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    This month is a February that comes every four years. It’s Leap Year, which means the shortest month of the year has 29 days instead of 28. The reason we have Leap … more
    I have learned so much since I have started in a Fire and Rescue Department. One of the things that sticks out for me at the moment is the importance of knowing your own … more
    Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a great week. We at Happy Days have been. Last Friday we had a cinnamon roll fundraiser and we profited $190.50! Everyone who came … more
Did you know that the chance of someone having a birthday on February 29 th is 1 in 1,461? Or that nearly 5 million people throughout the world share this rare date as their birthday? If your … more
    Can you believe we’re in the season of Lent already! The message we celebrate every spring is not a mere feel-good religious story. It’s a story of many different … more
It can often be heard as the cold temperatures keep folks indoors. Every year someone can be heard saying, “Once the temperature gets warmer, then I will…” Guess what? The … more
On February 21, I had the honor of going to the state capitol in Lincoln to open the legislative business day with a word of prayer. It’s an honor I’ve had every year for the past … more
    It is election year, and I am already sick of it - t he commercials that do nothing but tell you about all the bad things that the other person has done. Nevermind those good … more
    Well here we are, the middle of February already. I know February is a short month but it seems to be flying by even faster than normal. This week we will be celebrating … more
Did you know that 2024 is a leap year this year? A leap year is a special year that contains an extra day, making it 366 days long instead of the usual 365 days. Leap years are essential in keeping … more
    This is the month to celebrate “Love”. It’s Valentine's month! The whole Bible is a love story for the human race. Yet, we are a planet that is in rebellion … more
At 55, one tends to look more closely at their retirement plan. So, I find myself more keenly aware of my inability to retire comfortably at 67. There are several articles online that discuss … more
Greetings from Golden Oaks! If you are in need of assistance with your tax preparations, we have a resource that will help you. Give me a call here at the center and we can give you the information. … more
The long-running sitcom The Big Bang Theory features a group of geniuses trying to navigate life while carrying on scientific careers. The smartest of the group, Sheldon, also had another … more
It is important to understand right up front that I am not a regular watcher of the NFL. That likely has occurred because most of the games are played on Sunday. With the drop of a hat, I can be … more
Thanks to everyone who came to our Jam session. Our February board meeting will be on Feb. 12th at 1:30 p.m. and this is open to the public. Our foot clinic for Feb. is the 13th and 14th and as usual … more
  As many of you may know, this year is unusual in that Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. While we may be tempted to laugh about that, take the opportunity to think about what … more
      It is easy to see why people think the world is coming to an end. Everyone is so worried about what others are doing to them, and rightfully so. People … more
    Happy February! I was glad to hear that Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow on Friday. Do you think he will be right about an early spring? The weather recently has … more
    Only one more week to check out a book from our Blind Date with a Book display! Which book do you think you’ll pick? I wrapped lots of different options such as : … more
    Harlie Nolze and Bradley Griffin, students at Western Iowa Tech Community College have been selected to join the Sioux City Chamber College President Terry Murrell, and Dean … more
Our life is a story, a valuable piece of who we are. Living in rural Nebraska, we have amazing stories to share. One of the great story tellers of our state is Roger Welsh, and his stories make our … more
    There are times in life where everything seems to pile up on you and if you are anything like me it is almost like the stress seems to take the breath out of you. There … more
    Hello! I’m happy to report that we were open all week last week! It has been a while since that’s happened. Last week we had over 30 meals served each day but our … more
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, the Library is playing matchmaker! Going out on a blind date is a lot like opening up a new book—you never know what kind of experience you’re going to … more
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