Opinion

I have a confession to make: When I was a child growing up in western South Dakota, my parents told me to eat my vegetables, and I did—right out of my neighbor’s garden.

Baby births are back in Ottawa.

This week’s “unsung heroes” were first found & recognized by our very own local radio station morning host, Jeff Brewer, as part of their “KOFO Good People Award”.

Earlier this month, I traveled to South Africa with the American Farm Bureau’s Partners in Advocacy Leadership program. Our group has been exploring labor challenges in agriculture, and South Africa offered valuable perspective. The country is a major provider of H-2A guest workers, who fill critical labor gaps on U.S. farms and harvest crews.

Here’s a good Jeopardy question; It is one of the most important institutions that a community can provide its people, having an array of invaluable resources for education, community engagement and personal development.

I once had a royal blue peplum-style dress that I loved. Don’t let the fact that I can name the style fool you into thinking I know anything about fashion. Even I can sound informed with enough internet research.

It’s not Father’s Day but any day is a good day to recognize dads.

When you hear the term, Ottawa Co-op, what is your first thought?