Opinion

Jeanne Cooney, humorist and author of the Hotdish Mystery series set in northwest Minnesota will speak with humor about being a middle-aged female author and how she uses the area she knows best as the settings for her plots. She will also sign and have copies for sale of her new book “It’s Murder, Dontcha Know.”

An Early Season of Gratitude

Bumble Bees

Learning with the Littles

Becoming A Survivor

There are so many questions in life that seem complicated. The answers to these questions are made more difficult because of the world in which we live. People have always considered their words carefully in order not to hurt the feelings of others, which is good.

Question: I was recently issued a citation and it states “tires extending beyond fenders” - I have a clarification question on the statute listed, 169.734. It states, “Every passenger automobile shall have fenders, or other devices, that are designed to prevent, as far as practicable, water, dirt, or other material being thrown up and to the rear by the wheels of the vehicle.” I’m trying to figure out what my best solution is, without having to buy four new rims and tires. My rear wheels stick out from my fender’s one inch.

As a high-school student, I learned early that harvest and other fall activities were sometimes at odds. One fall day after football practice, I had planned to go with a friend to the John Cougar Mellencamp concert. Unfortunately, I found that my dad had called the high school and told them I had to come home instead of going to the concert. The combine had broken down and I had to milk cows while dad fixed the combine. Today, harvest and school are less at odds with each other and actually have something in common, a connection between patience and safety.

So what is Iowa, and who are Iowans?

ACTIVITIES Thumbprint Animals Children are always interested in their own body parts, especially their fingers. This activity will use these basic interests and produce fun for both the child and the adult.