Deidre DeJear
@deidredejear.bsky.social
President & CEO of Oakridge Neighborhood. Voter. Wife. Foodie. Iowan. Small Business Owner. #WorthTheWork 🧱🗳️🧱🗳️
When I think about our country and how much loss we have experienced, the word that comes to mind is “resilience.” The world as we knew it changed 24 years ago this morning, and Americans stood strong AND together. Today reminds us to stand strong AND together. #NeverForget
September 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
When I think about our country and how much loss we have experienced, the word that comes to mind is “resilience.” The world as we knew it changed 24 years ago this morning, and Americans stood strong AND together. Today reminds us to stand strong AND together. #NeverForget
Gotta keep it. Gotta have it. 🇺🇸
July 5, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Gotta keep it. Gotta have it. 🇺🇸
i know big, i know beautiful.
that bill is 🐂💩
that bill is 🐂💩
July 3, 2025 at 8:06 PM
i know big, i know beautiful.
that bill is 🐂💩
that bill is 🐂💩
Reposted by Deidre DeJear
Republicans in Congress have voted to devastate millions of people across our nation — kicking Americans off their health care, shuttering hospitals, eliminating food assistance, and raising costs.
This is Project 2025 in action.
This is Project 2025 in action.
July 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Republicans in Congress have voted to devastate millions of people across our nation — kicking Americans off their health care, shuttering hospitals, eliminating food assistance, and raising costs.
This is Project 2025 in action.
This is Project 2025 in action.
Reposted by Deidre DeJear
Six years ago today, @kamalaharris.com attended San Francisco Pride wearing the iconic pride jacket. 🌈
July 1, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Six years ago today, @kamalaharris.com attended San Francisco Pride wearing the iconic pride jacket. 🌈
A stunningly callous response from Sen. Joni Ernst this morning when her constituents point out that Republicans’ plan to gut Medicaid will hurt Iowans:
“Well, we all are going to die.”
“Well, we all are going to die.”
May 30, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Another Chi-town leader had a way of setting the stage for something deeper. In a world longing for unity and peace, here’s to what Pope Leo XIV’s walk might stir in us all. May God bless the journey.
May 9, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Another Chi-town leader had a way of setting the stage for something deeper. In a world longing for unity and peace, here’s to what Pope Leo XIV’s walk might stir in us all. May God bless the journey.
Spent some time with our team at Oakridge Neighborhood getting some tropical plants transferred here in Des Moines! #OakridgeStrong
April 16, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Spent some time with our team at Oakridge Neighborhood getting some tropical plants transferred here in Des Moines! #OakridgeStrong
Great to see @KamalaHarris.com here! Welcome!
Fear has a way of being contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
But courage is also contagious.
April 8, 2025 at 1:09 AM
Great to see @KamalaHarris.com here! Welcome!
He was a husband, a father, a Governor, a President, and a humanitarian. President Jimmy Carter showed us that no matter our background, we can all go on to achieve great things. We lost a true force for good.
December 30, 2024 at 2:40 AM
He was a husband, a father, a Governor, a President, and a humanitarian. President Jimmy Carter showed us that no matter our background, we can all go on to achieve great things. We lost a true force for good.
Happy 178th birthday to our great state ❤️
December 28, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Happy 178th birthday to our great state ❤️
Oakridge is an important gem in our community, and I feel strongly about ensuring that this gem continues to shine.
I sat down with Business Record to chat about my role. ⤵️
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I sat down with Business Record to chat about my role. ⤵️
www.businessrecord.com/keeping-a-co...
Keeping a community gem shining - Business Record
Deidre DeJear remembers attending Teree Caldwell-Johnson’s memorial service, walking away not feeling sad or with a sense of loss of her friend, but inspired. She said there were so many stories that ...
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December 16, 2024 at 8:43 PM
Oakridge is an important gem in our community, and I feel strongly about ensuring that this gem continues to shine.
I sat down with Business Record to chat about my role. ⤵️
www.businessrecord.com/keeping-a-co...
I sat down with Business Record to chat about my role. ⤵️
www.businessrecord.com/keeping-a-co...
One of my favorite Christmas traditions with Teree lives on ❤️
Check out the Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at 106 11th St. in Valley Junction!
www.kcci.com/article/west...
Check out the Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at 106 11th St. in Valley Junction!
www.kcci.com/article/west...
'It's pretty special': West Des Moines gallery acquires unique Christmas collection
Before passing, Teree Caldwell-Johnson gifted her Santa collection to the Taste of the Junction Gallery in West Des Moines to carry on the tradition of hosting the Nubian Santa Bazaar. The gallery's e...
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December 6, 2024 at 7:57 PM
One of my favorite Christmas traditions with Teree lives on ❤️
Check out the Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at 106 11th St. in Valley Junction!
www.kcci.com/article/west...
Check out the Bazaar from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. Sunday at 106 11th St. in Valley Junction!
www.kcci.com/article/west...
Looking for ways to give back this #GivingTuesday? Our team at Oakridge has put together a great list of actions you can take! Check it out at DeJear.us/OakridgeGiving24
December 3, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Looking for ways to give back this #GivingTuesday? Our team at Oakridge has put together a great list of actions you can take! Check it out at DeJear.us/OakridgeGiving24
Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday, y’all! Let me know where you’re shopping small today! 🛍️ #ShopSmall
November 30, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Happy #SmallBusinessSaturday, y’all! Let me know where you’re shopping small today! 🛍️ #ShopSmall
I know y’all are getting ready to eat, so I hope your day has been filled with friends, family, fellowship, and of course some great food. ❤️
November 29, 2024 at 12:01 AM
I know y’all are getting ready to eat, so I hope your day has been filled with friends, family, fellowship, and of course some great food. ❤️
Okay folks- Who’s on team dressing and who’s on team stuffing? And do we finish the meal with sweet potato pie or pumpkin pie? #Thanksgiving
November 28, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Okay folks- Who’s on team dressing and who’s on team stuffing? And do we finish the meal with sweet potato pie or pumpkin pie? #Thanksgiving
#WorkdayWednesday at our Best Buy Teen Tech Center was awesome! These young folks amaze me with their willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Such a great experience!
November 22, 2024 at 8:54 PM
#WorkdayWednesday at our Best Buy Teen Tech Center was awesome! These young folks amaze me with their willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies. Such a great experience!
Great to be here where the skies are blue 🦋
November 16, 2024 at 1:25 AM
Great to be here where the skies are blue 🦋