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People in the health care field have worked their tails off since the Covid pandemic hit Iowa with a vengeance in 2020.
Doctors, nurses and all manner of technicians and support staff have …
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By Randy Evans
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8/16/22
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I know the farmers in the area are happy about the rainstorm that brought nearly 5 inches to some parts of our county. I am glad we got that much needed rain as well. However, when it began raining …
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Clinton J. Davis
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8/9/22
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It is difficult for many of us to muster empathy for people accused of crimes who have complaints about the way police treated them.
This lack of empathy probably occurs because ordinary folks …
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By Randy Evans
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8/9/22
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A quick update on Calvin for those of you who read last weeks column - he is walking like nothing happened. For about one week, he wouldn’t walk on his left leg and would cry in pain if he …
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Clinton J. Davis
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8/2/22
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I was cooking supper last night when I turned and saw my 5 year old pushing my 1 year old around the house in his little plastic radio flyer wagon. The smiles and giggles coming from both boys were …
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Nikki Goraczkowski
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8/2/22
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911 calls for impending childbirth are an EMS response with a highly positive outcome. You get the idea--most other calls for heart attacks, auto wrecks, shortness of breath, shootings, or …
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Dan Lindholm
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8/2/22
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Today many people use GPS (Global Positioning System) for getting directions when traveling. Spiritually speaking, the Bible does that. We read in Psalm 119:105 “Thy word is a lamp unto my …
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Pastor Jim Dewar • First Baptist Church Bancroft
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8/2/22
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Two young Armstrong boys were practicing hitting balls at the little league diamond a couple of days ago. I only recognized one boy as Greyson Colegrove. Taylor, Hartley, Calvin and myself went to …
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Clinton J. Davis
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7/26/22
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My opinion on this matter comes about a week or so too late but I still felt it necessary to write about. During the Fourth of July celebration every year, the Betterment Club hosts a street dance. …
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By Clinton J. Davis
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7/19/22
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This column marks my 250th time I have written this column. I appreciate everyone who has supported me these past five years. I started this column on October 4, 2017 and never truly thought I would …
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Clinton J. Davis
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7/12/22
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Armstrong seems to have had another great 4th of July celebration. I thought numbers were lower than our average but that is to be expected when you have rain in the forecast and the holiday on a …
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Clinton J. Davis
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7/5/22
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Something wonderful to share....
It was just a normal weekday and I am sure something that happens on a regular basis in our town filled with good caring people but worth sharing...
A friend …
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By Lana Miller
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7/5/22
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I purchased my fire truck in August 1984. The 1937 Ford V8 pumper had served Bertha, Minnesota from 1937 through 1974 and essentially sat idle for the next 10 years. This state-of-the-art …
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By Dan Lindholm
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7/5/22
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Here we are, well into year three of the effects and after-effects of Covid.
An oft-heard comment during this time has come from people who believe government should simply butt out. …
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By Randy Evans
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6/28/22
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A Celebration of Life Service for Maxine Bussa, age 91, of Windom, will be held on Monday, June 20th at 10:30 AM at the First Presbyterian Church in Windom, with Reverend Pam Prouty officiating. …
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6/21/22
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What is happening to us?
What passes for public discussion these days certainly is not civil or thoughtful. Nor is it really much of a discussion.
If you read the comments from some …
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By Randy Evans
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6/21/22
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It is official. My brother Jason and his wife, Tiffany, have moved to Armstrong. Of course nothing can be easy when I am involved in a project. Our day started with us leaving the house at …
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By Clinton J. Davis
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6/21/22
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To the Editor:
Thanks to all the loyal donors in Armstrong, Ringsted, and surrounding areas for donating at the blood drive on June 8. I’m happy to say that because of your …
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6/14/22
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Clinton J. Davis
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6/14/22
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Can Thursday Men’s League golf get any better? I know most of you are probably tossing in an eye roll or two by now. Yes. Yes it can. Jan Ehman is our chef for league nights and we are all very …
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By Clinton J. Davis
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6/7/22
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