The COVID-19 pandemic has put many local businesses in danger of closing. Small restaurants don’t have the ability to have tables spaced six feet apart and still have enough people in the restaurants to be worth opening. While some restaurants have been able to transition to carry out [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Spending time with family and playing the game Skyrim. I enjoy the cold winter theme landscapes that remind me of the season. I like to get some snacks and cozy in for some game playing . I also love my mom’s lasagna, which is a tradition for our [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Christmas and other winter holidays are nearly upon us. As college students, gift giving can be hard, money can be tight and it can be difficult to pick a gift that is meaningful and budget friendly. As children we made gifts at school that were sweet and well-meaning [Continue Reading »]
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The holidays coming up – Christmas, Thanksgiving. Last year for Thanksgiving our family didn’t get together because of Covid, and this year we decided we will and I am excited. I am thankful for my mom and my cat. All the people that support me in my life. [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Turning back clocks is essential for safety of kids Daylight saving time was started during World War I to help conserve energy and supplies for the war effort. But I have a different perspective on daylight saving time on why it is beneficial. I live in rural Jones [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]According to Iowa.gov, Senate File 2101 makes changes to Iowa’s trespassing law. If a property owner living in an unincorporated area places purple paint around their property on trees or fence posts, entering the property is forbidden and constitutes trespassing, effective July 1, 2019. I bet you’re wondering [Continue Reading »]
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Just when students may think there are not enough hours in a day, remember that everyone has a full 24 at their disposal. Studies have shown that effective time management and organization helps mitigate even the most chaotic of situations. Therefore, as a result, students have all become [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]Mexican Tamales. My mom is just an amazing cook. They are just the best! My grandmother’s lefse. It’s a Norwegian potato tortilla. When you put cinnamon and butter on it tastes delicious. I would have to say simply turkey. I just like it a lot. It fills [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]I want to say first, that the shooting that happened on set of “Rust” was tragic. There is a young child that will never see his mother again and that is heart breaking. My heart also goes out to the director that was hurt as well as Alec [Continue Reading »]
[Continue Reading »]I love movies and the fascinating process required to make movies. Camera techniques, stunts, visual effects, miniature models, CGI, intricate sets, costumes and talented actors are all combined to create the magic of movies. My love of the art of filmmaking, in part, explains the sadness I felt [Continue Reading »]
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