My dad left school after the eighth grade to help out on the family farm. I don’t know for sure but I’m guessing all of his five brothers did the same. His seven sisters as well. Graduating from high school wasn’t a given in those days – especially if your dad needed help on the farm. ...
Ps. 19-1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Even though I wrote last month that Spring for the Northern Hemisphere began on Thursday, March 19, I woke up from my Sunday afternoon nap and looked out the living room picture window in ...
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 15, 2010 Mark Rees, a Republican, is running for Iowa Congressional third Distract, which includes Grundy Co.. He is a retired artist and never has run for office before. He says "he believes in what he is doing and believes in himself". Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Benson are ...
As of this writing, at least 251 million people in at least 30 states, 81 counties, 15 cities and one US territory are living the reality of a stay at home directive. A month ago, hardly any of us had contemplated the concept of a stay at home directive. I’d never even heard the term. Now ...
10 Years Ago April 8, 2010 Alli Volkens is a national champion. She plays for Emporia State University. Jeralyn School of Dance held a recent recital. Ruby Mitchell, 86 died April 2 at Fort Madison. Richard Wood, 73 Reinbeck died April 2 at his home. Relay for Life will be held June 11. ...
My dad left school after the eighth grade to help out on the family farm. I don’t know for sure but I’m guessing all of his five brothers did the same. His seven sisters as well. Graduating from high school wasn’t a given in those days – especially if your dad needed help on the farm. ...
10 YEARS AGO APRIL 1, 2010 Abbey Robertson and Dianna Storey Bartness both formerly from Reinbeck, will be participating in the Leukemia & Lymphoma Soc. Team in training marathon in San Diego. CA. Reinbeck elementary 3rd grade student Tyson Creswell will be honored at an award ceremony ...
My husband and I have the privilege of taking care of our grand daughter during the week when my daughter and son-in-law are at work. Of course I think she is the cutest baby in the whole wide world, but I usually keep those thoughts to myself. Scandinavians (like me) dislike both ...
30 years ago March 23, 1990 Ken Benard, Gladbrook, caught a 10 lb. Northern Pike that was 33 inches long at Union Grove Lake on the first day of Spring. The fish was caught off the south shore. The surprising part of the catch was that it was a 3 lb. test line taking over 15 minutes to land. ...
My husband and I have the privilege of taking care of our grand daughter during the week when my daughter and son-in-law are at work. Of course I think she is the cutest baby in the whole wide world, but I usually keep those thoughts to myself. Scandinavians (like me) dislike both ...