We have been reminded once again that yes, this is Iowa and yes, it is winter. Snow, ice, sleet and temperatures approaching zero are once aga…
To start the year off a little differently, my son Isaac has volunteered to write the column today. Here is his description of growing up as a…
I know there is hype out there, and it has to do with getting these pretty planners. I know they probably looked like a great holiday gift ide…
Ice fishing has come a long ways since the days of when a person would cut a hole in the ice with an ax or spud, and drop a line in by hand. N…
First and foremost, let me tell you that we did get the last of our corn harvested not long after I wrote my last column two weeks ago. What …
The end of the year is almost upon us and harvest still drags on. No, we haven’t quite finished yet. This is by far the latest harvest that I …
Black Friday has hit, and with that comes the official time to search for gifts. Most likely there will be a few fishermen and shooters on you…
Your shovel has been waxed.
One of my favorite all-time self-help books is this old school classic called "Mastery" by George Leonard. I encourage anyone to read it becau…
We are slowly making headway with the end of the corn harvest. Not quite done yet, but a little closer every day. The weather has not been ide…
Nearly seven in 10 Americans find people’s use of phones and other mobile devices at the Thanksgiving table annoying, but 43% still allow it.
Kwik Star Festival of Trees begins this week, giving you a chance to buy a "VIP basket" filled with nature-oriented items assembled by me!
First and foremost today, let me say thank you to every veteran who has served in any branch of the armed services or as a first responder. Th…
Another Kuno H. Struck painting has surfaced. Or rather, has been recognized.
Cold weather is upon us and many exercisers still like to maintain their outdoor routine. It is important to recognize how much heat your body…
The death this week of Lawrence "Happy Joe" Whitty prompted memories for lots of people.
You’ve had your eye on the debates.
Only extreme partisans intent on denying President Trump any credit for any success would be critical of the operation he ordered that resulte…
Imagine a world without caring, generosity, selflessness, philanthropy.
Harvest has started — and stopped, and started and stopped. The little rain showers every few days have been playing havoc with getting the so…
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While not in the immediate future, ice fishing season is coming soon, and that means getting the tackle and equipment out from storage long en…
Nobody said it would be easy.
Being a reporter, I listen to a lot of automated greetings when the person I have called doesn't answer, and the phone goes to voice mail.
It’s never a bad time to take a vacation.
Well, we’ve had a frost now so the growing season is over. We didn’t quite make it to the 15th of October with warm weather, but we came close…
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the Davenport Public Library downtown has on display a small collection of materials loaned by a Sc…
Someday, this world will be yours.
