March/April 2023
Sharing Happiness Through Beautiful Floral Arrangements
April (Zinn) Junge has always viewed life through a lens of artistic creativity! While her sister Holly creates masterpieces through paint and paper, April’s art is found in her flowers and how she puts together beautiful floral arrangements. “Throughout my life, I’ve always enjoyed flowers and their different textures – how they all work and…
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Pasta halfbakedharvest.com 1 (8 oz) Jar Oil-Packed Sun-Dried Tomatoes 1 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, cubed 4 t Italian Seasoning 1 t Paprika or Smoked Paprika 3/4 C Grated Parmesan Cheese 2 T Salted Butter 1 Medium Shallot, chopped 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped 1 lb Short Cut Pasta 1 C Heavy…
Read MoreStay-Properties Transform Local History and Offer Beautiful Short-Term Rentals
In the heart of the Iowa Great Lakes, there are a mixture of colorful properties available for short-term rentals. Whether staying for a week in the summer or desire a quiet getaway in the fall, Stay-Cation properties offer a wonderful opportunity to be close to the action. Many of these rentals were once places locals…
Read MoreLee Custom Homes Create A Beautiful Haven
One Sunday afternoon in 2016, Jim and Mette Malek decided to take a drive north. They were loving their life in Sioux City but felt called to visit their roots. As a child, Jim spent many summer days fishing along Sandbar Beach and Mette grew up in Estherville. Inching towards retirement, they both desired a…
Read MoreSilo Ridge Peony Farm Welcomes Vistors
In early summer, Silo Ridge Peony Farm west of Milford will welcome guests for the first time to experience a field of blooms. During peak bloom, 7,000 peony plants will display their immense beauty that will be awe-dropping for visitors and is inspiring to the owner. For Shelly Derner and her family, the timeless flower…
Read MoreLake Life Likes
DOMINION It is the game that started a new genre: Deckbuilding. Rio Grande Games came up with this game back in 2008, and since, they have added countless expansion packs. The thing about this game, you may say it has A LOT of rules. But really there is just the knowledge of how to win…
Read MoreHomes For Heroes Helping Local Heroes Buy and Sell Homes
Local Realtor®, Erica Schultes, is always looking to give back to her community and discovered a way to serve those who serve others. Growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, the Iowa Great Lakes quickly became a second home to her as she and her family would vacation in the area. “I have such fond memories of…
Read MoreLake Life Review
Oh, the places we go. Or did we go? This time KT from Broadway Market Place of Paullina came to us with the supplies to make wreaths, right here, cozied up in the office space where Lake Life is housed within the United States Powertrain building. Broadway Marketplace didn’t do this just for Tara, Joy…
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