Opinions
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to pay. I had Affordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up in January, I had to drop my coverage. Now I’m overwhelmed by medical bills. What can I do?
--Struggling Patient
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I know, I know, it’s grilling season with all the fun and flavor that comes from charcoal, a smoker, a Komodo grill etc. But occasionally it’s too hot to stand outside, or too windy, or raining or too many skeeters. Those are the times I drag out my old workhorse, the G.F. Grilling Machine. I...
July 4, 1776, is an important date in American history that is widely considered the birthday of the United States of America.
The Declaration of Independence and July Fourth are indelibly linked. But you may need to be an American history buff to know that the link is less direct than it may seem...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
You should cut back on the red meat and fried foods.
My aunt just celebrated her 106th birthday.
Did she do it by eating red meat and fried foods?
No, she did it by minding her own business.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I just turned 58 and heart disease runs in my family. My cholesterol has been creeping up, and I’ve been hearing about a scan that can show your actual heart risk. Is that something I should look into?
--Heart Worried
Dear Worried,
You’re smart to be thinking about this now....
Way back in the day, like during the last century, major appliances often came with a recipe booklet. It would instruct the owner of the new item the best way to use and enjoy their purchase. In this case it was a Hotpoint refrigerator. There is no indication of the date of publication by Hotpoint...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What tips can you recommend for finding affordable prescription eyeglasses? I currently have vision coverage through my employer’s insurance plan but will lose it when I retire in a few months and sign up for Medicare.
--Nearsighted Nancy
Dear Nancy,
You’re wise to plan ahead...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My nephew borrowed my lawn mower and made a lot of money.
He mowed a lot of lawns, huh?
No, he sold my mower.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. The neighbors’ rooster crowed....
The Iowa Newspaper Association is presenting a monthly feature in Iowa’s newspapers, inviting political leaders of each party to offer perspectives on different subjects. This month’s topic: “Eminent Domain & Property Rights - How should Iowa balance private property rights with economic...
What if school didn’t just prepare students for tests, but for life?
Across our communities, that question is turning into action. Through work-based learning opportunities supported by Central Rivers AEA, students are stepping beyond the classroom and into the workforce. What they are discovering...