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Author receives the Amazon Kindle as a fortieth birthday present.
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Fall brings harvests and FOOTBALL!
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Hopes and hazards of a rural garden.
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You don't celebrate Watermelon Days? I thought everyone did. It's a small-town celebration extravaganza!
Okay, it's pretty much the same year after year, but...
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A rural run-on....almost.
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A member of our small town Iowa community brings home swine........flu.
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Son leaves for basic training after a send off from many in the "village".
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Keeping cool in the heartland!
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Rural life revolves around our kids and their activities. Last night summer baseball season began in earnest with the first t-ball games of the summer!
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Teaching and living in the same area in which you grew up brings many benefits -- and some drawbacks.
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Gay marriage ban lifted in Iowa
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Communication technology has come a long way -- even in the heartland!
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Yet another reason why I love living in a small town...
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Maybe it's just me, but I guess when the facts are right in front of you, consolidation of rural districts only makes sense -- financially.
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How some rural folk are saving the environment and saving some cash!!!!
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