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Spy on the neighbors through a ‘Rear Window’
February 1, 2013 Whenever film buffs talk about Alfred Hitchcock or suspense films, “Rear Window” is sure to be a part of the discussion. more »»
An unusual and beneficial international focus
January 30, 2013 Would it surprise you to learn that for the past five years Iowa Valley Community College District has had the highest percent of international students among all of Iowa’s 15 community colleges?... more »»
Ice adventures
January 29, 2013 A storm resulting in ice can be beautiful to see from a window, but not as much if you have to get anywhere. more »»
Tape Rage: The cheatening of an American song
January 27, 2013 Thanks to a lot of parades, oath reciting and intensely scrutinized outfit changes by the First Lady, President Obama is still President Obama. more »»
God of toilets
January 27, 2013 Frequent readers of this column know how handy I am around the house. more »»
Little changes add up
January 26, 2013 Dear Mary: Last year, you wrote "19 New Year's Resolutions It Will Pay You to Keep" in the January Debt-Proof Living newsletter. more »»
He’s a she and she’s a he, in the comedy at the Orpheum
January 25, 2013 Argumentatively one of the greatest actors of his generation, Dustin Hoffman has played an enormously diverse list of characters: a naive graduate seduced by an older woman, a street hustler who... more »»
Don’t let cold weather keep your family indoors all winter
January 24, 2013 Q: Can you recommend some fun family outings? Spring is a long way off, and in the middle of winter it’s hard to find things to do as a family to stay connected. more »»
Sixth Street, six feet and mood swings
January 22, 2013 When it comes to the proposed stop signs on Sixth Street at West Merle Hibbs that was voted down last week by Marshalltown City Council, I can see both ways. more »»
The weird and wonderful world of IMDB
January 20, 2013 A long time ago my family came up with an idea for a business. more »»
When it’s time to go, daughter says no
January 20, 2013 An email to my daughter. To: Daughter From: All Powerful Father Subject: Please “go” So what’s the deal, Little One? Things were going great with the whole potty training thing. You were getting it. more »»
‘Out of Africa’ brings true story to the Orpheum
January 18, 2013 In 1987 “Out of Africa” was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won seven, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Meryl Streep), Best Director (Sydney Pollack), Best Music (John Barry), Best... more »»
Today's Front Page for Jan. 18, 2013
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Words that soften the blow
January 15, 2013 I spend hours a week sitting in school and county meetings and have had to decipher certain words that are used at these meetings. more »»
Shipping the wheelbarrow back to Baltic Ave.
January 13, 2013 There were no childhood arguments ever as intense as arguing about a board game. more »»
Flying the friendly (but stupid) skies
January 13, 2013 You know that feeling you get when your leg falls asleep but you don’t notice it and get up really fast, only to fall over sidewise like you’re an elephant that was just hit with a tranquilizer dart... more »»
‘Billy Elliot’ triumphs at the Orpheum this weekend
January 11, 2013 Inside each one of us is a dream waiting to come out. more »»
My kids like my food
January 8, 2013 I am destined to never eat a full meal myself as long as I live, or as long as the kids are around. more »»
Please Hammer, don’t surprise them
January 6, 2013 If you’re reading this then I can safely assume that you survived your New Year’s Eve celebration. more »»
Carrying all kinds of cool
January 6, 2013 Recently, as I watched my two-year-old daughter attempt to put an unzipped backpack on upside down, it reminded me of how much cooler and “together” I was as a young person than she i. more »» |
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