Like most of us, I've been told many times to “wait for it.” Sometimes that was standing at the end of our farm's lane and waiting for the school bus to arrive. Some of those very cold winters made that wait very uncomfortable. What couldn't the bus be on time? I'm the one ...

“Jackson, where’s your bobber?” I asked, squinting against the gray surface of the evening water, knowing that my eyesight isn’t quite what it used to be but also expecting to easily see the electric red glow of the light up slip float 30 feet off the stern.
 From the back of my ...

Editor’s Note: This letter read to the Lynd School Board was submitted as a letter to the editor. Because of its length it’s being published as an op-ed The last time I was in front of this school board was shortly before my son finished his eighth grade year here in Lynd. He read a ...

A dragon holding a silver ball in its terrifying teeth was perched next to the gate. It was the first hint that we were in for a day of weirdness and wonder. My wife and I recently attended the Siouxland Renaissance Festival. While we waited in line to buy tickets a guy dressed as a medieval ...

April and May are traditionally regarded as the ideal months for spring cleaning. However, adopting a consistent decluttering habit throughout the year proves to be far more effective in reducing clutter and alleviating stress. We encourage residents to regularly assess items you may no longer ...

Summer is the season for lots of things like swimming, boating, baseball, ice cream, picnics, parades and outdoor fun. It’s also a perfect time to read. Someone can read on a beach, in the shade or at home with the air conditioning. The Marshall-Lyon County Library kicked off its 2026 ...