myWaukee: June/July 2014

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Road to Waukee’s Future

The Kettlestone Development has sparked a renewed interest in Waukee’s past. We go in-depth with our rich local history.

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06 Unlocking Potential

The Waukee Leadership Institute strives to promote effective leadership through educational and informational forums.

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New businesses are cropping up like crazy around Waukee. This ongoing series will keep you posted on the new businesses and hot spots coming to town.

16 Faces of Waukee

You live in Waukee. You might work in Waukee. Join us as we interview our friends and neighbors who live and/or work here to see what they do and what they love about Waukee.

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Hello and Welcome JUNE/JULY 2014

TO OUR WAUKEE FRIENDS & NEIGHBORS,

After the premiere issue of myWaukee Magazine hit mailboxes, the response was amazing. There was an outpouring of support and positive comments from all corners of Waukee, and we couldn’t be happier that the community and advertisers are seeing so much value in myWaukee. It is our hope that myWaukee will provide public enlightenment. To do so, our writers’ words will be thorough and honest.

We report the facts with integrity – we don’t write editorials. We will be fair, and ever mindful that everyone deserves respect. This will not be a gossip magazine.

Publisher Chad Airhart f facebook.com/chadairhart

Our mission is to report on the community that we love and its activities, businesses and people – and that is what we will do. If you like what you have seen so far, stick around, because you ain’t seen nothing yet.

An example of our commitment to reporting and not editorializing can be found here in this issue where we tackle, without taking sides or revealing an opinion, a heated discussion that recently took place here in Waukee. The topic was the renaming of Alice’s Road.

If I were a betting man, I would bet that many citizens have no idea how the road named for Alice Nizzi came about. I have lived in Waukee for eight years, and during my time as Chamber Director, I came across a book on the history of Waukee. I found some great information in this written history. For me, someone who majored in history in college, I found the history of Waukee fascinating, and hope you will too as you read this month’s feature.

Creative Director Jason McArtor @JasonMcArtor

Art Director Zachary Kern @ZacharyKern85

Here we delve into the Alice’s Road topic, revealing the history of Alice’s Road and the future of the Kettlestone development and Grand Prairie Parkway. In these pages, you will find a condensed version of the story. There was so much information that we posted a more extensive piece on our website, myWaukee.com. We are not taking sides as to what the name should be, or if people are right or wrong for their opinions. Regardless of the name, we can all be excited about what the new development will bring to Waukee. We hope you use this edition to learn about our past and what the future holds for our community.

There is a variation of a quote I often recite that applies to any organization, business, government or community: “In order to know where you are going, you have to know where you’ve been.” This is a topic on which Ralph Waldo Emerson spoke and wrote often. He wrote, “...him the past instructs; him the future invites.” Let us grasp our past to better understand our future.

Photo Director Laura Wills @laurawillsphotography

Advertising Director Jodi Gilson-Schrage

Contributors Deborah Mikelson Emily Kelly

Waukee may be the key to good living, but if you believe Emerson, you know that our history is certainly key to our future. Waukee’s history is rich, and its future will certainly be bright with the new Kettelstone development and all of the good things happening in our community.

Chad C. Airhart, Publisher

Copy Editor Marjorie Sandner myTown Magazines Distributor Goldfinch Media Address PO Box 1202 Waukee IA, 50263 Email info@myTownMagazines.com myWaukee Magazine is published bimonthly, six times annually, by myTown Magazines, a division of Goldfinch Media. For subscription and advertising information, go to myTownMagazines.com. ©2014 Goldfinch Media

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UNLOCKING

POTENTIAL The Waukee Leadership Institute

The Waukee Leadership Institute strives to promote effective leadership through educational and informational forums.

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The Waukee Leadership Institute (WLI) provides leadership development through training, networking, mentoring and roundtable discussions.

“The WLI can be summed up in three words: learn, lead and grow,” said Brian Conway, Executive Director of the WLI. “We want the participants to learn about the city and school district, become a better leader, and help grow the city and make it a better place.”

The WLI was founded in 2006 to develop community leaders and improve the quality of life in Waukee. More than 100 participants have graduated from the WLI, and many graduates, such as Chad Airhart, continue to engage the community as leaders and ser ve on the board of the WLI. Airhart is currently the president of the WLI. Dr. Brad Buck received the 2014 Alumni of the Year Award for his exhibited excellence in leadership. Dr. Buck, along with many other graduates, has used what he has learned in life and from the WLI to demonstrate active leadership in the community.

Tyler DeHaan is one of the most recent graduates of the WLI and recipient of the 2014 President’s Award, which is given for outstanding service and involvement.

DeHaan says he enrolled in the WLI because he thought it would be a great way to network with people in the Waukee area and learn about various functions of local government.

One of the greatest take-home lessons from the class for him was learning about the importance of working together to better the community. “Anytime you have two or more people in a room, you have to be cognizant of how other people like to work so that others are encouraged to work in ways that are suited best to their strengths,” he said.

DeHaan also noted that he continues to apply the skills he acquired from the WLI in his workplace and throughout his life.

WLI participants work together to complete a class project prior to graduation. They brainstorm ideas and implement a project that will enhance the city of Waukee.

In the past, projects have involved donating signs that direct people to the Waukee Historic district, raising funds for an outdoor amphitheater at Centennial Park, and supporting the Waukee Historical Society and the museum in the Waukee Library.

The 2014 class project was a Meals on Wheels project that delivered Easter meals to citizens within the Waukee School District.

The class worked with the Waukee Christian Food Pantry and Waukee United Methodist Church to identify families that would like a warm Easter meal delivered the Saturday before Easter. Hy-Vee, Stivers Ford, Gilcrest Jewett, People’s Trust, and the Atlantic Bottling Company are just some of the local businesses that contributed to make this project possible.

Over 150 meals were served to community members. “It was truly a collaborative project by many individuals and organizations in the Waukee community,” said DeHaan.

All current and future leaders are encouraged to enroll in the WLI in order to gain a better understanding of themselves and of the community while diversifying their training, enhancing their imagination and expanding their network. “If you want to learn all of the ins and outs of the city and school district, get an inside look at the new Kettlestone project, become a better leader and network, then this is perfect for you,” said Conway.

WLI classes are held at a convenient after-work time once per month from September through May at a cost of $550.

For more information or to enroll in the fall session, visit waukeeleadership.org/about.

“Leaders aren’t born, they are made. And they are made just like anything else, through hard work. And that’s the price we’ll have to pay to achieve that goal, or any goal” - Vince Lombardi

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Back Row Todd Smothers, Brandon Converse, Ambria Luettjohan, Evan Koester, Tori Long, Andy Goodall, Brandon Lampkin, Jay Pearson, Chad Holtz, City Councilman Brian Harrison and Tyler DeHaan Front Row WLI Director Brian Conway, Justin Luettjohan, Dallas County Recorder & WLI President Chad Airhart, Waukee Mayor Bill Peard and Kim Olson.

Graduates Not pictured Tomme Tysdal, Nate Zittergruen, Troy Dubberke

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The Insurance Checkup: Good for Your Financial Health Having too little or too much insurance can cost you money. A regular insurance checkup can help ensure you have the amount and type of coverage you need.

Just as you should schedule an annual checkup with your primary care physician, you should schedule an annual checkup with your insurance agent. Any number of life events can affect your need for insurance coverage.

If you don’t change your insurance program in response, you could be underinsured or overinsured…either of which can cost you money!

Operating a home-based business

Some of the events that could affect your personal property and liability insurance needs include:

Marriage, divorce, the birth or adoption of a child, and the moving away of an adult child can create changes to your health insurance needs. They can also change your property and liability coverage needs. For example, when a college graduate finally moves out of the house, you probably won’t need to keep her on your auto policy. Or if marriage adds another car to your garage, you might qualify for a multi-car discount on your auto policy.

Buying a new vehicle or boat

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Maintaining quality business relationships with our carriers is an agency priority and INSPRO has earned “Preferred Status” levels with many of them. INSPRO Insurance continually strives to cultivate relationships with financially strong insurance carriers for the benefit of our clients.

The right insurance coverage can protect any valuable motorized vehicle from damage or theft. And don’t forget about liability. You might not need insurance to legally operate a snowmobile or other motorized off-road vehicle, but you will have additional liability exposures.

The right kind and amount of insurance can protect your family if someone outside your immediate family gets injured or suffers property damage due to your use of a motorized off-road vehicle or motorboat.

Making home improvements If you’ve invested in any improvements that could increase the value of your home, you might need additional insurance. Other types of improvements, such as updating the wiring, heating or air conditioning or installing an alarm system, could qualify you for a discount.

With certain narrow exceptions, your homeowners policy does not cover business property. It also does not cover business-related liability, so if a client visited your home and tripped on the stairs, your homeowners policy would probably not cover the cost of any injuries.

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Words Marjorie Sandner

Photo Laura Wills

Phase II of Hawthorne Plaza, the 30-acre development on University Avenue between 92nd Street and 98th Street, is scheduled to be complete in mid-August. (Phase I was completed in 2008 and its current tenants include Jethro’s BBQ ‘n Jambalaya, American Trust & Savings Bank, State Farm Insurance, Elite Eyecare, Full Circle Child Development Center and RE/MAX.) About half of the space in the new 30,000-square-foot Phase II addition has been leased, and several more businesses are in negotiations, according to Andy Hodges of Signature Real Estate Services.

Occupants of Phase II will include Power Life Yoga, Mixed, Rita’s Italian Ice and Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches.

Power Life Yoga offers classes designed to sculpt a strong and healthy body and mind for participants of all experience levels. Its studios are larger than traditional yoga studios, its instructors are trained and certified by the most prestigious yoga studios in the world, and its facilities feature lockers, showers and changing rooms.

Power Life Yoga is owned by Adam and Stephanie Geneser, both of whom are Des Moines natives and Valley High School alumni.“This isn’t your mother’s yoga,” said Adam Geneser.“We make it fun, with good music and a fun environment.”

This will be the fourth Power Life Yoga location – all of which are located in the Des Moines area. One is scheduled to open in July on 86th Street in Johnston, and others are located downtown on Ingersoll Avenue and in the West Glen Town Center on Mills Civic Parkway. Full access to all four studios is included with all memberships and class package purchases, and anyone signing up for the first time with Power Life Yoga receives a free week of classes.

Geneser said that he anticipates an October opening date for the Waukee studio.

Mixed is a fast-casual restaurant chain that specializes in fresh, made-toorder salads, wraps and paninis. Customers can choose from more than 45 toppings and 27 dressings and watch while staff members chop, mix and build their order. Mixed also follows strict practices to keep its operations as green as possible, including the use of compostable, recyclable and/or reusable cups, containers, plasticware and napkins. This will be Iowa’s first Mixed restaurant.

The restaurant will be owned by Mike Hopson, a lifelong Iowa resident who grew up in Chariton. After a 30-year career in finance, he decided to try something new.

“As soon as I heard about the Mixed concept, I knew it would be a great new healthy eating option for the Des Moines area,” said Hopson.“Mixed doesn’t use grease or fryers. Everything is fresh, and the options are healthier than those you would find at a typical fast-casual restaurant.

Also, the chicken is free-range and antibiotic-free.”

Hopson’s son, Brad, who has previous restaurant experience, will be running the store’s daily operations.

Hopson is planning to open the store on September 1st. Shortly after the opening, it will be running a Grand Opening special of $5 for any salad, wrap or panini.

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Rita’s Italian Ice is the world’s largest Italian Ice concept with more than 600 franchised stores. Founded over 30 years ago, it offers a variety of treats, including its famous Italian Ice – which is made fresh daily with real fruit and available in over 65 flavors – as well as old-fashioned frozen custard, sundaes, light custard, frozen custard cakes, custard cookie sandwiches and more.This will be Iowa’s first Rita’s Italian Ice store.

Its owners, Darrell Cook and his wife, Anne E. Winslow-Cook, both US Navy retirees, stumbled upon a Rita’s Italian Ice store while on a family sightseeing trip in Philadelphia a few years ago.“With one bite, I couldn’t believe we had never tasted anything like Rita’s before,” said Cook.“We had been looking for something to own, and I just knew we could bring this amazing cool treat to Iowa,” he said. He and his wife, now area developers, plan to open several stores in the Des Moines area.

The Waukee store is scheduled to open in mid- to late July, and will be giving away free Italian Ice as a Grand Opening special shortly after the Iowa State Fair ends in August.

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

soon as I heard “As about the Mixed

concept, I knew it would be a great new healthy eating option for the Des Moines area.”

has more than 1,000 locations throughout the U.S. Its sandwiches are made with freshMike Hopson baked bread that’s made in-house every day and meats and vegetables that are sliced fresh in-house every day.

This will be the 17th Jimmy John’s store in the Des Moines area, and the second in the Waukee area.

Your Waukee

Pinpoints of Interest The Cool Treats Edition C h erryBe rry 245 Hickman Rd

CherryBerry is a self-serve frozen yogurt shop that offers delicious yogurt flavors, including gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegetarian/vegan options. w w w . c h e r r y b e r r y y o g u r t b a r. c o m

Wa ukee Ic e C rea m S ho ppe 530 Walnut St

The Waukee Ice Cream Shoppe is nestled on Waukee’s historic downtown triangle and is a traditional ice cream shop offering frozen treats.

G elato at C a ribou Hy-Ve e 1025 Hickman Rd

That’s right, you can get delicious Italian-style gelato right inside Caribou Coffee at your Waukee Hy-Vee. See page 15 for some delicious facts brought to you by Hy-Vee.

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My business is looking to expand…

What ar e so me t hings we should be l oo ki ng at ?

Matt Janssen Luana Savings Bank Loan O f f ic e r

mjanssen@luanasavingsbank.com 515-987-2116 Founded in 1908 in rural Northeast Iowa, Luana Savings Bank has created a significant lending presence throughout Northeast and Central Iowa, expanding to the Metro area in 2008. Luana Savings Bank is one of the top performing banks in the nation and maintains stable growth by consistently providing the most competitive loan products and services in its market areas.

No matter the industry, there comes a time when a business may want to expand and grow.

Whether they need to buy equipment, want to purchase a new building, purchase an existing business or grow their existing customer base, a need for bank financing may exist.

Why Luana?

New Since 1908!

Whether you are buying, “building or refinancing, we’ve got super competitive rates and financing options to meet all your commercial needs.”

Real Estate? Longer term fixed rates protect you from rising interest rates and NO Prepayment Penalties allow you to build equity faster.

Equipment? Easy application process and prompt turn-around time so you can put your new equipment to work faster.

Lines of Credit? Helps take care of the day to day operating expenses so you can take care of your customers and grow your business more efficiently.

As the economy has continued to recover, more options and possibilities have become available to businesses.

Ask a commercial loan specialist for details!

There are three things to think about when financing needs exist: return on investment, equity position, and cash flow. In the end, they go hand-in-hand.

Return on investment (ROI) measures the gain or loss generated relative to the amount of money invested. Does having a larger or more productive work area allow your workforce to be more efficient or produce more results that could drive the bottom line? Does updated or additional equipment allow you to complete more jobs and do so more profitably? ROI is one of the most commonly used profitability ratios.

On a company’s balance sheet, the equity position can refer to a business’ assets in relation to their liabilities, or the business’ net worth. For a business owner, building equity in their company is important in both the short and long term. Some business valuation models are derived from a company’s equity position. If the business purchases additional real estate or equipment, what will that do to the value of the business?

Cash flow refers to all the revenue or income coming in to the business versus all the expenses or debt payments going out. Depending on the industry, a business’ cash flow can vary day to day and month to month. How will new investments in real estate or equipment affect the business’ ability to take care of their other day-to-day expenses?

Will those short or long term investments end up adding profit to the bottom line, which helps build equity and create a desired ROI?

Matt Janssen Commercial Loan Officer NMLS 640557

A lot of any business’ successes are built on the relationships they develop and maintain day to day. Providing great products and services and developing trust equals retaining good customer relationships and the possibility of referrals. At Luana Savings Bank, we are no different. From the beginning, we work hard to understand our customers’ wants and needs, set obtainable expectations so both parties know the game plan and work hard day after day to earn our customers trust.

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We welcome you to visit with our commercial loan experts at Luana Savings Bank to see how we can help your business continue to grow, service your customers profitably and efficiently, and obtain the successes you are working hard to achieve.

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S p eci a l S ection

Frozen

treats of summer: More than just ice cream!

Waukee Hy-Vee’s Caribou Coffee and Gusto Bello Café create cool treats to beat the heat!

Words Jason McArtor

NEW Caribou rewards program

Photos Laura Wills

— available at your Waukee Hy-Vee location!

Kick-start your summer with Caribou’s new, limited-time beverage: Creamy Cold Press.

It blends Caribou’s premium cold press coffee

Cream

with rich and sweet cream plus your choice of indulgent flavors. Poured over ice, it will help cool you down while you caffeinate.

“During the warm summer months, our customers are looking to maximize time spent outdoors with friends and family, and iced coffee drinks are a delicious part of that experience,” said Hughes. “Caribou guests rave about our cold press coffee and we wanted to provide another option, adding a hint of sweet cream and flavor, which lead to the velvety rich Creamy Cold Press.”

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“The vanilla flavor adds a refreshing twist to the iced coffee drink, while the salted caramel and chocolate almond varieties are a more indulgent treat,” said Eric Hughes, senior director of product development at Caribou Coffee.

Press

Creamy Cold Press drinks are available at Caribou locations in three flavors: vanilla, salted caramel and chocolate almond. The chocolate almond variety can be handcrafted with Caribou’s real dark, milk or white chocolate.

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Refreshing

Sparkling Lemon Ginger Pomegranate Tea

Gelat…oooooh!

Enjoying a cool treat on a hot day is a favorite summertime activity.

But ice cream every day will certainly add up when it comes to the fat and calories. Waukee Hy-Vee dietitians Erin Good and Lori Graff share their tips on how to enjoy some of summer’s tastiest treats and cool down while still making healthier choices.

What is the difference between ice cream and gelato?

They certainly look similar and both can be eaten with a cup or a cone and both ice cream and gelato are made with a combination of milk, cream, eggs, sweeteners and flavorings.

But while ice cream is gets its light, fluffy texture by whipping the mixture with a lot of air, gelato is mixed very slowly, limiting the amount of air and giving it a thick and dense texture. Gelato is also stored at higher temperature, making it creamy and smooth.

Looking for something lighter and with less fat than ice cream or gelato? Sorbet contains no milk products. It is sometimes called “fruit ice” since it’s usually made with just fruit, water, juice and sugar blended together and frozen – gluten-free, dairy free, and vegan.

4 great reasons to enjoy gelato: 1. Gelato is low-fat. Gelato’s primary ingredient is milk, not cream, and it has only 2-9% fat, as opposed traditional ice cream’s 18-30% fat content. You also get to taste real strawberries and pistachio, whereas ice cream’s fatty acids, triglycerides or trans fats block your taste buds and prevent the flavors from reaching you.

2. Generally no artificial flavoring or ingredients are used to make gelato.

A basic recipe contains whole milk, cream, egg yolks and sugar. Fresh fruits, nuts and chocolate are added for flavor.

3. Gelato is gluten-free. If you are allergic to cakes, pies, breads and other desserts that have flour in them, your best option is gelato.

4. There are health benefits to eating gelato. It’s a good source of protein, vitamin B, calcium and phosphorus. All of these are necessary for good health - and they’re especially important for children, seniors, pregnant women and athletes.

BEWARE: Toppings added to your scoop gelato or sorbet add calories and fat. Frozen berries and a few nuts are good choices if you like a little crunch with your creamy treat.

Summer wouldn’t be summer without a frozen treat.

Enjoy gelato and sorbet in small portions when you need something refreshing to cool you down at your Waukee Hy-Vee.

D.I.Y.

Meaning “drowned” in Italian, the Italian dessert Affogato combines the bitterness of espresso and the sweetness of ice cream.

Perfect for coffee lovers looking for something cool and refreshing.

Delicious

For your next dinner party or adult get-together, start with a scoop of vanilla gelato (or substitute your favorite flavor, like tiramisu), drizzle with hot espresso, add a shot of amaretto and top with shaved dark chocolate, hazelnuts, caramel or chocolate sauce.

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FACES OF

WAUKEE w/ Scott Politte Where were you born?

I was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

Where did you go to college?

I attended Southern Methodist University, University of North Texas and Rutgers University. I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Political Science.

Tell us about your family.

My wife’s name is Lisa, and my grandmother, Dorothy, is 95.

Tell us briefly about your current career.

I left Stivers Lincoln Mercury in 2005 to open Stivers Ford in 2006. We had purchased the assets of Mid States Ford. We had a very large learning curve in terms of sales and service because of the number of Ford models. The auto business experienced tremendous change from 2008-2010, and we adapted with the times. We put a lot of time into finding and training the right people, and it has paid off.

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We added Lincoln to our Ford dealership, and have been Iowa’s #1 Ford Lincoln dealer since 2010. We completed a 14,000 square-foot expansion in 2013.

We were recently awarded the President’s Award by Ford Motor Company. We’re the only dealership in central Iowa to achieve it.

It’s Ford’s most prestigious award, and only the top 10% of dealers earn it.

What are your hobbies and interests?

I like to read when there is no football or hockey to watch.

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

I live and work in Waukee, so being a part of intelligent growth is exciting. I like seeing familiar faces everywhere I go. I like greeting friends when they come to the dealership. Being involved with the Waukee Chamber of Commerce, Waukee Arts Council, the Waukee Leadership Institute, and several other organizations means that I get to meet other people that are also highly engaged in the activities and opportunities in Waukee.

What motivates and inspires you?

I’m inspired by the life lessons and values that my parents instilled in me – honesty, hard work and treating others as you would like to be treated.

I also like the quote: “If you don’t have the time to do it right, when will you have the time to do it over?”

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Molly Builds Social Skills and Gains Relationships (From L eft t o R I G H T )

Cyndi Doerr

Wa u kee Y MCA C h i l d Ca re Site S u p e r v isor

Molly McGuinness

Meet Molly McGuinness, age 10. Molly enjoys singing, drawing, writing and being creative. Molly came to the Y Day Camp and Before and After School program in 2010, which is based out of Waukee Elementary School. According to her mother, Michelle Fidler, Molly has grown tremendously as a result of her participation in the Y program.

“Molly was diagnosed with high-functioning autism as a three-year-old,” says Michelle.

“Molly struggles navigating social situations and making good choices. She has also struggled with some behavioral situations that sometimes organizations don’t always want to deal with. When I came to the Y and talked to Gretchen Stanger [Youth Development Director], I was blown away with the way she wanted to partner with me.

She was committed to her growth and I really felt she had a stake in her future.”

YMCA programs focus on nurturing the potential of every child. Michelle feels that Cyndi Doerr, Site Supervisor for the program, and the other Y staff have created an environment which allows that to be true for Molly. “ The Y staff are patient. They help her by providing options for making positive choices.

They give her guidance and empower her to make the right decisions. When she doesn’t, they provide appropriate consequences. I see her play out some of those choices at home, which she observes from the Y leaders,” says Michelle.

Michelle also shared that making friends can be difficult for Molly based on her social skills. “Molly comes home from camp and is excited to go because she can play with specific kids,” she says. “It means a lot to see her have friends and be excited about camp. One of those friends even came over for her birthday party outside of the program.”

Molly will be a 5th grader at Vince Meyer Learning Center this fall and will continue to be involved in the program. “I feel we are very blessed to have the Y program,” says Michelle. “I think it has really helped her develop.”

The Y offers a broad range of youth programs that focus on healthy decision making, parental engagement, and character development.

Visit www.dmymca.org for more information or stop by the Y to get involved.

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The founders of Waukee dreamed that it would someday be a bustling, busy town, but it’s likely that even they would be surprised by what it has become. After years of careful planning, Waukee has become the fastest growing city in Iowa. It’s also home to the fastest growing school district in Iowa. And now, the newly announced Kettlestone development is estimated to increase the Waukee population by 17,500 and holds the potential for 25,000 new jobs. But getting there wasn’t easy…

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“Waukee’s future is very bright as a result of people that built a good cornerstone,” said Mayor Bill Peard.

Looking Back – The Very Beginning

Alice and her sister Anita, who helped run the restaurant, got to know many of their customers very well.“It wasn’t unusual for either of them to be seen walking out into the dining room to talk to customers,” said Alice’s niece, Marie Kayser.

The first people to lay that cornerstone were General Lewis Addison Grant and Major William Ragan, who, on April 30, 1869, purchased the land surrounding the area on which The Des Moines Valley Railroad had just announced that it would be building a railroad.

Shuler Coal Company opened in Waukee Gen. Grant and Maj. Ragan named the town in 1921 and housed many of its workers in small homes on what became to be known Shirley, but when Gen. Reid of the Des Moines as Alice’s Road.

Valley Railroad heard about it, he said it should be changed. As reported in the Daily Register,“The proprietors named it Shirley, but the ‘powers that be’ in the railroad office in Keokuk insisted that it should have an Indian appellation, and hence Waukee it had to be. What Waukee means, we don’t know. For that, you must ask Gen. Reid.”

The longstanding business and its friendly owner hold a special place in the memories and hearts of many past and present Waukee area residents.“They served and got to know multiple generations of families over the years.

People who had moved away would often be sure to stop at Alice’s when they returned to the area,” said Kayser.

Businesses popped up quickly after the railroad was built, including lumber yards and hardware, drug, grocery and grain stores. Daily post office service began in November 1869, and Waukee incorporated on July 2, 1878.

Commemorating Waukee’s Coal Mining History Waukee’s coal mining history is preserved and commemorated by its citizens through a museum, a large public sculpture, and the naming of a local elementary school.

Waukee’s Coal Mining History There were coal mines all over the state of Iowa in the late 1800’s, and speculators first surveyed Waukee in 1883.The Harris Mine opened on September 20, 1920, just two and a half miles northeast of Hickman Road in Waukee.The Shuler Mine, owned and operated by The Shuler Coal Company, opened in 1921. It was the largest producer of coal in Iowa, and it had the deepest mine shaft – 387 feet.

A substantial mining camp community developed, comprised mostly of immigrants from Italy, Croatia and Sweden.The community included churches, a school, a dance hall, a tavern, two restaurants, a hardware store and a grocery store. Some of them lived in small homes built by Shuler that were called “South Camp” and “North Camp.”These were located on what is now called Alice’s Road, and they had no electricity or running water.

Many of the town’s residents worked in the coal mines and camp area businesses until the last mine closed in 1949.

Alice’s nephew, Jim Nizzi, took over the business when Alice died in 1997 at the age of 91. He continued to run the restaurant until it closed in 2004.

Hiram Ori, son of Ernest Ori, who worked in the Shuler Mine, left a bequest of $500,000+ to the Waukee Public Library to build a coal mine museum that would preserve this piece of Waukee’s history.The museum, located within the library, opened in November 2013 and features coal mine tools, artifacts and touch screen videos.

Alice Nizzi, for whom Alice’s Road is named, operated a restaurant in the coal mining camp, employing many women from the community.

Remembering One of Waukee’s Most Notable Early Residents: Alice Nizzi One of the most well-known and respected community members from the coal mining era (and beyond) is Alice Nizzi, for whom Alice’s Road is named.

Alice’s father was an Italian immigrant who moved his family to Waukee to work in the Shuler Mine in 1929. Alice took a job working in a restaurant within the coal mining camp community and ended up buying out the owner and taking over the restaurant in 1947.

A massive 13-foot-tall sculpture at the intersection of Douglas and Berkshire Parkways also honors the area’s coal mining history. It features a piece of coal, or “black diamond,” supported by four steel beams.

At the base are four different vignettes that pay homage to the Shuler Coal Company, its miners and their families that resided at the mining camps between 1921 and 1949.

The sculpture was created by artists Rebecca Ekstrand and Thomas Rosoborough at a cost of about $45,000. It was paid for by a grant from the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, as well as contributions from the cities of Waukee and Clive, the Dallas County Foundation, Bravo of Greater Des Moines and private donations.

In addition, Shuler Elementary, which opened in 2010, is named in honor of The Shuler Coal Company, once a major employer and economic player in Waukee. It sits only 1,500 feet from where the company was once located.

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Her restaurant, Alice’s SpaghettiLand, employed many women from the coal mining community as well as many of Alice’s own family members over its 50-year history.

See the extended version of this article with great additional content at myWaukee.com/kettlestone-waukee

Looking Ahead: The Kettlestone Vision Plans for a major expansion have been in the planning stage for the past 20 years, as the City of Waukee worked to obtain federal funding and approval for the new interchange along Interstate Highway 80 between Waukee and West Des Moines that will open next year.

City officials say it’s critical for Waukee to capitalize on the 1,500 acres of undeveloped land that could become a regional destination after the new interchange opens.

The area was originally referred to as Alice’s Road Corridor, until the City of Waukee and the City of West Des Moines decided to work together to establish a name that would bring the communities together.

The City of West Des Moines wanted a name that represented technology, while the City of Waukee preferred a name that was based on the area’s geology. In the end, they settled on the name Kettlestone, which was inspired by the small lakes, or kettle ponds, left behind by the glaciers that once covered the region.

The Kettlestone development, a community-within-a-community, is being built between Hickman Road and I-80. Featuring an outdoor town center in a walkable environment, Kettlestone will include 7,000 new housing units, 3.8 million square feet of commercial retail space and 5.5 million square feet of commercial office space. It is estimated to increase the Waukee population by 17,500, and holds the potential for 25,000 new jobs.

Ground was broken on the University Avenue to Ashworth Road segment of Kettlestone on November 1, 2013.

More information on Kettlestone and its progress and timelines are available at www.kettlestonewaukee.com.

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Growing Pains: Renaming Alice’s Road This past April, the cities of Waukee and West Des Moines considered changing the name of Alice’s Road to Grand Prairie Parkway, which would extend two miles south of Hickman Road to the new Interstate 80 interchange and south of that, replacing 105th Street in West Des Moines.

The goal was to create a brand that connects the two communities and Kettlestone, as well as to give the road one consistent name. Alice’s Road changes to 105th Street when it enters West Des Moines, south of I-80, and it was thought by local leaders that giving the road just one name would help to reduce confusion.

The name “Grand Prairie Parkway” was inspired by the name given to the Central Iowa region by French settlers Louis Joliet and Father Jacques Marquette as they crossed the native prairie grass in Iowa in 1673 – “Grandes Prairies.”

Although the Nizzi family would prefer that Alice’s Road extend all the way to Interstate 80 on the city’s southern border with West Des Moines, Jennifer Nizzi Speers, Alice’s great-niece, said that the family is satisfied with the decision.

“We are so very grateful to everyone who voiced their concern through phone calls, emails or letters to the editor, stood up at the council meetings and spoke, took the time to speak to the city, council or mayor or did anything else that we may or may not have heard about,” said Nizzi Speers.

“The Nizzi family was overwhelmed by how much Alice and the restaurant still mean to them.”

“There was a strong consensus, a strong solution for everyone,” said Moerman about the compromise.

A Future to Look Forward To Ever since its humble beginnings, Waukee residents have played a key role in the successful growth of the city. Neighbors have helped neighbors, citizens have worked hard, and leaders have executed carefully laid plans to position Waukee as an attractive location for both families and businesses. With its rich history and bright future, Waukee is definitely a town of which past, current and future residents can be proud to call home.

However, the decision to rename Alice’s Road was met with an online petition of nearly 2,000 as well as phone calls, emails and emotional pleas to the Waukee City Council from many who felt the renaming would erase important local history and disrespect Alice Nizzi, an honorable historical figure of Waukee.

Due to the public response, city officials proposed a revised plan that was found to be a fair compromise for both sides. The new plan changes the road’s name south of University Avenue, rather than south of Hickman Road. The city will also build a threeacre Alice Nizzi Park north of Hickman Road and create an Alice’s Road Historical Area.

Alice Nizzi’s restaurant, Alice’s SpaghettiLand, served generations of Waukee families for over 50 years.

“Our past leaders and schools laid the foundation with careful planning and hard work. Going forward, this next generation of Waukee residents will enjoy an exceptional quality of life,” said Peard.

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Live, learn, & connect

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by Devon Murphy-Petersen

There is still plenty of time to get involved in your library’s summer reading program! Everyone - babies through adults - can read for fun and prizes through August 1st.

For a complete list of age-appropriate programs and to register, check the library’s website at www.waukee.org/library. Mark your calendar for our Summer Reading Lego Party on Friday, August 1st at, 1:00 pm!

StoryWalk Your library and Waukee Parks & Rec have teamed up to offer StoryWalk, a fun, interactive activity designed to promote the healthy habits of reading and exercise. A changing selection of books is displayed along The Heart of the Warrior Trail, which runs from the intersection of Ashworth, Northview, and Warrior Lane west to Sixth Street.

Devon’s Recommendations – Vacation Reads When you head off on vacation, tuck in a book or eReader – and don’t forget the audios for the drive!

Here are a few audios and books that I enjoyed and you might want to try, too.

“Bloody Jack” Series by L.A. Meyer

“The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak

“Harry Potter” Series by J.K. Rowling

“The Shadow of the Wind” by Carlos Ruiz Zafon

Available as downloadable audios on the library’s website. Set in the early 1800’s, this series is the on-going story of Jacky Faber, London street waif who disguises herself as a boy and signs on as a ship’s boy. Highly entertaining, with great narration and music. For young adults through adults.

Available on CD or as downloadable audiobooks. This series is narrated by Jim Dale, who draws you into the magical world of Harry Potter. Great for the whole family!

In 1939 Nazi Germany, Liesel Meminger compulsively steals books. Her accordionplaying foster father teaches her to read, and she reads her stolen books to her neighbors and the Jewish man hidden in the basement. Intense and beautifully written. For young adults through adults.

Barcelona, 1945. A book dealer’s son finds solace in a book entitled The Shadow of the Wind, by Julián Carax. But when he sets out to find the author’s other works, he makes a shocking discovery: someone has been systematically destroying every copy of every book Carax has written. Soon Daniel’s seemingly innocent quest opens a door into one of Barcelona’s darkest secrets--an epic story of murder, madness, and doomed love. For young adults through adults.

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Kettlestone to Offer Waukee Residents World-Class Shopping, Trails and More.

A new town center is coming to Waukee unlike anything residents have experienced in Central Iowa before. Kettlestone, an innovative mixeduse neighborhood where visitors will find everything from world-class shopping, dining and entertainment to expansive parks, ponds and trails, is currently in development in a 1,500-acre area between University Avenue and I-80.

Kettlestone will serve as a unique tourist attraction as well as a favorite hometown hangout, all nestled within the beautiful Waukee landscape.

“Kettlestone will have a positive impact on Waukee and the metropolitan area,” said Mayor Bill Peard. “It will provide residents and visitors with retail and personal services, miles of trails that meander among the many ponds, and career opportunities in new businesses.”

P e d estr i a n U n d e rpass es In order to ensure easy travel for recreational trail users, the City of Waukee integrated three locations where the trails will pass under the future Grand Prairie Parkway. One is located midway between University and Westown Parkway; one is midway between Westown and Ashworth Road and the third is between Ashworth and the new interchange at I-80.

“We want to make it easy for our residents to get to Kettlestone and travel through the development, whether they’re coming by foot, bike or car,” said Mayor Peard.

“These pedestrian underpasses will connect to our Waukee trail system, which then connect to the regional trail system, allowing access to visitors from across Central Iowa.”

While the master plan is meant to be a guide and will certainly change as needs require, it serves to define the future of Kettlestone showing the area’s greenways, general land uses and major thoroughfares.

G r e e n ways As many cities have found, greenways provide a number of positive amenities to a community including walkability, accessibility and a framework to manage storm water.

The City of Waukee embraced this concept with a design focused on greenways that will elevate the quality of life in Waukee.

“Healthy lifestyles, family-oriented recreation and a connected community are all byproducts of greenways done well,” said Waukee City Administrator Tim Moerman.

The greenbelt that will run through Kettlestone will utilize the native Iowa plants and grasses that once covered the entire area. These hardy, deep-rooted plants attract wildlife, reduce flooding, filter water and recharge the ground water system – in addition to creating beautiful community recreational areas. A series of linked trails will connect all of the open and retail spaces so that once a resident or visitor leaves their home or car, they won’t have to return until they want to.

P e d estr i a n P l a z a a n d A m p h i t h e at e r The heart of the pedestrian experience at Kettlestone will be an open-air plaza where street festivals can flourish. It could also feature a splash pad that doubles as an ice skating rink in the winter, encouraging recreation and allowing for year-round family activity.

A future regional amphitheater is another example of how Kettlestone’s design will bring architecture and landscape design together to create spaces that are both attractive and functional. The natural bowl-like shape layout of the Sugar Creek basin will make the perfect location for the amphitheater. Thanks to the large size of the area, the venue will seat thousands of people. With the backdrop of water and the wooded north shore, the area will become a regional attraction.

“Kettlestone will offer the opportunity for increased community in Waukee,” City Administrator Tim Moerman said. “The possibilities for events of all kinds are endless and we are excited for the future.”

For updates and news about Kettlestone and its progress, visit www.kettlestonewaukee.com. myWaukee.com

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WAUKEE w/ angela wagner

Where were you born?

I was born in Fort Madison and raised on a farm outside of West Point. As the youngest of six girls, my sisters always thought that I was spoiled, but I remind them that if I had been a boy, that would have given a whole new definition to spoiled.

Where did you go to college?

After attending a small Catholic high school, I chose a small Catholic college, St. Ambrose University in Davenport, to pursue my degree in Accounting. After graduation, I went on to pass the CPA exam.

Tell us about your family.

My husband Leroy and I have two boys. Owen just graduated from Waukee High School and will be attending DMACC in the fall. He’ll be living in the campus housing in Ankeny. Jerad will be junior at Waukee High School.

Tell us briefly about your current career.

I’m a Manager at McGowen Hurst Clark and Smith, PC, a full-service public accounting and business advisory firm with offices in West Des Moines and Winterset. I work at the West Des Moines location.

I help both individual and corporate clients by assisting them with their tax returns, providing accounting services and serving as a consultant on other financial issues. I enjoy working at MHC&S and I’m proud to be part of the team.

What are your hobbies/interests?

My boys are growing up quickly, so I enjoy spending as much time with them as I can – or as much as they will allow! I also enjoy giving back to my community. I have served on the boards of the Waukee Chamber of Commerce and the Waukee Leadership Institute. I currently serve on the board of the Greater Iowa Chapter of JDRF, a Type 1 Diabetes research foundation, and I volunteer at many of their events.

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

When I moved to Waukee more than 20 years ago, I thought I was moving to the country.

Hickman Road was only two lanes and the home I currently live in was a grassy field.

Who would have known back then that my son would graduate from a high school with 475 students in his class? Although Waukee has grown greatly, it still maintains its small-town feel.

Living in Waukee, where much of the development is complete, I can walk to the ice cream shop, farmer’s market and football stadium, which makes it feel like a small town.

However, I’m excited to see the next phase of Waukee develop. The growth in the past has been in housing and in the school system. It will be great to see the commercial side of Waukee expand and grow, especially as the new Kettlestone Development begins to unfold. It’s an exciting time to live in Waukee.

What motivates and inspires you?

I enjoy helping clients and knowing that my work is valued.

Hearing “thank you” from anyone – be it a client, co-worker, family member or friend – always makes me feel appreciated and makes me want to do even more.

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It used to be that Americans could count on a pension plus Social Security to get them through their Golden Years. But traditional pensions only account for an estimated 18% of the total aggregate income of today’s retirees, and Social Security accounts for only about 38%. Alas, the responsibility for the bulk of your nest egg now rests with you.

If this dose of reality makes you glum, cheer up -- you have some allies. Investment vehicles, such as your employer-sponsored retirement plan and individual retirement accounts (IRAs), allow you to put off paying taxes on your earnings until you begin taking withdrawals, typically during retirement when you may be in a lower tax bracket.

As you begin thinking about a comfortable retirement, consider that by most estimates you’ll need at least 60% to 80% of your final working year’s income to maintain your lifestyle after retiring. And don’t forget that your annual income will need to increase each year -- even during retirement -- in order to keep up with inflation. At an average annual inflation rate of more than 3%, your cost of living would double every 24 years.

Additionally, time can be an ally -- or an enemy.

Delaying the process of investing can significantly reduce your results. Consider this example: Jane begins investing $100 a month in her employer-sponsored retirement plan when she’s 25. Mark begins investing the same amount when he’s 35. Assuming an 8% annual rate of return compounded monthly, when Mark retires at 65, he’ll have $150,030. Jane will have $351,428.

You’ll also have to consider the likelihood of increased medical costs and health insurance premiums as you grow older. The average cost of a year’s stay in a semi-private room in a nursing home, for instance, is now over $80,000 a year and could rise more than $130,000 per year by 2030, assuming an annual inflation rate of 3%.

While this is only a hypothetical scenario and there are no guarantees any investment will provide the same results, you can see the remarkable difference starting early may make. But no matter what your age, contributing the maximum amount to your employer-sponsored retirement plan and IRA each year could help you achieve the comfortable retirement that each of us desires.

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Learn How to Use the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce to Grow Your Business and Succeed!

What is the Chamber?

The Chamber of Commerce is a catalyst– a common vehicle through which business and professional people work together for the common good of the community.

A better community means better business conditions, and we work for a better community for everyone.

Who is the Chamber?

“We” are you. We are the Chamber members and all of your business and professional friends who are also Chamber members. You are the Chamber of Commerce.

You provide the ideas, the drive, the goals, the funds and the voluntary services to keep the Chamber doing what it does.

What kinds of businesses join the Chamber?

Businesses of every size and industry, as well as organizations and individuals are Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce members.

My business is not in Waukee, why should I join the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce?

How much does it cost to become a member?

Who can become a member of the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce?

Why should I join?

How do I join?

How can I get involved?

Many organizations are members of several local Chambers. If you do business in Waukee, you should be a member of the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber welcomes any small, medium or large business as well as organizations and individuals.

Fill out an online application at www.waukeechamber.com, come by the office and fill out a membership application or call 515-978-7115.

The Chamber uses an investment schedule that is determined by the type and size of your business.

Minimum dues for a small business range from $195 annually.

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce connects members to important community issues, and provides unique opportunities for individuals and businesses to make a difference.

Participation is key and being involved helps make the difference. Being a member of the Chamber creates important connections that enable individuals and companies to do and achieve more.

How does the Chamber benefit my business?

As the leading local advocate for business, the Chamber helps create a climate of growth and success in which all companies – regardless of size or industry – can prosper.

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Family Fun! after Parade in Centennial Park Inflatables, Zip Line, Food

Fireworks at Dusk

Music at 6:00pm in Centennial Park by the band Gimikk

A FLIPPIN’ GOOD TIME AT THE WAUKEE

Fire Dept Pancake Breakfast Waukee Firefighters preparing pancakes.

City Councilman Rick Peterson and his kids.

Dave Massey (left) visiting with a representative of the Waukee American Legion.

Isaiah McGee posing with the firehouse dog mascot.

The McGee kids applying syrup to their pancakes.

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