There aren’t many weeks of the year that can rival a summer vacation. Except maybe a winter vacation, but hey, it’s summer so let’s stay in the here and now. Vacations, no matter what time of year are preferable to a regular old non-vacation week. But in my opinion, summer beats winter ...
30 Years Ago June 30, 1989 At the Tama County Legion and Auxiliary joint meeting last Tuesday, June 27, the Legion performed a flag burning ceremony to properly destroy tattered and worn flags. John and Marcia Plett, rural Gladbrook, are the parents of a son, Matthew Plett, born June 22. He ...
It happens every year. After months of anticipation, the last day of school finally arrives. The kids are overjoyed. Summer stretches out before us like a vast and inviting beach scene. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? It doesn’t take long to realize there are obstacles crowding my view of ...
Q: Does secrecy contribute to health care costs? A: Sticker shock for health care in America has been a growing concern for decades in the United States. From prescription drugs to lab tests, durable medical equipment, outpatient surgery and hospital stays, Americans increasingly feel they ...
10 YEAS AGO JULY 16. 2009 Chris Conrad & Julie McClain were married June 6 on Laniekea Beach. Oahua, Hawaii. Lindsey Koele graduated from Un. of Iowa College of Medicine on May 15. Lois Feller, 85, Grundy Center, died July 7 at her home. 20 YEARS AGO JULY 15, 1999 Grundy Co. Fair ...
It happens every year. After months of anticipation, the last day of school finally arrives. The kids are overjoyed. Summer stretches out before us like a vast and inviting beach scene. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? It doesn’t take long to realize there are obstacles crowding my view of ...
Q: Does secrecy contribute to health care costs? A: Sticker shock for health care in America has been a growing concern for decades in the United States. From prescription drugs to lab tests, durable medical equipment, outpatient surgery and hospital stays, Americans increasingly feel they ...
10 YEARS AGO JULY 9, 2009 Mr. & Mrs. Paul Ehrig will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 11. Shirley Fulkerson will celebrate her 95th birthday on July 11,. Vic Robinson died Jan. 24, 2008 was interred on July 5, 2009. Volunteer recruitment is under way to get volunteers ...
Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. I just love Iowa. We have four very distinct seasons: Spring which only lasts for a week or so some years but seemed to never end this year, Summer which always seems to fly by way too quickly, ...
The English language is fraught with conundrums. It’s probably why I love it so much. It’s never boring and continually keeps me learning (or guessing – or both). One of these complexities has to do with words that are pronounced the same but have different meanings – our good friend, ...