Ted Carlson attended a small consolidated school near Fort Dodge, in Webster County. He graduated from high school in 1955, the year one of my favorite cars was produced, the 1955 Chevy.

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On Christmas day, Carolyn Schrage of Shell Rock was not feeling well and needed medical attention. Her daughter-in-law, Taryn, took her to the emergency department at Waverly Health Center (WHC) where her daughter, Crystal, spent the day with her. Carolyn was admitted to the medical-surgical…

One September afternoon, Geralynn Legel of rural Waverly, became unresponsive due to extremely low blood sugar. Geralynn is a diabetic who is familiar with how to control her blood sugar levels; however, this time was different. Her husband, Ray, called 911. Within minutes, Plainfield First …

In the past, I have participated in a “5-Day Retreat for Spiritual Formation” offered by Upper Room Ministries, a division of the United Methodist Church that publishes the Upper Room magazine. It was a very flexible schedule, and the environment was very peaceful and quiet throughout the en…