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Tractor Sunday July 24 at Church of Promise

Letters to the Editor

Church of Promise enjoyed their first Tractor Sunday last year and wants to extend an invitation to all for this year's event to be held Sunday, July 24th. The public is welcome to join in worship at 9:00, with the tractor activities beginning at 10:00. Join in the activities as your ...

Letter to the Editor: Blood drive

Editorials

Dear Editor:The Kubik-Finch American Legion Post #142 of Traer is asking everyone 16 years of age and older to take an hour out of their busy summer and donate a pint of blood on Thursday, July 21 at the Traer Memorial Building.Remember each donation saves the lives of three persons.Also ...

Slices of Life – Adventures with birds

Editorials

The world is going to the birds. Or at least my little corner of it is. And I think this is just ducky.Nests surround me. Sometimes in the most unexpected of places.But not always.We have a birdhouse in our backyard. We inherited it from the previous owners (humans, not avian). It's made out of ...

The Dengler Domain: Music Battle Royale 7

Editorials

Nothing compares to lying out on the lawn and looking up at the beautiful stars on a warm summer night. The perfect complement to this activity is beautiful country music. While I do not like today's country music, country music of the past secures a special place in my heart. Whoa. Did you ...

Q&A: Affordable Rx

Editorials

Q: What is contributing to the cost of prescription drugs?A: There's no doubt that the rising cost for prescription medicine weighs heavily on the minds of Iowans. The issue comes up at nearly every one of my county meetings across the state. That's because it hits so close to home for Iowa ...

Slices of Life – Adventures with birds

Editorials

The world is going to the birds. Or at least my little corner of it is. And I think this is just ducky.Nests surround me. Sometimes in the most unexpected of places.But not always.We have a birdhouse in our backyard. We inherited it from the previous owners (humans, not avian). It's made out of ...

Q&A: Affordable Rx

Editorials

Q: What is contributing to the cost of prescription drugs?A: There's no doubt that the rising cost for prescription medicine weighs heavily on the minds of Iowans. The issue comes up at nearly every one of my county meetings across the state. That's because it hits so close to home for Iowa ...

The Dengler Domain: Music Battle Royale 7

Editorials

Nothing compares to lying out on the lawn and looking up at the beautiful stars on a warm summer night. The perfect complement to this activity is beautiful country music. While I do not like today's country music, country music of the past secures a special place in my heart. Whoa. Did you ...

Tama SWCD meeting July 14

Letters to the Editor

The next regular meeting of the Tama Soil and Water Conservation District Commissioners will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. at the District Office, located at 102 Highway 30W in Toledo.Agenda items include: approval of minutes from previous meetings, public participation, ...

Dysart Firecracker 5K Run/Walk Results

Letters to the Editor

On Monday, July 4th Dysart held its 31st annual Firecracker 5K run/walk. 185 total runners and walkers took part in the 3.1 mile course around scenic Dysart. It was a beautiful morning to run. sunny and cool! Ken Wilcox was the overall mens' champion with a time of 16:11. Adrianna Katcher ...