Jan. 21, 1965The Truman Post Office will take up residence in a new location at the end of this month. Monday morning the mail will be dispatched...

A Year in ReviewI always enjoy setting up my planner for the year. It’s my own personal Year in Review. In addition to putting in things like my...

President Donald J. Trump was successfully inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States of America. Here is a list of Executive Orders Trump signed his first day...

(Continuation of major news stories that mostly broke in 2024 from Jan. 8 publication)August Perhaps one of the worst stories to come out of 2024 was that the Biden-Harris...

Jan. 14, 1965A good deal of snow fell Tuesday afternoon at Truman. Dave Jennings had the business district cleared of snow to the curb before...

RosettesMy daughter and I went to the Christmas concert at Martin Luther High School recently, as she is in the band. During the intermission,...

I Wasn't ReadyI have two dear friends whom I have kept in touch with from high school, which is a little bit special because I started at a new...

Jan. 7, 1965Effective Monday morning, Jan. 4, Louis Scott took over as proprietor of the Standard Station on Highway 15 from former proprietor...

Note from NealWelcome back! I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and a happy New Year! 2024 flew by, and there were enough major news stories and “black swan” type events...

Dec. 31, 1964The Lutheran Retirement Home of Southern Minnesota announces they have received clearance from the state and federal tax departments,...

Happy New YearIt’s 2025. How is that possible already?With the new year comes the need to renew and rejuvenate again. Sadly for me, I’m kicking the...

Dec. 24, 1964Winners in the Municipal Light Plant’s lighting contest this year will receive an electrical appliance. The five winners include the...

Saying NoOver the past few months I’ve been teaching a class of incoming midwifery students who are just starting their school experience. My job...

Dec. 17, 1964The Jaycees are heading up a shopping tour of Truman stores before Christmas for needy children this year. Children may choose gifts...

Folks. I have a teenager.It was a good birthday celebration — one of the better ones I’ve managed in recent years. There was nothing spectacular...