Archive for the ‘Columnists’ Category
Country Roads: If uncles were gold
Arvid Huisman huismaniowa@msn.com If uncles were gold, I’d be rich man. I had many of them. On my mother’s side I had 10 uncles and on my father’s side another – Continue reading…
Guest column: Be prepared when filing taxes
By John Short (Guest Tax Columnist) Why do people hate taxes? Paying taxes is always a controversial subject. Nobody likes paying taxes but we all want the benefits that paying – Continue reading…
Country Roads: The fewer the words, the better the prayer
Arvid Huisman huismaniowa@msn.com Our church has a new senior pastor. I met him three years ago through a mutual friend and was excited when our congregation called him to our – Continue reading…
I Was Just Thinking: Heroes: They’re not supposed to die
Bill Haglund whaglund@adelnews.com Every young lad, I imagine, develops heroes — fictional do-gooders, world-savers, fight-for-what’s right men. For my generation, those heroes were first to appear on a newfangled device – Continue reading…
Country Roads: Eb Griper: Town Sage
Arvid Huisman huismaniowa@msn.com It had already been a long, frustrating day and I needed a break. I headed for the coffee shop down the road from the co-op. As I – Continue reading…
I Was Just Thinking: Remembering a teacher
Bill Haglund whaglund@adelnews.com The last time I saw Bob Brown was at a Waukee-Fort Dodge baseball game about 30 months ago. Brown, already showing signs of Alzheimer’s, had made the – Continue reading…
My View: Rewarding those who feed our brains
Allison McNeal amcneal@adelnews.com Students young and old are heading back to their classrooms after the holidays, so to some going back to school may seem like a death sentence. I – Continue reading…
Reflections: ‘Baby Fever’
Amber Hoy ahoy@adelnews.com Thirty-one years ago on Jan. 3 at 12:02 a.m. I was born. I’m guessing it was like in the movie “New Years Eve” where one couple was – Continue reading…
Country Roads: Robocalls: a pain in the ear
Arvid Huisman huismaniowa@msn.com Whew! The Iowa Caucuses are finally over and it’s about time. The Iowa Caucuses are an important part of our nation’s electoral process but some of the – Continue reading…
My View: Extraordinary beings
Allison McNeal amcneal@adelnews.com Cats are a fascinating species, especially those who are classified as polydactyls. My fascination in these types of cats stems from the 15 pound, furry animal named – Continue reading…
Country Roads: Growing up isn’t for sissies either
Arvid Huisman huismaniowa@msn.com People my age like to say that growing old is not for sissies. I say that, too. Every year, it seems, presents a new ache, pain or – Continue reading…
The Point After: After exciting first half, there’s more in store for winter sports teams
With the winter sports season on a 10-day hiatus, it gives area teams — and the fans who follow them — a chance to catch their breaths and prepare for – Continue reading…
Country Roads: Go ahead and swipe; it’s kewl now!
Arvid Huisman huismaniowa@msn.com While paying for a purchase recently the clerk told me to swipe my credit card. I reminded her that when I was a kid the word swipe – Continue reading…
My View: Sticking with your resolutions
New Year’s is just around the corner, which means it’s time to once again start onto the resolutions that may or may not have been accomplished the year prior. According – Continue reading…
I Was Just Thinking: A Christmas to remember
Bill Haglund whaglund@adelnews.com The train rumbled slowly northward, swaying side to side in the cold, gentle breeze. Snow covered the landscape and hoarfrost on tree branches shone brightly in the – Continue reading…
