For two years in middle school, I thought I went to school with a boy named Beyonce. I believe it's safe to say I misheard his name. I don't remember when I learned or thought I learned my pupil's name was Beyonce, but I specifically remember when I found out that wasn't his name. Before I ...

This coming Friday is Valentine's Day of course. You all know this, right? Today's article is mainly for the guys. When it comes to love and romance, face it men, we all could use a little help. For some, a lot of help. But there is good news. You have "me." I will guide you through ...

Do you remember my “Call to Campaign” story two weeks ago? Here’s how that turned out. Owen and I set out as two people with less experience than the other candidates, yet we were hungry as ever to make a positive impact at Warburg College. Our whole campaign was centered around ...

Six deaths and a wedding sum up how 2025 is going for me so far, and I didn't even go to the wedding. I don't believe in bad years or months, but man, oh man, has this been a doozy. I believe in moments, not bad days because it is my belief that an entire day can't be bad. Of course, it can ...

One of the most dreaded places for middle school Jonathan was the pool hill. No matter by foot or bike, getting up that hill seemed to be the vain of my preteen existence. My first taste of freedom was amazing. Mom finally said it’s fine to go ride bikes around town with your friends. Things ...

I have one month on the books as a new Tama County Supervisor and wanted to share some highlights with everyone! I was sworn in on Dec. 30, 2024, along with the four other Supervisors, the Sheriff, and the Auditor. There is always work involved with newly elected officials, but the upside is ...

It is genuinely concerning when egg prices are this high. These prices are hitting levels never touched before, and this is for a critical food item a lot of people rely on. From restaurants to home cooking, eggs are used in many dishes. Their higher price means a higher cost for many people. ...

As I lay restfully in my bed, deep in sleep, a gentle vibration awoke me from slumber. The beeps and buzzes, whistles and dings, all pulled out from my deep deep sleep. This wasn’t any old phone call, no no. This was a ring from a man they call O.P. Owen Pries spoke on the phone, I could hear ...

I probably think about death too much. Not in a bad way or anything, just your daily musings. My sister said I probably don't think about it any more than anyone else, then I reminded her I wrote a book all about the different possible ways my family might die. But really who can tell with ...

This coming Sunday, Feb. 2 is one of the goofiest, weirdest and insane holidays (?) of all time. And you know you'll mention it sometime this coming Sunday. "Punxsutawney Phil" is this ground-hog's or woodchuck's name and I guess he, (or she), lives in a beautiful, well furnished burrow in ...