It’s not time for the Iowa presidential caucuses but the nomination papers can be taken out for school board and city council posts beginning Monday, Aug. 26. Seats on school boards and city councils across Tama County and Iowa will be decided on the same date - Nov. 5 - for the first time, ...
Gladbrook American Legion Auxiliary Unit 127 Department of Iowa proudly presents their candidate, Nicole Clapp, for National Auxiliary President 2019-2020 at the National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, on Wednesday, August 28. National Vice President Nicole’s love for that “pretty ...
10 YEARS AGO SEPT. 3, 2009 A benefit is planned for Chris Cooper on Oct. 5 at the Traer Memorial Building. He was diagnosed with bone cancer in April. Danielle Bicket & Caleb Hamer were married on April 4 in Cedar Falls. Mr. & Mrs. Craig Rickert of Jonesboro, AK are parents of a son ...
Q: What’s your take on the so-called Green New Deal? A: The Green New Deal is a throwback to FDRs New Deal from decades ago. It ostensibly was proposed to address climate change. However, a closer look at the details reveals an out-of-touch mindset and off-the-wall overreach by big ...
I never used to consider myself a bird watcher. But this summer I’ve had various species of birds cross my path. And while they all fly (I haven’t seen any ostriches or penguins) the manner in which they fly differs greatly from bird-type to bird-type. Ducks are great swimmers; the same ...
DES MOINES- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the Iowa Crop Progress and Conditions report released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly from April through November. “Overall, crops around the state are in good condition. ...
10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 27, 2009 Jill Collins and nine of her friends will walk 60 miles for Susan Korman benefit on Aug 21-23. Orville Backens, formerly of Reinbeck, now of Rockford, Ill. will celebrate his 100th birthday. Class of ‘49 held their 60th class reunion on July 28 at the Reinbeck ...
During the summer months, I enjoy going barefoot and dipping my feet into the lake. My husband and I experience our own version of a pedicure when we wade in a shallow sandbar and the minnows swimming there nibble on our toes. It scared me at first – and grossed me out to be honest – to ...
Q: What draws people to the Iowa State Fair year after year? A: With countless attractions, there’s something for everyone at the Iowa State Fair. This world famous agricultural and industrial exposition began 165 years ago and has grown into the largest family friendly celebration in the ...
Q: What draws people to the Iowa State Fair year after year? A: With countless attractions, there’s something for everyone at the Iowa State Fair. This world famous agricultural and industrial exposition began 165 years ago and has grown into the largest family friendly celebration in the ...