It seems like I say this every spring, "As soon as we get some warm days the mushrooms are going to pop." Then I get out into the woods and the ground seems dry. "I wish we would get some more moisture, then the mushrooms are going to pop." We get some moisture and I get back out into the woods ...
Stop in the library during the month of May and see the nurse collection in our display case. This belongs to Donna Peters and includes quite a variety of items, from dolls and plates to stuffed animals.Kids should enjoy the next story time which will be held on Tuesday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. ...
10 YEARS AGOMAY 10, 2007Marion Ballard was named "Member of the Year" for the third district of the American Legion Auxiliary spring conference.Baccalaureate set for May 16 at Peace United Church of Christ in Gladbrook.David Mueller became a first time blood donor on May 1. He is being ...
New books this week include the following memorials: Home-Ec 101: Skills for Everyday Living by Heather Solos is in memory of Elizabeth A. Snyder Tisdale from the class of 1949. A series of children's books: I am Harriet Tubman, I am Martin Luther King Jr., I am Helen Keller, I am Albert ...
10 YEARS AGOMAY 3, 2007Nicholas Grunklee received a scholarship from ISU Communicators of Agricultural Educators of Tomorrow.Veterans Affairs director Norman Beu is stepping down June 30.Letter carriers food drive to be held May 12.Gary DeVries, 44, Grundy Center, died April 28 at St. Mary's ...
Last Easter Sunday there was a black bear sighting near Wellsburg. Yes, I know that is old news. One of the downfalls to writing a weekly news column for a weekly paper is that I rarely (never) get to be the first to report a wonderful scoop.I also don't get caught (very often) making wild and ...
10 YEARS AGOAPRIL 26, 2007Jacob Eckhoff, senior at G-R, has been selected as the winner of the 2007 art competition.Hannah Martin has donated 17" of her hair to Locks of Love.Carol Miller received her 15 year service award. She is the office manager for the Engineer's Office.Jody Lohse, ...
When I began to write this week, I looked back at a previous column on wildlife babies. I started that column announcing the birth of our first grandchild. It struck me that I have gotten lax in my old age. We now have five grandchildren so I should have had four more announcements in this ...
We have more new books purchased with funds from the Lucille Anderson memorial. They include:Children's books: The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors by Drew Daywalt, We're All Wonders and Wonder both by R.J. Palacio, The Adventures of Beekle by Dan Santat, Ladybug Girl and the Best Ever Playdate by ...
10 YEARS AGOAPRIL 19, 2007Steven Nielsen received his 25 year service award for being with the secondary road department.Central Counties merging with Heartland Coop. They will be Iowa's second largest.DNR reprimands Grundy Center for being late in reporting sewage discharge report.Edward ...