Is it summer yet?

January 9, 2010 | 5 Comments

Bad news for Airhart (read the press release from the Ombudsman)
Good news for the Saints Center
Good news (I think) for West Central Valley
Be sure to check out the comments on all three stories.
**An update from the Dallas County News on the Airhart situation

Dear Friends,
It’s hard to believe that the holidays are fast approaching but there are signs of the season everywhere we turn these days.  Those of us working for Sarah’s Holiday Caring Program are busy as we plan our seventeenth year of caring!
Over the past sixteen years we have helped numerous families in our West Central [...]

Happy Thanksgiving

November 25, 2009 | Leave a Comment

This year I’m thankful for:

-The best family and friends that anyone could ever ask for
-Everyone who comes to see me at Ruby’s and supports a local business
-The best readers who continue to visit the Good Egg Gazette even though my writing hasn’t warranted it lately
-Those who do visit that don’t spew venom and try to [...]

Hawkeye Watch Party

November 11, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Come watch the Hawks in High-Def on the big screens at Ruby’s this Saturday. Game time is 2:30.
$2 domestics
$2 wells
$1 hot dogs
$1 shots every time Iowa scores
Beer pong at halftime!

Halloween Party!

October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment

It’s Scary-oke time again at Ruby’s!

Wear your best costume to be eligible for prizes for:
Best Male and Female
Best Couple
Best Overall
Saturday, October 31 at 9pm

We’ll be filming our first Ruby’s commercial so be sure to look pretty!

Thiefs!

October 6, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Lock your doors. There’s been a rash of break-ins lately. Subway and the pharmacy have both been hit as well as my truck, my neighbor’s garage and Rose’s car among others. I guess my secret $6 in the ashtray wasn’t as secret as I thought. On a sad note, since they didn’t take any of [...]

Happy Birthday!

September 24, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Happy birthday today to…
…Muppet creator Jim Hensen
…”The Great Gatsby” author F. Scott Fitzgerald
…and me. After months and months of anguish, I finally turned 30 today. But please don’t send gifts. Instead, I’m asking everyone to make a donation to the Susan G. Komen foundation here. Or better yet, join my team and do the run/walk [...]

WCV Homecoming

September 14, 2009 | 7 Comments

Theme: 80’s ROCK AND ROLL!
Coronation is Thursday night in the high school gym at 7:30 p.m.
Dress up days:
Monday – Color Day
Tuesday – Duct Tape Day
Wednesday – Construction Day
Thursday – 80’s Theme Day
Friday – Spirit Day
The Homecoming Football game vs. Audubon starts at 7:30 pm Friday night.
SATURDAY:  Homecoming Dance 8:30 to 11:30 pm. Admission is $4.00 [...]

Weekly Recap

September 11, 2009 | 2 Comments

- WCV and the state’s leading rusher Travis Wahlert travel to Ogden tonight to face the Bulldogs in both teams’ district opener. The Cats are looking for their first 3-0 start since the first Bush was president. If you can’t make it to the game you can listen on 107.9 where Tom will be doing [...]

- College football season is finally here! The Iowa State Cyclones survived against a tough Division I-AA opponent in North Dakota State last night. The Iowa Hawks start their season against Northern Iowa tomorrow at 11:05 am in Iowa City.
- A scary trend is growing in our area. Numerous reports of abduction attempts are being [...]

Weekly Recap

August 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment

- I love the smell of oil and pea gravel in the morning! But at least the roads will be good. My road anyway.
- Did anybody have a chance to see Sen. Grassley on Wednesday? I didn’t make it. Did he talk about “pulling the plug on Grandma” in Panora?

- School starts next week. Parents [...]

Weekly Recap

August 1, 2009 | 18 Comments

- I’m offering the use of Ruby’s to President Obama for his next beer summit. I expect a phone call very soon.
- Construction is continuing nicely at both school sites. Despite a few setbacks, both sites are expected to be finished on time.
- Be sure to notice the new road markings painted last week. They’re [...]

Weekly Recap

July 10, 2009 | 9 Comments

- Are you “dedicated to promoting equal opportunity for a quality public education to enrolled students and toward being responsive to the educational needs, values, and aspirations of citizens?” Then run for West Central Valley Board of Education. Current members with expiring terms this year: Doug Wiles in District 3, Marty Doud in District 4, [...]

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