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Monthly Archives: February 2017

A photographic look at the Amish weathering another Iowa winter

IDA GROVE, Iowa, Jan. 24, 2017 — For more than 25 years, photographer Don Poggensee has frequently traveled from his home here in northwest Iowa to portray people in several Amish communities around the state. “I have met many fine Amish during that time,” Poggensee says. “They indeed are hard-working people, and truly care for their…

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February 19, 2017 in Feature Photo.

Her mother Sue Burt really does make good pumpkin bread

By CARLA OFFENBURGER  DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 2, 2017 – My mother Sue Burt’s pumpkin bread has always been a family favorite.  We often pester her to make some.  But let me just tell you the story in this poem.  Cans of Pumpkin Laughter and giggles – galore. And cans of pumpkin. And my mom. …

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February 9, 2017 in Poem.

Prayers sustained her as planning begins on how to treat this cancer

By CARLA OFFENBURGER  COOPER, Iowa, Jan. 16 2017 — How wonderfully calming and humbling it is to know so many of you are willing to partner with me in my new dance with cancer.  I can’t begin to thank you all enough.  Please stay with me as we start practicing our dance moves. Every prayer,…

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February 9, 2017 in My View from the Front Porch.

Yepsen returns home to reflect on his career in media & politics

By CHUCK OFFENBURGER JEFFERSON, Iowa, Jan. 10, 2017 — Nationally-known political commentator David Yepsen, who later this month becomes the new host of the weekly “Iowa Press” show on Iowa Public Television, is returning to his hometown of Jefferson on Sunday, Jan. 22, to reflect on his journalism career in a special program for the Greene…

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February 8, 2017 in OFFENBLOGGER.

Damned cancer returns, so here we go again, and let’s talk about it

By CARLA OFFENBURGER  COOPER, Iowa, Jan. 5, 2017 – It’s time for us to have conversations about cancer.  Again. Yes, adenoid cystic carcinoma is apparently back, for a third time. Go ahead and say whatever comes to mind.  I already have. And now I have to move forward with it.  Again.  Cancer is like a…

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February 7, 2017 in My View from the Front Porch.

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