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Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I'd love to buy a new car, so I'm taking vitamins each day.
What do vitamins have to do with buying a new car?
They might help me live long enough to be able to afford a new car.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I got my wife an earring for Christmas.
Just one?
There will be other Christmases.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I gave a nice pair of shoes I never got along...
During the upcoming holidays, many Iowa kids will unwrap toys brought to them by Santa or the elves at Amazon.
While the vast majority of those presents come from far-flung corners of the world, there’s a long history of toy manufacturing right here in Iowa.
“Some of the earliest toys found in...
Dear Editor,
Seasons Greetings!
Waking Miss Winifred would like to extend our appreciation for the support you have provided since we began in 2015. Whether it was a monetary gift, volunteer work or attending one of our fundraisers - we would not be here today without you.
We are currently in...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I have water in my attic.
Don't you mean basement?
No, but that's where it started.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I rang bells for the Salvation Army. I do so in...
NSB Bank and the Iowa AARP sent out the following information on scams, to prepare people for the holiday season.
Here are five threats to watch out for this holiday season:
1. Infected e-cards. Holiday cards can spread cheer—and also malware. Criminals love to send cute Thanksgiving, Christmas...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I thought I'd be wiser by the time I reached this age.
You must know something.
I know I should never underestimate winter.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I drove...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I get the feeling that people don't really know who I am.
What makes you feel that way, Delbert?
My name is Harold.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I'd put a couple...
The first Thanksgiving is often associated with the Pilgrims. Over two centuries later, President
Lincoln was the first to make it official.
The official designation of 1863 is the most lasting of the nine proclamations for a day of thanks issued by Lincoln during his presidency.
The idea of a...
Everyone from California to Maine says goodbye, but only us Center State people truly know that goodbye means nothing unless it's a true Midwestern adios. Whether its Thanksgiving at Grandma's house or just a chit chat with a long time friend, goodbye's are a special tradition here and they require...