It has been a tough week around town, there’s no doubt about that. I would like to start by extending my sincere condolences to the family of Sydney Culbertson. Though I did not know Sydney, I was involved in many activities she participated in, her involvement and commitment to her interests ...
A common cliche of runners is never shutting up about running, in today’s edition of Just Jonathan I will do exactly that. Confidence had always been an issue since my time as a collegiate athlete started. Being surrounded with sixty male teammates who all dedicated their lives to running ...
The thing about my Ma is that she can get along with just about anybody. This is a quality that I do my best to emulate. For example, my Ma works for the Department of Corrections Residential Facility in Marshalltown. She has for over 20 years now. People from all walks of life have passed ...
This coming weekend, our STC class of 1969 will get together for its' 55th class reunion. Wow, 55 years! Folks, that's a long time. Things have changed, haven't they? Muscle cars, egg-beater cars, paisley shirts, smokes rolled up in your shirt sleeve and words like "groovy, nifty and far ...
They say in preschool, I hated art. I detested coloring, and whenever the subject came up, I threw a fit. My parents say that when I came home from school and they asked about my day, I'd grotesquely spit out the words, "They made me color!" Strangely, my art journey started with TV. ...
Can you smell it? While the question might be a strange one to start off with I’ll tell you I certainly can! Fall is in the air and I am yearning for some fun fall cliches. What started me on this sudden kick of autumnal awesomeness was Starbucks releasing their pumpkin spice drink line ...
Anyone who watches TV with my Ma is more likely to kill her than if they weren't watching TV. The reason for this is because my Ma constantly talks, riffs, jokes, and comments on whatever is on the screen. And the worst part is, over the years, I've started to develop this habit too. Quiet ...
By now most everyone is back in the classroom, no matter if you’re a great student or trying to be a great student, these tips are for you. Following these five steps will put you on the right track. Take notes if you must, here we go! Arrive early Being on time is such a simple way to ...
My Dad, Tony W. Sheda was born on September 6, 1913 and would have turned 111 years old tomorrow, Sept. 6, were he still alive today. Dad started his life in Chelsea, tried Loras College, (kicked out for gambling), bought a meat market, (along with brother Bill), in Cascade, moved to Cresco ...