I Wasn't ReadyI have two dear friends whom I have kept in touch with from high school, which is a little bit special because I started at a new...

Jan. 7, 1965Effective Monday morning, Jan. 4, Louis Scott took over as proprietor of the Standard Station on Highway 15 from former proprietor...

Note from NealWelcome back! I hope everyone had a nice Christmas and a happy New Year! 2024 flew by, and there were enough major news stories and “black swan” type events...

Dec. 31, 1964The Lutheran Retirement Home of Southern Minnesota announces they have received clearance from the state and federal tax departments,...

Happy New YearIt’s 2025. How is that possible already?With the new year comes the need to renew and rejuvenate again. Sadly for me, I’m kicking the...

Dec. 24, 1964Winners in the Municipal Light Plant’s lighting contest this year will receive an electrical appliance. The five winners include the...

Saying NoOver the past few months I’ve been teaching a class of incoming midwifery students who are just starting their school experience. My job...

Dec. 17, 1964The Jaycees are heading up a shopping tour of Truman stores before Christmas for needy children this year. Children may choose gifts...

Folks. I have a teenager.It was a good birthday celebration — one of the better ones I’ve managed in recent years. There was nothing spectacular...

Dec. 10, 1964Last Week Thursday, Truman Tribune Editor and Mrs. Don Peterson completed the business transaction of purchasing the Springfield...

Birthday BeansIt was my birthday this past week and for my birthday I ... did gardening projects.Yes, friends, for my December birthday I was out...

In the Headlines • Minneapolis murders outpace last year with four added Thanksgiving week.• Ex-secret service agent warns of major attack on Trump before inauguration....

Questionable Life ChoicesI arrived home from a birth in the week hours of the morning earlier this week. As I got out of my vehicle and headed...

Dec. 3, 1964James Tenhoff announced his intention to close the Econ-o-Wash every night at 10 p.m. commencing in January. Walt Reinke recently...

In the HeadlinesHypocrisyYou really have to wonder about the conversation between Hunter Biden (HB) and Joe Biden (JB) that took place over the holiday weekend for JB to...