From Our Files

The third week in May will be a busy time for County Judge CurtiMaschman. On May 17 his son John graduates from the University of Iowa Law School and the next day, his son Joseph graduates Creighton University. Joseph is completing his undergrad degree and is headed to law school too.

LAST POLKA PARTY OF 2023

First, let me tell you about the last band to play in the Spring Polka Party series in rural Du Bois at the hall of the Zapadni Ceska Bratrska Jednota. That’s Czech for Western Fraternal Life Association but it doesn’t cross the tongue with nearly the same snap as the acronym ZCBJ.

Shopping for new plants

This is the time of year we really get the gardening bug. I would wait until closer to the end of this month to do much by way of garden cleanup and new plantings to avoid having to cover things up.

Grace Notes

While perusing a list of unusual holidays, I stumbled across one dubbed “Take a Chance Day.” This holiday is observed each April 23. According to the trusty Merriam-Webster Dictionary, “take a chance” is an idiom that means to do something that could either have good OR bad results.

2023 Mudecas Track Meet held on Monday

ADAMS - The 2023 Mudecas Track and Field Meet was postponed from Saturday, April 22nd to Monday,April 24th due to inclement weather. With the numerous schools and competitors in attendance, there were 8 places awarded in each event.

Courthouse Report

The Johnson County Sheriff’s Department dispatched the following calls for the Pawnee County Sheriff’s Office, April 10 - April 16, 2023:, 2023: Civil Paper Service, 7; Disturbance, 1; Wrecker Call, 2; Traffic Stop, 10; Alarm/Security, 1; Emergency Call, 3; Emergency Hang-Up, 1;ATV on Roadway, 1;...

Weight-Bearing Exercises Are Best

Many forms of exercise keep the muscles strong and the heart and lungs fit, such as swimming, biking, running or skiing. But in order to keep the bones as strong as possible, you need to do weight-bearing activities.

From Our Files

“You can see water standing in the field for the first time in a long time.” That’s what Du-Bois weather observer Charlie Boydston says about the recent rainfall. He said the recent threeinch rain in Pawnee County may have put a dent in the drought.