm. Bring a shoe box if you have one. We’ll have a stack of boxes available, and a variety of papers and craft items to create your own decorated box.

Community Scrapbooking

Pack up your paper crafts equipment and spend the day sharing ideas and tools! There is plenty of room to spread out and work. The library’s tools will be set out for your use. Saturday, January 3, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm in the Coal Mine Meeting Room.

Programming for Children

Your library offers a wide variety of programs for children and youth - babies through high school. For a complete listing, please check our website at: www.waukee.org/library, or pick up a calendar at the desk. There’s something for everyone at your library!

Devon’s Reading Recommendations - 2014 Favorites

No doubt about it, 2014 was a great reading year! Here are a few of my favorites; “The Magic Thief” series by Sarah Prineas.

Juvenile fiction. Prineas is an Iowa City author, and just happens to write some great fantasy. In this series, the gutter boy, Conn, tries to rob a wizard and opens a new world to himself. Good read-alouds.

“The Unbreakable Boy: A Father’s Fear, a Son’s Courage, and a Story of Unconditional Love” by Scott M. LeRette.

LeRette is another Iowa author. In this memoir he shares stories about his oldest son, who was born with brittle bone disease and autism, coupled with LaRette’s faith journey.

“A Land More Kind than Home” by Wiley Cash.

This debut novel tells the gripping story of two young brothers who encounter a powerful evil in a small North Carolina town.

“Bittersweet” by Colleen McCullough.

Set in Australia, like her best-seller, “The Thorn Birds”, McCullough’s twenty-third novel tells the tale of two sets of forward-looking twins in the 1920s.

“The Ocean at the End of the Lane” by Neil Gaiman.

This literary fantasy transported me into a land of otherworldly adventure and left me wanting more.

January & February Holiday Closings and Hours New Year’s Day Closed Thursday, January 1st.

President’s Day Closed Monday, February 16th.

Open Hours Monday – Thursday 9:30 pm – 8:30 pm, Friday 9:30 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, Sunday 1:00 – 4:00 pm Waukee Public Library – Growing Readers Since 1928!

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Where did you grow up?

My family moved from Corpus Christi, Texas to Bondurant the year before I started kindergarten.

I had 60 people in my graduating class there. Then, shortly after graduation, we moved to Waukee.

My dad is originally from here, so we’ve spent many family holidays in “old” Waukee at my grandparents’ house.

Tell us about your family.

My fiancé Brandon and I live in Clive with our almost-two-year-old, Lila. She’s a blast. She’s become very verbal in the last couple of months. We have two dogs, so every squirrel, bird and horse she sees is a “doggy.” It’s pretty adorable.

Tell us about your current career.

I’m the manager at Anytime Fitness Waukee. I’ve been there for three years and I have no intention of leaving! I most enjoy working with members who are new to working out. I love helping them create workout plans that fit into their busy lives. I know that the gym isn’t where your life is lived. You don’t need to spend two hours a day working out to see results. Truly, 30 minutes a few times a week can greatly improve your standard of living. I get to help people find that balance.

What are some of your hobbies and passions?

I grew up with my nose in a book. I always have at least one fiction and one non-fiction book started.

I enjoy reading about nutrition from a weight-loss prospective. There is so much information out there and it’s no secret that nutrition is a game changer in reaching fitness and weight-loss goals. I’m passionate about sifting through the nonsense so I can help my clients get where they want to be efficiently, but also with the long term in mind.

What do you like about living and/or working in Waukee?

We plan to move to Waukee proper before Lila starts school. I don’t know of a better community for raising a family. There are plenty of places to go and things to do with Lila, and there are plenty of great options for a date night, as well. It’s so exciting to watch Waukee grow!

What motivates and inspires you?

The members of Anytime Fitness motivate and inspire me. I love to hear their success stories – both the “I lost my last five pounds” and the “I lost my first five pounds” stories. Or, even more importantly, their stories about how they were able to stop taking certain medications, or how they were able to play catch or go on a bike ride with their kids. I joke that I’m sometimes more excited when our friends reach those small goals than they are. But, it’s reaching the small goals here and there that keep people focused.

​​Do you have a New Year’s Resolution for 2015?

I’ve never been much of a New Year’s resolution maker, but my biggest goal for this year is to get a certain toddler potty trained. We use cloth diapers, so I’d love to eliminate three loads of laundry each week! I’m also going to sign up for at least one adult education class through Waukee or Des Moines Community Education. Also, since we have a wedding coming up, some dance classes might be in order this year!

Any tips to help others keep their New Year’s resolutions?

Small goals keep you motivated towards bigger change. If you want to lose weight, your first goal should be to change what you’re eating for breakfast. Your next goal is to add some movement. Also, find someone who can help you put together a plan specific to your starting point. If you join a gym, don’t be the gym “wanderer.” You know, the “wanderer” who walks from machine to machine doing a repetition here or there but with no specific plan in mind. That’s a good way to lose motivation because you won’t see results! Set a long-term goal but have a good idea of what success towards your goal looks like a week from now, a month from now, and three months from now. Be kind to yourself and celebrate the small successes!

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Creativity, collaboration and career cultivation have converged in the Waukee Public School District in the form of an innovative learning program called the Center for Advanced Professional Studies (CAPS).

Different from test-centric Advanced Placement (AP) and dual-credit courses, CAPS is shattering the education paradigm. The program is centered on an evolving curriculum not bound by traditional lessons in the basics of reading, writing and arithmetic. Instead, CAPS is a contemporary incubator for the developing minds of Waukee High School seniors as they delve into the world of business.

“CAPS came about due to our school system thinking about a couple of different things,” said Chris Bergman, Waukee CAPS Executive Director. “Besides thinking about our growth, we asked ourselves how we could make the senior year more rigorous. Instead of kids taking off blocks of time, we wanted to give them more opportunities to successfully launch their collegiate career. Once we decided that we wanted a different type of programming, our Superintendent, Dr. Wilkerson, started talking to people and it grew from there,” said Bergman.

Administrators sent business leaders and legislators to Overland Park, Kansas, to see one of the country’s three other CAPS programs in action. The networking paid off. CAPS has won the support of some key metroarea organizations, including Hy-Vee, Drake University, Principal Financial Group, Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield and UnityPoint Health.

In a recent video produced by the CAPS program, business leaders said they were interested in sharing the functional knowledge of their industries as well as “soft skills” needed in business, such as clear communication, empathy and focus.

“We were contacting businesses that fit within our areas of study, and now businesses are coming to us looking to get involved,” Bergman said. She attributes this interest to the strong spirit of the community and its business professionals.

“We chose CAPS program classes based on economic trend data specific to central Iowa,” Bergman said. “We looked at which fields will be growing in our community in order to determine which courses were important so that students will be more prepared to enter the local workforce.”

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The program’s areas of study currently include: Finance and Insurance; Business; Technology and Communications; Human Services; Bioscience and Value-Added Agriculture; and Engineering.

As an example, one course offered within the Human Services area of study is called “Exploration of Health Science and Medicine.” It provides a wide “101” type of scope in order to give students a very general introduction to the field.

Sixty students participated this past fall semester, which was the first semester for the program in Waukee. Their hard work presumably pays off in the form of college credits as well as immeasurable value in the form of client project experience.

“We’re partnering with DMACC on our credits,” Bergman said. “Each class is four or five credits per semester.”

This particular class is held for two and a half hours during the school week at Des Moines University.

Bergman said she has also spoken with all of the state universities and is making her way down the list of private colleges. She said that most higher education institutions will accept the credits as incoming elective general education credits.

A defining difference for the CAPS program is that there are no inhibitory requirements blocking students from participating. “This program is for anyone and everyone, which is something we’re really excited about,” Bergman said. She noted that applicants are not bound by any minimum grade point average requirements or class pre-requirements.

Bergman, who previously served as the principal at South Middle School, said that leading this program has been like a dream come true for her. “I have a strong passion for building on students’ strengths,” Berman said. “So, this is like a dream for me – getting to watch students find their passions and their way. It makes every day an exciting adventure.”

“We’re looking for students who are willing to take risks, follow business ethics and be open to possibilities,” said Bergman.

The application period is now closed for the coming spring semester, but interested current juniors may apply for the Fall 2015 semester this coming spring.

When students apply, their applications are centered on three key questions about their goals. Students must also be able to provide their own transportation to offsite classes.

Visit waukeecaps.org for more information.

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Business Owner and Professional Triathlete TJ Tollakson to Keynote Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce 2015 Annual Dinner.

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome TJ Tollakson as the keynote speaker for the 2015 Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner & Meeting.

2015 Waukee Chamber President Matt Klein said, “The purpose of the Annual Dinner & Meeting is to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and convey to our membership the organization’s goals for the coming year. We will also recognize our outgoing President & Board members and announce the Member of the Year and Ambassador of the Year.”

The Board of Directors and membership are very excited to have TJ Tollakson as the dinner Keynote. TJ founded Ruster sports in 2009 with the Hen House bicycle travel case. In 2012, TJ launched the first prototypes of the Dimond Bicycle and in 2013 he converted his bicycle travel case warehouse into a world-class carbon fiber bicycle manufacturing facility.

In 2014, TJ won the Ironman North American Championship in Mont Tremblant, Canada aboard his Des Moines, Iowa-manufactured Dimond Bicycle.

TJ Tollakson graduated from Ankeny High School in 1999, and earned 11 Varsity Athletic Letters in Swimming, Cross Country, Soccer, and Wrestling.

TJ furthered his education at the University of Iowa where he graduated in 2003 with a degree in Industrial Engineering and Technological Entrepreneurship Certificate. While at The University of Iowa, TJ became a Charter Member of the University of Iowa Triathlon Club. After graduation, TJ accepted a position as an Industrial Engineer at Alcoa Aluminum. During his tenure at Alcoa, TJ won the 2004 Amateur National Triathlon Championship, was named 2004 Amateur Triathlete of the Year, and was invited to become a resident at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. TJ turned professional in 2005 and has been racing full-time since.

TJ resides in Des Moines with his wife, Ashley, who is an attorney at Hartung and Schroeder, LLP, their son, Theodore, and daughter, Drew.

The Chamber’s 2015 Annual Dinner & Meeting will be held Thursday, January 22nd, at the West Des Moines Marriott.

Reception, Silent Auction & Networking at 5:30 p.m.; Dinner & Program at 6:30 p.m.; Awards at 7:30 p.m.; Keynote at 8:00 p.m. by TJ Tollakson, focusing on goals, risk and future.

More information and registration for the Waukee Chamber Annual Dinner & Meeting is available online at www.waukeechamber.com or 515-978-7115.

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Point of Grace Church January 19th, 2015 January 17th, 2015 Classes will not be held in the Waukee School District on the Martin This free, family-friendly event will help burn away any winter blues.

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