It has been a tough week around town, there’s no doubt about that. I would like to start by extending my sincere condolences to the family of Sydney Culbertson. Though I did not know Sydney, I was involved in many activities she participated in, her involvement and commitment to her interests ...
What do you see as some of STC’s biggest accomplishments under your leadership? Cain’s Top Dozen We are transitioning our Board Policy to align with the Iowa Association of School Boards. This is tedious, time consuming work but important work. The District has received over ...
A common cliche of runners is never shutting up about running, in today’s edition of Just Jonathan I will do exactly that. Confidence had always been an issue since my time as a collegiate athlete started. Being surrounded with sixty male teammates who all dedicated their lives to running ...
This is a wonderful time of year in Iowa. We’re gearing up for harvest here on the farm. The hottest days of summer are behind us. And our public schools are once again bustling with activity, opening their doors to all kids regardless of who they are or how much money they have in their ...
The thing about my Ma is that she can get along with just about anybody. This is a quality that I do my best to emulate. For example, my Ma works for the Department of Corrections Residential Facility in Marshalltown. She has for over 20 years now. People from all walks of life have passed ...
This coming weekend, our STC class of 1969 will get together for its' 55th class reunion. Wow, 55 years! Folks, that's a long time. Things have changed, haven't they? Muscle cars, egg-beater cars, paisley shirts, smokes rolled up in your shirt sleeve and words like "groovy, nifty and far ...
They say in preschool, I hated art. I detested coloring, and whenever the subject came up, I threw a fit. My parents say that when I came home from school and they asked about my day, I'd grotesquely spit out the words, "They made me color!" Strangely, my art journey started with TV. ...
Can you smell it? While the question might be a strange one to start off with I’ll tell you I certainly can! Fall is in the air and I am yearning for some fun fall cliches. What started me on this sudden kick of autumnal awesomeness was Starbucks releasing their pumpkin spice drink line ...
I recently had the distinct honor of joining a naturalization ceremony at the iconic Field of Dreams, where 35 new Americans took their oath of citizenship after diligently putting in the work to legally become American citizens. I was humbled to hear their stories and see their excitement to ...