I've come to the conclusion that when somebody tells you, "You look tired," you take that as a compliment and run. It means you're doing something. Well, that is assuming you’re not up until forsaken hours playing video games like “Grand Duty Call of Tourismo” or something like that. You deserve to be called tired...
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Remember When – 4/28/16
40 years ago (1976)
Arrow Transport of Des Moines was the milk transport haulers for Mid-America Dairy, Inc. The plant located in Sully was an assembly point for milk produced on farms in the central and southeast Iowa area. The plant handled approximately 30 million pounds of Grade A and manufacturing milk annually. Darrel Jansen, manager...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/21/16
Well, it’s been about two weeks since I’ve returned to work. Turns out, TV never changes. I’ve been on a TV rant before, but why are we still naming storms and systems? Since when did we become such delicate flowers and have to name every mood swing Mother Nature has? Leave the poor woman alone....
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Nearly 300 special guests attend 2016 Grandparents Day
Tuesday, Apr. 12, was a special day filled with extra hugs, encouragement, and pride for students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade. For weeks, elementary students, teachers, administration, and support staff organized and planned special activities for the guests of honor. All of the hard work paid and planning paid off as a lot of...
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Remember When – 4/21/16
40 years ago (1976)
A fire broke out Apr. 9 at Bob and Alberta’s tavern and restaurant in Reasnor, destroying the residence and the business. The fire was started when Alberta was frying pork chops, the grease fell on the floor, and soon the building was in flames. Alberta suffered burns on her arm and legs....
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The DeeZee Spirit by Darrell Zegers – 4/21/16
I put in part of my garden last week. I am determined to get a few beans this year. Rabbits have gotten every one of them for years; it is war now.
I’m putting a fence around the entire patch and covering the top also. I’m putting electric shock wires between the rows and land mines...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 4/14/16
Now for some cookies. Again.
In case last week’s cookie wasn’t enough. Or, if you don’t like lemon. Or, if you don’t like giant cookies. And if you don’t like giant cookies, we’re no longer friends.
Aren’t you proud of me for baking two weeks in a row? I’m almost, almost starting to enjoy it. Almost.
This recipe...
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