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Hey friends, No matter the weather, we kept things moving in the Iowa Senate this week! We held our first floor debates of the year, sending a couple of key bills over to the House while continuing our work in subcommittees and committees. Here are some of the highlights: Making Life Easier for...
WEEK FIVE Another week of commitee work, subcommitees, and floor debate on SSA. One more week where school funding was the focus. The Senate passed a 2% increase in SSA early in the week and we amended their bill with our proposal and passed it on Thursday. I would have liked to have seen a higher...
No cookbooks today.  Sometimes I like to just report on my own cooking, family recipes or things I’ve tried that are good enough to make over and over.  The following are sometimes less than conventional with flexible amounts of ingredients depending upon what the cook’s tastes are and or how many...
My fellow Americans, With the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and the unprecedentedly disruptive actions taken by DOGE and President Trump in the name of government efficiency, one agency in particular has faced a bevy of attacks on their programs and mission: USAID....
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting I’m thinking of taking some night classes. Red Cross is teaching a class. Do you know CPR? Of course. I know the entire alphabet. Driving by Bruce’s drive I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Harry...
Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year. Retired in 2024 Dear Retired, Whether or not you are required to file...
In every classroom, there are students who stand out not only for their academic achievements but also for the way they improve on their character in and outside of the classroom. This article is dedicated to one such remarkable student, Victoria Madden, whose journey through fourth grade has been...
Hey friends, It’s been another busy and productive week at the Capitol, but we started on a somber note. Remembering Representative Martin Graber We were deeply saddened by the passing of Representative Martin Graber last week. Many of us attended his visitation and funeral on Monday and Tuesday...
WEEK FOUR On January 31, we lost a friend and colleague, Representative Martin Graber. Representative Graber served in the Iowa House from 2021-2025 for House District 100.  He was active in the Iowa National Guard, served our country for over three decades and retired as a decorated brigadier...
Whatchagot Stew by Patrick F. McManus and Patricia “The Troll” McManus Gass is an interesting read. The cover declares it is “The Best-selling Memoir of an Idaho Childhood, with Recipes and Commentaries”. Published in 1989 by Henry Holt and Company, NYC, it was compiled by brother and sister...

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