According to the most recent U.S. Drought Monitor, moderate to exceptional drought covers 37.2% of the United States including Puerto Rico, an increase from the previous week’s 35.8%. The worst drought categories (extreme to exceptional drought) increased from 12.2% to 13.3%. Much of the region is experiencing some level of need for moisture. Abnormal dryness and drought are currently affecting […]
Iowa’s Best Burger is at the Twisted Tail
The Twisted Tail in Beebeetown, Iowa is well known for its ribs, which won first prize in the 2013 Iowa State Fair Farm Bureau Cookoff. And now, the restaurant can add “Iowa’s Best Burger” to its list of awards. The western Iowa restaurant has been owned by Ed and Ruth Spencer since 2011, and is managed by two of their […]
Seeking information and challenging beliefs
By Eric Jennings I have noticed a trend in our country that people are seeking out the information that agrees with their beliefs instead of seeking out information that might challenge their beliefs. Where are our critical thinking skills? I attended the Fourth of July celebration at Mt Rushmore, complete with President Trump, Governor Noem, and a host of […]