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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...
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We know it's been a long time coming, and a much requested way for some people to access the...
Dear Editor,
Recently, I was attacked and bitten by a dog who had not had his rabies shots. Instead, I was seen in the Mason City Mercy One ER for the first round of rabies shots. I was told in three days I should follow up with the clinic I usually go to. When I called the clinic, I was informed...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
I'm not sorry to see summer leave.
Why is that?
It's because I always run out of gas before my lawnmower does.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: Fall colors are...
One of my least favorite things that I am required to do as mayor of Northwood is “Doggie Court”.
“Doggie Court” is my title given to the hearing conducted by the mayor after a complaint has been filed alleging that a particular dog is a vicious dog as defined in our city ordinances. At this...
By Erin McCorderin@nwdanchor.com
Welcome to Worth County Outdoors, a new regular feature in the Anchor. The inspiration for this project comes from many places. The natural beauty of Worth County, my need for a little more sky, a little less ceiling and the importance of the idea of keeping it...
Echoes from the Loafers' Club Meeting
Crappy diem.
That's carpe diem.
Maybe to you.
Driving by Bruce's drive
I have a wonderful neighbor, named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me, such as: I stopped at an echo point. I didn't need a password to yell "O. Leo Leahy!" The echo...
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Each September, nationwide, groups work to raise awareness of the importance of registering to vote, and offer information on ways to do so, as a part of National Voter Registration Month, as well as National Voter Registration Day, which will take place on September 24, 2019.
Earlier this month,...
September 17, 2019, begins the national celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of America’s most important document is one of our country’s least known official observances.
Our Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain...