Photographer captures ‘soul of the prairie’ in one-room school

Cristen Roghair had never been west of the Mississippi River until high school. A yearning for the prairie brought her back to Jones County as an adult where she built an artistic photography portfolio that’s periodically displayed in the Grandview Gallery. The early-1900s one-room schoolhouse is being restored for people to gather for events.

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January 28 is Data Privacy Day, an opportunity to take stock of your online security measures. Check out our tips for protecting your personal data and reducing your odds of falling victim to hackers.

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Patient-Driven Care During the Pandemic

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Going Once, Going Twice, Going Strong for 70+ Years

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Wieman Land & Auction Co. has been a mainstay in Marion since 1949. The key to success for this third-generation business has been embracing modern technology while still relying on old-fashioned handshakes.

“Our motto is, we’ll sell the earth and everything on it,” says owner Kevin Wieman. “So, anything else you can come up with, we’ve sold.”

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