🌾 Donna Barnes: A Lifetime of Dedication to Lehi | Roots and Branches of Lehi PodcastWhat does it mean to dedicate your life to your hometown? In this episode of Roots and Branches of Lehi, host Ryan Harding sits down with Donna Barnes, a lifelong Lehi resident, educator, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose story beautifully captures the heart of small-town Utah.Donna shares her memories of growing up in a close-knit farming community, her father’s pioneering innovations in agriculture, and her own decades-long career in education and public service as a teacher and school board member. She also recounts her entrepreneurial adventures running Scrooge and Marley’s boutique, including the unforgettable Beanie Baby craze that swept Lehi.Throughout the conversation, Donna reflects on Lehi’s growth and transformation, her passion for preserving its history, and her hopes for the future of education and community development. Her story is a powerful reminder of how one person’s dedication can leave deep roots in a growing city.📌 Enjoy stories from Lehi’s past and present? Subscribe for more Roots and Branches of Lehi episodes celebrating community, history, and connection.🏡 Brought to you by Work Hard Mortgage — helping families go from renting to rooted.⸻⏱ Key Moments in This Episode• 00:00 – Welcome to Roots and Branches of Lehi• 00:39 – Meet Donna Barnes: Lifelong Lehi Resident• 01:21 – Growing Up in a Farming Community• 02:51 – Family Legacy & Agricultural Innovation• 07:07 – Teaching Career & Education Insights• 26:28 – Reflections on Education & School Board Service• 30:55 – Navigating School District Challenges• 32:24 – Frustrations & Lessons from the Board• 34:29 – Proud Moments & Impact Fees• 38:44 – Starting a Business in Lehi• 41:09 – The Beanie Baby Craze• 46:24 – Reviving the Lehi Free Press• 53:14 – Reflections on Lehi’s Growth• 58:43 – Final Thoughts & Community Involvement⸻👣 Related Topics:Donna Barnes • Lehi Utah • Community Leadership • Local Education • School Board Insights • Roots and Branches of Lehi Podcast • Small Business • Farming Legacy • Lehi History • Civic Engagement🎧 Listen to More Roots & Branches of Lehi:Apple: https://apple.co/40J53LnSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7BC8a3YpULFYMSRgtfqF7vYouTube Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlz4rzd_rsGZcR4Kscsck4ez_bWSLCuwM🏠 Ready to go from renting to rooted?✔️ Want to know the value of your home? → https://workharding.hifello.com/lp/6888f21970143a6397c98ea4✔️ Curious how much home you can afford? → https://workharding.com/affordability-calculator.php✔️ Take the 60-second Homebuyer Readiness Quiz → https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/survey/aAl6tzfvetiS329QNypM#DonnaBarnes #RootsAndBranches #LehiUtah #CommunityLeadership #Education #SmallBusiness #LehiHistory #WorkHardMortgage #FromRentsToRoots #CommunityStories

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