May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Your Neighbors
Sarah Borzo’s life trajectory changed because of one impactful teacher. Growing up, Borzo loved being around children. Until the age of 22, she hoped to have her own elementary school classroom. Then, during her last semester of college before student teaching, she took a science methods class with Dr. Jerrid
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Read More →The month of May includes Mother’s Day (hint, hint) so why not buy tickets to an upcoming concert? Mother’s Day gift idea No. 1: Buy tickets to Shaun Cassidy, who performs at Hoyt Sherman on June 17. Not sure who Cassidy is? Just ask your mom about the “Da Do
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May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Duffy
May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Cars in the City
Car manufacturers are jumping on the bandwagon by bringing back the classics. The past few years, Chevy Blazer and Ford Bronco have been hoping nostalgia sells. The Jeep Wagoneer is no exception, and it’s back — minus the woodgrain trim — after a 28-year absence. The 2022 Wagoneer Series III
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May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Belly Up To...
After visiting Stevie C’s half a dozen times with friends, I suggested writing a Belly Up column on this dive bar-ish place. My friend cautioned, “No! We don’t want people to know about this bar because they’ll get too busy.” Sorry, friends. It’s already popular. With a motto such as
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May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Walks of Life
A trucker, a bus driver, a car repairman and an elderly care transporter walk into a bar… Gas prices may be climbing, but that won’t stop those who spend their workday behind the wheel. Their services are essential and sacrifices many, but still, they wouldn’t trade their jobs for the
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May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in People & Pets
The stories of how Shelease and Jesse Rittenhouse obtained their three dogs are similar. One element remains constant — their love of saving animals. Maddie, an English bulldog, was 8 years old when they adopted her from AHeinz57 Pet Rescue. At age 12, Maddie is now a big “couch potato.”
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May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Iowa Artist
Marissa Hernandez’s artwork showcases marginalized people — those who might not fit in the mold of what Americans are supposed to look like. Hernandez is a young artist who wants to reflect acceptance of all nationalities in her images. Her desire to represent people with various body shapes and
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May 04, 2022 by Beckham Miller
in Film Previews
‘Elvis’ Director: Baz Luhrmann Stars: Tom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge Bax Luhrmann’s first movie since “The Great Gatsby,” “Elvis” explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler) through the eyes of his “enigmatic manager,” Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between
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