You may be hearing the phrase “cutting the cord” more frequently these days. As the cost of cable television and the satellite options continues to rise, many Americans are cutting the cord and relying on free over-the-air television. The advent of digital television and its ...

Today is Play More Cards Day, a fitting time of year for it since some of us are staying inside a lot as we wait for spring and more a more pleasant season to be outside. Cards get a bad rap some times, and it’s true that some card games can be dangerously addictive. But a card game can ...

Don’t have time to stop by the library to check out books? Can’t afford to subscribe to all your favorite magazines? No problem, Kendall Young Library has the apps for you! Kendall Young Library provides access to free audiobooks, eBooks, and eMagazines. All you need is a library card to ...

It has been another cold, eventful week here in Webster City. With snow, rain, ice and low temperatures, I am in need of spring. With the freezing rain we had earlier this week, I am happy to report I only fell three times. For those of you who see me walking around town, you may have ...

Some Midwest anglers have found open water to fish in, but most of us are still on the ice. For many anglers, that first open water fishing trip is still a few weeks or maybe even a couple of months away. It’s hard to predict ice-out because we never know what Mother Nature is going to do. ...

There are two basic types of cherries, tart or sweet. Tart or sour cherries are very juicy and slightly acidic, making them wonderful to use in pies and other desserts. Sweet cherries, such as Bing are often eaten fresh or used in salads. Unfortunately, here in northern Iowa, our weather is ...