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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My doctor says my problem is caused by TMB.
Oh, no! What’s TMB?
Too Many Birthdays.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Grandma told it like it was, back when there were more...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What all does Medicare cover when it comes to vision care? I currently have good vision insurance through my employer but will lose it when I retire.
Almost 65
Dear Almost,
Many soon-to-be retirees are a bit blurry with what Medicare does and doesn’t cover when it comes to...
Cooking is an art form. In the southern states of America they take this very seriously and turn out some of the most delicious dishes. It’s been that way since colonial times as seen in Recipes from Old Virginia. This cookbook was compiled by “Virginia Association For Family & Community...
The City of Northwood will continue with the street overlay project very soon. Preparation and overlay operations on the south side of town could disrupt traffic flows intermittently so we are asking for your cooperation. Please slow down and give the workers extra room.
Even though school isn’t...
KCMR is a much-loved Christian radio station in Mason City, Iowa. It was established in 1979 and in 1999 they compiled a 20th anniversary cookbook, “KCMR Radio Cookbook: Quick ‘N Easy” (General Publishing and Binding, Inc, Iowa Falls, Iowa). The book was a thank-you to listeners and supporters of...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us?
Living Underwater
Dear Living,
I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes but know that you’re not alone....
A baby asked God, “They tell me you are sending me to earth tomorrow, but how will I live there being so small and helpless?”
God: “Your angel will be waiting for you and will take care of you.”
“But tell me. Here in heaven, I don’t have to do anything but sing and smile to be happy.”
God: “Your...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I want to travel to Iceland. But I’m not sure which way to go.
Whatever means necessary.
No, it doesn’t.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It’s easy to see the road signs of...
Hi friends,
May 2 was the official last scheduled day of the legislative session, but we’re not quite done yet. The Senate will be back soon for more debate. We still have a number of bills waiting for floor action—including one of the most important issues of the session: eminent domain reform....
Hi friends,
We’re now fifteen weeks into the 2025 session and getting closer to the finish line. As we work through the last stretch, our focus has shifted to finalizing budgets and debating the remaining bills that made it through our earlier deadlines. This week was packed with meaningful...