Ah, Memorial Day Week-End! The official start of summer. Winter must go, spring must arrive and let the fun times roll. School's out! Wonder who's happier--the students or the teachers? Little League has begun. Swimming lessons and just splashing in the water in general. Fishing, ...
In my youth, I attended the annual carnival at the Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival. I couldn't ride the rides because of my tendency to vomit, so I played the games. However, I am not skilled at carnival games, and I lost so much money throwing old darts at limp, sagging, partially filled ...
I had a bit of a busy weekend as did many community members. The combination of Lincoln Highway Bridge Festival and graduation is something that I always see as such a blessing, despite the busy nature. A coming together of the towns before wishing our graduating seniors well on their next ...
To say my sister and I have the occasional fight is an understatement. To say that she's Muhammad Ali and I'm George Foreman, that could be a more accurate statement, but our rumble in the jungle is filled with quick-witted barbs and sarcastic comments. The ironic part is that usually we get ...
Dear Mr. Doland, Congratulations for recognizing the need for better Mental Health services in today’s stressful society. It’s wonderful that such tragic circumstances from your past have made you the “People Helper” you are now. My life too has been affected by suicide. Thanks ...
At Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel, we are proud to serve our guests and fellow team members when unexpected medical events occur. We staff EMT’s 24/7 and work in tandem with local EMS transport services when more advanced care is needed. In honor of national EMS week, we celebrate and applaud ...
Republicans can govern? They have a super majority in the Iowa house and Iowa senate. Republicans are wasting taxpayer money fighting with each other. When will republicans blame Biden for this? Next thing republicans tell us they believe in marriage. Just ask divorce republicans like Trump, ...
I have a hard time saying no. Do you want ice cream? Of course I do. Would you help me with this? Sure. Want to go to the Mall of America quick? Why the hell not. This tendency to say yes and not no, comes with some risks that I am fully aware of. I live a decently healthy lifestyle and avoid ...
One of the things I want most from the bat cave is the bat phone. You know, the red emergency line phone; that would be cool. And, if I did have that, it would have rang last week. So, I was at home, it was Tuesday, I had just loaded my plate up with seconds from supper when my Ma's phone ...
About a year ago, my sister, Jenna asked me to dance with her in one of her senior dance solos. If you’re unaware, I am not really the dancing type, this was very much out of my comfort zone. After all was said and done, no one brought me flowers. With the feeling of immense despair and ...