Nature's big picture
(03/10/10)
The "animal lovers" in your front page headline [March 3]seem to be rather selective in the animals they choose to...
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Remembering Joey
(03/03/10) My heart broke when I heard the news of KUOO's Joey Elbert's passing Monday, Feb. 22. I always remember the passion and...
Tournament 'thanks' to area contributors
(03/03/10) On behalf of the Spirit Lake boys basketball program and coaches, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the...
Nominations for outstanding SL educators due
(03/03/10) The community of Spirit Lake has long stood proudly behind the schools and the quality of education provided here. Some... |
Whew, it looks like I may just dodge a bullet this week. Reports Monday said the Iowa House approved a measure to ban any cell phone use by drivers age 14-17. I slip by that age bracket ever so slightly. The sentiment down in Des Moines is that teenagers are responsible for most electronic communication behind the wheel.  At times like this it is hard to put into words how someone has touched your life. I have only known Joey Elbert for the past three years since I took my current job at the Dickinson County News, but the impact he has left with me has been an impressionable one. Joey lived his life the exact same way he announced games, with a ton of passion, excitement and a true love for what he did. He was the most genuine person I've ever met and being around him made me want to be a better person... |
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