Category Archives: General

Fun With Geography

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Marty Ryan

Des Moines County was one of the first counties in Iowa. But it’s not on the Des Moines River. Go figure! Continue reading →

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Control the Issue

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Marty Ryan

In politics, the opposition always says unflattering things about you. Continue reading →

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Dennis Barnum 1934-2014

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Dennis Barnum: Dennis, as in “Dennis the Menace”, and Barnum, as in “Barnum and Bailey Circus” (he purposefully left off the Ringling Brothers association); that’s how he introduced himself to me, and how I have heard him introduce himself to … Continue reading →

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Where Have All The Fireflies Gone?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Marty Ryan

Where did all the lightning bugs go? Continue reading →

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Looking Ahead

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Marty Ryan

On Wednesday, the Iowa Court of Appeals handed down five cases that we will be looking at over the next few weeks, along with the Lyle case. Continue reading →

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Bald Eagle Watch and Release on Sunday

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Marty & Stephanie

SOAR – Saving Our Avian Resources is excited to announce that an eagle that had elevated lead levels is ready for release back to the wild!  Join us at 2:00 p.m. at Jester Park Lodge, near Granger, Iowa, for a … Continue reading →

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