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 ...
As the new academic year kicks off, I am filled with optimism and excitement for what lies ahead at the Iowa Valley Community College District, which includes Marshalltown Community College (MCC) and Ellsworth Community College (ECC). Our unwavering commitment to student success remains our ...
Anyone who watches TV with my Ma is more likely to kill her than if they weren't watching TV. The reason for this is because my Ma constantly talks, riffs, jokes, and comments on whatever is on the screen. And the worst part is, over the years, I've started to develop this habit too. Quiet ...
By now most everyone is back in the classroom, no matter if you’re a great student or trying to be a great student, these tips are for you. Following these five steps will put you on the right track. Take notes if you must, here we go! Arrive early Being on time is such a simple way to ...
Being social creatures, we have long come together into groups, these requiring various forms of community systems to survive. However, over recent decades our experiment with democracy in America has been on an alarming downhill slide. The competitive capitalist-based economy that we chose ...
My Dad, Tony W. Sheda was born on September 6, 1913 and would have turned 111 years old tomorrow, Sept. 6, were he still alive today. Dad started his life in Chelsea, tried Loras College, (kicked out for gambling), bought a meat market, (along with brother Bill), in Cascade, moved to Cresco ...
Alright, to tell this story, and all that happened Saturday night, I have to back up a couple of weeks. If ya didn't already know, I am an artist, and over the summer I have been working on a couple of big projects. They are wood cutouts of cartoon characters of my own design, something ...
I never did the stereotypical summer camp that gets idolized in our media. Imagine the pristine lakes and beautiful cabins, everything at those summer camps are wonderful and perfect for advertising. Maybe young people experienced these camps for team building or bible camps, maybe even a ...
Editor’s note: We believe Mr. Anderson is referring to Matthew Edward Daniels, who passed away on Aug. 9 after a fire at his house in Tama. Matt Dean’s house caught on fire down the street in Tama, and he was killed. I say killed not a victim of a fire accident as it fits to a tee of what ...