I would rather call home. I’ve traveled enough to appreciate Iowa and all the simple pleasures it has to offer. I’m proud to be an Iowan. A little-known fact is we are ranked #1 for “opportunity,” and it is my mission to get the word out that Iowa is a great place to raise children, establish a business and enjoy a sought-after quality of life. I spend part of my day as the marketing director of an active chiropractic clinic. The rest of the time, I’m a high-energy champion of good health as a wellness coach, Pro natural bikini bodybuilding competitor, and a radio show/podcast host. I’m also a mother of four, wife of a world-champion taxidermist and an avid volunteer. My hobbies, interest, and community involvement include FCF = Family. Community. Fitness. My husband and I are dedicated to molding and supporting our young-adult children in becoming productive members of society. We also make it a priority to support each other, whether working side-by-side in our taxidermy business or jointly supporting the natural bodybuilding community (I compete, Cory cheers and motivates). Serving at my church is also a priority: I have volunteered with the Around Town Mobile Food Pantry for nearly 25 years and serve as Director for our local Youth Pathfinder Club. Every Thursday evening on my podcast “Real Talk with Desiree & Kaelin,” and every Wednesday afternoon on my nutrition-focused radio program, “Temple Building from the Inside Out,” I/we cover the natural bodybuilding community and health issues such as light therapy, nutrition, cancer treatments, hormone therapy and more. I appreciate Desiree taking part in this interview make sure to root her on at the Mrs. America pageant. HELP PLAN THE FUTURE OF TRANSIT Over the past several months, DART has used customer feedback and community input to develop a new vision for the future of transit in central Iowa. Now we need to hear from you. Visit ridedart.com/future to learn more about proposed service recommendations and complete a short survey. 27
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