Opinion

(Editor's Note: Our own Times/New columnist Earline Byers has been chosen as a Grand Marshall for the July 23 Des Moines Waterland Parade. Congratulations, Earline.) So bring in tall hotels, call in the tourists, develop new businesses on the…MORE

Now that Tiger Woods has perhaps shot himself out of golf stardom I was like a lot of his fans. Groping for a new hero.

Now that has been resolved for me.

My Irish Granddad was born in Northern Ireland, near Belfast, in County…MORE

Her great grandfather, George Canning, was Prime Minster of England, so you might expect Normandy Park resident Dora Bell Canning to be quite highbrow and run with the elite.

Ah, but the other side of the family comes from Cades Cove, a…MORE

(After a record number of days without sun, local golfers are eagerly heading to the local links to swat at little white balls. The Robinson Family history with golf is a long one. For them, golf is more than a good walk spoiled and includes some…MORE

(Editor's Note: When we heard Normandy Park resident Don Crawley had co-written a book about how compassionate geeks can deal better with others at work, we wanted to know more.)

During my work as a customer service speaker and trainer…MORE

If you've got a hankerin' for some downright dandy barbeque ribs with a million dollar sunset for dessert - hustle your family and neighbors to Des Moines Marina on Friday, July 22nd from 6:30 to 9 p.m. for Billy McHale's fine BBQ specialties at…MORE

Whenever the Washington Huskies rowing crew wins the world championship I know Gregory Heights resident Guy Harper will be dancing in the street because he was stroke for the Huskies in 1954 when they won the national trophy.

They won…MORE

By Nancy Woodland, Executive Director of Westside Baby

How well could you parent without diapers? Imagine caring for your precious grandchild with an empty diaper bag. Families in this community ration diapers, rinse out and reuse soiled…MORE

By Dr. Ron Inge

Thankfully, many of us have dental insurance allowing us to visit the dentist twice a year. Most of us take advantage of this opportunity because it’s paid for by our employers. We go because we want our smiles bright and…MORE

(Editor's Note: In February, Stringing the Pearls columnist Lee Ryan wrote in the Times/News about her plans to take off a significant amount of weight as a New Year's resolution. She promised to report back to readers on her progress. Here's…MORE