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Local Columns

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Have you been checking the progress of the new addition? It looks like the cement flooring is all poured and drying.How long do you think it will be before we are ready for our open house? It's just around the corner."See ya at the Wieting_ _ _"

Happy Thanksgiving

Every Thanksgiving, people throughout the country give their thanks for all the good things in their lives. The usual, family, spending money, full refrigerator and a host of other essential things that everyone is thankful for. But putting all that aside, what are some quirky things you are ...

My mission trip to Cuba

Last week my half-dozen faithful readers probably noticed that there was no "Mulligan" column. I happened to be in Havana, Cuba on a one week missionary trip. I was hoping to send something from Havana but could not get connected to the Internet over there. I'm sure there was a way, I just ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Were you at the theatre for the program put on by the Tama County Historical Society last week? The guild has more of those programs lined up.The next one will be put on by the Sons of the American Legion; a film fest on Sunday afternoons. These programs are free to the public."See ya at the ...

We salute our veterans

Sunday, November 11 is Veteran's Day. We take time to "officially" honor all of our Armed Service Veterans. To all of our Veterans, we owe a debt of gratitude because you were willing to serve this great country. Not only to serve but to give freely of yourselves on behalf of the United States ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

Our local historical society is sponsoring a presentation by Joan Hayward-Helms about old houses in our area. Joan has done a number of different presentations about the local schools, churches and businesses. She does a very good job and gives us a look at the way our towns look years ago.The ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

It was so nice to see so many people of the community at the ground breaking ceremony Monday evening. Everything was great except the scissors needed to be sharpened. Thanks to Steve Kenkel for the use of his Boy Scout tool. A jackknife. Always prepared!Thank you.I hope you took advantage of ...

Why I Like President Trump!

There, I said it! I feel better now. What a relief to finally get this off my chest. And since I've admitted I actually like President Trump, I can with full confidence tell you that I am not racist, I don't hate people who are not exactly like me, I actually like women, (I married one, have ...

Toledo Farmers Market

Market Report for October 19, 2018It was a pleasant night for the Toledo Farmers' Market. The crowds are thinning down along with the vendors. The party is almost over.I found this poem last week that I really liked and reminded me of market.October gave a party;The leaves by hundreds came-The ...

What’s Happening at the Wieting?

As of yesterday we had our ground breaking ceremony. We hope for good weather for the next 5 months, so the addition can be started and finished in that time frame. As you go by, check on the progress."See ya at the Wieting_ _ _"