When it comes to parenting, I’ve been around the block a time or two. Heck, I’ve practically worn out the course. My husband and I have even transitioned to the next generation of parenting, which is so great it can be described as “grand.” Our daughter and son-in-law are parents ...
You may not remember, but the last article I wrote was called, “Will You Share Yourself with Others this Christmas?” So, this title may sound like a sequel. Sequels are ways that the author or film company hope to draw you into their new story, because you already saw some value or ...
30 yrs. ago Feb. 23, 1990 Gary and Deb Johnson are the proud parents of their first child, a daughter, Abby Jayne, born February 8 at 2:40 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs. 4 1/2 oz. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents are Keith and Lucy DeWitt and Bob and Esther Johnson all of Gladbrook. Mr. and ...
When it comes to parenting, I’ve been around the block a time or two. Heck, I’ve practically worn out the course. My husband and I have even transitioned to the next generation of parenting, which is so great it can be described as “grand.” Our daughter and son-in-law are parents ...
Newsletter for February 13, 2020 Week five is done and many bills are working their way through the committee process. While the bills that pass through committee get most of the attention, often times the bills that are rejected are interesting to know about as well. One such bill that ...
In The Legislature Week five of the 2020 legislature continued at a rapid pace. One subcommittee to highlight this week was for SF 2176, a bill I sponsored in the Senate. SF 2176 is a companion bill to HF 2350, a bill Representative John Landon, R - Ankeny, sponsored in the House. SF ...
The Gladbrook-Reinbeck Community School District is pleased to announce the finalist’s for the district’s open Elementary Principal position. The candidate pool included 24 total applicants. During the final week of January and the first week of February, several semi-finalists were ...
30 yrs. ago Feb. 16, 1990 Craig (Ernie) Jensen was hired as the new part-time maintenance man at Garwin. Randy Beichley, Gladbrook, will be the Iowa Jaycees’ representative to the United States Jaycees 34th National Outstanding Young Farmer Awards Congress Feb. 22-25 in Eau Claire, ...
I’m experiencing parenthood all over again – through my daughter. To be honest, it’s easier watching it than actually living it. For sure there’s less sleep deprivation and wet, sticky kisses. But seeing her go through all the things I did has given me various perspectives that I ...
I recently returned from our statewide meetings in Coralville. Each year there are educational sessions of much interest and others not so much. Hey – I’m not complaining because my years of service on that planning committee are long ago and I understand the difficulty in seeking out ...