Eyesight. It is something that many of us take for granted. But ensuring your eyes are in good health goes far beyond a pair of glasses or contact lenses. An eye exam can reveal if one has diabetes, impending detachment of the retinas and so much more. That is why Daniel Garn, O.D. takes pride in providing the latest in advanced technology and thorough eye exams to his patients. Dr. Garn owns Ironwood Vision Center and purchased the practice in 2006. He just celebrated Ironwo

College graduation is a time to celebrate all one has accomplished. But for many, it can also be a bit fearful. After all, you have gone to school almost your whole life, and now it is time to put your degree to work and find a full time job. ​ Some students get right to work while others take a few weeks to decompress, travel and get their mind right before the next chapter of their lives. For one Coeur d’Alene man, however, his post graduate plans include living in his van

A crisp fall day is a perfect time for a long bike ride, and one of the area’s favorite rides is just around the corner. The annual Coeur d’Fondo ride benefitting the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation will be held Saturday, September 24, and there are five different distances you can tackle. ​ The most serious of riders choose the Gran Fondo, a 108-mile journey that wraps around Lake Coeur d’Alene through St Maries, Harrison and back to downtown. Shorter options include

It’s rodeo season in Coeur d’Alene, but this time those with special needs will be the ones in the spotlight. Individuals with special needs of all ages will get to be cowboys and cowgirls for the day as they participate in Rascal Rodeo, hosted for the third time by North Idaho Fair and Pro-West Finals. Rascal Rodeo is a free event held at the Kootenai County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 1 from 10 to 11:30am. ​ Rascal Rodeo is a nonprofit organization that produces rodeo

The extremely active and energetic Jim Kinnard is a high school cross country and track athlete with special needs whose spirit can’t be beat. He loves sports and supports his school’s teams, cheering them on, and they in turn support him. ​ Jim, a 16-year-old sophomore at Lake City High School, was born with cerebral palsy. As an infant, he sustained multiple seizures. Doctors told his parents that he might never walk or talk, but they persevered with him. The two are avid r