Here’s a peek at what’s inside the Friday, Nov. 21 American Profile, which is a bonus newsmagazine in each weekend edition of the Democrat.



Cover Story: The Village PieMaker – This cover story includes three recipes, tips on baking, and piecrust secrets.



Places: Hoover Presidential Museum – West Branch, Iowa, proudly spotlights its claim to fame as the hometown of the first U.S. President born west of the Mississippi River – Herbert Hoover. West Branch has an annual festival, a museum of his life and career and his restored childhood home.

Made In America: Crafting Classic Toys – Dean Helfer, Jr. founded Channel Craft in 1983 as a one-man operation, carving wooden games in the back of his van and traveling to craft shows and folk festivals across the country. Since then, his business has grown into a major toymaker, manufacturing American classic toys such as wooden tops/spinners, checkers, jacks, marbles, yo-yos, and balsa wood planes for toy stores, museums, parks and gift shops across the country.



Recipe: Holiday Walnut Cake



Health: Diabetes: A Family Matter – This story profiles a small-town family who recently found out their child has type 2 diabetes. We include adjustments they’ve made or plan to make as a family regarding diet and exercise. We also include quotes from an expert about the increase of the number of kids with diabetes.