2 results for month: 03/2015
Hans Peterson Concert Inspires
On Friday, March 13, 2015, Singer/Songwriter Hans Peterson held a CD release show for his new album, Every Breath I Sing. The concert was held at Java Joes CoffeeHouse in Des Moines. Hans was accompanied by fellow Minnesotan Linda Breitag on fiddle and vocals.
Hans' songs follow the themes of family, Midwestern life and storytelling, and are influenced by his Nordic heritage. Originally born in an Alaskan village, Hans Peterson now lives in Minnesota on in Mother-in-law's former dairy farm. He and his wife, Heidi, live there with their two boys and various farm animals. When Hans is not weeding the garden or chasing sheep, he teaches music and ...
Douglas M. Woods “Challenge Hunger” Campaign
This article was first published as "'Spiritual Awakening' Leads to Douglas M. Woods 'Challenge Hunger' Campaign" in the Feb/Mar/Apr 2015 issue of The Voice.
by Kristine Frakes, Development Director
What do The Grapes of Wrath, a primitive southern Iowa farmhouse, and a Bible verse have in common?
For retired West Des Moines police officer Doug Woods, the convergence of these writings and memories of a boyhood experience led to his self-described "spiritual awakening" in 2012- and, soon after, the launch of the first Douglas M. Woods Hunger Challenge to benefit the DMARC Food Pantry Network.
Doug was a picky eater as a child, and his ...