Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.More >>
The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday.More >>
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Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,More >>
Camanche Police arrested five people on meth charges over the weekend Arrested were 59-year-old Charles McKenrick, 32-year-old Kimberly Lane, 33-year old Nathan Green and 42-year old David Shamp, junior,More >>
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Those who live in the Quad Cities know that the Mississippi River can be a source of both enjoyment and treachery. It's something an avid duck hunter from Wapello knows all too well... More >>
Those who live in the Quad Cities know that the Mississippi River can be a source of both enjoyment and treachery. It's something an avid duck hunter from Wapello knows all too well...More >>
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There's definitely going to be a long road to recovery for people in Moore, Oklahoma. One Quad Cities native who now lives in the Oklahoma City area not far from where the deadly tornado struck onMore >>
There's definitely going to be a long road to recovery for people in Moore, Oklahoma.More >>
Hearing on the radio that a violent storm was approaching her rural Oklahoma neighborhood, Lindsay Carter took advantage of the advanced warning, gathered her belongings and fled. When she returned, there was little...More >>
A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against...More >>
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A storm that moved over Carroll County on Sunday evening left a path of damage. Several farms have buildings and equipment that need repairs. However, everyone affected is grateful the damage is not moreMore >>
A storm that moved over Carroll County on Sunday evening left a path of damage. Several farms have buildings and equipment that need repairs. However, everyone affected is grateful the damage is not moreMore >>
They are devoted to a life of prayer and also manual labor. The Trappist Monks at New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, Iowa earn their living by working with their hands. The monks craft caskets.
Eighty three year old Brother Felix Leja has made hundreds of caskets since the Trappists started this business in 1999. Brother Felix entered the monastery in 1950. Leja says he puts himself in God's presence and depends on God to direct him to do the right thing.
The monks build twenty five to thirty caskets a week in the shop just down the road from the abbey. The caskets are made from pine, oak, cherry and walnut which comes from a 13 hundred acre forest nearby.
Thirty year old Brother Nicholas Koenig is from Geneseo. He makes urns. Brother Nicholas prays while he works, hoping that the finished product will provide comfort to those who have lost a loved one.
Brother Paul Halaburt faithfully goes about his work in the upholestery department. He puts lining in each casket. Every casket and urn is blessed. That is an expression of peace and comfort.
The casket business is the primary source of income at New Melleray Abbey. Brother Tobias Shanahan says, to a great extent, the business has become the monks' connection to the outside world.
The monks are devoted to the Rule of Saint Benedict. That is a life of prayer and using their hands, hoping to bring a sense of peace to the families they serve.
