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Kara liked to think she was good at customer service; however, her job wasn’t exactly customer service. Marty’s Subs was a sandwich shop, and usually people were more focused on the food …
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by Katie Nelson
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3/16/23
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Sometimes it is good to remember history. The following was shared by Heather Cox Richardson who authors Letters from an American. The story of March 7, 1965, commemorated on Tuesday of this week is …
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by Diane Weiland
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3/9/23
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Whether they’d like to admit it or not, I believe that everyone has an artistic side to them, whether deep down or just below the surface. Being creative can spark ideas in every area of life. …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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3/2/23
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It had been several weeks since Ms. Henry had any issues. The library signs were still up, and everyone respected the signs. Garrett still checked in with her constantly to see how things were, and …
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by Katie Nelson
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3/2/23
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Friday, February 24 marks one year since Putin invaded Ukraine. His war was not provoked by Ukrainians. There was no animosity or antagonism displayed towards the Russians but Putin had his army …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/24/23
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In day-to-day life, it can be all too easy to forget about the splendor of the stars. Braving the cold in the winter months to discover the constellations in the night sky is an activity all ages can …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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2/16/23
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Maya assured her mother that it was just a scratch. Jake had been playing on the front lawn, and Maya, as usual, had been watching him. Jake had tripped while he was running, and it was just …
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by Katie Nelson
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2/16/23
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Planet Earth is imperiled because of how human beings have treated the planet for years. Scientists claim that 34% of plants and 40% of animals are at risk of extinction. Forty-one percent of …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/9/23
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About a year or so ago, I participated in a statewide event known as Iowa Youth Congress. Iowa Youth Congress, or IYC for short, focused around helping high school students learn more about how the …
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by Katie Nelson, The Reporter-Democrat’s Work Experience Student
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2/2/23
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The following is information provided by Art Staed, an Iowa Legislator from Eastern Iowa Food is essential to every human being. This past holiday season generous amounts of nonperishable food were …
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by Diane Weiland
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2/2/23
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Part I can be found in the Jan. 19 edition of the Reporter-Democrat.
The next day, Garrett returned to the library. He stopped making excuses now that he’d returned the book, and he did …
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Creative Writing by Katie Nelson
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2/2/23
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No matter what kind of reading you enjoy, reading can inform, inspire, and entertain. We may be able to relate to a story, whether true or imaginary, or it may take us to a place of escape. Reading …
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by Natalie Henriksen
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1/26/23
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Most people want to avoid the subject of substance abuse in Iowa. It is not pleasant because it disrupts families, causes worry and for the addict it is living a life fraught with poor choices and …
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by Diane Weiland
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1/19/23
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