Financial Tip:

Max out your employer's 401(k) contribution match when you can.

Fun Facts:

  • I have traveled to 11 different countries.
  • I can balance a spoon on my nose.
  • I danced in college, high school, and at a studio for 5 years.

Favorite Organizations:

    • Northpoint Church 
    • Grimes Public Library Friends Foundation 
    • Grimes Storehouse 
    • Northwestern College Alumni Council 
    • Iowa Public Television

Kara Knaack

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

(515) 225-6000

Kara's Role:

Marketing & Communications Coordinator

Professional Background:

Kara Knaack started working at Syverson Strege in 2022. Originally hailing from Sergeant Bluff, IA, she completed her communications degree at Northwestern College after spending time studying abroad in London. Kara also holds a master’s degree from Gonzaga University in Communications Leadership. Prior to this, she spent several years co-owning and leading business development with Des Moines Mom, a locally based parenting resource website. Kara has a marketing and client relationships background. She enjoys helping businesses connect with their audience through integrative marketing and content creation.

Personal:

I currently reside in Grimes with my husband Lance and two children Lucan and Gracelyn. We have attended Northpoint Church since 2007 and enjoy being involved there. I also participate in our local Moms in Prayer group and enjoy chronologically reading through the Bible via The Bible Recap podcast. In my free time, I ferry my kids around but also love being a part of Des Moines Mom, reading, podcasts, baking sourdough bread, and fermenting kombucha.

Blogs

October 23, 2023

Parenting, Allowances and Life Lessons

April 22, 2022

How a 25-year Anniversary Celebrates Integrity and Servant Leadership