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“’Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Have you believed because you …
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By Vicar Brad Sanderson, Lake Preston/North Preston Lutheran Church
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5/4/22
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There are hundreds, maybe thousands of them lying dormant in our brains, just waiting. Suddenly, at any given time, a signal triggers a part of our memories, and uninhibited, spontaneous song pours …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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5/4/22
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Over the course of the last week, I met with the Rotary Club in Madison, spoke at the dedication of the new American Legion building in Arlington and met with other groups and individuals across the …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree, Dist. 8
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5/4/22
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Like many Laura fans, I started reading the Little House books at age nine. I realized very quickly how many striking similarities I had in common with the Ingalls and their lives. We lived on a farm …
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By Julie Frances Miller, Guest Writer
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5/4/22
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it’s a great time for all to do something special for the moms in your lives. I think most moms would agree that it’s not about how much you spend …
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By Amy Halverson
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5/4/22
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Things aren't always as they seem: A woman was waiting at an airport one night, with several long hours before her flight. She hunted for a book in the airport shops, bought a bag of cookies and …
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By Jim Thompson
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5/4/22
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The act of breathing is essential to life and can be done with or without thinking about it. You can control your breath and vary it, but eventually air must come in, and air must go out. The …
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By Andrew Ellsworth, Md
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5/4/22
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4/27/22
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An optimistic mindset can change more than just how we see the world – it can change everything about our lives. Winston Churchill summed up how when he said, “A pessimist sees the difficulty in …
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4/27/22
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For two days the north wind has howled through the trees and rammed into windows here in southwest Iowa. Fifty-five miles per hour gales put us in a wind advisory area more times than I care to …
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By DeAnn (Wolkow) Kruempel
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4/27/22
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“Mom, what are you doing?” one of my boys asked in amusement, looking over my shoulder. I quickly moved the photo, embarrassed he had seen it. What was I doing? I had zoomed in on a photo of my …
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By Pastor Tia Felberg, De Smet/Iroquois United Methodist Church
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4/27/22
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The last week has included visits with veterans, school districts and community service groups across District 8 including Wentworth, Iroquois, Madison, Volga and others. As I’ve shared in the last …
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By Sen. Casey Crabtree, Dist. 8
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4/27/22
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Some of my favorite folks are cowboy poets. I met Chris Isaacs many years ago when he was a guest on my radio show. I love his work, and with his permission, here's one that will make many of our …
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By Jim Thompson
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4/27/22
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It was another weekend of working on the kitchen, but I’m so excited to finally have my kitchen back! We still have a few minor details to finish up, but all of the big stuff is done. Saturday was …
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By Amy Halverson
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4/27/22
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I want to share with all of you a recent happening that once again makes me so proud to be a part of this great, giving community and thankful for people who step up in a time of need. It all started …
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By Rita Anderson
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4/27/22
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From Babe Ruth to John Wayne, Americans have seen chewing tobacco in popular culture for over a century. Spitting chew has been a trademark of cowboys and professional athletes alike, and chewing …
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By Kelly Evans-Hullinger, M.D.
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4/27/22
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