We are saddened that a letter from the Dysart Development Corporation office was massed mailed to the Dysart area urging residents and businesses in Dysart to support an out of town newspaper in order to help promote Dysart.We think this action seems to go against the organization's own mission ...
Hickory Hills Survivor 2010
ByLaura SnyderHow do you tell someone you love that they've got a string mop growing on their head?I have no idea what caused this post-teen crisis that my 22-year old is going through, and I have no idea how to make it stop.He's the nicest guy you'll ever meet. He's got the most open ...
BySenatorCharlesGrassleyQ. When did the 'Stars and Stripes' become the official U.S. flag, and what does its design represent?A. On June 14, 1777, the U.S. Congress approved the design of The Flag of the United States of America, which is the official name of the flag commonly called the 'Stars ...
Want to live better on the money you already make? Visit to find hundreds of articles to help you stretch your day and your dollar! Copyright 2010 Dollar Stretcher, Inc.Kids ChoresI put together a booklet, using a small photo album and 4x6 index cards. Each card went in a plastic sleeve of the ...
ByJill PertlerThe sound came out of nowhere; dreams are like that. One moment you are surrounded by quiet, the next by incessant rap-a-tap tapping from somewhere nearby at least you think it's nearby.I've never been much of a night owl, so I was sleeping. Dreaming, and I did what any of us ...
ByLaura SnyderI schlepped into my kitchen early one morning, a little bleary-eyed. Everything was still a little fuzzy because I had only gotten out of bed minutes before. Things never look put together or well-organized in a house full of children, but really, shouldn't my cabinet knobs match? ...
ByJillPertlerIf you're like me, you've got cupboards filled with dishes. They are a necessity. Everyone's got to eat; for that you need dishes. I own a set of those colorful dishes. You know, the ones that make you feel like you are at a Mexican-themed party. We use them on Easter, because they ...
"Unfortunately storms and heavy rain have caused some damage but in general much of the state remains in good condition," Northey said.Storms Hinder Field WorkAgricultural Summary: Iowa received another round of scattered rain, wind and hail. Precipitation amounts were variable throughout the ...
Q. What does government spending that adds to the deficit and debt mean for the average American?A. According to the Treasury Department, our total national debt now tops $13 trillion. That is $42,000 for each of the 309 million people living in the United States. Since President Obama took ...