February 2012

Corner Conference Girls All-Conference Basketball Selections

Wed, 02/29/2012 - 10:46am admin

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Is education really a priority with the state?

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:12pm admin

“It’s like déjà vu all over again,” said Yogi Berra. Once again Iowa school finance is caught on the political football field of the Iowa legislature. And education’s cause is not helped by our

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Catching some waves on the beach

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:10pm admin

The other day the mail brought a card from a friend and loyal reader, Ruby Harper. I should acknowledge here that Ruby is a relative. I’m not sure of the connection, but know there is one as we

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The importance of the History Center

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:06pm admin

To the Community of Montgomery County,

I have been compelled to write this letter to address a recurring question. I suppose it is as Shakespeare put it, all in a name.

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An open letter to Red Oak’s city council, mayor

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 1:04pm admin

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following letter was submitted to Red Oak’s City Council and Mayor before last week’s meeting, which included discussion of a possible hotel/motel tax.

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Donnie Magneson

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:56pm admin

Family and friends celebrated the 89th birthday of C.D. “Donnie” Magneson on Feb. 23, and are requesting a card shower in his honor.

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Esther McHenry

Tue, 02/28/2012 - 12:54pm admin

There will be an open house party for Esther McHenry to celebrate her 90th birthday Sunday, March 4, from 2-4 p.m., in the upstairs sanctuary at the First Baptist Church, 504 E.