Daughters of Manson provide many reasons to be proud
The folks in Manson have had a lot to smile about lately. On Aug. 9, Ashley Quade, daughter of Kim and Paul Quade, of Manson, was picked from a field of 102 candidates to be the 2008 Iowa State Fair queen. I bet she’s still grinning, but that grin likely has nothing over the smile worn by her maternal grandmother, Marilyn Oberhelman. Marilyn was so excited, she could barely get out all the facts when I talked to her about it. Anyway, a few days later Mary Condon, of Clare, stopped by to tell her her good news — about Manson girls, too. Raegen Schultz Wagner, of Cambridge, had been named Iowa State Fair senior cowgirl queen in a contest sponsored by the Iowa Associated Saddle Club. Formerly of Barnum and a graduate of Manson Northwest Webster, she is the daughter of Gina and Mark Schultz, of Barnum. She may not live here any longer, but she’s from here — a daughter of the Manson area and graduate of Manson Northwest Webster — and her horse lives in Clare, Mary said.
» Full StoryRC woman gets first — and second – motorcycle ride
Years ago my husband rode a 650 Triumph motorcycle.
It had a windshield, so he didn’t get bugs in his teeth even when he grinned. And he grinned a lot, I think, because riding made him happy.
So much to think about — too many memories, perhaps
For years I’ve worn a shirt that has become my favorite at-home attire. It’s stained with memories.
» Full StoryTeen summers going further abroad than in years past
Oh, the summers of my younger years. We worked hard on the farm, but we played hard, too.
Still, each day followed the day before with surprising predictability. That’s just the way things went.
Floodwater may be gone, but the problems are not over
We’re five weeks past the flooding of Friday the 13th in Cedar Rapids and that area. The water may gone, but the problems remain.
Especially in the small town of Palo, 10 miles northwest of Cedar Rapids on the Cedar River.
Eavesdropping might have explained difference in flies
Eavesdropping in the newsroom keeps me informed on too much stuff to quit doing it. Trouble is, that propensity to listen can be embarrassing, too.
Like at supper the other night.


