Christmas time and all the carols. What a joy to revisit them this time of year. So often, when I go caroling with a group we will often ask those we visit which carol is their favorite. “Oh, gee, I love them all,” is the usual reply. I have found what the listeners really enjoy more than ...
A Lesson From One Frog Once upon a time there were a group of tree frogs who arranged a competition. The goal was to reach the top of a very high tower. A big crowd had gathered around the tower to see the race and cheer on the contestants. As the race began, no one in the crowd really ...
In our culture we don’t usually brag about snoring. It isn’t a skill we covet. It isn’t seen as a skill at all, but an embarrassing behavior beyond our control. Sort of like stinky feet or public flatulence. I’m here today to suggest we come out from under the covers and embrace the ...
I have lived in Los Angeles and on the East Coast. In my 66 years, I have probably met 100,000 people. After over a year In Gladbrook Iowa, I can truly say I have met the finest people in my lifetime. Our church, Peace Church in Gladbrook Iowa has the finest people of faith I have met in my 32 ...
Wow, the 7th annual Kids Shopping Day was a huge success. The weather was great. The shoppers were lined up and ready to make out their shopping list for their loved ones long before 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 8th, at Peace Church. We are just amazed at how the people in our community support KSD ...
Members of the Mid-Iowa Youth Beef Team (MIYBT) have continued to educate, advocate, and earn accolades in recent months. The Iowa Cattlemen’s Foundation recognized twenty-seven members at the 2018 Iowa State Fair for their agvocacy (advocating for agriculture) work. The members had completed ...
Closed for a long time but still standing, the little gas station at the intersection of Tama County Roads E49 and T47 and South Main in Montour may have new life. Janice Gammon, Iowa Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway coordinator, said last week efforts are underway to acquire and restore the ...
10 YEARS AGO DEC. 18, 2008 Emma Fleschner got her hair cut and donated 10 inches of hair to “Locks of Love “. A fire was reported in the bagging filter system at Green Products Co. in Conrad on Dec . 13. No injuries were reported. Mr. & Mrs. Allen “Bud” Weeks will celebrate ...
In our culture we don’t usually brag about snoring. It isn’t a skill we covet. It isn’t seen as a skill at all, but an embarrassing behavior beyond our control. Sort of like stinky feet or public flatulence. I’m here today to suggest we come out from under the covers and embrace the ...
Q: Did you achieve what you set out to do in four years as chairman of the Judiciary Committee? A: Serving as chairman of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee was a hard-earned privilege I was honored to fulfill after climbing the rungs of the seniority ladder. I first landed an assignment on ...