Thank you to the people who called with the information about who some of the projectionists were at the Wieting.The reason we want to know who they were was so we could get some information about their experiences as a projectionist no matter how many years ago it was. If there's people who ...
I continue to make Washington "squeal," this time calling on Congress to help save over $150 million of taxpayer money by allowing the U.S. Mint to modify the composition of certain coins.Iowa taxpayers are getting nickeled-and-dimed by the increasing costs of certain metals for producing ...
There's a side to every one of us that we like to keep hidden; and that's when we find our stupidity on full display.Years ago, we bought a house located on a steep hill. Our lawn rivaled Vail, CO's ski slope; but that didn't deter me from mowing the grass at an incredibly dangerous angle. ...
Market Report for June 7, 2019What a super night for the Toledo Farmers' Market. At the strike of 5 the whistle blew and everyone was off to the tables.Kristi brought plenty of small breads, cookies, bars, pies, rolls, rye bread, rolicky, kolaches, twisty and asparagus.Duane and Peggy sit up ...
I'm sorry about not getting my column done for last weeks paper. Maybe I did too much partying for this old girl.The cast of the "Our Town" production have been practicing so hard. I do hope you attend this on July 11, 12 or 13. This is a fund-raiser to help pay off the balance on Phase II ...
Early the morning of 20 May, President Trump warned Iran not to threaten the United States again or it would face its "official end." What prompted the unusual threat after Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei had just said there would be no war because neither country wants war?The nature and timing ...
School kids throughout Tama County are finished with school for the next couple of months or so and each one brought home that coveted Report Card which showed whether on not they were being elevated to the next grade..............upward, of course. With that in mind, readers of "Take A ...
Market Report for May 31, 2019Wow, one month of the Toledo Farmers' Market done. With that being said we have five more months of market left. Plenty of time to do some shopping.Kristi had her delicious bakery lined up, twisty, pies, cookies, kolaches, rolicky, bars, cookies, and rolls.Caryn ...
We all make mistakes.Governor Reynolds made a mistake when she vetoed legislation that would make essential improvements to Iowa's medical cannabis program. She got bad advice and didn't listen to the Iowans most directly involved.These are our friends and neighbors who suffer every day with ...
For the last month or so, nostalgia has been ever so present. First, I'm gearing up for my 50th High School Reunion at South Tama. Wow! Secondly, my nephew, T.J. Jacobi passed away and I was honored along with Deacon Joe Behounek to help with his funeral. And finally, just last weekend, Deb and ...