(13) As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him. (14) For he knows our frame; he remembers that we are dust. -Psalm 103:13-14 (ESV)- When I do family counseling, I asked the same question at the beginning. This will set ...
As I drove through the rolling hills near Clutier, looking at the corn and soybeans changing colors, it was a time of reflection. After a walk in one of the most serene places, the St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, I drove through Clutier. When my grandma, Ferne Pohlman, moved to town, I spent a bit of ...
Iowa has many tracts of natural lands, both public and privately owned, scattered in a sea of corn and soybeans. These lands are important for outdoor recreation, habitat for wildlife and plants, and for scenic vistas and trails. In addition, studies by the Iowa Economic Development Authority ...
Recently, I received the North Tama Telegraph with articles on various high school football teams in the coverage area. While it reminded me of the times I was never covered by the newspaper despite being the best field goal holder in the state and the best backside wide receiver to grace ...
After the hustle and bustle of another summer of vacations, picnics and day trips to all kinds of fun spots, it is time to get back to work. For the students it’s time to get the books out and begin to study for another year of academic achievement. For those who found themselves caught up in ...
While the Winding Stairs Festival is an important festival all must attend, there is a slightly bigger event in Iowa which also brings people together. It is the Iowa State Fair. Whether it is attending concerts at the grandstand, looking at or showing the animals, or trying the newest and ...
What is over four miles long, is full of dirt and has a potential power output of 50 megawatts? This is not a trick question but a unique idea to reduce our carbon emissions that even those who don’t care about global warming can appreciate. It is an energy-storage-by-rail project that is ...
Another year, another successful Winding Stairs Festival in the books for the community of Traer. In an effort to do things differently this year, I made the trip for both Friday and Saturday. Double dipping on Friday at Lost Island Theme Park during the day while night-capping at the Winding ...
“You make me dizzy Miss Lizzy…the way you rock and roll!” They are unbelievably gorgeous and Lisianthus is by far the hardiest flower that I grow – let me explain… I found one of the Lisianthus blooms I’d cut the day before lying on the ground in the high tunnel, looking as fresh ...
Resiliency is what the United States needs. Recently, a company named CrowdStrike had an outage which affected many businesses around the world including numerous airlines. This outage left fliers stranded across the globe for longer than they wanted to be. This is not resiliency. When ...