“Signs, signs, everywhere are signs………...do this, don’t do that. Can’t you read the signs!” I remember listening to that when it was a new rock song just hitting the charts. Hard to believe that was back in 1971. Almost 50 years ago! I haven’t been sleeping the best lately ...
Fact one: Because of a stay-at-home directive, we aren’t supposed to venture out into public unless we are essential or in need of essential items – like milk or eggs. Sometimes the shelves are bare. Fact two: Many of us have had some time on our hands lately. We can’t do the things ...
30 years ago May 4, 1990 Mr. and Mrs. Noel Boldt, Gladbrook, will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house. Gertrude Baumeier and Morris P. Bruene were united in marriage on Saturday, April 14 at the Gladbrook United Methodist Church. 40 years ago May 9, 1980 Last ...
I had planned another topic for today’s reflection, but God brought this to you through Rev. Roger White’s FB page. It is from prayers.crossmap.com, which I hope you will look up and be encouraged by their writings. I have only taken these six reasons and written out the scriptures to ...
Before I began writing I asked a wise, older woman what I should write about. Her answer was short and simple. “write about mowing grass in the snow.” I smiled and then laughed…part of her yard had snow in it when it was mowed last week. We have all had a laugh about that. During this ...
First we all measured this situation by days and then by weeks and now the days string together and I’m not always sure if it is Tuesday or Wednesday. By now, we are seasoned pandemic participants. We know how to kill a month by staying inside and following the rules. Cross that one off the ...
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 29, 2010 Kathleen Niedert is the new administrator at Parkview. The Western Home Community is now managing day to day operations at Parkview. Reinbeck soldier Command Sgt. Major John Laborde has died in Afghanistan on April 22. He passed away from injuries in a non-combat ...
First we all measured this situation by days and then by weeks and now the days string together and I’m not always sure if it is Tuesday or Wednesday. By now, we are seasoned pandemic participants. We know how to kill a month by staying inside and following the rules. Cross that one off the ...
30 years ago April 27, 1990 In honor of Earth Day, several boys from Pack 394 planted a Crimson King Maple tree on the west side of the shelter house in the Garwin Park. Kathryn Kunch, council member heading the Parks Department, was on hand to help find a location for the tree. Thanks to ...
Q: What s in the CARES Act to help Iowans who have lost their jobs due to the pandemic A: The sacri?ces and efforts to stop the spread of the coronavirus have shut down the U.S. economy and life as we know it. As factories and businesses of all sizes adjust operations, many employers have been ...