It was actually (1967) Harlan! Loved the newspaper business, but had a 41 year career in radio, the last 25 as manager of stations in Algona. Retired in '17 and still live there. (After 16 years in Storm Lake I moved to Algona - the opposite of Art Cullen, who went the other way).
Brushing elbows with the now famous (a personal story). I was 17 years old, in my first day of a new job at a small town weekly. The ambitious editor was leaving, I filled a low level position as others moved up. My first name was Randy, but I hated it. Here was an opportunity to drop it and use my middle name, Robert. Whadya think? I asked the editor. "It's up to you, Bob" was his reply. I have been Bob now for 57 years. Thanks, Dick.
Yep, more columns like this Richard! It’s like listening to stories from the media folks and campaign staffers hanging out at Carl’s Place in DM during Iowa caucus season.
Fantastic column Richard! Keep 'em coming please! It wa perfect reading the morning after Christmas before anyone else is up. Thanks!
It was actually (1967) Harlan! Loved the newspaper business, but had a 41 year career in radio, the last 25 as manager of stations in Algona. Retired in '17 and still live there. (After 16 years in Storm Lake I moved to Algona - the opposite of Art Cullen, who went the other way).
Great stories, Richard!
Thanks for sharing these great stories!
Good tales from a great guy!
Brushing elbows with the now famous (a personal story). I was 17 years old, in my first day of a new job at a small town weekly. The ambitious editor was leaving, I filled a low level position as others moved up. My first name was Randy, but I hated it. Here was an opportunity to drop it and use my middle name, Robert. Whadya think? I asked the editor. "It's up to you, Bob" was his reply. I have been Bob now for 57 years. Thanks, Dick.
And where are you now Mister Ketchum? Bet having the Eagle Grove Eagle on your resume opened a whole lot of doors!
Story number one, the difference between a governor and a senator! All great tales from a life well lived by Richard Gilbert.
Yep, more columns like this Richard! It’s like listening to stories from the media folks and campaign staffers hanging out at Carl’s Place in DM during Iowa caucus season.
What a nice story! Imagine in today’s political climate, a Republican governor chatting with a Democratic senator!
Good one, Richard! Love the picture-I mean, come on - that face!
Merry Christmas to the G&G crew!