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Oktoberfest
October 10, 2012 Like many people, my wife and I enjoy eating. We have both been practicing gustation for our entire lives, so we feel we’ve attained some level of expertise in this field. more »»
Apples: The core of healthy eating
October 10, 2012 Get to the core of healthy eating by taking a fresh look at apples. Your local produce department stocks an extensive variety of apples and with new U.S. more »»
The Thirties
October 8, 2012 Part VII: “Those who welcomed the Munich Agreement felt that it stood for the triumph of commonsense. Conciliation was better than war. more »»
Editor's column: Presidential candidates: Stop and give me 20
October 6, 2012 The candidates for Commander in Chief — current President Obama and his challenger Mitt Romney — had their first debate Wednesday night, and it couldn’t have come too soon. more »»
Jam-packed weekend
October 6, 2012 I have a closet and a dresser full of clothes and will still say “I have nothing to wear.” I could have chores to accomplish and say “I have nothing to do. more »»
An Iowa odyssey
October 3, 2012 My wife and I recently journeyed to Des Moines to visit old friends who work at a farm magazine. more »»
Walkin’ the streets
October 3, 2012 I just returned from a brisk morning walk. During the nice months of the year (April -November), I try to walk at least five days a week. Regardless of dark clouds or bright sun, I always wear a ha. more »»
Teaching kids about nutrition
October 3, 2012 My 5-year-old niece surprised her mom, my sister, the other day by liking cauliflower and requesting it for supper. more »»
The Thirties
October 1, 2012 Part VI: In 1932, Charles Lindbergh’s baby son was kidnapped from his bedroo. more »»
SSI:?40 years of helping people in need
October 1, 2012 Social Security district manager in Marshall The Social Security Amendments of 1972 created a new federal benefit program. more »»
Editor's column: Anyone can be replaced. Anyone.
September 29, 2012 Hi. My name is Joe. Like, “Your average Joe,” “Joe the Plumber,” etcetera. You don’t know me, and there’s a reason for that. I’m what’s known as a replacement columnist; think of me as a pen pal. M. more »»
Don’t pass the squirrel
September 29, 2012 I’ve been accused of being a picky eater — by my mother, by Ross and I’m sure there are others. I’ll dissect a piece of supreme pizza, taking off the mushrooms, olives and peppers. more »»
Ron Jensen’s enjoyable and productive retirement
September 29, 2012 Attention: all retirees, contemporary and potential participants! Marshall and Milroy residents remember Ron Jensen as a Milroy farm boy who became a prominent Marshall businessman, serving on the... more »»
Stan Hesby
September 26, 2012 The headline read “Volga Man Dies in Train-Tractor Crash.” Most of the world glanced at that and kept right on spinning, but our community ground to a halt. more »»
Must have mushrooms
September 26, 2012 Whether you are grilling out or staying in for a warm bowl of soup or a light salad, mushrooms are a great addition to your day! Mushrooms not only add great flavor but they are also loaded with... more »»
The Thirties
September 24, 2012 Part V: “The talkies brought the film industry’s Golden Age of super-cinemas, packed audiences and lavish productions. more »»
Editor's column: If people make the neighborhood, Elm Street is set
September 22, 2012 It took Sheena Schons all of two minutes to utter the words we all hear on the news about once a week: “You never think it could happen here. more »»
The return of the Furby
September 22, 2012 I was looking through the Wal-Mart ad last Saturday and noticed something on the front page I haven’t seen available in stores for years, the Furby. more »»
Fall harvest
September 19, 2012 Don’t panic: the falling leaves and the shortening days we’re currently experiencing aren’t the result of global warming, nor do they a portend the approach of a planet-shattering come. more »»
Out of order
September 19, 2012 It’s an early August afternoon and my dependable laundry companion of 12 years has suddenly stopped working. The washing machine came to a halt after agitating a load of my husband’s work clothes. more »» |
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