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Army Bob: Can zoning be used to oppose racism?

July 15, 2021

“Only Neanderthals question science”— CNN by Robert M. Traxler Would you like to have high density, low-income housing built next to you in Dorr, Wayland, Martin, Hopkins or Moline, No? Then you are a racist. Do you live in an area without mass transit, do you drive a motor vehicle...

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Yes It’s True: A pastor’s passing prompts memories

July 13, 2021

“It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small, small world.” — A song from one of the many Walt Disney flicks, I’m not sure which. The Rev. Steve Reid A memorial service will be held in Hastings...

I still fiercely defend those boys who ‘will be boys’

July 13, 2021

by Denise Dykstra I pulled the suburban into the park and giggled a little as the boys shot out of it. It was on a whim that we were out all together and they asked if they could stop at the park. When they were younger we had spent many...

Ramblin’ Road: Teens really are allergic to workplace?

July 11, 2021

by Phyllis McCrossin Two weeks ago I wrote about learning different cultures from a young co-worker. Since then, the young co-worker left (without notice) and a replacement was hired. Also in those two weeks, I have not seen the replacement go more than 10 minutes without texting someone (yes, she...

Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad an easy, popular dish

July 11, 2021

by Kathy Hamman Miller Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad Empty 1 pint of small curd cottage cheese into a large salad bowl of your choice. Mix 1 dry 3 ounce package of jello any flavor, but the lemon lime has been the family’s favorite for years. Stir in the sunshine! Add...

Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal

July 9, 2021

VIET NAM WAR, AFGHAN WAR, INSANITY, EINSTEIN The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert something to the effect: “Today is the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. pullout...

So… this lady can drive Grandpa Truck’s stick shift

July 8, 2021

by Denise Dykstra Inside Grandpa Truck, shifting gears. When I was young, my grandpa would take my brother and me to school. He had this odd colored green pick up. It seemed giant to me and I would slide in next to the shifter. My feet wouldn’t even touch the...

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Army Bob: Sorry, folks, I’ve got to call out my detractors

July 8, 2021

“Only Neanderthals question science.” — CNN “The left wants us woke -- they have awoken a sleeping giant.” — Fox News. by Robert M. Traxler It is past time to call out the American media and tech giants, time to do a truth check on those who openly and loudly...

Yes It’s True: If you want bad stuff, you can get it

July 6, 2021

While visiting my old haunt in Hastings Tuesday, I stumbled on to a memory that to this day I thought was astonishing. It was probably about 25 years ago that the downtown was invaded by an adult video and book store. Of course, the news was greeted with apoplectic astonishment,...

Ship Wreck Casserole much better than name suggests

July 5, 2021

Ship Wreck Casserole by Kathy Hamman Miller This heirloom casserole dating back to the 1940s is anything but what the name suggests. Some say it got its name from sailors layering what foods they had on board to appease the crew. I’m sure it did, and I'll bet you’ll find...

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