Vicki Minor

1 week ago | wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor

What do an orphan train rider, a kidnapper, a betrayed wife, church missionaries, wealthy businessmen, a land baron’s wife, a maid, a farmer, a college student, immigrants, and a newspaper reporter have in common? They all had ties to Iowa and the legendary Titanic, which struck an iceberg and plunged to the bottom of the North Atlantic in 1912. Lake […]

1 week ago | wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor

Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor. ... Springtime Joys with Daisy Spring has arrived, and my sole companion is Daisy — not a vibrant bouquet of pretty flowers, but a lovable purebred dog weighing over 40 pounds. She embodies the spirit of spring with her playful nature and lively […]

2 weeks ago | indianola-ia.com | Vicki Minor

By VICKI MINOR | Guest Columnist I was excited to immerse myself in history during a retreat with Iowa writers. Our accommodations were in a historic hotel by the Des Moines River, where I stayed in room number three, located at the top of twenty-one steps. Usually, the number of steps up the ornately trimmed staircase wouldn't be a concern; however, at my age, I wanted to be mindful of each one for fear of falling to the bottom during an unexpected senior moment.

2 weeks ago | wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor

The 2025 John Wayne Birthday Celebration will occur the weekend before Memorial Day, May 23-24. This May marks the tenth anniversary of the official opening of the John Wayne Birthplace Museum, and they are pleased to announce special guests Barry Corbin and Riders in the Sky. These events are expected to sell out quickly, so make your reservations online at […]

2 weeks ago | wintersetmadisonian.com | Vicki Minor

Laughter does not have to come from a major source. It could indeed be ... relatively minor. Historic Steps to Enlightenment I was excited to immerse myself in history during a retreat with Iowa writers. Our accommodations were in a historic hotel by the Des Moines River, where I stayed in room number three, located at the top of 21 […]