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 ...
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 ...
30 Years Ago August 11, 1989 The Gladbrook City Council authorized the refurbishing of the tennis court in the City Park. The courts are painted green with the secondary boundary painted in white and the rest of the court is painted in red. Gladbrook was printed on the south wall. ...
Gladbrook's only grocery store, Hometown Foods, is up for sale by owners Lyndon and Joani Johnson along with their four other locations as the couple hopes to spend more time with loved ones."Joani and I have decided to offer our Hometown Foods grocery stores for sale this year," Lyndon Johnson ...
Tama County District Court Before Judge Jason D. Besler in Tama County District Court in Toledo: LeRoy Thomas Paul Hayes III, 32, Waterloo, entered an Alford Plea to a charge of 2nd degree arson. An Alford plea is not an admission of guilt but recognizes the prosecution is believed to ...