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Chart Your Success With Us 24/7!TUESDAY HIGH 73 | LOW 56Sunny, breezy in the p.m.
WEDNESDAY HIGH 69 | LOW 48A passing morning shower
FRIDAY HIGH 55 | LOW 36Mostly sunny
SATURDAY HIGH 59 | LOW 40Clouds and sunshine
THURSDAY HIGH 58 | LOW 39Cooler with clouds and sun
The Dallas Center Betterment Group made a stop at The Gallery by Board and Batten on Oct. 14. ABOVE:Jeff Weddle, Marsha and Chuck Fagen. LEFT:Tyler Lyon and Darla MacConnell
The Grimes Senior Center, 410 S.E. Main St., offers congregate meals Monday through Friday. Call 515-986-5747 for meal reservations. Meals for Nov. 1-5 are, Monday: Sweet and sour chicken, brown rice, coleslaw, orange, fortune cookie and skim milk; Tuesday: Meatballs in gravy, diced potatoes, green beans, tropical fruit, dinner roll and skim milk; Wednesday: Chicken Supreme, corn, apple, rye bread, chocolate chip cookie, skim milk; Thursday: Scalloped ham, mashed potatoes, peas, raisins, dinner roll, skim milk; Friday: Turkey sandwich, carrots, chips, applesauce, granola bar, chocolate milk. n
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Getting involved are two words we often hear, but we don’t often do. There’s a reason why we don’t get involved: it requires extra work.
I made a decision early on in my career that being involved in the communities we serve was going to be an integral part of our operations plan. It is now part of our company culture.
As a media company, we are in the communications business. With that in mind, all of us in the industry should be leaders in communicating with our customers — not only our advertisers but our readers, viewers and listeners, too. Communicating through our own media channels isn’t enough today. Unfortunately, most residents today can’t name the publisher or editor of their local newspaper, or the manager of the local TV or radio stations. I didn’t want to be that person, so I made a concentrated effort to get involved in dozens of
community groups. I believe that it was an integral part of our company’s early success. I also quickly learned that I can’t do it all myself, so I made community involvement part of our employee job descriptions. I tell everyone who interviews with us that if they don’t want to be involved in the communities we serve, then this is not the job for them.
Many years ago, when I was the publisher of a newspaper in Boone, my friend Chris Moffitt suggested that I join the Kiwanis Club. So I did, and it was one of the better decisions I made there. Chris sold me on the importance of being involved locally and explained how it was a vital part of his business operations. He also pointed out that his competitors down the street didn’t get involved in any community organizations, and that they seemed to be doing
just fine. That was a great and humble point. None of us have all the answers, but we all should do what we think is right, what fits our own plans, and what we can realistically commit to.
Meanwhile, it is important to note that there is a difference between being involved and being committed, whether that be in work or personal relationships. Former tennis star Martina Navratilova may have defined it best when she said, “The difference between involvement and commitment is like ham and eggs. The chicken is involved; the pig is committed.”
Which one are you?Have a great week, and thanks
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Shane GoodmanPresident and PublisherBig Green Umbrella [email protected], ext. 305
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JOINT LEGISLATIVE FORUMThe Urbandale, Ankeny, Grimes, Johnston and Polk City chambers of
commerce are hosting a Joint Legislative Forum to hear from your State Representatives and State Senators on Monday, Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, 5291 Stoney Creek Court, Johnston. Cost is $25. Register with the Johnston Chamber of Commerce at https://johnstonchamber.com/news-events/events/#!event/register/2021/11/4/joint-legislative-luncheon. n
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The Annual Grimes Holiday Bazaar is Saturday, Oct. 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grimes United Methodist Church, 801 W. First St. Many vendors will be present with a variety of crafts and products to help get your holiday shopping started. Breakfast/lunch items and baked goods are also available for purchase. n
ANNUAL GRIMES HOLIDAY BAZAAR IS OCT. 30
GRIMES PUBLIC LIBRARY EVENTS• Family Scavenger Hunt, Saturday, Oct. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Take the
whole family on a fun Wizard of Oz-themed scavenger hunt around town. Stop by the Library for Clue No. 1.
• Kid Friday: Mo Willems Day, Friday, Nov. 5, 1-2 p.m. Join us in the park for Mo Willems themed crafts and activities!
• A Day at Hogwarts, Saturday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m. to noon. Drop in anytime between for Harry Potter-themed activities for the whole family.
• Teen Tuesday: Palette Knife Painting, Tuesday, Nov. 9, 4 p.m. Join us as we learn how to paint with acrylic palette knives.
• Early Out Adventures: Spinning Gourds, Wednesday, Nov.17, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Early Out Adventures are for school-age kids during early dismissals. This week join us outside the library as we create spinning gourds. n
TUESDAY, OCT. 26TUESDAY, OCT. 26VOLLEYBALL: VOLLEYBALL:
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NOW HIRING: Part-time positions (Metro, Adel, Winterset, Waukee, Polk City, Johnston, Grimes, West Des Moines). Flexible hours and make your own schedule supporting individuals with disabilities. Day, evening, and weekend po-sitions available. Application is online at www.respiteconnection.com. Call 515-277-1050 for more information.
HELP WANTED: The Simulation Center at Des Moines University is seeking reliable people with flexible schedules to work as Standardized Pa-tients. Standardized patients are trained to “act” in a role as a patient with a specific medical condition. Rate: $15.97 Apply: https://www.dmu.edu/employment
HELP WANTED: Des Moines University is seeking a Proctor. This position provides support to all DMU programs by serving as a test proctor for all designated exams for students with testing accommodations through the Center for Teaching and Learning.
CHILDCARE ATTENDANT WANTED: 9 a.m. -noon on Sundays and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesdays, First Baptist Church, 8250 N.W. 62nd Ave., John-ston. $15 per hour. Call 515-243-8161 or email [email protected]
HELP WANTED: Looking for food service workers. Monday-Friday, no evenings, no week-ends. Contact Donna at 515-986-9742, Ext. 4162. E.O.E.
LOOKING TO BUY: Vinyl Records. Will pay cash for your 60, 70’s and 80’s rock as well as jazz and blues. Please call Brian at 515-326-5033.
CEMETERY PLOTS: 2 plots in Sunny Hill Cem-etery in Grimes Iowa for sale. Plots 298. Call me at 641-202-9887.
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JOKE OF THE WEEKWhy don’t
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The next regular City/School Election will be held Tuesday, Nov. 2. Oct. 18 is the deadline to pre-register to vote and to request an absentee ballot. Visit the Dallas County Elections webpage, https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/government/county-government/auditor/elections-office/2021-city-school-election-information, for 2021 City/School Election details.
DALLAS CENTER CANDIDATES
Mayor (4 year term)• Julie Becker, 1605 Walnut St,
Dallas Center, IA 50063, 816-223-7222, [email protected]
• Danny Beyer, 1709 Walnut St, Dallas Center, IA 50063, 515-918-0656, [email protected]
Two At-Large City Council Member (4 year terms)
• Amy Strutt, 106 Lake Shore Dr, Dallas Center, IA 50063, 515-559-4755, [email protected]
• Daniel Willrich, 902 8th St, Dallas Center, IA 50063, 515-360-5676, [email protected]
• Robert B. Haxton, 101 Rhinehart Ave, Dallas Center, IA,
50063, 515-992-3225, [email protected]
GRIMES CANDIDATESMayor (4 year term) • Allen D. May• Scott D. MikkelsenThree At-Large City Council
Member (4 year term) • David Gisch• Laurie DePhillips• Nicholas Darrah• Joseph Herman • Jennifer Parker • Ryan A. BurgerDALLAS CENTER GRIMES
SCHOOL DISTRICTSchool Board Director, At-
Large (Vote for no more than two)
• Meg Dickinson • Tyler Eason • Brandon McNaceSchool Board Director,
Director District 2 (Vote for no more than one)
• Monica Malmberg • Loree HermanVisit the Secretary of State’s
website, https://sos.iowa.gov, to determine your voting precinct and polling location. n
CITY AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS DEADLINES