Rochelle was built on the backs of immigrants. Honestly, until around 1832, only trappers and Native Americans populated the area.... more
Sometimes I wonder why. Why we are so harsh to people of other ethnicities, other thoughts, other ideas and other ages? ... more
Farming is a challenging and sometimes dangerous business. Weather, machinery, logistics and livestock can cause difficulties within a day’s work.... more
I hope this column finds everyone doing well and enjoying our first taste of spring for 2022. ... more
Illinois’ 20-year dalliance with Boeing came to an end this month, with the corporate behemoth announcing that it is picking up and moving from Chicago to a Washington, D.C. suburb.... more
At the end of the 1800s, John and Martha Skare moved from Norway to the United States of America. They finally settled in Rochelle where they raised their family.... more
In a few days I will be attending my 40th Illinois Farm Bureau County Managers Conference.... more
My mother was like most mothers. She was warm, kind, caring, loving, protective, generous and always worried about my sister and I.... more
Passover, Ramadan and Lent all came to an end during the past few weeks and I’ve found myself thinking of the oddest thing: a cow.... more