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Looking Back ~ From the Archives of the Reinbeck Courier-By Laura Beard

10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 28, 2008 Seventy-eight golfers participated in the 4th anniversary G-R Booster Club Tournament. MacKennie Hammer has taken over Keri Heasley’s shop and is now taking appointments. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Cheeseman are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on August ...

Slices of Life by Jill Pertler-Dead tree growing

It was dead, or nearly so. A massive maple tree that had marked the seasons and passing of time for twice as long as most humans grace the earth. Each spring his buds reminded us of life anew. He’d sheltered us from the intense summer sun and gave a brilliant colorful display each autumn. He ...

Slices of Life by Jill Pertler-Dead tree growing

It was dead, or nearly so. A massive maple tree that had marked the seasons and passing of time for twice as long as most humans grace the earth. Each spring his buds reminded us of life anew. He’d sheltered us from the intense summer sun and gave a brilliant colorful display each autumn. He ...

Tama Co. Economic Development By Heath Kellogg

A Polish man moved to the USA and married an American girl. Although his English was far from perfect, they got along pretty well. One day he rushed to a lawyer’s office and asked him if he could arrange a divorce for him. The lawyer said that getting a divorce would depend on the ...

Slices of Life by Jill Pertler-Pulling weeds

My garden needs weeding. Oh, does it need it. It happens about this time every year. I start out strong, but then summer gets away from me and the weeds are miracle growing like they’ve been fertilized from the heavens. How do the weeds grow so fast? Mother Earth likes to decorate her canvas ...

Naig Comments On Iowa Crop Progress And Condition Report

DES MOINES - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Condition report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistical Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. "We continue to see spotty showers across the state ...

Q&A: Clean Energy With U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

Q: How does clean energy help Iowa’s economy? A: Renewable energy helps diversify Iowa’s economy and adds value to our state’s rich, natural resources. One recent study counted more than 30,000 Iowans employed in clean energy. That’s a lot of paychecks that are providing for families ...