Love this story, Cheryl! It took me back to summers spent at my grandma's house in tint Deloit, Iowa. The joys of the gardens, the neighbors, and the quiet evenings filled with fireflies. Thank you.
I love your diary of local sights and sounds and eateries and community activity. I drive through Boxholm often as I journey to Des Moines, and it's great to hear that there are folks working hard to keep interest in and use of the town. I loved this line, Cheryl: June encourages us to celebrate the ordinary and extraordinary events that bring people together. . ." You've captured the beauty and hidden abundance of life in small towns so well.
You’ve captured an Iowa June at its busiest …. And in all its finery!
Thanks for including Jefferson in your tour, too. Our D group had a float in the morning parade (got a little soggy waiting for it to start — no rainbow then but can’t complain timing when we needed the rain so badly — and no one seemed to have melted!
Thanks the positive neighborhood update)
You're very welcome!
Love this story, Cheryl! It took me back to summers spent at my grandma's house in tint Deloit, Iowa. The joys of the gardens, the neighbors, and the quiet evenings filled with fireflies. Thank you.
Thanks, Connie. I have been looking for the fireflies! Stay tuned.
I love your diary of local sights and sounds and eateries and community activity. I drive through Boxholm often as I journey to Des Moines, and it's great to hear that there are folks working hard to keep interest in and use of the town. I loved this line, Cheryl: June encourages us to celebrate the ordinary and extraordinary events that bring people together. . ." You've captured the beauty and hidden abundance of life in small towns so well.
Thank you, Joan! I wasn't sure that this column would connect. I'm glad to know you liked it!
You’ve captured an Iowa June at its busiest …. And in all its finery!
Thanks for including Jefferson in your tour, too. Our D group had a float in the morning parade (got a little soggy waiting for it to start — no rainbow then but can’t complain timing when we needed the rain so badly — and no one seemed to have melted!
Thanks, Chris! I'm glad you enjoyed it, Jefferson has a lot of good things going for it. Yes, we haven't been waterlogged like eastern parts of Iowa
Beautiful, Cheryl.
And The Beat Goes On 🎶!
Thank you, Kathi! Absolutely!
Lovely time for your family and you!!!! Happy Summer Solstice Day tomorrow!
Deb
Thank you, Deb! Back at you! Summer is going too fast!
Jim, here. Blessed by even a partial reminder of God's presence & promise. Thanks, Cheryl.
You're welcome! Good point!
Good advice. Much needed. Even in June, the best month.
Even the best month of 2026 needs an uplifting moment or two. Thanks, Dave.