by Karen E. Ehrens “Here? In North Dakota?” “There are hungry children?” Those are questions I hear or see in people’s faces when I talk about the fact that there are in 16,780 kids in North Dakota who don’t have enough food, at times, for a healthy, active life and […]
Take Action to be Safe, Smart & Strong
Editor’s Note: Guns are a controversial subject, but our communities are growing and personal safety has become a common topic of conversation. This article is for those who are curious about firearms, may want to know more or may even own a gun and want additional information and training. Nic […]
Community Contributors – Friendship Benches
Editor’s note: 12-year-old Acacia, nicknamed Tiny, is the founder and leader of Tiny Girl, Big Dream. Inspired Woman visited with her about her company, and specifically about the friendship benches that will soon be at every school in Bismarck and Mandan. What are the Friendship benches? A Friendship Bench is a […]
A Day In The Life…
Inspired Woman wanted to know how an active person spends their day. Pam Carlen Ihmels was gracious enough to talk about her ‘typical’ day … I am a Physical Education (PE) teacher, not a gym teacher. My classroom is a gym. What do I do during the day? I get […]
Staying Active for Seniors
by Jody Kerzman For the first time in 29 years, Deb Ahmann isn’t getting ready for the first day of school. That’s because, after nearly three decades of teaching kindergarten, Deb decided to retire. “I loved teaching and I loved my students, but it was time,” says Ahmann. “I still […]
Opportunity, Adaptability and Peanuts
by Jessie Veeder “We came here looking for big peanuts,” she said, smiling under a long wave of hair died deep shades of reds and pinks. Her skin is tan and the denim vest she wears shows off the muscle tone in her arms. When you look at Marcy Rapette, […]
Things to Put In Your Body
by Jody Kerzman Life is busy. And it seems the more active we are, the busier our lives become. That can leave us scrambling at mealtime, and sometimes, what we think is a healthy choice might not be so good for us after all. Experts say some of the most […]
Proximal 50 Life Center – Creating a Comprehensive Approach to Health and Wellness
by Kylie Blanchard Tana Trotter graduated from the University of Mary in May with a doctorate degree in physical therapy. But even before graduation, she had her career path set as CEO and physical therapist at Proximal 50 Life Center, currently under construction on Divide Avenue in central Bismarck.
Judith Roberts – Providing Hope in Recovery
“Welcome home” are the first words a woman hears when she walks into Hope Manor for the first time. For some of the women it is the first positive welcome they have had in a very long time. Hope Manor sober living homes in Bismarck are the only sober living […]
Bridges of Hope
by Deb Seminary What happens when a teen gets in trouble, does some time in a correctional facility, then returns to society? Do they repeat the cycle or use the skills they learned ‘inside’ to change their ways? Pastor Renee Splichal Larson along with her colleague Shera Nesheim are working […]