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Yellow bass at Iowa's Great Lakes
April 30, 2013 It could be a bad idea and it could be a good idea … depending on which side of the fence you're standing on. Some fishermen will say its the worst thing that could happen. more »»
Noticing a pattern yet?
April 24, 2013 Jam of the week: “Get Lucky” by Daft Punk Thankfully, I’ve only felt compelled to write two columns criticizing media coverage of national tragedies during my time at The Daily Freeman-Journa. more »»
Why a GPS may not be accurate
April 23, 2013 Years ago, when I was young, carefree and had money in my pockets, I was attending an Outdoor Writers Convention in Montana. more »»
More of what I’ve learned: goodness
April 22, 2013 Back in January, shortly before my 65th birthday, I wrote a column about what I had learned since I was 20. more »»
Land that I love
April 22, 2013 I have a new compact disc of patriotic songs from the heartland. I got it at a garage sale, so I can’t even tell you who made the recording. more »» 
Look for the helpers
April 18, 2013 It’s difficult sometimes to express the depths of sadness one feels when we as a nation experience horrific tragedies such as the ones that occurred this week in Boston and Texas. more »» 
Branstad declares Drug Endangered Awareness Day
April 18, 2013 The officer, clad in riot gear and a protective gas mask, picked up the 7-month-old baby who was wearing only a sagging diaper. more »»
Processing the Boston tragedy
April 17, 2013 Jam of the week: "Just for the Night" (BMSR Remix) by Black Moth Super Rainbow It's been a few months since I've found myself glued to the news in the wake of a national tragedy. more »»
The rites of spring
April 16, 2013 I've checked plenty of things off my “to do” list recently. Some don't go exactly like I wanted them to, but overall I was content with them. more »»
A few thoughts on manners
April 15, 2013 You see a lot of manners when you work at a middle school. Believe me, not all of them are good manners, either. Probably because of my age I notice things like that. more »»
A chilly reception for spring
April 12, 2013 Spring may have sprung, but I think someone forgot to tell Old Man Winter. That little tease we had on Monday was just a bitter joke we discovered as the week wore on. more »»
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April 12, 2013 The purpose of National Alcohol Awareness Month is to increase public awareness and understanding, reduce stigma and encourage local communities to focus on alcoholism and alcohol-related issues. more »»
The Internet: Serious business
April 10, 2013 Jam of the week: “Fall In Love” by Miguel Atwood-Ferguson The internet is a wonderful place to find both accurate and hilariously inaccurate information. more »»
Fishing contest returns
April 9, 2013 Oh, this is going to be a good one. You just can't beat a good family fishing contest. Do not expect impartiality in this column this week, folks. Do not look for “fair and balance. more »»
Family memories in the wee hours
April 8, 2013 Do you ever have one of those nights when you wake up in the wee hours and can’t get back to sleep again? (For clarification, “wee hours” in this scenario is defined as the hours immediately after... more »»
Phone service through the years
April 8, 2013 So now I read that some telephone companies are asking the government to end traditional landline service. more »»
A last birthday before teen years
April 5, 2013 We just celebrated an important birthday at our house. more »»
Closing in on end of session
April 5, 2013 We are closing in on four weeks left in the scheduled 2013 legislative session. When the 85th General Assembly began, House Republicans committed to remaining focused on ways to make Iowa strong. more »»
Letting the season in
April 3, 2013 Jam of the week: “Treehome95” by Tyler, The Creator. As I’m writing this column, it’s a not-so comfortable 40 degrees outside in Webster Cit. more »» |
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