Oct. 8, 1964The Truman Commercial Club met on Oct. 3 to discuss the offer made by the board of directors of the Lutheran Retirement Home of...

ScammedIt’s funny how you think you’re too smart to fall for something as obvious as a scam. Turns out I’m not.Looking back, I can see the warning...

In the Headlines• The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) allocated nearly $364 million in the fiscal year 2023 and $650 million for the 2024 fiscal year to the...

Oct. 1, 1964Bosshart Construction Co. was awarded the bid for construction of the new Janesville nursing home. They will begin construction shortly...

The Bees' KneesTwo months ago we had a large swarm of honey bees show up on our property. As sometimes happens, they decided it was time for a new...

In the Headlines• Because of hurricane Helene there are well over a hundred Americans dead, many hundreds of Americans missing, thousands of Americans probably hopeless,...

Sept. 24, 1964Principal William Kramer of Truman High School announced that two of the school’s students have been named semi-finalists in the...

Nature vs. NurtureNature vs. Nurture: it’s such an interesting debate. I have lived long enough and seen enough to know there are plenty of...

In the Headlines• Thwarted Trump shooter Ryan Routh possessed notes that indicated the dates of past and future Donald Trump campaign events, new info released by US...

Sept. 17, 1964Community Baptist Church members will hold an open house and dedication of their new parsonage next Sunday afternoon, Sept. 29. The...

Homegrown HerbsYou may recall previous confessions on my part that I do not do a lot of cooking. It’s one of those things I deeply wish I liked...

News in a NutshellAfter a second attempted assassination (that we know of) on Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton came out and said on Rachel Maddow’s MSNBC show, “I don’t...

Good night. Sleep tight. Don’t let the ear mites bite. Oh my. I knew our kitties had ear mites because I had noticed a bit of dark ear wax in their...

Sept. 10, 1964Mrs. Robert Hoelmer has been named chair of the Republican Neighbor to Neighbor in Truman. Some 20 women will call at the home here...

In the HeadlinesA longtime Department of Corrections employee had enough, and quit work at Shakopee state prison, Minnesota’s only prison solely for “women,” after mentally...