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Along the way

Along the way

Along the way

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
|In the filament of forever seeking new and positive ways to make a difference and to stand up for what is right and just, we find temperance in the solidarity which comes with understanding and acceptance, the creation of unity in a world too often filled with disconnection and separation.
Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Life in the slow lane?

Lesa Van Camp
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
The last frontierNorth to Alaska, the last frontier. That is where we decided to go on a cruise to. Lyle has reminded me ever since we talked about doing this that an Alaskan Cruise is something that he has always wanted to do, and I never did.This is a true statement.
Volunteer emergency responder, Rob Boll showing the ambulance to nephew, Ethan Boll. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Volunteer emergency responder, Rob Boll showing the ambulance to nephew, Ethan Boll. Photo by Christine Jensen.

Fundraiser held for Drayton Volunteer Ambulance Service

Christine Jensen
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
When our lives are at stake, there are services in our community representing the important aspects of care and consideration while forming support during situations that arise from life's discord.
Whether your pet of choice is a dog, cat, hamster, fish or other creature, you may experience some health benefits through your interactions with your pet.

Whether your pet of choice is a dog, cat, hamster, fish or other creature, you may experience some health benefits through your interactions with your pet.

Prairie fare: Pets can promote health

Julie Garden-robinson, Food And Nutrition
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
“Wally, how did you get on the table?” I exclaimed as I ran into the kitchen.I saw what happened. We hadn’t pushed in a kitchen chair. This pup leaped onto a chair and hopped on the table.I do not condone animals on our tables or kitchen counters, by the way.
211 is a your free confidential helpline

211 is a your free confidential helpline

211 is a your free confidential helpline

News Staff
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
As summer winds down and the school year is about to start, families across the state face a whirlwind of changes and challenges. From stocking up on supplies to managing new schedules and navigating social pressures, back-to-school season can be a time of heightened stress.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Print has an enduring value

Reed Anfinson
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
We constantly hear that we will no longer need print. However, we believe print’s value is increasing in a world of digital distraction, shallow learning, and increasing polarization as people shift from focusing on local news to national television outlets and the Internet.
From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

From the pastor’s desk

Pastor Leroy Aufenkamp
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
I want to speak of three things which have sad, even tragic ends. The first is physical death. In my high school one of my teachers defined death as the inability to interact with anyone or anything on earth.
Valley News & Views

Valley News & Views

Prism of prose

Relationships By Clint Van Camp
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
A longtime friend recently told me, “You get to know people easier than me.” I would think just the opposite. One reason is that I’ve always been slow to speak. But there are occasions where an ice breaker might trigger me.A few years ago I was sitting at a plaza table by myself at a coffee shop.
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