Ilene Dirks, newspaper columnist, and a powerful speaker for over 25 years. She speaks for Stonecroft Ministries: Christian Women’s and Women’s Connection. She is mother, granny, friend to many, wr...view moreIlene Dirks, newspaper columnist, and a powerful speaker for over 25 years. She speaks for Stonecroft Ministries: Christian Women’s and Women’s Connection. She is mother, granny, friend to many, writer, speaker, events coordinator, television presenter, and teacher. Ilene and her husband Claire live in Sioux City, Iowa.view less