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    Theft is 'everything we are not' (05/09/08)
We hope the lowlife who took the money bag containing $400 from the recent Crosby, Stills, & Nash Tribute Concert in The Gathering Place in downtown Cherokee put the stolen money to good use, like food for the family, a charitable donation, or much-needed medication for an illness...

Child labor laws nothing to scoff at (05/09/08)
With the school year entering its final 20 days, a new, young work force will emerge as seasonal employees for employers in need of such part-time help. The requirements for these positions may be different than full-time employees, but the following checklist will help lead potential employers down the right path...

BASIC BIITTNER : By the Numbers (05/09/08)
I had the chance recently to peruse some interesting numbers, and thought I'd share them with you. The numbers I'm referring to are from the "BEDS Document," and are available on the Iowa High School Athletic Association web site, www.iahsaa.org. The BEDS document is prepared each year, and consists of the enrollment figures for Grades 9-11 in each of the 395 school districts in Iowa. ...

Be a smart cell phone buyer (05/07/08)
If you're shopping for a cell phone service for the first time, or considering a new plan, the following information can be of great benefit to you...

Gray Matters: Spring tune-up (05/07/08)
I just returned from spending a few days at Mayo in Rochester, MN. My daughter calls it my "spring tune-up." The incredible surgeon who replaced my left shoulder always checks out his jobs after two years. He termed my surgery a total success, which I already knew. ...