30 Years Ago June 23, 1989 Gladbrook’s Walt Easley finds himself featured in the August issue of Better Homes and Gardens’ “Wood Magazine”. The article, written by Peter J. Stephano and photographed by Hopkins Associates, is a conversation with Walt about how “Easley Knives” came ...
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 ...
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, ...
Q: What is FARA? A: In the years preceding World War II, Congress passed the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) of 1938 to unmask Nazi propaganda and identify foreign efforts to shape public policy and opinion in the United States. FARA requires any individual operating at the behest of a ...
30 Years Ago June 16, 1989 Darold and Lola Dreessen, rural Toledo, will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Andrea (Annie) Grimmius and Greg Stocker exchanged wedding vows on May 13. Parents of the couple are Burnell Grimmius and Marie Grimmius, and Roger and Nancy Stocker, all of ...
Life is made up of moments. Some big. Some not so big. Some seemingly small that just may turn big. And despite the big or not so big, some are moments that will affect you for years to come or perhaps your entire life. They can be obviously monumental moments – a marriage, divorce, birth ...
Q: How did stopping elder abuse become one of your priorities in Congress? A: Close-knit families and communities across Iowa are enriched by the contributions and life experiences of older citizens. Unfortunately, some members of society don’t treat their elders with the respect and ...
10 YEARS AGO JULY 2, 2009 Peter Pease presented an informative talk about his adventure in the Republic of Liberia, Africa. Mark Peterson of PCI presented a check to Lynn Trask for the July 4th fireworks. Rodney See is new Grundy Co. Director of Veterans Affairs effective July l, 2009. ...
Q: How did stopping elder abuse become one of your priorities in Congress? A: Close-knit families and communities across Iowa are enriched by the contributions and life experiences of older citizens. Unfortunately, some members of society don’t treat their elders with the respect and ...
Life is made up of moments. Some big. Some not so big. Some seemingly small that just may turn big. And despite the big or not so big, some are moments that will affect you for years to come or perhaps your entire life. They can be obviously monumental moments – a marriage, divorce, birth ...