In the Midwest, summer doesn’t start with a date. It begins with a pickup bed full of sweet corn, a crooked handwritten sign, and enough butter to put a fine layer of lacquer on your arteries. For our family, that tradition started every spring with the whir of an eight-row International Cyclo Air Planter and
‘Corn Country’ entertains, opens a time from long ago Editor’s note: This is the initial column introducing our Nodaway News Leader readers to a Nodaway County-born author from our past to enjoy during these dog-days of summer. By Kay Wilson Homer Croy, an esteemed writer of magazine articles, novels and historic anthology pieces as well
Natural bird feeders found in sunflowers In the Midwest, growing sunflowers is usually something that just happens to you. They pop up in the fencerow or the soybean field—uninvited, unloved, and just out of reach of the sprayer. But one summer, Beth and I decided to grow them… on purpose. Not for bouquets. Not for a photo
Oh, the times of backing that trailer into space by Tom Brandt Some people are natural born surgeons. Some are brilliant mathematicians. My dad? He was a gifted trailer-backer. This is not a skill to take lightly. Backing a trailer is a specialized form of magic; an ancient rite performed with a steady hand, a
In a heartwarming display of familial bond and musical passion, members of over a dozen families are making their mark on the local music scene by singing with the Nodaway Chorale. Parents, children, grandparents and spouses are singing side by side, proving that music is more than just an art form; it is a thread
Puerto Rico gives a winter retreat from NWMO cold By Tom Brand Grandpa Alexander was a member of the National Geographic Society and, as such, regularly received issues of its flagship publication, filled with stunning photography, articles and fold-out maps. Each visit to his home, the iconic cover of the magazine, with its deep
By Kathryn Rice Not Your Mama’s Quality Consignment Store at 423 North Market, Maryville, is offering prom gown rentals among its myriad of other selections. To look over and try on dresses from the shop’s wide assortment, call 660.224.0871 to set up an appointment. Sizes range from small to size 26. After the perfect dress
By MaryFran Stransky, NNL Social Media In the November 27, 2019, edition of the Nodaway News Leader, an article titled “Christmas Cooking with Love – Pat Spire makes the ultimate Christmas cookies” was published. In this feature, Pat shared two of her favorite holiday cookie recipes: Ginger Christmas Cookies and Sugar Cookies. She mentioned that
By Kathryn Rice Bob Bohlken, Maryville, received his 70-year American Legion pin, January 19, at a party held in his honor at Oak Pointe. He was surrounded by legion members, family and friends during the presentation. Bohlken joined the Talmage (NE) American Legion after his service in Germany during the Korean War in July 1955.
Shrimp Creole: A Mardi Gras memory By MaryFran Stransky, Social Media Twenty years ago, my husband attended a Mardi Gras dinner party in St. Louis, where he was served an unforgettable shrimp creole dish. The hosts graciously shared their recipe, and it was such a hit that I submitted it to the Nodaway News Leader
