Fran’s Corner

A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High School won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. His project was to discover how many people would ban a “dangerous” chemical if only given partial (but accurate) information about its characteristics.

Club News Briefs

On October 17, 2025 the Flowerbelles met at South View for their monthly meeting.Twelve members were present, several having fall flowers from their gardens to show yet.The Christmas luncheon was brought up to verify some of the details.

The Prairie Doc

You’re asleep when suddenly your calf tightens into a painful knot. You swing your legs over the side of the bed and stand up, trying to stretch the muscle and waiting for the cramp to release. It passes after a minute or two, but the soreness often lingers.

Community Builders met in St. Edward on October 8

St. Edward welcomed Community Builders on October 8, 2025. Tours included Beaver CreekSmokehousebyownerBrent Werts, Valley Creek Chiropractic, LLC by owner Hailey Eckstein Stock, 307 Designs by owner Ashley Jones, St.

Genoa Medical Facilities opens mental health program for older adults

GENOA — Genoa Medical Facilities has partnered with Senior Life Solutions to help older adults who are experiencing symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other mental challenges often associated with aging.

Journal Rewind

Ten years ago October 14, 2015Loup Power announced that their seasonal winter rates would begin on Oct. 15.Fullerton TeamMates learned they would receive funds from Valero Renewables. They received $4,286. Will Meyer finished fifth at Area Land Judging. Fullerton’s team qualified for State.

Nebraska Public Media honored with 2025 Nebraska Literary Heritage Award

LINCOLN — The Nebraska Literary Heritage Association presented Nebraska Public Media with the 2025 Nebraska Literary Heritage Award on Thursday, Oct. 9 during the association’s annual Spelling Bee at Screamers Family Restaurant in Lincoln.

MAC show Oct. 26

The next Merrick Arts Council program in Central City will feature instrumentalist and vocalist Chad and Elaine Stoner on Sunday, October 26 at 2:00 p.m. Their concert will combine their distinct voices in interpreting classic songs ranging from the Great American Songbook to current popular gems.

The Bible Says . . .

Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the...

Fran’s Corner

Millions of fossilized clams have been found in sedimentary layers around the world. Billions probably exist. So what, you may ask; fossils are common everywhere. But these clams are found with their two halves firmly shut. Who cares about closed clams? Those looking for the truth about the past!