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 ...
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. ...
30 years ago March 30, 1990 Ann Koster, daughter of Stan and Sue Koster, has been selected to represent the Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary at the 1990 Girls State to be held in June at the UNI campus. Sara Livingston, daughter of John and Jean Livingston, was selected as alternate. Both ...
GATE CITY DEVOTIONAL WHEN PEOPLE OF FAITH FACE A MOUNTAIN “Now therefore, give me this mountain of which the Lord spoke in that day;” are the words the aged warrior, Caleb, said in Joshua 14:12. After seeing the beauty of the Promised Land forty years before then wandering in the ...
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 ...
30 years ago April 6, 1990 The Wm. M. Saunders Post #71 of the Garwin American Legion has selected Greg Cooling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Cooling of Garwin as their Boys State Representative. Saturday, March 17, Gail Sheridan and Gene Lucht were wed in the Garwin United Methodist Church. ...
As I listened to the morning news regarding this Coronovirus, the numbers of infected continues to grow. As I write this, there are four confirmed positive people in Tama County. By the time this is printed that number could easily have doubled or tripled. The authorities report that the peak ...
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. ...