Christine Otten
Moving foward | Planet Ryan
You know that awesome feeling when everything is going right in your world? I’m not a pessimist by any stretch, but I’m starting to feel like if you’re on top…
Veterans Day services planned
Monday is Veterans Day, and many communities around the area will hold special activities to honor of those who served in our nation’s military. Below is a round-up of services.…
Johnny Cash tribute to ‘Walk the Line’ at VFW
Bill Forness has been embodying one of America’s most-loved musicians for four years and will be bringing his talent to Waterloo on Saturday, Nov. 23. Forness, who is part of…
Oh shoot… the column | Mark’s Remarks
People often ask me, “Where do you find time to work, be a husband and father and write this column?” It ain’t always easy. There have been times in the…
How are you celebrating Halloween?
The spookiest time of year is here! Halloween is Thursday and the R-T wants to wish you a Happy Halloween! We want to SEE how you are celebrating the fun…
I still believe in heroes | Planet Ryan
It’s time to get excited! First of all, amazing, crisp fall temperatures have finally taken hold over our area. The mercury is finally done sneaking into the 80’s and 90’s……
Pick a stage, any stage | Mark’s Remarks
As in almost every aspect of my life, I try to find humor. Humor has helped me cope with so much. How about you? Do you seek humor? There are…
Create a job hunting plan
If you are currently unemployed and need income to provide for yourself and your family, your full-time job should be getting another job. You cannot expect to get another job…