Society
Today I need to thank all of you for adapting to our new world. None of us have ever experienced times like these. Staying six feet away is difficult when we need a hug. Continue taking care of yourself, your family and your neighbors.
I just want to remind everyone that the 2020 Census is going...
Everyone knows Reader’s Digest. Their condensed books were around for decades and their magazine remains one of the most well-read publications. They also published various hard-cover books, cookbooks among them. “Reader’s Digest Down Home Cooking The New, Healthier Way” (1994, The Reader’s...
David Zinczenko is the guru of “Eat This, Not That” books. They show you healthier switches when you are eating at fast food places or the big chain restaurants. But, if you don’t eat in those establishments often, his wisdom also extends to healthy smoothies you can make at home. “Zero Belly...
By JoAnn Lower
Due to spreading fears of the coronavirus, 2,700 blood drives have been canceled nationwide since March 17, resulting in 86,000 fewer donations.
The Northwood Lions Club, however, in association with the American Red Cross, went ahead with their scheduled blood drive on March 19,...
Upper Iowa University has announced that Evan Fritz, of Lake Mills, graduated with a Master of Public Administration degree in Nonprofit Organizational Management Emphasis in December 2019.
Elizabeth Corinne Whelan and Tanner Joseph Haberman were married on Saturday, March 14, 2020, with a private ceremony in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Liz is the daughter of Daniel and Brenda Whelan of Albert Lea and Laurel Syvertson of Alden, Minnesota. She is the granddaughter of Rebecca and Charles...
Tanner and Liz Haberman of Albert Lea, Minnesota, are the proud parents of a baby girl, Kynslee Lynn Haberman, born on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 10:57 p.m. at MercyOne in Mason City.
Kynslee weighed five pounds, seven ounces and was 18 inches long.
She is welcomed to this world by a brother...
March in Iowa is cold! March in Hawaii is not so cold! If a trip to the islands is not in the cards this year, how about cooking some tropical food and having an in-home feast. "Hawaii Kai Cookbook" (1970, Hearthside Press, Inc. NYC) was written by Roana and Gene Schindler. It contains unusual...
Pretty quiet on the “home fronts” these days, and I do believe it will continue for some time. A good time to do things around home that you never seemed to find time for!
Friday lunch and afternoon guests at the Joe Nydegger home were Larry Nydegger and Daniel and Evelyn of rural Ellendale,...
Green Shamrocks meet on March 8, 2020.
Six members were in attendance, opening, pledge and roll call was led by Bobbi Logeman, 4-H leader.
Discussed old business including club dues, group fun day and fair ideas.
New business included Count Your Clovers fundraiser, Share the Fun practice,...