Thanks for the Memories

by Kim Jondahl Deb Seminary graciously asked me to contribute a “Top 10” list of favorite memories from the beginnings of this magazine, initially named Inspire. Inspired Woman continues to be a great source of pride for me as the six-year editor who helped launch...

Nancy Jones Schafer, January/February 2009

Her story: When this story published, Nancy Jones Schafer was heading home from Washington, DC. Her husband, Ed Schafer, had completed his term as Secretary of Agriculture and Nancy was looking forward to some quiet time. IW: Did you get that quiet time, or jump into...

Sue Buchholz, January/February 2008

Her story: As the executive director of the Central Dakota Humane Society (CDHS), Sue Buchholz works tirelessly to give animals a second chance. She has rescued dogs from puppy mills and cats and dogs from Hurricane Katrina. In 2008, one of her biggest challenges was...

Ashley (Andrews) Alderson, January/February 2007

Her Story: When Ashley Andrews was crowned Miss Rodeo America 2007, she was the second North Dakotan to win the title. The Bowman native and University of Mary alum excelled in rodeo, debate and public speaking, but she may be best known for her battle against cancer...

Kris Ehrmantraut, May/June 2006

Her story: In 2006, Kris Ehrmantraut lived a life of balance and harmony as a wife, mother of three, special education teacher and co-owner (with her husband) of Ehrmantraut’s Academy for the Arts. She was also promoted to sixth degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and...