An Extraordinary Family An Extraordinary Family

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An Extraordinary Family An Extraordinary Family
InTouch
A publication for the many friends and supporters of ChildServe
Winter 2016
An Extraordinary Family
ChildServe Helps Make Great Life Possible
“
We have one life to
live, and we will leave
this world better than
we found it.
second son, Carsten. Ten hours
——Megan and Matt
fix this?” Although that was an
”
after his birth, the NICU doctor
said Carsten was showing
signs of Down syndrome.
I remember looking at the
doctors and saying, “How do we
irrational thought, it was my
Our goals are to raise happy and
first thought as a mother.
loving children who are seen for the
The NICU doctor began to
wonderful individuals they are. We
cry, shook her head and said,
are the parents of Gabe, Carsten and
“There’s no ‘fix’ for this.”
Griffin, plus we have adopted Kat,
At that very moment, I
Elle, Bo, Mae and Eve from China.
looked down to Carsten, who
When I think about what makes it
was in my arms. He opened
possible to do all that we do, I think
his beautiful almond shaped
of the team of experts at ChildServe.
eyes, and that was the first
My heart opened to children with
moment I heard his “voice.”
special health care needs nine years
He said to my heart, “Mama,
ago when we received unexpected
they’re not here to fix me. I’m
news shortly after the birth of our
here to fix you.”
Continued on Page 2
Carsten’s family moved to Johnston so he
could benefit from ChildServe.
Table of
Contents
1-3
4
5-15
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An Extraordinary
Family
A loving family grew
stronger after adopting
a child with special
needs from China.
Maverick Fits Right in
at Autism Day Health
Maverick’s skills
improved with extra
attention in this
program.
ChildServe
Donor List
Thank You to Our
2015 Donors
Bubble Ball
An Extraordinary
Continued from Page 1
We were living in Missouri.
organizations around the country to
There were not enough community
give Carsten great life opportunities.
resources available for children
We found the perfect place—
with Down syndrome, so Matt
ChildServe in Johnston, Iowa.
and I immediately began searching
A hard decision for many, this
for pediatric specialty health care
move was what we knew we had to
do for our family. Carsten needed
ChildServe, so we packed our
bags and moved to Johnston.
Today, Carsten is the life of the party.
ChildServe has provided him with
case management, respite, supported
community living, and speech and
occupational therapy. He’s very involved
in the community and making
friends at school. And those
are the two exact things as
parents we wanted for our son.
Room for One More
Since I was a young girl, I have
always had a heart for adopting.
We had adopted our fourth and
fifth child from China, but felt that
we still had room in our hearts
to love and provide for more. We
decided it only made sense for our
family to go back to China and adopt
Walter and Wagner of Brazilian 2wins,
the musical guests of ChildServe’s
Bubble Ball, brought their talents
to children in ChildServe’s Inpatient
Pediatric Rehabilitation Medicine
Program before the 2015 fundraiser.
Come see this high-energy duo at the
2016 Bubble Ball!
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a child with Down syndrome.
Carsten and Griffin already had
positive experiences through community
and therapy services, and we had full
Continued on Page 3
Griffin has had positive experiences through
community and therapy services at ChildServe.
Family
Bo spent six years in China’s
special needs program before being
adopted by Megan and Matt. He
is thriving with his new family and
through case management, respite
and supported community living
services at ChildServe.
confidence that ChildServe would
One and a half years later,
be able to give our adopted child
he is already reaching goals.
with special needs opportunities
We are so happy to add him to
to thrive in the community.
our family and grateful to give
Throughout 2013, we saw
him the opportunity to learn
photos of a young boy in need of a
and grow at ChildServe.
family. We almost had the chance
We can’t imagine our family
to host that boy for the holidays,
without him. His adoption and
but the program was suddenly
acclimation to our family and
postponed until the next summer.
vice versa has been so—dare I
Seeing his photo all year and not
say—easy. He is an amazingly
being able to host him, we took that
sweet, clever and loving little
moment as a sign and submitted a letter
guy! He is a total gift and
of intent to adopt this beautiful boy, Bo.
blessing to our family.
When we saw Bo for the first time,
Bo has been excelling in his
he reminded me so much of Carsten.
services at ChildServe. He receives
In my heart I knew he was going to
case management, respite and
be our son. I loved him immediately.
supported community living.
That’s how our path led us to him.
Soon he will go through an
Bo had spent six years in China’s
evaluation to see if he will need
special needs program awaiting
speech therapy. The services he
adoption. We filled out the adoption
has received helped him get more
papers and 10 months later flew to
involved with the community
Zhengzhou, China, to bring him home.
and learn more about the new
As Bo walked into the room, I
culture in which he now lives.
got down on my knees to hug, kiss
When I think about what
partnerships between families, staff
and welcome him into our family.
makes us able to handle all
members and administration by
I can recall his curious, sweet
of life’s little challenges that
providing a venue for family input into
and mischievous personality. We
come our way, it’s because of
program development. The council
loved his spirit from day one.
ChildServe and what we have
discusses important topics, including
experienced here. ChildServe
Headed Home
has made my family better,
We made our way back to central
stronger and capable of doing
Iowa and began the process to enroll
much more, and that’s amazing.
Megan volunteers
as a
member of ChildServe’s Family
Advisory Council. The council
was created to promote strong
ChildServe’s strategic plan, issues
and trends in pediatric health care,
and facility improvement projects.
Bo in services at ChildServe.
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Maverick Fits Right
in at Autism Day Health
When Maverick first started showing signs of autism,
his pediatrician suggested day care as a way to
develop his verbal skills.
In addition to his verbal skills, Maverick’s body
awareness and coordination have improved.
“He can put on his socks and shoes now, and he’s
improved his fine-motor coordination and writing
“We tried day care, but there were a lot of missed opportunities
skills,” says his occupational therapist, Emily Rossiter.
because he wasn’t neurotypical like everyone else there,” says
Krissy praises ChildServe for providing a caring,
Krissy, Maverick’s mother.
accommodating environment in which Maverick
That’s when Krissy brought Maverick to the ChildServe
can thrive.
Childcare Center, where his team identified him as a good fit
“I feel like he is included in more things because the
for Autism Day Health.
ratio of kids to adults in the room is so low,” Krissy says.
Just months after
“When the ratio is eight to one, like it is in a regular day
moving to Autism Day
care, there’s just no one there to help him.”
Health, Krissy noticed
The Autism Day Health program provides an
tremendous progress
environment in which every child receives the utmost
in her son.
attention and care from teachers, therapists and caregivers.
“I’ve heard more
Krissy says Maverick loves having that extra attention.
words from him,”
“He always walks right into the classroom,” Krissy says.
Krissy expresses.
“He’s always super happy. It’s really encouraging to me
“Maverick’s nonverbal,
that he feels so comfortable and loved by the people who
but the other day, he
are taking care of him.”
told me ‘no’ when he
was irritated with
something I was
doing. It was a
huge step.”
Maverick and caregiver.
Maverick has made great strides thanks to the
services he receives through ChildServe.
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ChildServe Donor List
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your name on ChildServe’s
beautiful legacy wall
Accordia Life
Cindy Adams
Adventureland
Albaugh Inc.
Rebecca Albert
Kip and Debbie Albertson
Brent and Kelly Alexander
Glen Allbee
Erica Allen
Jim Allen
Sara Allen
Mary Jane and James Allgood
Elizabeth Allison
Jenny Alt
Jonathan and Kelly Altes
Pat Alton
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American Equity Investment
Life Ins. Co.
Norma Ames
Ames High School
Jenelle Anders
Daniel and Becky Anderson
Karen Anderson
Melissa Anderson
Shirley and Ed Anderson
Keri Andrews
Ashley Angaran
Marlis F. Anker
Jason Anonson
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Mark Aschan
Whitney Ashbrook
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Dr. Joel Ashby
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Bradley Atchison
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Greg and Ali Bailey
Robert L. Bailey
Robert and Christine Bailey
Sallie Bailey
Steve and Kim Bailey
Rashina Bakalbasic
B. J. Baker III
Tami Baker
William and Loretta Baker
Baker Group
Bret Baldwin
Marlena Bandurski
Bankers Trust
Thomas and Karen Banse
Rebecca M. Banzhaf
Amanda Barbeau
Aaron Barber
Carrie Barber
Steven and Diana Bargar
Robert and Ida Barnes
Suzanne M. Barnes
Lily Barrett
Jerre P. Barron
Holly Bartak
Jan E. Barton
Barton Solvents, Inc.
David and Kendra Basler
Lorenzo and Judy Battani
Joy Batten
Garry E. Baxter
Timothy Bayse
Kathy Beaman
Amy Beamer
N. Jason and Margaret Beck
Roxi and Chris Beck
Quinn T. Becker
Thank you to the following people and businesses who
gave cash or in-kind gifts to ChildServe from Jan. 1 to
Dec. 31, 2015. Donors are listed in alphabetical order.
Rita Becker
Julie Bedard
Emily Bednar
BeeLine and Blue
Erin Behling
Beirman Furniture, Inc.
Richard Belden
Erin and Bill Bemis
Sarah Bengtson
Christine L. Bening
Ray and Carrie Bening
Kelly and Brian Benson
Michael and Maureen Benson
Roxanna R. Bentall
Tania Bentley
Jill M. Berg
William and Diane Berndt
Ken and Angela Berry
Becky Beschorner
Darwin Beschorner
Best Portable Toilets
Jody and Traci Bestell
Michael J. Bialas
Joanne Bibler
Mina Bielfelt
Todd and Paula Bierle
Biermann Electric Co.
Ken and Valinda Bilbrey
David and Linda Birney
Philip and Frances Bishop
Stefani Bitting
Korie Bixler
Cornelius and Sebelia Black
Jon Black
Debra Blades
Roberta Blakeman
Gregory and Jeri Blanchard
Brett and Vanessa Blanchfield
Jordan Bles
Jacob Blobaum
Dorine Bloomberg
Michael and Jean Bloomburg
William and Nancy Bludworth
Don and Margo Blumenthal
Jessica Blumer
Ciara Bock
David Boege
Michael and Maria Boisvert
Frank and Bernice Boksa
Tracy W. Bollin
Dewey T. Bondurant
Joyce A. Borchert
Ricki Borchert
Pamela and Jeffrey Borup
Paige Bouslog
Brad and Tabitha Bowling
Laura Bowshier
Amy Boyce
Shannon Boyd
Bill and Diane Boyd
Charles and Brenda Bradley
Deanna Breeding
Roland D. Brees
Kim and Don Bride
Diane and Gary Bridgewater
Jennifer Briggs
Briggs Healthcare
Brighton Consulting Group, Inc.
Vickie Brink
Kylee A. Brock
Loren and Peggy Brockhouse
Todd D. Brommel
John and Sharon Brooks
Julie Brooks
Brooks Lodden, P.C.
Catharine Brothers
Ashley A. Brown
David and Mary Brown
Eric and Linda Brown
Gary and Hope Brown
Mary E. Brown
Sheri K. Brown
Ruth M. Brown Charitable Trust
Melody and Jay Bruns
John and Julie Bruntz
Jake and Miranda Brus
Heather Buchanan
Christine C. Buckley
Paula Buenneke
Bob Buising
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Thank You!
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Caitlin Burger
Dung H. Burgett
Wally Burgin
Julia Burke
Madi Burness
Cheri and John Burns
Brian D. Burrier
Brittny Burrows
Patrick and Yvette Burton
Jennifer L. Buttolph
Katherine Butz
Jay and Katie Byers
Kristy Cain
Anne Cameron
Bobbie J. Cammack
Mary E. Campos
Joseph and Rita Cangas
Capital Sanitary Supply Co., Inc.
Anthony Caponigro
Career Resources Group
Lucy and Tom Carey
Jerome and Diane Carlson
Ken and Nancy Carlson
Ronald and Sharon Carlson
Stacy Carmichael
Leanne Carpenter
Erica Carrick
Mike and Brenda Carter
Peter and Rebecca Cartwright
Linda L. Caruthers
Suzanne and Cody Case
Casey’s General Stores, Inc.
Lee and Karen Casten
Laura Castro
Christopher and Christal Cataldo
George Cataldo
Acel and Georgia Catlett
Kevin and Shelly Catlett
Kongshaug Center
Katie Ceolla
Darin Challacombe
Bradley and Melody Chambers
Cindy Chappelle
Chapter IJ P.E.O.
David and Debbie Charles
Travis Cherry
Kellee A. Chilton
Paula S. Chizek
Tabitha Choquette
Wayne Christ
Azure and Zachary Christensen
Cameron T. Christensen
Todd Christensen
Kelly Chua
Alyssa Ciarimboli
City Gardens, Inc.
Jenelle Clabaugh
Charles and Jane Clark
Pixar Lamp, designed by
Angela Lampe
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Francean M. Clark
Jane and Rich Clark
Patricia L. Clark
Daniel Clarke
Melissa Clarke-Wharff
Jennifer L. Clover
Jana Cobb
Sydney Coder
Craig and Roxanne Cogil
Community Bank
David and Lana Comstock
Skip and Jeanie Conkling
Amanda Conley
Brooke Conner
Construction Products Distributors
Kali and Jason Cook
Miranda Cooper
Eunice Coppens
Coresource
Jennifer Corkrean
Rita Cousins
Will and Nicole Cowan
James and Patty Cownie
Melisa Cox
Holly H. Craiger
Reynolds Cramer
Jerry and Linda Crawford
Kyle Crawford
Sheila Cronin
Bethany D. Crouch
Stacy Crouse
Angela Cruse
Crystal Clear Water
Sharon A. Cummins
Mark and Cindy Cunningham
Catlin Curry
D.A. Davidson & Co.
Julianne Daly
Pat Danger
Chad and Kim Darrah
Jon and Peggy Daugherty
Stephen and Candi Daugherty
William and Kathryn Ann David
Maria Davis
Mark Davis
Michelle Davis
Morgan Davis
Davis Equipment Companies
George and Patricia Davison
T. Polk and Janet Davison
David A. Day
Meredith Deal
Deborah Dean
Megan Dean
Patricia and James Dearduff
Kimberly and Tom Delahunt
Delta Dental of Iowa
Dr. Richard Deming
Maureen Dempsey
Sheila Denning
Lexus Dennis
Susan DenOtter
Kim A. Dentlinger
Devin DePhillips
Frank DePhillips
Teresa K. DePover
Des Moines Area Quilter’s Guild
Des Moines Marble and
Mantel Co.
Emily Deters
Sandra Devin
Brooke Devine
Kirk Devine
Martha J. Devries
Tamara Dickinson-Ferrell
Paula Dierenfeld
Lexi Diersen
Michael Dippold
Patrick and Sally Dix
Karen S. Dixon
Lana Dobson
Jeffrey and Stephanie Doll
Elyse C. Donhowe
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Doug and Patty Dornacker
Abbie Doser
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Darcy Marie Tague Doty
Mark D. Drake
Drake University
dsm Catering
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Taiwo J. Dunigan
DuPont Pioneer
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Sandra S. Eagle
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Mark and Benna Easter
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Trudy J. Eaton
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George Eichhorn
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Tasha Eldredge
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Nick Elliott
Alexa Ellis
Rebecca Ellis
Jennifer Ellison
Callie L. Elrick
Howard and Susanne Elson
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EMC Insurance Foundation
Penny Emmons
Cayla Engelby
Kori Ensley
John D. Eppich
Larry Epps
Daniel R. Erick
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Karen K. Erickson
Miranda Erickson
Tiffany M. Espelund
Kimberly Esquibel-Jones
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Mark Ewest
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Faegre Baker Daniels LLP
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Michael and Lois Faley
Mary and Bob Fanter
Lynda Farnham
FBL Financial Group, Inc.
Michael and Susan Feidelman
Emily Fenske
Lori Fenton
Katie and Patrick Fergus
Judith A. Ferin
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Fessler Carbonic Gas LLC
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Connie Fink
First United Methodist Church
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Fleet Feet Sports
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Patty Foor
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James and Wilma Ford
Kelsey N. Ford
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Marjorie M. Foster
Willie Foster
Brittney Fox
Todd Fox
Chelsea Francisco
Don and Denise Francois
Alyssa Frank
Lasha D. Frazier
Fred Maytag Family Foundation
Alice and Adam Frederick
DeAnne and James Frederick
Verlyn Freeman
Jackie French-Krueder
Rebekah Frese
Marti Frette
Heather Friedow
Phillip and Amy Friedrich
Monica Friel
Tom and Linda Fuller
Tracy Fuller
Stanley and Di Ann Fure
Gabus Automotive Group
Chet Galetich
Lakshmi Ganga
Billi Jo Gannon
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Sara Garcia
Ksenia Gardino
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Joseph Gardner
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Barbro Westerlund Garland
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Mark Gatrel
Jessica Gatts
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Chad and Christine Geater
Ulrike Genschel
Karen Gerdes, M.D.
George Gerrard
Drew Geurink
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Teresa Gibson
Jim and Jean Gilbert
Laura Gilbert
Gilcrest Jewett Lumber Company
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Aleigh Glazier
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Colleen P. Gleason
Marcia Hansen
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Golden K Kiwanis
Raian Hanson
Golden Threads Blanket Club
Sonja Hanson
Mark Goldsmith
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Abbie and Andrew Green
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity
Shawn C. Green
Janean Griffith
Marsha K. Grim
Jack Grimes
Paul and Melodie Grinvalds
Sandra Grossmann
Clint I. Grove
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GV BCK Vending, LLC
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Jason Wayne Halbur
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Kenny Halstead
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Robert Haney
designed by
Jason Brommel
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Thank You!
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Sandy and Katrisha R. Heidemann
Julie Heitz
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Helen Holt Charitable Trust
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Sonja Helmers
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Christopher and Karen Henderson
Debra Henderson
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Jessica Hill
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Emily Hofer
Rachel Hoger
Jerry Holman
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Michelle Hopley
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Ruth Hovick
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Howard R. Green Company
Michele Hoyne
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Hubbell Realty Company
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Norbert Brugiere
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Kristina Huntsman
Justin Hurt
Drs. Sayeed Hussain and
Karuna Sayeed
Taylor Huston
Debbie Hutchinson
Beverly J. Hutney
Jaden Hyland
Hy-Vee, Inc.
iHeartMedia
IMT Insurance Company
Iowa British Car Club
Iowa Pork Producers Association
Iowa Scottish Rite
Masonic Foundation
Doug Irelan
Douglas and Sheryl Ireland
Irwin Productions
Patrice Israel
ISU Optimist Club
ITA Group Foundation
ITS, Inc.
Barbara A. Jackson
Dezeree Jackson
Donna Jacobson
Sarah Jagiela
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Mercedes Janecek
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Katie R. Jansa
Harley and Jessica Janssen
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R. L. Jensen and E. D. Jensen
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Jack and Carol Ketterer
Hannah Jepson
Sasha and Flora Ann Khosravi
Madelaine Jerousek-Smith
Kids in Harmony, LLC
George and Joyce Jesse
Laurie Kimbrough
Ellen Jessen and Frank Gregorich
Dixie Kimrey
Kristine Jimenez
Teri King
JM Lawn & Landscape LLC
Richard Kinnear
Ashley Jobe
Marikay Kirsch
Claire Johannesen
John Kittrell
Jake G. Johannesen
Kiwanis Nebraska-Iowa
John and Dawn John
David and Sara Kizzier
John Deere
Jennifer Klaiber
Gaye Johnson
Amy R. Kling
Jake Johnson
Fred Klingbell, M.D.
Jeffrey A. Johnson
Angie Klobnak
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Barbara J. Knapp
Lisa Johnson
Katelynn Knapp
Marlene Johnson
William and Nancy Knapp
Meredith Johnson
William Knapp
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Knights of Columbus #10558
St. Augustin Council
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Steven and Christina Johnson
St. Francis of Assisi
Katherine Ann Johnston
Knights of Columbus #12432
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Johnston Middle School
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Koncetta R. Jones
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Josephs Jewelry Stores
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Junior League of Des Moines
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Susan Karrasch
designed
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Nancy Kawahara
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Kemin Industries, Inc.
Emily Kenkel
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Robert Kennedy
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Katie Ketchum
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Sacred Heart Church
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Gene LaForge Jr.
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Lambda Chi Alpha, ISU
Beth Lambert
Donald and Charlene Lamberti
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Kristen and Steven Lancaster
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Naomi Larsen
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Katie Lemke
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Dr. Bill and Virginia Lepley
Stacy Lerner
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Shaun Leviton
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Georgie Libbie
Jennifer Lilly
Jean Linder
Link Associates
Emily Linn
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Michelle Livingston
Kyle Lockie
Ted Lodden
Logiclean LLC
Mallory Lonergan
Pete Lonergan
Becky Long
Brian Loose
Lynn Lopez
David Lorbiecki
Debbie Lorenz
Steven Lotman
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Suzanne Lowe
Erin G. Loy
Beth Ludwig
Steve Luett
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Willard and Anne Lundahl
John and Jill Lundberg
Kerri and Matt Lundberg
Christa Lunde
Rebecca Lundy
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Marian and Ivan Lyddon
Nancy Lyng
Dylan Lyons
David and Laura Mackaman
LaRue and Bob Maddox
Jarael Madyun
Brad Magg
Kris Maggard
Shannon Magill
Joan Mahn
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Jami Maitre
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Daniel and Kimberly Malloy
Heather Malloy
Susan K. Malloy
Stephanie Malone
Anthony Manderscheid
Daniel and Ann Manderscheid
Ginger L. Manning
Karen Manternach
Erin and Jason Marcel
Mary A. Marean
Donald and Sharon Marek
Jeff and Diane Marker
Kiley Mars
Leah Martell
Kayla E. Martens
Patricia Martin and Brad Mock
Martin Brothers
Distributing Company
Stephanie Martindale
Olivia Mason
Michelle Matar
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Julee Mathes
Jason J. Mathiasen
Sue Mathison
John and Jean Matovina
Samuel Maurice
Joan L. Maust
Chantelle Maxwell
Clint May
Mollie McCabe
Joanna McCaffery
James and Betty McCarl
Cameron McCarty
McCaskey Appraisal LTD
Mary McCleary
Sheryl McColley
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James McConkey
Matt McConnell
Randi McCormick
Timothy and Brenda McCulley
Jim McCulloh
Nicole McDermott
Dominick McDermott Trust
Stewart and Patty McDole
Denise McFadden
McGladrey LLP
R. Pat and Connie McGoldrick
Steven W. McGrane
Val McIntyre
David and Diane McKenzie
Lucy McKenzie
McKesson Medical Surgical
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Michelle McKnight
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Leslie McMullin
Matt McNamara
Alice F. McNertney
Melissa McNulty
Jamie McQuillen-Benge
John and Susan McRoberts
Brent Mealey
Lori L. Means
John Mechem
Medline Healthcare
David and Virginia Meeks
Sara Meintsma
Elizabeth and Michael Meissen
Katelyn Melcher
Agripino Mendoza
Patsy Menning
Men’s Garden Club of Des Moines
Drs. Lisa Menzies and
Shoab Sayeed
Mercy Medical Center—
Des Moines
Meredith Corporation Foundation
Nichole and Nate Meston
Sarah Meston
Theresa and Robert Metcalf
Charlotte M. Metcalfe
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Thank You!
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Heather and Anthony Miller
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Miller Nursery
Joelle Miner
Todd and Sally Mitchell
Emily Monahan
David and Shari Mongar
Elizabeth Mongar
Chris Monroe
Maren Monson
Linda Moon
Callie Moore
Mopars Unlimited Inc.
Lori and Michael Moritz
Jim and Vicki Morris
Marie Morris
Meri E. Morris
Patricia and Marvin Morris
Stephanie Morrison
Erin Morrow
Jeff and Shannon Morrow
Ron and Linda Moser
Amy Mosher
M. J. Mosqueda and
K. J. McNeeley
Tammy Mosqueda
Cindy Moulin
Tyler S. Moulton
Melanie Mowrer
Kimberly Moyle
MR Pharmacy LLC
Teresa Mueller
Jill Mullen
Tara D. Mullins
Jonathan Munson
Jeremy M. Munter
Chelsey Moulton
LuAnn Murgatroyd
Clayton and Julie Murphy
Jennifer Murphy
Priscilla H. Murphy
Beverly and George Myers
Nancy and Ed Myers
Paul and Susan Nagel
Vicki and Lloyd Nail
Naoki Nakamura
Judy Nanke
National Capital Gift
Planning Council
Nationwide
NCMIC Group, Inc.
10 • InTouch
Max and Catherine Nedved
Allyson Needham
Adam and Erin Nelson
Dave and Kathie Nelson
David and Jennifer Nelson
Joel and Lisa Nelson
John and Celia Nelson
Kayla Nelson
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Joe Nemmers
Jamie D. Ness
Jeremy Neswold
Robert and Lynn Neswold
Maurie Netcott
Keifer Nevius
Christina and Christopher New
Christopher and Terisa Newcomb
Blake F. Niehaus
Shawnna Nielsen
Nielsen-Baumert Engineering, Inc.
Ryne Nietert
Megan Nikolish
Tisha Njos
Megan Noble
Noble Foundation
Northwest Bank
Mr. Frank Nowasell
Nu-Vu Builders
Robert and Patricia Oberbillig
O’Donnell Ace Hardware
Jake Oeth
Karla and Steve Oeth
O’Halloran International, Inc.
Gregory and Lori O'Hara
Linda Olmscheid
Jessica Olson
Jennifer Omvig
Deirdre O’Neill
Sheila O’Neill
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Kelly Ostdiek
David Ostrem Jr.
William C. Oviatt
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Gaylene M. Palmer
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Julie G. Palmer
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Gina Pas
Tonya and Maximo Patrick
Jessica Paul
Chad Paulsen
Pamela Payeur
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Kelly Pearce
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Doug Peckumn
Richard and Marilyn Pedersen
Teresa and Mark Peiffer
Diane Pelz
Michael Pentek and Debra Glen
Brian and Jennifer Peppenger
Ashley Perez
Mildred E. Perington
Greg and Jennifer Perman
Perpetuating Security, Inc.
Stephanie Perry
John M. Peters
Sara and Bradley Petersen
Camielle Peterson
Joanna Petrie
Jane Phillips
Jamie Phillips-Raab
Debra Phinney
Jodi Pierce
Bobbie Pike
Sherri L. Pike
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John W. Piper
Erin Pirtle
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Denise Pohl
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Catherine Pokrzywinski
James and Ferne Polk
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Robert and Mary Jo Pomerantz
Carol Pommrehn
Brian Poock
Sherry Poole
Marie Porter
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Thomas and Victoria Pospisil
Erin Povah
Amanda Powers
Richard Powers
Maria Prado
Prairie Meadows
Dr. and Mrs. Richard E.
Preston, M.D.
Kelly Prey
Dennis and Wallis Kay Price
Principal Financial Group
Melody Probasco
Project Linus
Lynn Pudenz
Matt Pudenz
Doris Pugh
Katie Purcell
QCI
Jennifer R. Quick
Sandy Quick
Carol Quijano
QuikTrip Corporation
Patrick and Lori Lynn Quinlin
Tom and Joan Quinlin
R & R Realty Group
Linda K. Race
Rebecca Ramsey
Robert and Karla Rankin
Alyssa K. Rasmussen
Rasmussen Foundation
Allison Ratto
Mary and Tommy Rawls
Joyce and John Raymond
Jacqueline and Michael Reagan
Joseph Reagan
Jack and Kate Reed
Ronald and Gina Reed
Jennifer Reese
Catherine and Chris Refsland
David and Janice Regan
Erin Reid
Marvin and Susan Reints
Judy Reis
Chris and Michelle Rembert
Cale K. Remsburg
Julie Remsburg
Dawn L. Reseland
Resurrection Lutheran Church
Ann Reynolds
Kate Reynolds
Reynolds & Reynolds, Inc.
Amanda Rhinehart
Christine Ribordy
Bill Rice
Tom Richards
Amy Richardson
Russ and Debbie Richardson
Rich’s Brew
Pamela Riney-Kehrberg
Don R. Ringgenberg
Evan Ripley
Chris and Mary Risewick
Arden and Freda Rix
Missy Roach
Amber D. Roberts
Sara Roberts
Alice B. Robertson
Courtney Robertson
Laura Robertson
Nick Robertson
Samatha Robertson
Emily Robins
Rachel Rodawig
Sandra A. Rodawig
Cooper Rodman
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Deborah C. Rogers
Andrew and Leslie Rogers
Keri Roland
Marty Rolfes
Rolling Green Elementary
Ronald McDonald
Childrens Charities
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Michelle Rosel
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Janet Ross
Ron and Clarice Rubek
Tammy Ruby
Michael Rucinski Jr.
Katy M. Rude
Richard and Judith Rue
Sophie Rugama
Steven Ruiz
Mary Runkel
Tom and Deb Rupprecht
Lois and William Russell
Ronald and Sandra Russell
Sandy and Erika Russell
Shannon N. Russey
Ryan Companies US, Inc.
Dan Saar
Melany Sackmann
Arlene Sadler
Gabriel Saenz
Saheb Sahu
Louis and Michelle Sajovec
Timothy Salazar
Flipepe Saldana
Lillian M. Saldana
Jessica Samuelson
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Jim and Kathy Sanders
Nicolle Sanders
Phyllis and Matthew Sanders
Christian F. Sandstrom
Jennifer Santiago
Rosemary Santoiemma-Klopping
Karen Sargent
Kelly A. Sarver
Masyn Sayre
Angie Scar
Phillip and Deb Scarlett
Mary Scarpino
Robert and Eloise Scarpino
Kristen Schaefer
Ladelle Annetta Schaefer
Deborah Schappaugh
Dagmar I. Scheel
Todd and Denise Schemper
Greg Schlaefle
Carol E. Schleihs
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Denise and Gregory Schopp
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Dan Schuck
Joann S. Schuelke
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Deana Scoles
Susan Scott
Taylor Scott
Carol Seagren
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James R. Seifrig
Carol Seitz
Kathleen Sender
Anna Serge
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Emily Seward
Nicole Seward
Molly Shaffer
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Leon and Dianne Shearer
Ann Shelton
Danielle Shelton
Ying Sheng
Amy Shepherd
Deann Sheppard
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Amber Shiner
Amie and Kevin Shires
Konner Shivers
Jaqueline H. Shriner
Bryan Shupe
Megan L. Sifert
Jon Sigmund
Signs Now
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Simonson & Associates
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Simpson United Methodist Church
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Mercy Sirleaf
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Sisters of Humility
Lauren Skartvedt
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Denise L. Smith
Dianne Smith
Erin Smith
Greg Smith
John F. Smith
Kirsten L. Smith
Shawn Smith
Lori Snitker
Bobbi A. Snodgrass
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Joyce Snyder
Judy Sofen
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Cheryl Sondall
David and Chris Southwell
Chandy and Gina Souvatrat
Rich and Michelle Soyer
Kelly Sparks
Dennis and Stacy Speidel
Kristine Spoth
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Erin Springer
Keith and Jan Springer
St. James Lutheran Church
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St. Pius X School
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Dennis P. Steele
Kaylene Steele
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Jeffrey A. Steggerda
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Amanda Steinbach
Jeremy Stelter
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Nathan and Nora Stelter
Robert Stetson
Aleisha A. Stevens
Craig and Stacy Stevens
Kirk and Carolyn Stevens
Daniel and Brooke Stewart
Samuel Stewart
Sticks Inc.
John Stirling
Catherine G. Stjernberg
Doug Stone
Frank and Susan Stork
Julie and Tom Stork
Bob and Jane Stormont
Martha Stout
Strauss Security Solutions
Dr. Sally Studer
Katherine Stumbo
Clint and Amy Stuntz
Steve and Kathi Stuntz
Cheryl L. Sturm
Robert and Karen Stuyvesant
Suzanne Summy
Dr. Richard and Joan Sunblad
David Suntken
James and Cheryl Sutherland
Julie Svec
SVPA Architects, Inc.
Robyn Swartz
Christopher Sweet
Jay and Nikki Syverson
Leland and Wendy Tack
Jennifer and Eric Tange
Joe and Diana Tarpey
Todd and Jacqueline Tatum
Dawn Taylor
Randie and Peggy Tayner
Anne Tepper
Kristin C. Tesdall
Amy Tetmeyer
Georgina Thacker
Manny Tharp
The Logo Source LLC
The Stelter Company Employees
The Rotary Club of Des Moines
Foundation
The Ruan Family Foundation
The Weitz Company
The Wine Experience
Cortney and Jeremy Thede
Kay and Doug Thieleke
Danielle Thiessen
Joshua and Lora Thiessen
Debra Thomas
Tami and Scott Thomas
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Rick and Christina Thompson
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John Thomsen
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Michael Timblin
Brad Tison
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Michael Tjelmeland
Daniel R. Toal
John and Heather Torpy
Denise K. Trammel
Trostel’s Greenbriar Restaurant
Joanne Tubbs
Sara Tubbs
Owen and Ann Twedt
Taunie F. Uhlenhake
Kenneth and Fern Uitermarkt
United HealthCare Services Inc.
URSA Minor LLC
Paulette M. Valdez
David and Jacqueline Van Ahn
Laura Van Dusseldorp
Myrtle Van Dyke
Scott Van Gundy
Kris Van Hauen
Carrie and Alex Van Quathem
William Ross Van Weelden
Mark Vance
Dorothy Vande Voort
Tamara and Scott Vander Hart
Arland and Arlene Vander Leest
Lloyd and Vicki VanderKwaak
Linda K. Vanderloo and
John Vanderloo
Denise VanderMeyden
Muse from
Hercules, designed by
Amanda Marie Cosey
and Sarah Dornink
12 • InTouch
Kelsey VanLangen
Leah Vanloon
Lesley and Josh Vanness
Brett Varce
Variety--The Children’s Charity
of Iowa
Roger Vasey
Jordan Vaske
William Vaughn
Carol Vavra
Sarah Vermilyea
Dennis and Martha VerMulm
Teresa and Jim Viggers
Luella Vitalis
Joseph and Andrea Vocelka
Randy and Sherry Von Fumetti
Cheryl Vukelich
Jeffrey Wachuta
Jack and Ann Wahlig
Theresa Wahlig, M.D. and
Mark Feldmann
Mandy Waite
Kelsey Walker
Dennis and Ann Wall
Richard Wallace
Riley Wallace
Walmart
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Rachel Walters
Dora M. Ward
Hollis Ware
Jan Wendall Watson
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Thomas Weaver
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Judy Wegele
Mike and Sandy Wegner
Anne Weinberg
Susan Weirich
Matt and Angela Weis
Wellmark Foundation
Wells Fargo Financial
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Alecia Werner
Anne M. West
West Bank
Rynda Westendorf
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John and Joan Wetherell
Kyle Weuve
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Ignatius Wibowo
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Carly R. Wiezorek
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Eric Wildman
Rodney Wildrick
Joseph Wiley
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Jim and Ann Willer
Alissa Willett
William C. Knapp
Charitable Foundation
Christie Williams
Dawn Williams
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Doris Williams
Jessica Williams
Karen Williams
Kathy Williams
Eric and Kelsey Williams
Kimberly Williams
Michael and Barb Williams
Timothy and Paula Kae Williams
Emily M. Willits
Ruth Willson
Bryan D. Wilson
“The Freeman-Wilson Families”
Drew Wilson
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Rachel Wilson
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Ryan Wise
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Sara Woja
Jessica Wollaston
Maria and David Wood
Kara J. Workman
Karen and Sumner Worth
Brandi and Troy Wright
Joe and Gloria Wright
Wright Tree Service Employees
Diane Wuebker
Amanda Yancy
Francis and Susan Yorio
Taylor C. Young
Judy Youngberg
Youth Homes of Mid-America
Anna Ytzen
Lawrence Zahm
Tom and Kathryn Zaun
Wade K. Zimmerman
Larry and Kathi Zimpleman
Matthew and Shayna Zmolek
Walsh Door and Hardware
In Memory
Eloise Anderson
Barbara J. Knapp
Susan R. Langwith
John and Jill Lundberg
Sara and Timothy Pearson
Suzanne Summy
Dan Backer
Brenda L. Backer Voss
Keith Barkman
Albert and Jayme Mews
William Bartlett
Mary and Jerry Goodrich
Carly Behncke
Kali and Jason Cook
Carol Seitz
Margaret “Milly” Bles
Rachel Rodawig
Delmar Breckenridge
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Larry Cedarstrom
John and Jill Lundberg
Marguerite Coon
Steve and Kathi Stuntz
Betty DeMeyere
Sandra S. Eagle
Jay Dennis
Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity
Marietta Dermody
Linda Hermanstorfer
Mary Eidbo
Robert and Karla Rankin
Cherly Lynn Epps
Larry Epps
Mary Ellen Epps
Larry Epps
Alyssa Frederick
DeAnne and James Frederick
Gwen Garvey
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Ruben C. Grant
Cornelius and Sebelia Black
Jessica Gruis
Jeanne Gruis
Ryan Charles Hargens
Roger and Jane Hargens
Shirley Butter-Harmon
Lona Hansen
Cindy Henryson
Paul and Olivia Askelson
Jerre P. Barron
David and Linda Birney
Gary and Hope Brown
Pat Danger
William and Kathryn Ann David
Penny Emmons
Stanley and Di Ann Fure
Robert and Fay Hart
Michael Henryson
Ruth Hovick
Bill and Connie Kennedy
Brent and Judy Larson
Kevin and Linda Larson
V. M. Larson
Paula Lawson
McCaskey Appraisal LTD
David and Virginia Meeks
John M. Peters
Deborah C. Rogers
Johnny and Bonnie Sisemore
Dennis P. Steele
Martha Stout
William Vaughn
Carolan Weaver
Deborah and Eugene Wheeler
Judy Youngberg
David Hibbs
Jeff and Christy Hibbs
Anne Hintz
Michael and Jean Bloomburg
T. Polk and Janet Davison
Brennett and Leisa Ely
Lori Fenton
Lynn Lopez
Margaret Miller
Clayton and Julie Murphy
Priscilla H. Murphy
Law Department of Principal
Financial Group
Janet Ross
Dennis and Ann Wall
Dora M. Ward
John and Joan Wetherell
Shonna Holker
Joseph and Andrea Vocelka
Vera Howell
Sandra S. Eagle
Jordan Tyler Hunerdosse
Robert and Elaine Hunerdosse
Cynthia Huston
Robert and Ida Barnes
Marcia Ide
Andrew Miller
Richard Jaenecke
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Michael Janke
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Bruce C. Johnston
Katherine Ann Johnston
Daniel Kavanaugh III
Sue Mathison
Zachary D. Keith
Seth and Emily Lampman
Michael Rucinski Jr.
Neal Krieg
Steve and Kathi Stuntz
Wylie Lee
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Daniel R. Lepley
Dr. Bill and Virginia Lepley
Dr. H. Light
Barbara J. Knapp
William and Nancy Knapp
John and Jill Lundberg
Jonathan Lockie
Kyle Lockie
Lucky Malloy (Pet Therapy Dog)
Daniel and Kimberly Malloy
Dr. Paul Matthews
Diane Pelz
Judith Crane McKernan
Catharine Brothers
Judith B. Eldredge
Alice F. McNertney
Ronald M. Mosqueda
Doris M. Avila
Jan E. Barton
Mary E. Campos
Joseph and Rita Cangas
Robert and Carol Elam
Joan R. Erickson
Fessler Carbonic Gas LLC
Carmen M. Gomez
Theresa A. Graziano
Robin Horsch
R. L. Jensen and E. D. Jensen
Mary A. Marean
M. J. Mosqueda and
K. J. McNeeley
Sherri L. Pike
Maria Prado
QCI
Ronald and Gina Reed
Deborah, Ellen and
Elizabeth Rogers
David and Sally Rorabaugh
Sisters of Humility
David and Shereen Solseth
Dennis P. Steele
Eric Wildman
Friends at Iowa Des Moines Supply
Betty Nuppenau
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Dr. Phill and Neil Perington
Mildred E. Perington
Wanda Polson
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Harry and Peggy Pomerantz
Robert and Mary Jo Pomerantz
John Rossow
Sandra S. Eagle
Shirley Samuelson
Lena Gosek
Dorothy Sanders
Dean and Suzanne Sanders
Bernadette Schaefer
Paulette M. Valdez
Vivian Schleihs
John D. Eppich
Andrea L. Garland
Jim and Jean Gilbert
Sara Hockmuth
Linda L. Johnson
Kimberly K. Jones
Charlotte M. Metcalfe
Nielsen-Baumert Engineering, Inc.
Carol E. Schleihs
Denise and Gregory Schopp
Merida,
designed by
Selena Pintor and
Melissa Kelly
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Betty Seams
Sandra S. Eagle
Sandy Sheldon
Robert and Karla Rankin
Grace Thomason
Steve and Kathi Stuntz
Joseph Tourte
Mary L. Kersey
Wayne Vanden Berg
Dorothy Vande Voort
Phyllis Vanderloo
Judith A. Ferin
Jack and Carol Ketterer
James and Ellen Pollard
Keith and Jan Springer
Pat Wegand
Steve and Kathi Stuntz
Lori West
John and Patricia Hamilton
Chris Wickliff
Allyson Needham
Morgan Williams
Brent and Mary Hanna
Ace Williams
Mary and Jerry Goodrich
Jodi Pierce
Bobby and Shirley Smith
Doris Williams
Timothy and Paula Kae Williams
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In Honor
Ava
Catherine and Chris Refsland
Allie Bahnsen
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Joshua Baldwin
Gary and Carolyn Hiatt
Frank and Val Boksa
Frank and Bernice Boksa
Kyler Borchers
Stephen and Candi Daugherty
Tom and Linda Fuller
ChildServe Caregivers
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Geater children
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Stephanie Clark
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Charlie Craiger
Holly H. Craiger
Jacob Dodson
Josh and Amanda Hull
Tayveona Thomas Everett
Jessica Williams
Erin Ford
Brian and Jennifer Peppenger
Mark Gambaiana
Suzanne M. Barnes
Bradley and Melody Chambers
Bethany Gibson
Steven and Becky Pike
Denise L. Smith
Emily Ghormley
Arden and Freda Rix
Hard Tack (Pet Therapy Dog)
Linda and John Vanderloo
Keystone Home
Barbara E. O’Roake
Madison Hunter
Kathleen Sender
Trevor Johnson
Glola Osborne
Seth and Claire Kallestad
Marcella Huff
Jett Kanehl
Jean Linder
Laura Keller
Janet L. Hall
Annie Kieffer
David and Sara Kizzier
Michael Kiernan
Skip and Jeanie Conkling
Princess Aurora,
designed by Sue Pierson
Lucky Malloy (Pet Therapy Dog)
Daniel and Kimberly Malloy
Susan Lyons
Dylan Lyons
Mason Marek
Donald and Sharon Marek
Christopher and Beth Martin
Christine L. Bening
Zachary, Mary Anne and Dave
David Ostrem Jr.
Lucas May
Lucille P. Bagley
Kathleen McCollough
Dennis and Becky McCollough
David McKenzie
Lucy McKenzie
Michelle Mendoza
Agripino Mendoza
Gavin Miller
Dorine Bloomberg
Matthew Myers
Jim Appleget
Jeremy Neswold
Robert and Lynn Neswold
Gabbi and Zoe Niswander
Dennis and Sharon Littlejohn
Sheila O'Neill
Deirdre O'Neill
Aedyn Pommrehn
Carol Pommrehn
Rebekah Price
Dennis and Wallis Kay Price
Cole Quinlin
Tom and Joan Quinlin
Nick Rawls
Beth Lambert
Kayla Rees
Ron and Linda Moser
Lyle and Carolyn Rothfus
Rita and Duane
Dean and Sue Sanders
Patricia A. Lee
Erin Schilb
Jenelle Anders
Gregg and Judy Badder
Mark and Benna Easter
Lynda Farnham
Douglas and Teri Foster
Marjorie M. Foster
Richard and Judy Harrop
Merilou and Nicholas Hartwig
M. Mandy Houk
Stewart and Patty McDole
Rebecca Ramsey
Lois and William Russell
Alison Schutt
Chelsea Francisco
Brittany Singleton
William and Joann Hansen
Larry Stelter
Amanda Aukes
Anonymous
Quinn T. Becker
Kelly and Brian Benson
William and Nancy Bludworth
Kim and Don Bride
John and Sharon Brooks
Brian D. Burrier
Azure and Zachary Christensen
Jana Cobb
Madalyn and Clarence Evans
Michael and Susan Feidelman
Craig and Lynn Gaumer
Douglas and Sheryl Gissel
Clint I. Grove
Mike and Cindy Helgason
Chad Howard
Beverly J. Hutney
Madelaine Jerousek-Smith
Jeffrey A. Johnson
Kristen and Steven Lancaster
Wendi and Jason Lanning
Joseph and Keisha Larson
Kristin and Ryan Lensing
David A. Mahoney
Daniel and Ann Manderscheid
Todd and Sally Mitchell
Lori and Michael Moritz
Christina and Christopher New
Jessica Samuelson
Greg Schlaefle
Jon Sigmund
Michele Simenson
Arthur C. Singelyn
Dawn Rae Solis Toledo
Chandy and Gina Souvatrat
Michael and Jennifer Stanton
Jeremy Stelter
Nathan and Nora Stelter
Peggy Fisher and Larry Stelter
Cheryl L. Sturm
Joshua and Lora Thiessen
Kris Van Hauen
Jeffrey Wachuta
Brad and Estela Whitman
Eric and Kelsey Williams
Matthew and Shayna Zmolek
Nathan Stelter
National Capital Gift
Planning Council
Aleisha Stevens
Kayla Julius
Will Stevens
Kirk and Carolyn Stevens
Patrick Stork
Frank and Susan Stork
Jim Trier
Linda Jordening
Meri Van Ahn
Don R. Ringgenberg
Tyler Vander Leest
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Julie Remsburg
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Rolling Green Elementary
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Signs Now
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Doug Dornacker, Chair
David Mackaman, Vice Chair
Jim Sanders, Treasurer
Shirley Poertner, Secretary
Kip Albertson,
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Lloyd VanderKwaak, EdD,
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Loren Brockhouse
John Bruntz
Doug Cretsinger
Julie McMillin
Paul Nagel
Joel Nelson
JD Polk, D.O.
Sally Studer, M.D.
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Mike Wegner
Emily Willits
Maria Wood
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Brian Laurenzo, Chair
Mike Williams, Vice Chair
Cathy Stjernberg,
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Lloyd VanderKwaak, EdD,
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Vanessa Blanchfield
Jay Byers
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