Newsletter for Thursday, March 23, 2017 Tuesday was Homeschool day at the capitol. The building was filled with Homeschooling families learning about their Capitol and their government. I had the pleasure of meeting with several families from Tama and Marshall counties in the House chamber. On ...
Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. At the end of our last tour, which I shared with you back in February, I promised that I would help you find the constellation Taurus. Unfortunately, at about a week before I usually write this ...
EASTER IS COMING! April 16 is Easter Sunday. It is the most important remembrance of the Lord on the Christian calendar, a day of celebration and thanksgiving that the crucified Jesus has risen from the grave and become the Christ, Savior of the world. My family and I wish you the warmest and ...
Q: What tips do you have for Iowans this tax filing season? A: For starters, file your tax return on time to avoid interest, fees and other penalties. The good news is that taxpayers have a few extra days to file this year. The federal tax filing deadline for 2017 falls on Tuesday, April 18. ...
My husband says I am a squirrel. Don’t take it the wrong way. It’s a term of endearment as well as a fairly accurate descriptor (if I am being honest). It’s become a nickname of sorts. It all started at the superstore. About a month ago we stopped to shop for a few things. We entered ...
10 YEARS AGOMARCH 29, 07Four arrested after an altercation at a Reinbeck residence. Arrested were: Matthew Klar, Andrew Davis & Magdalen Bean, both of Reinbeck and Kyle Plaehn of Lincoln.Wellness Fair was a success held on March 22 at the G-R Middle School.Grundy Co. American Legion ...
I have to put up with a lot of screaming and hollering and whining on the television from people who didn't get their way and think that it helps their cause to cry about it. I concede that not everyone agrees and that is what makes our country great. A common ground concept that I seem to see ...
Forgiveness is an essential part of our good health. Holding on to injustices is like trying to row a boat across a lake, while the anchor is dragging behind you. You may eventually get to the other side, but it will be with a lot of unnecessary effort and wear on your body and spirit. We ...
Most of us like to think of ourselves as glass-half-full types of people. Positive and optimistic and all that. I try to be positive. Except in one key area where I have no choice or voice. I blame my parents for my negativity. They both contributed equally to a situation I couldn’t change ...
I have to put up with a lot of screaming and hollering and whining on the television from people who didn’t get their way and think that it helps their cause to cry about it. I concede that not everyone agrees and that is what makes our country great. A common ground concept that I seem to ...