“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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The final quarter of the year has been a time of celebrations and feasts for as long as humans have been capable of understanding customs, and long before organized religion played a part in our interpretation of currently established holidays. The discourse surrounding the dichotomy of “Christmas...
Dear Editor, Christmas, what it was to me 78-1/2 years ago. Today is a sad day in my life and I’m 78-1/2 years living in Forest City, Winnebago County, Iowa. I was told that some people did not want the Nativity scene put up at the courthouse this Christmas. Christmas is a happy time in my life....
’Tis the season to earn money. That’s right, college students: One thing that helps big time with paying for college (or covering those extra expenses along the way) is making the most of your long holiday breaks. Yes, it’s important to rest and recharge during winter break, but it’s also the...
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation President Brent Johnson issued the following statements last Wednesday, Nov. 30. Iowa farmers applaud the introduction of the Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act which would increase the availability of homegrown biofuels, like E15, and deliver profound economic and...
“Waiting for My Laundry” It’s an odd experience watching someone fold your underwear. I was thinking this yesterday as I was waiting for my laundry. When my husband, Peter, and I packed to go to Mexico, we knew there would be a wide range of temperatures. San Miguel de Allende is in the mountains...
Being Hounded Isn’t the Issue Dear Dave, I lost my job a couple of years ago. As a result, I ended up in about $25,000 of debt through credit cards and a consolidation loan. Now I have a great job making more than I’ve ever made before, plus a car loan for about $13,000. The older debts went to...
Maintaining a healthy and responsible work-life balance can be tricky business for an entrepreneur. It’s tempting to work around the clock to make your company the very best it can be, but is that really the best use of your time if you let everything else slide in the process? Hey, whatever it...
Christmas is supposed to be a season full of joy. And sometimes, you have to be intentional about protecting that joy. One thing that instantly puts the spirit of the season at risk is comparison, because it doesn’t just steal your joy—it steals your paycheck, too. One minute you’re scrolling...
“Newcomers” My husband, Peter, and I feel like social butterflies. We certainly are not. But it feels as if we are, because we are staying in a new city and finding it is easier to make new friends than any time since we were children. When Peter and I moved back to Minnesota to be closer to our...
Q: How is Iowa integral to Thanksgiving? A: As Iowa’s senior U.S. Senator and lifelong family farmer, I take pride in our state’s bountiful harvest and the work put in year round by Iowa farm families and workers along the supply chain to put food on the table. At Thanksgiving time, it’s...

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