A hard-working man who made a lasting difference
Bob Gibbs or "Gibsy" always worked a full-time factory job but helped area farmers "just for fun" at the end of sometimes grueling double shifts.
The things we really want are free
The climb to attain what seems to matter is set to music by the group Little Big Town in a song titled Free.
Always trust a dog’s instincts
“If your dog doesn’t like someone, you probably shouldn’t either.” So true!
Teach children important life lessons
Manners, often taught on the porches, in the backyards and the barn floors, stay with us, thanks to some busy person in our lives finding a moment.
An unusual school tradition
The students learn all types of dancing, including the square dance and the waltz, which teaches timing and a need to pay attention to a partner.
Chores on the farm bring solace
Farming, with its demands, its solitude, new life and certain death, puts us in tune with the harsh, yet holy, cycle of life.
Remember to help those in need
Learn more about how you can help Heidi Marie Stieber, a life-long philanthropist, battle remitting and relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Keep perspective amid warm weather
We were brought up with the realization that everything had a cost, even if it could not be figured in dollars and cents.
Future of agricultural trade is unclear
U.S. farmers who grow an abundance of corn and soybeans will be right there at the top of this changing tide.
Climbing trees took courage, but the payoff was rewarding
Daring determination and the ability to block out the fact that you just might get a whipping for even attempting it — that's what it took to be the tree-climbing champion.
