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A season and a time for every purpose under heaven

A season and a time for every purpose under heaven

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A season and a time for every purpose under heaven

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, April 4, 2026
In my time at Reporter & Farmer I have been cautious of expressing my religious or spiritual beliefs in a column. This is not because I lack a firm conviction of them but because there is a fine line between expressing beliefs and being preachy by pressing them upon someone.
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Apology and thanks are 50 years in the making

Rocky Bartos
Saturday, April 4, 2026
The short period when winter is extinguished for good by spring temperatures has a unique feel, as I recall. The last small, dirty and crusty snow patches hiding in the deep shade morphed into puddles and released a final pocket of cool air with an earthy smell.
When the mail slows down, so does life

When the mail slows down, so does life

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When the mail slows down, so does life

Amanda Dulitz
Saturday, April 4, 2026
If you’re reading this, there’s a fair question worth asking right up front: did it arrive on time – or at all?If you said your paper didn’t arrive at all, no, we didn’t stuff it into some mythical bin just to annoy you.
Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

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Reflecting on the quiet power of Easter

Amanda Dulitz
Saturday, March 28, 2026
When it comes to the common holiday set on our calendars, there’s something about Easter that arrives more softly than the others. Christmas comes wrapped in lights and loud celebration. Yet Easter is different.
Why I recommend journaling for all

Why I recommend journaling for all

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Why I recommend journaling for all

Leyton Beardslee
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Journaling became a staple in my daily routine a couple years ago and since then I have realized it helps with much more than self reflection including a useful way to document my life.I never used to enjoy the process of writing out my thoughts but a few years ago under recommendation from a...
The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

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The hard work put into hand-drawn animation

Connor Handrahan
Saturday, March 28, 2026
One fascination that won’t ever bore me is art. I love seeing artists draw and use all types of different techniques. Being able to create a still image and have it come to life on a screen is a work of magic.
When I learned about body health

When I learned about body health

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When I learned about body health

Connor Handrahan
Monday, March 23, 2026
Having a sore or stiff body is one of my least favorite feelings. Unfortunately, I’m very familiar with it because my back, neck and knees are more prone to soreness than the rest of my body.
My love of photography and why I still shoot film

My love of photography and why I still shoot film

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My love of photography and why I still shoot film

Leyton Beardslee
Monday, March 23, 2026
I received my first digital camera as a birthday present when I was about nine years old. It was that camera which sparked a love of making “movies” with my siblings which were mostly nonsensical and filled with slapstick comedy.
The window to serve is still open

The window to serve is still open

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The window to serve is still open

Amanda Dulitz
Monday, March 23, 2026
As the filing deadline for local offices approaches, the shape of many ballots across Day County and in District 1 are beginning to come into focus. Several races are already taking form, with familiar names stepping forward alongside a few new faces.
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