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…
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. …
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,…
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…
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…