The world has a way of humbling a person. One minute you're falling through the air mad, sad, glad, then ya hit the ground and realize that your problems are minuscule compared to some. Let me tell ya what happened tonight. So, I already wasn’t feeling good, but I needed to get my writing ...
This weekend I ran a cross-country race, and I’ll be honest — I wasn’t happy with how I did. The heat was awful. Eighty degrees. Humid. The kind of weather that makes every breath feel heavy. That’s something I can’t control. All I can control is myself — my training, my mindset, my ...
Sean Roberts is no stranger to wind energy. Since the mid-1980s, he has overseen the construction of more than 4,000 wind turbines across the United States and around the world. His latest initiative, the Salt Creek Wind project in Iowa, continues to build on that legacy. Last year, Salt Creek ...
Iowa’s statewide pheasant population is at a 20-year high, and state wildlife experts are forecasting a banner year for hunters. “The mild winter really put us over the top this year,” said Todd Bogenschutz, upland wildlife research biologist for the Iowa Department of Natural ...
They say John Wilkes Booth killed Abraham Lincoln, but I don’t think so. I think it was my father, the old one, who is actually to blame. I think after 70 years of pinching pennies, the old one’s vice-like grip on the president’s face has retroactively smothered Lincoln. So, It was my ...
Life is busy. So busy, in fact, that I am now the proud owner of a planner! An excellent tool for a student, athlete, journalist, future teacher, college student to use. I’ve unquestionably mastered the art of scheduling, so here’s a few “tips and tricks” that I think the world deserves ...
Over the years, I've enjoyed reading about different people and listening to various philosophies about life. The clever wit of Will Rogers has always captivated me and one of my favorites of all time, Yogi Berra, often had a most perfect way of putting things into their proper perspective. ...
In the words of Darth Vader, “If you only knew the power of the dark side.” In the last week, I’ve felt a bit of my own dark side, believe it or not. Through some practical jokes, witty humor, and a bit of deceit, I’ve stayed entertained in my college social circle. Take Grace, for ...
When my sister was learning to drive, my dad would have her drive out of town. She was behind the wheel every time we went somewhere because she was learning how to drive. When I started learning how to drive, my sister was still the one behind the wheel. I’ve thought of this a lot recently, ...
Happy Labor Day and start of the school year! I cannot believe August is over already. The summer months seem to go by so fast, but the cooler air is refreshing and finally a slow down on lawn mowing. One of the main topics discussed by the Board of Supervisors in August was the Salt Creek ...