Society
There are times when browsing through my cookbook shelves I get a major surprise...like today! I found a book that is older than I am and I’m older than dirt. The Swedesburg Ladies Aid 1941 Jubilee Cook Book compiled by the Swedesburg Lutheran Church, Swedesburg, Iowa is probably in better shape...
This is a partial listing of Deceased Veterans associated with Northern Iowa. Additional information on these names can be found in the complete honor roll.
This listing is maintained by Edward H. Tosel American Legion Post 110. Additions, corrections, etc. can be sent to
The American Legion, c/o...
Iowa is the only state name that begins with two vowels. Iowa is a Native American word for “beautiful land.” The pandemic and political situations sometimes bring the state of Iowa into the news-positive or negative. So be it, but we must support our state, and community. It is up to us to...
There were no in person church services at Trinity UMC or Bethel UMC this past Sunday due to the rise in coronavirus cases in Worth County. It was done virtually and on Facebook at 10:30 a.m. The “All Saints” remembrance service will be held next Sunday. Hopefully the numbers of COVID-19 numbers...
Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their desire to develop their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success, through agricultural education.
The American FFA Degree is bestowed upon a...
I’ve traveled on the lower Mississippi several times. One of the best experiences is being able to visit beautiful ante-bellum plantations and mansions that have been lovingly restored as either private homes, museums or event centers. Natchez, Mississippi is an amazing town filled with beauty,...
Pastor Appreciation Sunday was observed at Bolan Trinity UM Church on Sunday. Pastor Cory received many cards and some gifts as we all appreciate her ministry especially during this Coronavirus pandemic. Special music featured the taped song entitled, “Pastor’s Song.”
After worship services on...
In our October meeting, we elected our officers for the 2020-2021 4-H year. Our officers are President Kelsie Kinne; Vice President Hannah Lanphere; Treasurer Tianna Charleson; Secretary Cece Hill; Recorder Sydney Schilling; Historians Paige and Blake Barker; Activity Coordinators Marli and Kamryn...
Mary Irons, a senior Animal Science student at Iowa State University, was one of 11 students enrolled in AnS 317B, Fundamentals of Equine Behavior and Training for Yearlings, this past summer and fall.
As part of this class, each student spent time with 2-3 assigned horses, conditioning and...
It’s wonderful how many kind people know that I love cookbooks. My latest gift came from Becky Okerlund and is a Junior League book I had not seen before. “Pig Out: Selected Recipes from the Junior League” of Waterloo-Cedar Falls, Iowa (1986, WCF Publications, Waterloo, Iowa) is a thick, spiral-...