Observations
What’s Your Data Backup Plan?
John Lennon has a line in one of his songs, it goes something like “life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.” Nothing could be more on point than what happened [READ MORE]
Articles
Featured Story
A Beautiful Combination
Johnston’s new Bella Strada Estates offers a unique living environment. At the edge of Johnston, a piece of Italy is emerging from the landscape. Bella Strada Estates, the one-of-a-kind development from Craig and Myra Lynn [READ MORE]
Featured Story
Renovating Homeowners Are Split on Smart Tech
Nearly half of those we surveyed are putting so-called smart tech in their homes. Just over half are not. Where do you stand? Do you like to check on your home via your cellphone while [READ MORE]
Departments
A Flicker of Hope
Blue Light Project offers encouragement to law enforcement and their families. Americans are quick to respond when disaster strikes, no matter where in the world it occurs. In Iowa, that’s just part of being good [READ MORE]
A Conversation With
A Conversation with Mark Reetz
Reetz is new chair for state building code group. Mark Reetz was elected chairman of the State Building Code Advisory Council in September, following more than a decade as a member of the group. “It’s [READ MORE]