On a sorting line, Rolla Lucas takes his place at 5 a.m. four days a week. Each day, for 10-hour shifts, it’s his job, and the job of his co-workers, to sort the recycling that comes through the Waste Commision of Scott County. He spots the paper tha…
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It’s 8:30 a.m. on a Thursday morning, and worship is underway. Chris Nelson takes his turn at the organ. Bill Campbell slides onto the piano bench. A pastor stands in the Sanctuary to deliver a sermon. Prayers are said, as is a children’s message, to…
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Editor’s note: Pastor Kristine Dohrman began her work as St. Paul’s visitation pastor earlier this year. She connects with St. Paul people who live in a variety of senior centers or who are isolated at home. Tell us about your family. My husband, Jon…
On three Tuesdays this month, May 12, 19, and 26, at 7:30 a.m., gather online with Pastor Katy Warren and others to read and discuss Everything Happens for a Reason: And Other Lies I’ve Loved by Kate Bowler. In this award-winning book, the prospect…
Editor’s note: Auditors in Iowa are encouraging people to vote absentee for the June primaries. In-person voting locations will be limited. For those living in Scott County, visit scottcountyiowa.com/auditor for more information. Early in the morning…
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Editor’s note: Lisa Powell is professor in and chair of the theology department at St. Ambrose University. The first sermon I preached was during college, inspired by 2 Timothy 1:12: “I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust.”…
Amy Anderson became a nurse nine years ago after years of running a ballet studio. Since then, she’s taken on many roles – from cardiac to hospice care. Most recently, she has served as an educator for Genesis Medical Center on a unit that serves pat…
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The keyboard she uses is one her students gave her in 1985. Rose Nuernberger has played the keyboard for 35 years. Most recently, it’s been put into use to offer a bit of joy in the hallways at Ridgecrest Village. The complex, due to Coronavirus, is…
Attention: If you receive any email from Peter Marty (or another staff member) that seems suspicious to you, be prepared to delete it. The fraudulent practice of sending emails under a real name but a slightly altered (and fake) email address — phish…
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As soon as word started to spread that everyone should stay home to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, Dixie Kutzbach knew that’s what she would do. She also knew she wanted to help. “I started hearing about sewing masks (for people in the medica…
Honoring all of the different ways that St. Paul people are connecting these days, St. Paul staff will record a daily devotional by phone, Monday-Friday. How you can access it: Dial 563-323-5489. Once you hear Peter Marty welcoming you, press number…
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