“Rod Stewart Hair” “I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Dear Editor,
“What Cats Like” “I’ve been reading about cats,” my husband, Peter, tells me. Peter has never had a cat before. “Oh, yeah?” “Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”
Q: Will Congress renew the Farm Bill this year?
Dear Editor, As we approach Ag Week, March 17-23, I’ve been reflecting on the 82 years our family has been farming in Winnebago County. While we’re deeply tied to the land, our real roots are found in this tight-knit community.
“A Borrowed Plate” My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing.

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I remember as I was growing up, I always thought school was free. I mean, I understood that private school costs money, but I went to public school, and I didn’t think a whole lot about the expenses associated with it. Now that I’m older, I realize how much parents actually spend on their kids...
“Made to Last” She wore it for one day in 1919 and it looked as if it was sewn with this in mind. My grandma’s wedding dress was more than a little worse for wear. It had been folded up in a small box and kept safe by my cousin, Jill. (How Jill ended up with it, I do not know.) I’m guessing the...
Q: What draws people to the Iowa State Fair year after year? A: With countless attractions, there’s something for everyone at the Iowa State Fair. This world famous agricultural and industrial exposition began 165 years ago and has grown into the largest family friendly celebration in the state of...
War . . . What is it good for? Those with fingers in dangerous places (i.e. weapons) would say “profit.” But what is the price of life? At the beginning of the month, the U.S. withdrawal from a 1987 Cold War period treaty with Russia (known as the INF treaty) was revealed; and with the dissolution...
Sens. Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa Our state leads the nation in pork production. In fact, Iowa pork exports account for approximately $2 billion annually. That’s roughly 30 percent of total U.S. pork export revenue, which totals more than $6 billion each year. Mexico and Canada are two...
We all want to do nice things for our loved ones. We go on family trips and celebrate life’s wins together. It’s sometimes difficult for us to consider the bad things that can happen in life, but we still have to be prepared. That’s why having a will is so important. Not having a will in place...
Can you believe Christmas is right around the corner? It seems like we were just celebrating the Fourth of July, and now it’s time for another Christmas season. Okay, don’t get mad and protest that I’m bringing up Christmas too early. Even though the actual holiday is still five months away, it’s...
“Dusty Surprises” The surprises just kept coming. When I moved in with Peter a few years back, I brought my clothes, a few books, and some artwork. I rented out my house, gave away my furniture, and everything else was consigned to “things I’ll deal with later,” a pile which—mysteriously—did not...
Everyone knows, but nothing changes. Every day. Within hours. People. Families. Dreams. Hopes. Futures. Love . . . Destroyed. An ignorant, self-righteous, self-proclaimed savior “defending” the country by killing its citizens—by destroying the very ideals we claim make us “great”: Diversity,...
Dear Barb, I’m sorry the last time I saw you I didn’t take extra time to talk with you, I should have made the time instead of being self-important and busy. I’m sorry you had to go. When I started writing this, it’s been less than an hour since Andrew texted our group chat letting us know you...

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