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The Power of User-Generated Content

Jan 17, 2025 | thefemaleceo.com | Jackie Wilson

business issue 52 jackie wilson write here write now By Jackie Wilson. User-generated content (UGC) is content created by your customers or clients. It can come in various forms—reviews and testimonials, photos or videos shared on social media, or even just a simple mention of your brand or product in a post or a blog.
Shirley’s Bar & Grill

Jan 1, 2025 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

Belly Up To... 1/1/2025One of West Des Moines’ newest restaurants is NOT a sports bar. At least that’s what it says on the back of the servers’ T-shirts. Take a peek into Shirley’s Bar & Grill, located at 9250 University Ave. in West Des Moines, where you’ll find a lively atmosphere, good food and tasty drinks — all at price points that won’t strain the wallet.
Honda Accord Touring Hybrid

Jan 1, 2025 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

Cars in the City 1/1/2025The Honda Accord is one of the best-selling sedans of all time, claiming the top 10 best titles 39 times since 1989, often wrestling with the Toyota Camry for the top-selling car. What’s to love about a Honda Accord? Reliability, mid-price point, safety and resale value are at the top of the list. And I should know.
Wildlife rehabber

Jan 1, 2025 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

People & Pets 1/1/2025An abandoned nest of baby bunnies. An injured squirrel on the side of a road. These are the subjects of some of the calls Melinda Austin fields from members of the public who are seeking advice on how to take care of these animals. Austin is a wildlife rehabilitator for small animals.
Mannheim Steamroller brings Christmas to Des Moines

Dec 4, 2024 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

Sound Circuit 12/4/2024Classic holiday albums sung by Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey and Elvis Presley stand the test of time. Yet one band, Mannheim Steamroller, took it a step further and created its own genre of music. Mannheim Steamroller’s “Christmas” album debuted in 1984 with music the band referred to as 18th century classic rock.
Douglas takes inspiration from nature

Dec 4, 2024 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

Iowa Artist 12/4/2024Artist Maggie Douglas finds inspiration for her artwork from nature. One nature-inspired element — water — often is at work on her canvas. She uses watered-down paint, which lends to both subtle as well as dramatic elements. “The duality of water can be life giving, but it’s also powerful and destructive.
Yoga cat and puppy bonds

Dec 4, 2024 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

People & Pets 12/4/2024Pet owners may declare they are either dog lovers or cat lovers. Gary Hepker doesn’t need to decide on either. He likes both. Gary recently adopted Gracie, a 9-month-old mini goldendoodle. He desired a small dog for a long time and was on the waiting list at the Animal Rescue League (ARL), but he couldn’t find one. He found a puppy instead.
Faces in the Crowd

Nov 6, 2024 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

Iowa Artist 11/6/2024When Adam Oestreich “stumbled on” an art exhibit of William Hawkins at Figge Art Museum in Davenport, he says the experience was life-changing to his career. He became enchanted with the works of Hawkins, a self-taught artist. “The colors were vibrant, powerful and incredible. It blew me away.
Trio of cats

Nov 6, 2024 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

People & Pets 11/6/2024Sammy, an orange cat, whose owners are Carol Palmer and Dan Chase, is known for getting the ‘zoomies. Any cat owner knows what the zoomies entails. A cat sprints around the house at high speeds, climbs up and down furniture, sliding on slick floors while losing traction – all for no apparent reason. Cat owners know to get out of a cat’s way.
Lexus hybrid

Nov 6, 2024 | dmcityview.com | Jackie Wilson

Cars in the City 11/6/2024A list of the top 10 luxury brand vehicles includes powerhouses such as BMW, Audi, Jaguar and Lexus. This month’s Cars in the City column features a Lexus hybrid. The 2024 Lexus RX350 Hybrid Premium offers a 2.5 liter, 4-cylinder hybrid engine. The best thing about a hybrid?