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Almost everyone loves dessert! Some don’t eat it for various reasons but I have met very few people who absolutely hated something sweet after a meal. The Kirksville Chapter of Business Women of Missouri put together a straightforward cookbook titled “Let’s Do Dessert” (2009) and that tells it all...
With the past weekend’s heatwave, many may have looked for a cold sweet treat. Here is some information on the variety of options.
Frozen treats are a welcome indulgence when temperatures rise. Ice cream, gelato and other cold treats can quickly cool a person down on a hot day.
According to the...
Dear Editor,
I’m writing to remind voters in the Glenville-Emmons School District to vote on the referendum on August 12.
As you cast your ballot, please consider the cost of the project - $25 million plus interest of an estimated $15 million for 20 years - for facility updates, whether or not...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I was going to get a new car, but I decided not to.
You couldn’t find the perfect car?
I didn’t need to. The check engine light on my current vehicle finally burned out.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What kinds of treatments are available to combat dry eyes? Since I turned 55, my eyes have become increasingly dry and sensitive.
Blinking Brenda
Dear Brenda,
Dry eye is a very common problem that affects an estimated 16 million Americans. But you don’t have to just put up...
August is a very active month. State Fairs in both Iowa and Minnesota; area county fairs, small community celebrations, back-to-school shopping and events; there is still some sweet corn (if you didn't get enough last month!) and a cool place of socialization, food and fun at Reconnect 720.
We...
“Watt’s Cookin’” is the clever name of a great community cookbook compiled by the owner and staff of Good Steward Consulting in Albert Lea, Minnesota. They provide consulting services for energy companies thus the play on words when naming the book. I was given a copy by Mariah Lynne, president...
Echoes from the Loafer’s Club Meeting
My wife says that I can be an idiot sometimes. That’s good to know.
Why is that good to know?
Rather than as an accusation, I take it as a permission to be myself.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housings? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place to live but has very little money. What can you tell me?
Searching Sister
Dear Searching,
Finding affordable senior housing...
My close friend, Gail, from Michigan, who is also a cookbook lover, recently gifted me the beautiful cookbook compiled by the Ladies Aid in her church, Trinity Lutheran. The church is located in Utica, Michigan and the Trinity Ladies Aid was formed there in April 1896. They have served many...