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The July 4th weekend is an incredibly festive time. Millions of American families celebrate freedom and independence. People are coming together to have BBQs, fireworks, days at the beach and …
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By Michael Leach, Addicted.org
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6/28/23
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There I was, sitting on the metal bleachers, jammed between two camps of noisy young athletes. It was the end-of-the-year junior high track meet. There was a break before my grandson’s next race, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/28/23
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During the course of our lives, we hope for many things, large and small. It may be health and long life, happy and safe family and friends or a particular lifestyle. Maybe it is for power, …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/28/23
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The Fourth of July is upon us. My friend Rod Nichols, prior to his death, gave me permission to use his poetry. This is one I've always loved because it speaks of rodeo, communities and love of …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/28/23
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It was a tough battle against the weeds in the garden, but I came out the winner with my plants ready to enjoy the rain when it finally came without having to compete for a drink. I ended up spending …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/28/23
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This is my sixth article informing readers of the Kingsbury Journal about The American Legion. The American Legion was founded upon four pillars, and these have remained unchanged since our founding …
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By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant
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6/28/23
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6/21/23
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Nothing brings perspective to life like a newborn baby. Everything trivial and inconsequential fades into the background as you welcome a new tiny human into the world with a full heart and wide-open …
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By Ian Fury and Kieran Tate
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6/21/23
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Sometimes, in this life, the simplest, least-expensive objects nurture imagination and creativity the most. Consider paper dolls, figures cut out of paper or thin cardboard with separate clothes, …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/21/23
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This is a question that , depending on emphasis or circumstance, can have many meanings. “What do you know?” asked by an acquaintance passing in the street is a friendly and casual greeting. …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/21/23
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I think everyone keeps saying the same thing … we need rain. The only things thriving in this hot, dry weather are the weeds. When it started heating up, we were pretty good at watering the lawn, …
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By Amy Halverson
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6/21/23
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So often we miss the blessings God intends for us because of our stubborness. Jeri Taton had this on her Facebook post recently. I can't find a source, but that doesn't mean it isn't meaningful. …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/21/23
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This is my fifth article informing Kingsbury Journal readers about The American Legion. The American Legion was founded upon four pillars of service in 1919, and still to this day, we continue to …
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By David Gutzmer, American Legion Post 63, Adjutant
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6/21/23
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Every place I go, and especially in church on Sunday, I hear this, “Hey Tim, are the fish biting?” Of course, the reason for this question is that Marcia and I have a place on both Lake Thompson …
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By Tim Goodwin
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6/21/23
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Marrying a farm kid has shown me the immense amount of pride in being part of the agricultural community. It is prevalent that the agricultural profession, while rewarding, is challenging. Running …
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By Curstie Konold, MPH, CSW, QMHP
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6/21/23
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6/14/23
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You know the Founding Fathers, the men who laid the foundation for this great nation. You probably know Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison, Franklin and Hamilton, but you may not have heard of …
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By Kristi Noem
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6/14/23
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Can you tell it’s political season in America? I suppose in reality, it's always political season. I may have had this in front of you prior to today, but it’s well worth repeating. Bob Logue, a …
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By Jim Thompson
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6/14/23
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Most of us go through a bout of rebellion at some time in our lives. Mine breezed in when I was a sapling, knee high to a hydrangea. My folks hoped I’d reach for the treetops and like a great tall …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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6/14/23
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In 1938, the British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain famously declared that the Munich Agreement with Germany would bring “peace for our time.” Less than one year later, Germany’s invasion …
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By Stuart Twite
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6/14/23
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