Opinion

Advice for the Class of 2016 to always remember, and never forget

Congratulations! Today is your day! Dr. Seuss lovers will recognize those five words as the beginning of his book, "Oh, the Places You'll Go," which after 25 years is still a favo...

A question for the Class of 2016: Then what?

Every year, high school and college graduates gather in a big stuffy room, wearing silly-looking outfits, hear the same once-inspiring, but now worn-out songs, and listen to a somewhat notable per...

A question for the Class of 2016: Then what?

Every year, high school and college graduates gather in a big stuffy room, wearing silly-looking outfits, hear the same once-inspiring, but now worn-out songs, and listen to a somewhat notable person ...

I\'m sure he\'s a \'fungi\' and all, but he has no \'morels\'

It's mushroom season. I'm not a hunter, but I know how to cook them and enjoy them. Yesterday, my hubby brought in a haul. I knew there was no way that I could eat them all, and the...

I'm sure he's a 'fungi' and all, but he has no 'morels'

It's mushroom season. I'm not a hunter, but I know how to cook them and enjoy them. Yesterday, my hubby brought in a haul. I knew there was no way that I could eat them all, and the gal that int...

A precious 4-word promise...

“Out of the mouths of babes.” “And a little child shall lead them.” It amazes and inspires us, when in the toughest of times, some of the best ideas for handling these painful days ...

A precious 4-word promise...

"Out of the mouths of babes." "And a little child shall lead them." It amazes and inspires us, when in the toughest of times, some of the best ideas for handling these pain...

Thank You and Kudos

THANK YOU to the Vinton police department and the Vinton firemen who helped block intersections and get us down the highway, through town and over the river bridge Friday.  You made the funera...

'New York Values:' An Iowan's view of Big Apple demographics

Imagine how crazy and crowded Benton County would be if every person in Iowa moved here. Now add every person in Nebraska. And North Dakota. And South Dakota. And most of Alaska. Pretty sc...

If Smokey the Bear had elves, they'd camp in our backyard

Dear Smokey the Bear, I raised them right. I told them NOT to play with matches. We explained clearly WHY the metal hanger should NOT go in the microwave. We taught them never and I...