It seems anyone who lived in the Cedar Valley in the 1950s, 60s and 70s has a story to tell about Sunday evening races at Tunis Speedway.

Rock star status. That may be the only way to describe roaring crowds, fan mail and media attention.

Forget “dwelling in the past” – savoring happy times from the past has been linked to positive well-being.

In February, Western Home Communities was recognized by the Sons of the American Revolution with a certificate of “Exemplary Patriotism in the display of The Flag of the United States of America.”

Iowa’s seniors soon won’t be able to find or afford the care they need, and what they do get won’t be the quality they deserve.

A backyard retirement hobby grew over the years to become a daily habit on Western Home Communities’ south campus.

A mother’s love of nature, a husband’s hobby and a light-bulb moment all combined to create a naming monument at one of the two cottages providing specialized dementia care for small groups of residents.

With a bottle of brushes, a notebook of paper and paints by Crayola, Winnie Rohrbaugh of Windridge decided to make use of her time during the pandemic by reviving a long-dormant love of painting.

What does home mean to you? What does it mean through the eyes of someone else?

Land purchase allows Villas Phase 10 to commence

A sick day in elementary school nearly 90 years ago started a lifetime passion that a Prairie Wind resident will soon share with his community.

How could a handmade purse improve the academic achievement of middle-school girls half a world away?

When Debbie Hickok taught kindergarten and first grade, she always searched for milkweed and caterpillars to bring into the classroom.

An employee who has spent her 12-year career in health care at Western Home Communities has been named the first recipient of the Mary Taylor Health Sciences Scholarship.

Sometimes history repeats itself in the best possible way.

A ceremony to honor the donor family was held July 8, attended by many of the pickleball enthusiasts who are grateful for a place to play on campus.

It didn’t take long for one prairie walk attendee to cut to the chase and ask a question on everyone’s mind: “How do we know what’s supposed to be here and what’s not?”

Broghan likes pizza and math. Cindy likes Siamese cats and Arabian horses. They found common ground in their spring semester pen pal relationship, a connection established through St. Patrick Catholic School (our Partner in Education) and Western Home Communities.

The pub capacity has increased to 120 (when pandemic distancing is lifted). “Gilmore’s Pub guests keep coming back for a great menu that includes locally-sourced food, favorites from the Table 1912 menu, anytime brunch, Gilmore’s popular burgers, sandwiches and pasta entrées,” said Meena Reisetter, Jorgensen plaza dining manager.