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June 7, 2019

‘The best dad’: John Beckendorf has delivered time and time again for his loved ones and friends

John Beckendorf might not say much, but he is a man of action and always seems to do the right thing. A hard-working plumber and caring […]
June 7, 2019

‘This is real’: Dave and Debbie celebrate a magical year together that showed them both the power of true love

Everybody feels the magic in the air when Dave and Debbie are together. Dave felt it the very first time he saw Debbie. It was a […]
May 24, 2019

‘Amazing father’: Don Heidorn is an inspiration for his honesty, generosity and commitment to his family

Don Heidorn has an old expression he leans on when anyone asks him how he’s doing, and the remarkable thing is he actually believes it. “If […]
May 20, 2019

‘A legend’: Lynn Haecker’s love and friendship shows in a tight-knit relationship with daughters Peyton, Devyn and Reagen

All bets are off when the Haecker Ladies get together. Lynn Haecker is “a legend” according to daughters Peyton, Devyn and Reagen and pretty much all […]
May 18, 2019

Love and positivity: Anne-Marie Arndt is selfless and compassionate and shares her positive outlook with the world

Anne-Marie Arndt first got her husband Bill’s attention with her love for cars. She won his heart forever with her compassion and kindness. Anne-Marie was honest […]
May 12, 2019

‘Best mom ever’: Jennifer Elberson’s love shines through by showing up in big ways and small

Jennifer Elberson couldn’t have known just how much her time as a flight analyst would help her as a mom. Her organized and thoughtful approach raising […]
May 12, 2019

‘We’re all so lucky’: Jenine Dreisen is a selfless and attentive mother who places a high value on family

Eric Dreisen likes to walk around cracking Dad jokes that are mostly aimed at making himself laugh. He works hard at the craft, and he doubles […]
May 12, 2019

‘So selfless’: Kristen Zarosky is a best friend to Payton and the woman who makes her family’s life ‘complete’

Two things need to happen before 4-year-old Payton Zarosky can go to bed each night. She and her mom Kristen first have to snuggle together, then […]
May 12, 2019

‘Truly amazing’: Brandy Miller is the wife and mother her husband Jeffrey always dreamed of

Jeffrey Miller can only shake his head sometimes. When he looks back at the chain of events that led to his first conversation with his wife […]