Dec. 6, 1928Mr. and Mrs. William Grimm celebrated their Silver Wedding anniversary Monday evening by entertaining a company of relatives and friends at an oyster supper followed by a social time.Dec. 8, 1938The Little Brown Church in Nashua was the scene of the wedding of Paul Holtz, son of Mr. ...
Extension EntomologistIowa State UniversityWe were lucky in central Iowa this year to have had a decently-long autumn to enjoy. My measure of the length of the season is how long the katydids continue to sing in the treetops at night in my neighborhood. This year I heard the last katydid of the ...
Des Moines, IA— Today, Rep. Leonard Boswell nominated Cameron and Colton Wagner to the United States Air Force Academy. Cameron and Colton are the sons of Shelly and John Wagner, and currently are senior at Belle Plaine High School. “Every year I look forward to nominate outstanding ...
I have attended many conferences in my day, and I’ve come to the conclusion that they are all pretty much the same. Well, all except for parent/teacher conferences. Last week, I attended a parent/teacher conference. In attendance were six people, me and five middle school teachers - all ...
By US Rep. LeonardBoswell Thanksgiving is great time of year. For the vast majority of Americans, Thanksgiving is a time to be together with friends and family, relax, give thanks and enjoy a meal together. We have so much to be thankful for as Americans and Iowans, we’re truly blessed to ...
By Sen. Chuck GrassleyQ: What are some tips for an Iowa winter?A: Winter in Iowa can be pretty harsh for even the most seasoned Iowans. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is reporting that Iowa and other central parts of the United States should have a warmer than normal winter ...
Christmas is a time of family and fun, but it is also a great opportunity to enjoy many of the agricultural products that are produced right here in Iowa. A holiday ham, a warm cup of chocolate milk, even a glass of wine can come from right here in Iowa.When choosing Iowa grown products to ...
The Elberon American Legion Auxiliary met Thursday, Nov. 13, with eight members present. President Marne Chalupsky called the meeting to order. An opening prayer was given by Chaplain, Dorothy Hayek. Colors were in place.The Pledge of Allegiance and the Auxiliary Preamble were recited. Our ...
Understand Hospice Offers Hope and Dignity at the End of LifeNovember is National Hospice/Palliative Care Month, a time when care providers across the country are working to educate people about high quality end-of-life care. Angie Lynch Wilson, RN, CHPN, Executive Director states, “Thinking ...
The American Legion Auxiliary # 142 met Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2008 7 PM with 23 registered members and guests.Verona Staker and Vi Barge advanced the colors. Champlain Jean Beenken gave the opening pray. President Karen Podhajsky followed with meeting according to the rules.Larry Barge, Post ...