During this time of persistent inflation, the annoyances and costs of affecting farmers and consumers alike. While some might believe it is only a market problem, the evidence in some markets suggests the effects of consolidation. Unfortunately for farmers, they are easily impacted by this ...

The election is coming and I would like to remind everyone to go out and vote. That is part of our Christian duty. The sanctity of the ballot resides in our desire to vote. Further, let us bear in mind that we get who we voted for. We are familiar with the children’s game, “Follow the ...

1. Reinbeck t-shirts are now available at $10 each (price cut in half due to supplier issues). Sign up at the pharmacy, City Hall, or the Funky Bean. No payment until the shirt is in your hands. I will call you to arrange delivery. Or, you can email rannfeldt@yahoo.com directly with sizes & ...

In our small quiet life in Iowa communities, it is easy to look at the shifting culture around us and feel a sense of unease. The values that once anchored our nation seem to be drifting away, leaving many to wonder how we should respond. The answer is not found in anger or withdrawal, but in ...

1. The Reinbeck History Museum is about 90% complete and is open upon request until a more permanent schedule can be established. It spans 1876-1976 and is located at the back of the CEC. It’s free. 2. The flowers on Main Street were beautiful this year. Five watering teams kept them in top ...

September was a very wet month, and we are all very appreciative of a dry forecast for October. Harvest season could be interesting this year. The Board of Supervisors signed a contract to hire an Engineer in Tama County, with a start date of Oct. 5. Thanks to everyone who assisted during ...

Blessed is the man [person] who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law [instruction] of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that ...

Rain, rain, go away, come again another day. Some may say farmers are like Goldilocks with the weather where it is too wet or too dry, farmers must deal with the consequences. Coming off several dry years, this year has felt like living in the Amazon rainforest. Before this deluge of rain in ...

With harvest around the corner, fertilizer decisions are possibly being made by farmers. With fertilizer in front of corn, nitrogen is being applied. Without access to ample supply of manure, synthetic nitrogen is needed. Who is the go to? CF Industries. According to Farm Action, CF Industries ...

Some of us have grown up knowing about the Bible all of our lives and because we grew up in a Christian family that valued it, we have taken for granted that it was true. Others of us have only casually known about the Bible and may see it as a bunch of stories about Jesus and nothing more. I ...