For the most part, we all would like to wake up each morning with no real problems on our plates. Alarm clock goes off, jump out of bed, couple cups of coffee, kisses all around to our loved ones and another day has started. Did our team win or lose? How much snow is coming? Get that homework ...

We are having a free movie for you on Sunday, November 29 at 2 p.m. at the Wieting.The movie is Penguins of Madagascar; rated PG, and runs from 2 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.The sponsors of the movie are Trojan Inn restaurant and Wilkerson Hardware of Toledo.Wilkerson Hardware will be having their ...

On Thursday we celebrate Thanksgiving. Turkey, ham, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pies, stuffing and all kinds of salads and desserts will be available. But most importantly-FAMILY! If you're fortunate enough to be included in a family Thanksgiving dinner, you are indeed blest. Take ...

The Toledo Farmers Market is over for the season. But this market manager is still thinking and talking "farmers market". On Thursday, Nov, 12, 2015, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Golden Girls monthly potluck. The potluck was delicious with ham balls, a potato, parsnip, and sweet potato ...

On Saturday, December 5th at 5 p.m. Dolores Harris will direct a contata titled "Sing and Rejoice" at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Tama. Chorus members are from the community. Accompanist will be Dolores and Josh Grimes.Following the program a meal will be offered. A free will offering will be ...

Market Report for October 30, 2015Another year has closed for the Toledo Farmers Market. It was a gorgeous night, a little crisp, but a beautiful night to end the Toledo Farmers Market. Caryn was there with plenty of kettle corn, snack mixes, dehydrated apple slices and jams and jellies. Chuck ...

Cameron McCoy works for Iowa Public Television as a writer, producer and a director.As a special project he is making a documentary about old theatres and opera houses in Iowa.The idea is how do you save these businesses and after you save them how do you help them continue?He figures it will ...

On Wednesday, November 11 is Veteran's Day. We take time to "officially" honor all of our Armed Service Veterans. To you 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 ...

Market Report for Oct. 30, 2015Another year has closed for the Toledo Farmers Market. It was a gorgeous night, a little crisp, but a beautiful night to end the Toledo Farmers Market. Caryn was there with plenty of kettle corn, snack mixes, dehydrated apple slices and jams and jellies. Chuck and ...

This Saturday, we come to Halloween. A simple holiday in which we try to scare the daylights, (or other stuff) out of you. The scarier the better. I was thinking of going as Donald Trump my self. Deb will be Hillary and we will be going as your next President & Vice President, or ...