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Army Bob: Can zoning be used to oppose racism?

“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?…

Editor July 15, 2021

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

“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…

Editor July 13, 2021

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

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…

Editor July 13, 2021

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Ramblin’ Road: Teens really are allergic to workplace?

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…

Editor July 11, 2021

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Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad an easy, popular dish

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…

Editor July 11, 2021

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Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal

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…

Editor July 9, 2021

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

by Denise Dykstra 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…

Editor July 8, 2021

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

“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…

Editor July 8, 2021

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

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…

Editor July 6, 2021

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Ship Wreck Casserole much better than name suggests

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…

Editor July 5, 2021