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Body BARB BIERMAN BATIE, LOCAL CORRESPONDENT As the pandemic descended upon us in 2020, a popular buzzword entered our vernacular. The word “pivot” took on a whole new meaning and for those of us in ag country, it certainly wasn’t referring to a center pivot irrigation system.

Body Dear Abby, A couple of women moved in across the hall from me. One is a middle-aged gym teacher and the other is a social worker in her mid-twenties.

Body One late summer day, fresh out of residency and seeing patients for the first time as a full-fledged family physician, I examined a young man who had a fever, fatigue, and a bad headache.

Body Lindsay Lohan might have made “mean girls” a well-used descriptor in 2004, but people have been experiencing meanness in junior high or high school for decades.

Body On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions.

Body Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man could, "bring home the bacon.

Body In Gothenburg, we are not unlike many other communities in the challenges we face Having been involved in economic development efforts in my community and many others, I know firsthand the issues faced by community leaders when it comes to business retention and expansion,...

Body Happiness is not having to set the alarm clock. Becoming an adult is the dumbest thing I’ve ever done.

Body Just once, I want the username and password prompt to say, “Close enough.” Studies show that if your parents didn’t have children, there’s a high probability you won’t either. Be decisive.

Body * My tolerance for idiots is extremely low today. I used to have some immunity built up, but obviously there is a new strain out there.