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Ride the Grapemobile through the Vineyards and learn about grape growing (seasonal, weather permitting).

Tour the Winery and learn about wine making from crush through fermentation to bottling.

Taste award-winning wines ranging from dry to sweet including fizzy, fruit, dessert, and iced wines.

Shop for wine-related items and accessories, local cheese, chocolate, dipping oils, and more….

Enjoy a Bistro Lunch and the views of the Vineyards and picturesque farmland.

Visit www.tasselridge.com for a schedule of Bistro Lunches, wine and food pairing events, and a list of our retailers.

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FROM The Publisher In this issue, we put a spotlight on some young (some very young) entrepreneurs. There are some amazing young people in our community that have an entrepreneurial spirit and are finding success in business. Kudos to them and to those who have raised them to be productive young adults.

Preparing for this issue caused me to reflect on my own childhood. If I could say something to my younger self, what would I say? What would it look like if I wrote young Chad a letter? Well, I’m going to try.

This will be more than a letter stating what I wish I had known. It will be a letter to myself, meant for various points in my young life, that explains why some of my tougher experiences may have prepared me for my life as it is today.

I hope this advice to my vulnerable, younger self will be helpful to others. I hope it will assure some readers that the experiences or struggles they’ve faced are similar to those of many others. Jobs will come and go, young romance will break your heart (or the hearts of others) and life will not always turn out as you planned. This will be a great personal exercise for me, and I challenge you to try it, as well.

When I’m done, I will publish my letter on the myWaukee website. I’ll tell you what—we’ll publish yours, too, if you send it to us.

Proverbs 27:17 states: “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” I challenge you to write that letter to the younger you, and let those reflections sharpen yourself. If you choose to generously share yours and sharpen others, please send it to info@myTownMagazines.com.

Chad C. Airhart, Publisher

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JULY/AUGUST 2017 Publisher

Lead Photographer

Chad Airhart

Laura Wills

Creative Partners Jason McArtor Zachary Kern

Content Kate Fairfield Sara Stibitz

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HIG H L I G H TS

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When kids get a taste of what it takes to run a small business, they get an early glimpse into risk, profits and losses, expenditures and costs, customer relationships, and perhaps most importantly, what it really takes to earn a living.

There are few young people in the area quite like Austin. Since the age of 16, he has tried his hand at four different businesses, three of which were clothing related. An almost accidental interest in clothing has lead him to very recently dropping his freshman collection.

Dan Galbock

Dan’s the man who’s good with numbers and loves to teach others. So it must be no surprise that he opened a Mathasium Learning Center where he can blend his love for math and educating young minds.

17 STORY An Inspiring Place for Aspiring Professionals

Tucked slightly off the road just south of the Waukee Timberline Soccer Complex, you’ll find a spaceshiplooking building, better known as the Waukee Innovation & Learning Center (WILC). This sleek and modern facility is part of the Waukee Community School District and is the only one of its kind here in Central Iowa. The WILC opened its doors this past January and is now home to the Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX) program for local high school students.

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09 STORY Biz Kids

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Austin Neal

Quick FIsh Tacos

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Quick Fish Tacos are a great dish for two, or the whole family, or for a house full of guests—it’s easily adapted! If you’re not a fan of tilapia, any fish will work. Try cod, roughy or even chicken.

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The Waukee Cemetary Walk

At the WAHS Cemetery Walk, local residents represent departed family and/or friends. They share the deceased individual’s personal history, their character, and what life was like living in Waukee during that time.

ON THE COVER A New Kind of Learning From Left to Right: Cindy Snell, Caleb Williams, Anna Jordal (back), Michelle Hill (Front), Brandon Vacco, Paige Wilkerson, Russ Goerend, & Holly Showalter.

Photo by Laura Wills

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What’s Developing, Waukee?

Commercial Growth Sets Record in 2016 – More to Come in 2017.

With population growing by an estimated three people per day, it is no surprise that development was also booming in Waukee in 2016. The City of Waukee’s Development Services Department issued a total of 1,124 building permits in 2016 – nearly a 25 percent increase from the previous record set in 2015.

Of the $209.2 million worth of valuation for building permits issued in 2016, more than 10 percent was made up of commercial projects. That’s the highest in Waukee’s history, and 2017 is following right along with that trend.

As of the most recent building permit activity report (end of May 2017), 14 commercial projects were already approved this year for a total of $5.5 million in valuation.

taking off in Waukee.”

Dan Dutcher

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Many of these projects are visible and/or open now, and many are in the planning and approval processes. Here’s a listing of several in-progress or recently completed development projects:

WAUKEE CENTRAL

Located on Hickman Road between Dartmoor Drive and Westgate Drive on 10.5 acres Currently features Central Bank, Waukee Dental and Burger King.

CENTRAL PLAZA

Located near the corner of Alice’s Road and University Avenue on approximately 1.5 acres »» Features Greater Iowa Credit Union, Rock Valley Physical Therapy and Smoothie King.

AUTUMN RIDGE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Will feature a Car-X Tire and Auto and two 12,000 square foot mixed-use buildings on four acres south of SE Olson Drive and east of Alice’s Road

UNIVERSITY OF IOWA CREDIT UNION

To be constructed south of the Waukee Hy-Vee at the corner of Hickman Road and Alice’s Road on one acre

ASHWORTH SOUTH PLAT 2

Located north of SE Kettlestone Boulevard and east of Grand Prairie Parkway »» Features 14 acres zoned for commercial and retail use.

ASHWORTH SOUTH RETAIL

Located south of Ashworth Road and east of Grand Prairie Parkway

“Commercial growth is really

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“Commercial growth is really taking off in Waukee,” said City of Waukee Community & Economic Development Director Dan Dutcher. “Between the Kettlestone Corridor, the Hickman Corridor and Alice’s Road, we continue to receive a lot of inquiries about business development in the City.”

»» Features two acres with plans for a multi-tenant retail/commercial building.

KETTLESTONE OFFICE DEVELOPMENT

93,740 square foot office building under construction on eight acres east of Grand Prairie Parkway and north of the future SE Esker Ridge Drive

WAUKEE MARKET PLACE

Work has begun at the 12-acre site just south of Hickman Road and west of Alice’s Road »» Auto Zone plans have been approved, and Starbucks and Pancheros Mexican Grill have committed to this development with City plan reviews pending. More service retailers will come on board later; this site has good potential to see quick-serve food, potential grocers, banks, etc.

Developer Richard Hurd said that the corner of Hickman and Alice’s is the perfect hightraffic area for Waukee Market Place.

Site of Waukee Market Place Auto Zone plans have been approved, and Starbucks and Pancheros Mexican Grill have committed to this development with City plan reviews pending.

“The growth in Waukee is huge right now, and it’s only going to continue. That makes the community a great place to provide these types of services,” Hurd said.

“These ‘internet-resistant’ places are really for people who need something on an instantaneous basis which they can go pick up. We are excited to be able to provide that in Waukee.”

New commercial development also typically brings jobs. The more businesses the City welcomes, the more residents are presented with the “live here, work here” option.

“The activity we are now seeing in Waukee is the result of working with developers and the real estate community to get sites in Waukee ready for development,” said Dutcher. “Those efforts are now paying off with a sharp increase in commercial development. We have also seen an increase in the interest to bring jobs to Waukee.

Having a major office project underway in Kettlestone that will bring 300+ well-paying jobs will only increase the interest in Waukee as a job center.”

To see a full listing of current development projects within the City of Waukee, please visit

www.Waukee.org/DevelopmentProjects.

This list and supporting documents are updated as new permit requests and site plans are completed and/or approved.

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LAW Masterson & Bottenberg VALID WILLS 101 One of the unfortunate trends I keep running into relates to otherwise valid wills that cannot be admitted to probate. A variety of issues can prevent an otherwise valid will from being admitted to probate, but the one that keeps popping up is the inability to find the witnesses for a will.

CHARLIE BOTTENBERG Masterson & Bottenberg LLP Par t n e r

cbottenberg@dsmlawyers.com 515-216-0737 Masterson & Bottenberg LLP is a Waukee law firm specializing in Wills, Trusts, Estate, Long Term Care Planning, Asset Protection, Succession Planning, Guardianships, Conservatorships, Corporate Law, and Family Law. We strive to provide excellent service to our community and be “Your Law Firm When Life Happens.”

This may seem like a trivial problem, but in my practice, I’ve had several scenarios in which tracking down a witness has been problematic, if not impossible— usually because the witness changed jobs, moved out of state or passed away. In some cases, we were able to find a witness by using a private investigator, and we were then able to have the witness sign an affidavit allowing us to probate the will. However, in other cases, we’ve been unable to find a witness and therefore had to probate an estate without the will.

This may seem like a small issue, but for someone whose will doesn’t mirror the default Iowa statutes, getting their will admitted to probate is the best, if not the only way to have their final wishes met.

Additionally, moving forward intestate (without a will) causes additional issues and delays, such as requiring the Administrator to petition the Court every time they need to sell real estate or other items without a regularly established market.

The good news is that the Iowa code has a provision that allows the person making the will and the witnesses to pre-verify the will. This provision is called a self-proving affidavit and is authorized under Iowa Code §633.279(2).

Essentially, the self-proving affidavit allows the will to be admitted to probate, even if the witnesses cannot be located or are no longer living. Most attorneys, including those at our firm, execute the self-proving affidavit when the will is executed. However, if the attorney’s office doesn’t have enough staff to serve as witnesses, or if the office hasn’t adopted the selfproving affidavit as part of their practice, it’s possible that even a recent will won’t have it attached.

The easiest way to check whether your will has a self-proving affidavit is to turn to the last page of the will and see whether it’s been notarized. If there is no notary stamp and signature verifying the signatures of the two witnesses, you likely do not have a self-proving affidavit.

If your will doesn’t have a self-proving affidavit, or if you just want us to do a review to put your mind at ease, please give us a call.

We would be more than happy to assist you!

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STORY

WORDS Sara Stibitz

PHOTOS Laura Wills

BIZ KIDS

Young Iowa Entrepreneurs Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy. They employ nearly half of our private sector workforce, and in the last 20 years, they’ve created 64 percent of our new jobs.

While it’s great to hear kids speak of becoming doctors, lawyers and engineers, it’s also wonderful to see them taking part in entrepreneurial ventures right here in Iowa.

When kids get a taste of what it takes to run a small business, they get an early glimpse into risk, profits and losses, expenditures and costs, customer relationships, and perhaps most importantly, what it really takes to earn a living.

Below are the stories of two local families with entrepreneurial kids. In the first story, you’ll read about how Ben Hughes started his own lemonade business to earn money for a new phone, but ended up getting much more out of it than he expected.

In the second story, you’ll read about Iowa lawmaker Rob Taylor and his family of entrepreneurial beekeepers, and how they’re doing their part to support the bee population.

And who knows? Maybe Ben’s Lemons and The Iowa Honey Company will find a way to combine forces someday. Honey Lemon-Aid anyone?

Ben’s Lemons Ben Hughes was 10 years old, and he was dying for a new phone. Like many parents, his father told him if he wanted one, he’d have to pay for it himself. Ben and his father happened to be discussing this at a Rotary event, and a fellow Rotarian suggested to Ben that he start a lemonade stand. But Ben knew he wasn’t going to make the kind of money he needed to buy a cell phone by selling lemonade on a street corner.

So he started a lemonade stand of sorts, but he took it a step further—he created a booth at the Waukee Farmers Market.

That was three years ago, and he’s been an entrepreneur ever since.

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The lemonade recipe is their own. “My dad and I experimented with sugar water, lemon juice and normal water until we found the right combination,” explained Ben. “It’s not an exact science, and we experiment with it. We keep it mostly the same every year and tweak it just a little here and there.”

The business has also taught him about responsibility. “He has to get a permit and pay taxes, and he’s done it all on his own. He’s learned a lot about business, and that running a business comes with hidden fees,” explained Shelly.

Ben makes it every Friday night before the farmers market. Sometimes it’s hard to run a business in the summer, but he gets it all done.

This may be Ben’s last year selling lemonade at the farmer’s market. Since he’s going into the 8th grade and will soon be old enough to get a job, he might try his hand at a more conventional way of making money.

He gets valuable family time, too. “My dad and I can talk, and it’s a good bonding experience,” he said.

But fear not, there’s talk of a familial buyout. Ben’s younger brother, Asher, wants to buy the lemonade stand from Ben—and call it “Better Than Ben’s Lemonade.”

For Ben, the lessons he’s learned from the lemonade business have been transformational. “It’s made me proud of what I’ve been able to do with the money, and it’s made me appreciate what I buy, because it wasn’t just given to me,” he said.

Iowa Honey Company

His parents have noticed changes, too. “He can talk more easily with people, and he’s developed more social skills. He can have a conversation with people he doesn’t know,” said his mom, Shelly Hughes.

He’s honed his sales skills, too; Ben will sell his lemonade as people walk by, convincing them to stop for refreshment.

Ben’s success is a result taking ownership in the enterprise. “He does all the work, and he’s very particular about the setup and how it goes,” said Shelly. “When I’ve gone to help him set up, I apparently don’t do it correctly—he’s very particular,” she said with a laugh.

Rob and Christi Taylor have been self-starters for a long time. Christi is a physician at The Iowa Clinic, and Rob is an entrepreneur in the automotive industry, as well as a legislator in the Iowa house. The couple knew they wanted to get their two youngest kids, Ben (16) and Will (12), involved in business and agriculture in a venture that would give them a taste of both.

“We wanted to do something that would connect our kids to agriculture and teach them how to run a business,” said Rob. With that in mind, they decided on beekeeping. “Bees are responsible for a third of the agricultural crops in the world,” explained Christi. “If we lose bees, we’re in trouble.”

“It’s made me proud of what I’ve been able to do with the money, and it’s made me appreciate what I buy, because it wasn’t just given to me.”

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The whole family took beekeeping classes at the Iowa State Extension Lab. After completing the six-week course, they purchased their first set of bees.

“Believe it or not, you can order bees online,” said Christi. “The first time we ordered, we used pre-made hives. We were brand new at this, so we needed a hive quickly.

From there on out, we’ve ordered wooden kits and put them together ourselves,” she said.

In 2015, they had four hives; in 2016, they had 16, and they now have 29 hives. “In 2016, once we had 16 hives, we decided to teach the boys how to start a company,” said Rob. They named it the Iowa Honey Company. They built a website, got the name trademarked and had a logo made. They created Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, too.Their hives are scattered across Central Iowa. “We have two hives in our backyard in West Des Moines, 10 hives at our property in Osceola, another 10 on the farm where my dad grew up, and the rest are in Grimes,” said Ben. The flavor of the honey produced varies between the locations because the bees feed on different flowers at each location.

The whole family takes care of the bees year-round, tending to them in the summer and making sure they have enough food in the winter. Every Labor Day, the family processes the honey in their once-a-year harvest.

The first year, they pulled 40-60 pounds of honey out of each hive. Now they’re up to 70-150 pounds per hive. The family is careful to leave enough in each hive so the bees can survive the long Iowa winters, and they also put the honeycombs back in the hives so the bees can keep using them instead of needing to build new ones.

Until recently, the company’s sales have been solely through word of mouth. But this summer, they entered into a relationship with Mayberry’s Coffee Shop in Osceola, which now sells their honey on a retail basis. “They love selling it because some of the honey is from right there in Osceola,” said Rob. Needless to say, the family has learned a lot about bees along the way. “Bees have different personalities, and you have to handle them differently, depending on the personality of the hive,” explained Will.

He also explained that bees don’t like visitors when it’s rainy or stormy, that they don’t like offensive smells, and they prefer the scent of women and children over that of men.

As for Ben, he’s learned firsthand that bees give warnings before they sting. “They die when they sting, so it’s their last resort,” he said. “They’ll head-butt you first, as a warning. If the worker bees start pelting you in the chest, then they’re not in the mood to be messed with,” he said.

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Everyone pitches in, including their two older daughters, Melani and Kati, and Melani’s husband Aaron.

“Bees have different personalities, and you have to handle them differently, depending on the personality of the hive.”

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I am a vice president.

A volunteer. I know 12 ways to wear a scarf and I can check profit and loss statements in my sleep.

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“They help make financial decisions, and they get to see costs and expenses, and how they affect profits.”

Rob Taylor Avoiding bee stings hasn’t been the only challenge faced by the Taylor family. Last year, two of their hives were stolen from their location in Grimes. It made statewide and even national news. Fortunately, they were able to locate one of the hives a month later.

Since the beginning, and through all of its ups and downs, Rob and Christi have been sure to involve the boys in all areas of the business. “We do a lot of it along with our parents—the processing, selling, feeding, and caring for the bees,” said Will. “We build and stain the hives. We do almost everything they do.”

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“We sit down at the kitchen table and make all of the decisions about the company together,” said Christi.

“They help make financial decisions, and they get to see costs and expenses, and how they affect profits,” explained Rob. “It’s been a good experience to learn how to manage a business, but also to get a taste of agriculture. It’s given us a better understanding of both agriculture and business in general,” said Will.

Ben agrees. “It’s helped me realize how hard things in life can be, but also how much support we have around us. Not just from family, but from our community. They support our business and buy our honey, and they like our business and want to keep it going. It’s taught me that anything I want to do—with enough hard work, and enough people around me to support me, I can get it done.”

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FACES OF WAUKEE Dan Gehlbach Where are you from originally?

I’m originally from Urbandale and graduated from Urbandale High School.

Tell us a little about your family.

I’ve been married to my wife Staci for 11 years, and we have two daughters that attend Waukee schools. Abby is 9 and will be in 4th grade and Katy is 6 and will be in 1st grade. My wife is from Texas but we met while we were both living in Las Vegas. I convinced her that Iowa would be a great place to raise a family and that our winters aren’t that bad. I lied about the winter part, but we love raising our family here.

Tell us what you do as the Center Director for Mathnasium of West Des Moines.

My role is largely hiring and training instructors, assessing kids’ math skills, designing learning plans and communicating progress with parents, as well as all the sales, marketing and back office aspects of the business. I also get to promote Mathnasium in our community while also giving back. I currently serve on the Waukee Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and the Waukee Community Schools Foundation Board.

When did your own passion for math really take hold?

I was always good with numbers in school, and math came easy for me. I had taught high school overseas for a couple years and really liked working with kids. I also used math in various corporate jobs and became a Certified Internal Auditor, earning an MBA along the way. So, opening a Mathnasium Learning Center was the perfect entrepreneurial outlet to blend my love of math while also helping kids.

I’m fortunate that I get the opportunity to really impact kids’ lives and hopefully pass on my passion for math to the kids that attend our center.

What makes Mathnasium different from regular tutors?

We have the resources to find out exactly where kids are in their math skills and provide help filling in missing foundational gaps or challenging kids with higher level material from our proprietary curriculum. Traditional tutors are more of a shortterm solution and a quick fix to get through homework. We offer a lasting solution for kids’ math deficiencies while also providing a way for advanced students to get ahead. Most kids that have a regular tutor will always need one because they develop a “learned helplessness.” In other words, they get too used to having a tutor work through each problem.

We focus on building confidence and making math make sense so students can apply concepts and solve problems on their own. We also offer more scheduling flexibility because our sessions are on a drop-in basis. Our student “mathletes” are members that pay a monthly fee—like a gym membership—where kids attend 2-3 times per week. But the biggest difference is that we make math FUN!

How can people learn more about Mathnasium?

We assess kids with no risk or obligation to enroll. You can reach us at Mathnasium of West Des Moines (by Jordan Creek Mall) at 515-440-MATH (6284).

“Opening a Mathnasium Learning Center was the

perfect entrepreneurial outlet to blend my love of math while also helping kids.”

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W O R D S K a t e Fa i r f i e l d

P H OT OS Lau r a W i l l s & Th e WI LC

An Inspiring Place for Aspiring Professionals Tucked slightly off the road just south of the Waukee Timberline Soccer Complex, you’ll find a spaceship-looking building, better known as the Waukee Innovation & Learning Center (WILC).

This sleek and modern facility is part of the Waukee Community School District and is the only one of its kind here in Central Iowa.

The WILC opened its doors this past January and is now home to the Aspiring Professional Experience (APEX) program for local high school students.

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“While the school-to-work program functions more like an internship, APEX exposes students to working with real clients on real projects with real feedback, paired with the technical skills for completing the work and delivering the final product.”

RUSS GOEREND

Michelle Hill, director of APEX, says the WILC was purposefully designed to be a welcoming, collaborative environment. “Our philosophy at APEX is for students to take ownership and leadership of innovation, and that’s exactly what’s reflected in the WILC,” said Hill.

APEX offers courses in five economic sectors— engineering; human services; finance and insurance; business, technology and communication; and bioscience and value-added agriculture. Within these sectors, there are 11 courses (soon to be 14) for the 2017-2018 school year.

Each course has its own “studio” within the WILC. The building also features some open learning spaces, like the “triangle” in the middle of the building, where furniture can easily be moved for small group work or large speaking events. One of the more unique features of the WILC is The Hub Café, which offers fresh food and even has a reclaimed barn wood kitchen table with the APEX logo for its base conceptualized and designed by students.

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“When people are looking for me, I’m usually at that kitchen table,” said Hill. “I’m like the ‘APEX mom.’ I enjoy helping students to find what makes them happy.

High school can be such as scary time, where they’re supposed to have it all figured out. We play a part in helping them figure out what the next step is.”

Every aspect of the WILC allows for what Hill and her team call “creative collisions.” As students come to co-work, serendipitous interactions happen, including relationships with business professionals.

Russ Goerend, an APEX instructor who previously taught sixth grade English in Waukee, says the WILC structure and the APEX program give metro high school juniors and seniors a rare learning opportunity unlike anything in the traditional classroom.

“APEX is a different, consultant model,” said Goerend.

“While the school-to-work program functions more like an internship, APEX exposes students to working with real clients on real projects with real feedback, paired with the technical skills for completing the work and delivering the final product.”

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Each APEX course has its own curriculum team made up of academic and business partners. Curriculum is evaluated and refreshed every six months to keep it relevant to the needs of the industry.

Each APEX course has its own curriculum team made up of academic and business partners. Curriculum is evaluated and refreshed every six months to keep it relevant to the needs of the industry. Hill, Goerend and the APEX instructors also receive support from an advisory board of 23 partners who assist with program strategy and planning while also assessing workforce trends.

One such partner is the City of Waukee. Goerend teaches a course called Designing Communications Solutions, and as part of this course, he once had his students partner with the City to establish a portfolio of photos from around Waukee. The students were responsible for scheduling, shooting and editing the photos and then delivering the finished photo library to the client.

Before the WILC opened, students met exclusively at the offices of APEX partner businesses—what the program calls “host sites.” Now that students have a permanent space, they have the luxury of equally splitting course time between the WILC and in the professional environment, which Goerend said is essential to the program’s success.

But, prior to receiving their course projects, APEX students go through a two-week onboarding period during which they adjust to professional dress every day and business basics, like firm handshakes and looking others in the eye.

“APEX wouldn’t work without our business partners,” said Goerend. “Our APEX course standards are designed around client relationships, career exploration and development of technical and professional skills. Our business partners play an integral role in that.”

“They quickly become independent and use me as a coach and sounding board for projects,” said Goerend.

“Students learn to be self-motivated and independent learners, which is exactly what business partners want in employees.”

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One of the foundational tenants of APEX is there are no prerequisite courses or GPA requirements to join the program, nor an application process. Students simply need to register with their counselor, signing up just like any other elective course at the high school.

One of the foundational tenants of APEX is there are no prerequisite courses or GPA requirements to join the program, nor an application process. Students simply need to register with their counselor, signing up just like any other elective course at the high school.

“APEX can impact any student, regardless of where he/she might be in school,” said Goerend. “If they feel as though they’ve diverged from what school can offer, we’re here; if they feel as if they’ve reached the maximum school can offer, we’re here. The motivation is there from APEX students, and the experience they receive is incomparable. The amount of work and growth they’re able to accomplish in a semester is amazing.”

Primarily filled with students from the Waukee Community School District, APEX has seen tremendous growth, doubling and tripling its class size since its inception. Next year, APEX expects to see 400 students and will add an additional instructor.

While WILC and APEX offer students a unique learning environment and the chance to explore career possibilities, staff members also hope students begin to see the metro community in a different light—and perhaps consider the Des Moines area when deciding where they want to live and work in the future.

“One of the metrics we track with students after they finish APEX is how likely they are to return to the Des Moines area post-college,” said Goerend. “What we’re learning is just how much insight APEX gives them about what the Des Moines business and industry landscape has to offer.”

Goerend firmly believes in the APEX program, not only for the students he mentors and teaches, but for his own family, too. He and his wife, who is also a teacher in the Waukee School District, hope their three young boys will embrace APEX when they reach high school. “I want our own sons to have this experience,” he said. “I don’t care which APEX sector they choose, but I will highly encourage them to pursue this opportunity.”

For more information on the WILC and APEX, including how to apply or how to become a business partner, visit waukeeapex.org.

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FACES OF WAUKEE Austin Neal Tell us about your family.

My dad is from Des Moines and my mom is from Huxley. They’re two of my biggest sources of inspiration and motivation, because my dad is incredibly knowledgeable and sensible, and my mom always says “go for it.” I have two younger sisters, Madison and Sydney, that both attend Waukee High School. It’s funny to watch my youngest sister, Madison, grow up because ever since I’ve gotten into fashion and highend brands, she has followed along and will now show me the latest release from Gucci or Balenciaga.

We heard that you’ve launched your own clothing line. Tell us how that came about.

From a young age, I wanted to play baseball in college, and eventually, professionally. However, when I was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease at 16, I had to quit baseball due to the risk of taking a blow to the abdomen and rupturing something.

I used to think fashion was a profession dominated by mostly women, until I became obsessed with the fit of my clothing and the different fibers and fabrics I was wearing. It was like the saying, “When one door closes, another opens.” Since the age of 16, I have tried my hand at four different businesses, three of which were clothing related. My biggest success was a line was called Vero Apparel. We geared our product towards baseball players. At one point, I believe we had over 75k followers on our social media accounts.

However, I recognized that a lot of people were just slapping a cliché saying on a shirt and suddenly they had a “company.” I sold my shares from Vero and started Keep On Apparel, which I eventually rebranded as “NEAL.”

Do you have any mentors that have helped you along the way?

I have all sorts of mentors—primarily, my dad.

He’s a business owner himself, so I would be ignorant if I didn’t listen to the advice he gives me on the logistical and business sides of things.

Another mentor that I look up to is Josh Ansah.

He has his own clothing brand and storefront in Valley Junction called Jaytees Apparel. He has all sorts of events in the backyard of his store and gives a lot back to the city. Josh has given me a lot of advice on both business and life in general.

I first contacted him in 2013 and just met him in February of this year. The day I met him, he gave me a big hug and assured me we would do amazing work together. I have great respect for him, his wife Melissa and their kids.

Most of all, I credit all my blessings and thought processes to Jesus Christ. Without him, I would be lost and stuck in a job I hate, so I’m forever grateful and give everything to Him.

What sort of styles can people expect from your work?

I dropped my freshman collection in June of this year. The line I’m releasing is Luxury Streetwear.

Some of the fabrics I’m using include Japanese denim, silk, and Italian wool. Being the only employee of NEAL, I make every piece by hand, with love. I hope everyone will see how much I’ve given to this and that they’ll give NEAL a chance.

Where can people find your clothes?

You can find me on social media. I’m producing a short movie featuring the pieces that will be released with the help of Jordan Allen.

When the pieces are available for purchase, I’ll take orders exclusively through Instagram (@_n3al_).

I’ll also set up some pop-up stores around the state and will post notifications of these on social media.

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FROM YOUR Waukee Library Take the Library with you this Summer! Check out our online library!

Are you going on a vacation this summer? Don’t forget to take the library with you! The Waukee Public Library has just what you need to keep yourself and your family entertained! Stop in to get a few movies and TV shows, and then grab some books, audio books and magazines. If you find yourself needing another book, check out our online library—available free of charge to our cardholders anywhere, anytime.

Visit waukeepubliclibrary.org to check out our online library today! To find out more about the Waukee Public Library, visit waukeepubliclibrary.org or contact us at askme@waukee.org or (515) 978-7944.

JULY EVENTS Brick Builders & STEM Station – Each Tuesday – 6-7:00 p.m.

Adults: Essential Oils – Tuesday, July 11 – 5:30 p.m.

Orton Circus of Ortonville, Presented by Rod Stanley – Sunday, August 6 – 1:00 p.m.

Young science fans are welcome to build engineering skills with the library’s collection of LEGOs. Each week, there will be a STEM Station in the room, with an experiment demonstration. There will also be an optional LEGO engineering challenge that children are encouraged to complete before free play.

Recommended for K-5th grade.

Learn essential oil basics with aromatherapist Susan Bakken! Have fun and participate in an interactive style class that will cover essential oils, safety, basic blending and a few recipes. Leave with knowledge to jump into essential oils and see how they can enhance your life, health and wellbeing! Susan is certified in aromatherapy, and she’s also a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Energy Master and reflexologist.

Ortonville used to be a town populated by lions, elephants, tight wire walkers, trapeze artists, bareback riders and clowns. For nearly 70 years, this Dallas County town was the headquarters for the Orton family traveling troupe. No registration required.

Registration is required for each session and will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary.eventbrite.com.

Bee-Bots Coding – Thursday, July 6 – 10 - 11a.m.

Kids entering K-2nd grade in the fall are invited to join Iowa State Extension Outreach staff to learn about coding robots! Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary.eventbrite.com.

Teen Fear Factor– Monday July 24 – 6:30 p.m.

How brave are you? Compete with your friends to see who can complete the most stunts and taste the most disgusting foods! Open to teens entering 6-12th grade in the fall. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary.eventbrite. com.

Friday Family Fun Time! – Each Friday – 10 -10:45 a.m.

Buildings of Bugs! Presented by the Iowa State Insect Zoo – Thursday, July 27 – 10:00 a.m.

Families are invited to visit the library and enjoy a variety of entertainment from a talented series of special guests. Programs are recommended for ages 4-10 years, unless otherwise indicated.

No registration is required for these events.

Kids entering 3rd-5th grade in the fall can join staff from the Iowa State Insect Zoo to learn about the buildings of bugs. Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary. eventbrite.com.

July 7 – Macaroni Soup Family Concert July 14 – Jester Puppets July 21 – Science Center: Building Blunders July 28 – Magic Show

AUGUST EVENTS Carve Your Own Butter Creation – Friday, August 4 – 10 a.m.

For 6-12th graders, build a better pizza! Join your friends and compete to see who can design the best pizza.

Get prepared for the Iowa State Fair and carve your own butter cow—or whatever you want! If you can’t come to the library, submit a photo of your homemade butter carving to the library’s Facebook page! All ages are welcome, but registration is required so we have enough supplies.

Registration is required and will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary.eventbrite.com.

Registration will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary.eventbrite.com.

Teens: Build a Better Pizza– Monday, July 10 – 6:30 p.m.

Stories in the Park – August 7-11 – 9:00 a.m.

Stop by the open shelter at Centennial Park to hear fun songs and stories from our librarians, followed by a craft provided by Waukee Parks and Recreation staff.

You will hear stories about monkeys, dinosaurs, farm animals and fish. Recommended for ages 5 and under with a caregiver. In case of bad weather, this event will be in the enclosed shelter at Centennial Park. No registration required.

Movie Matinee: The Finest Hours – Thursday, August 10 – 10:00 a.m.

Join us on the second Thursday of every month for a different movie on the library’s big screen. We will be showing everything from major blockbusters to classics.

All movies are free and popcorn and lemonade are available. Movies start at 10:00 a.m. No registration required.

Solar Eclipse Viewing & Art Party – Monday August 21 – 11:15 a.m.

Space enthusiasts (Kindergarten+) are welcome to attend a viewing of the solar eclipse at the library.

There will be a short presentation and safe viewing instructions at 11:15 a.m., followed by the opportunity to create your own solar color-changing bead jewelry.

At approximately 11:45, we will move outside to watch the eclipse. In case of inclement weather, we will view the eclipse from NASA’s live satellite locations on our large screen projector.

Registration will open three weeks before the event at waukeelibrary.eventbrite.com.

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If you want to make things even easier, you can caramelize the onions and peppers in advance. If a guest would like to help, it’s an easy assignment for them. I love the versatility of this recipe, so I’ve included a few additional addons so you can make them again and again, all summer long!

Fish Prep Ingredients 1 # Tilapia 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon chili powder 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for oiling the grill grates Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper

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Caramelize: 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced 2 bell peppers, thin slice 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped 3 T oil Quick sauté just enough to soften.

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FROM YOUR Waukee Chamber Welcome to Waukee!

The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy.

Please join us in providing a warm welcome to the 28 new business members that have joined the Waukee Chamber this year! The Chamber’s board and membership have helped 20 of these new businesses celebrate grand openings this year with ribbon cutting ceremonies!

Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Golf Outing Thank You The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce 2017 Annual Golf Outing was held on June 15 at Beaver Creek Golf Course.

Golfers participated in “Viva Las Vegas” themed activities at each tee, sponsored by member businesses. Our guests enjoyed a round of golf and business networking, followed by dinner and prizes!

Thanks to all of our business member sponsors, who were highlighted on signage throughout the golf course. The Chamber would also like to thank our Board of Directors, Community Development Committee, Ambassadors, staff and other volunteers for helping to make the day so enjoyable for all of our members!

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Our Mission: An association of businesses, organizations and individuals dedicated to promoting growth and prosperity in our local economy.

3. Get involved by attending our monthly luncheon.

2. Refer local business.

4. Highlight your business in one of our five signature events: Annual Dinner & Silent Auction, What's Cookin' in Waukee, Golf Outing, Waukee Fall Harvest or Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour.

5. Patronize existing businesses.

6. Welcome new businesses to our community by participating in their grand openings and ribbon cutting ceremonies.

7. Stay “in the know” with the Waukee Chamber’s weekly Business Report.

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8. Share your successes, job openings and events in our communications to Chamber membership.

9. Collaborate with local organizations to strengthen our community.

10. Connect with the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce by using our online or printed membership directory.

Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour The Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce Economic Development Committee will host the 5th Annual Waukee Economic Development Bus Tour on Thursday, September 14 at 3:30 p.m. A reception will follow the tour at 5:00 p.m.

This event is open to the public and will highlight community information, business and residential development, and schools. RSVP to the Waukee Chamber today!

Find more information on the Chamber’s website at waukeechamber.com. If you have any questions, please contact info@waukeechamber.com or 515-978-7115.

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On May 19, 2014, Mayor Bill Peard signed a proclamation declaring June as Waukee History Month.

Fittingly, in 2015, the Cemetery Walk was moved to June.

At the WAHS Cemetery Walk, local residents represent departed family and/or friends. They share the deceased individual’s personal history, their character, and what life was like living in Waukee during that time. Any contributions the family member or friend made to our great community is shared as well.

The 6th Annual Cemetery Walk was held on June 4.

Ron Aldrich spoke about Ida Hinkson, Laurie Hinkson and Lottie Hinkson. Teresa Broderick spoke about her grandfather, Henry Irvin Shoeman. Mickey Merical, Sr. spoke of his lifelong friend Larry Phillips.

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Previous years’ speakers include Jim Llewellyn, Denny Dolmage, Marie Kayser, Karen Dluhos, Dena Forret, Mary Scheve, Tim Broderick, Marcia Blake Mills, Teresa Broderick and Carol Geib, as well as many others.

We have posted videos from the 2016 and 2017 Cemetery Walks on our Facebook page.

Thank you all for sharing.

Iles Funeral Homes has sponsored our Cemetary Walk for the past six years. Beverages and a snack are provided after the speakers conclude.

Our next Waukee Cemetery Walk will be held on June 3, 2018 at 1 p.m.

The next WAHS fundraiser will be 21st Century Sitcom Trivia on July 15 at Mickey’s Irish Pub in Waukee. Registration opens at noon.

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