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“Whatever you are—be a good one.” (Abraham Lincoln)
People the world over, no matter their status in life, can benefit from this quote. Our relationships, our work ethic, our faith journey, our family life, etc can benefit from doing the very best we can.
We at the Worth County Historical...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I bought a new sweatsuit but it's not working.
What do you mean by that?
I've owned it a month and I haven't lost any weight.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: This...
If Ohio claims to be the “Birthplace of Aviation,” Iowa was at least its childhood home. Ohio natives Wilbur and Orville Wright spent a few boyhood years in Cedar Rapids, and a young Amelia Earhart first saw a plane at the Iowa State Fair.
In fact, several little-known Iowans helped get the flying...
As fundraising continues for the Vikings Activity Center, with the City of Northwood and the Worth County Supervisors giving their financial support, there are still some questions in the community about the project. Following are some answers given by Northwood-Kensett superintendent Mike Crozier...
This week is National Newspaper Week, and I'd like to thank you, reader, for joining me here in the pages of the Northwood Anchor.
I will confess to you that there are days here in the office that are less than exciting. Trying to find a story about feels about like squeezing a dry sponge. We...
For centuries, citizens have turned to their local news publication for local breaking and investigative news, as well as to learn about hot-button issues in their communities. In the last 15 years, with the rise of digital communications, many readers have changed their preferences to digital...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
What are you reading?
I'm taking a personality quiz. How would you answer this question? Describe yourself in three words.
Tired.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as:...
From the Iowa DOT website:
Did you know the limestone that goes into many Iowa roadways is full of prehistoric creatures? Throughout millions of years of geologic history, when present-day Iowa was covered by oceans, sea creatures were everywhere. Fossilized fragments of sea creatures were left...
Life has not always worked out like I planned. And here’s the thing – the more unplanned it becomes the more I learn. The more I grow – and trust. The better everything becomes.
I haven’t always embraced this concept. What can I say? I have control issues.
But the more you try to harness control...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
It's as cold as ice one day, then ambition-melting hot the next.
That's the way it is.
Why do we have to have so many changes of the seasons?
It's the weather's way of mocking us.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever...