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With our first legislative deadline on Friday, the Senate was busy with subcommittees and committees, working to get our bills through. Every day was filled with a wide range of topics, and some committees would even have to take a break and come back later in the day. With such a busy week, we...
How St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in Ireland
Initially a religious holiday to commemorate the patron saint of Ireland, St. Patrick’s Day has since evolved into a global celebration of Irish culture. In fact, it has become one of the most popular days of the year to throw a party and gather with...
Echoes from the
Loafers’ Club Meeting
I watched someone do 50 pushups yesterday.
Do you think you could do that?
Of course. I could watch someone do 100 pushups.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. March came in...
Dear Savvy Senior,
At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist?
Forgetful Frank
Dear Frank,
Many...
We have one week to go until what legislators call ‘funnel week,’ which means Senate bills need to be out of Senate committees in order to be considered for the rest of the year. House bills also need to be out of House committees. This rule does not apply to bills in Appropriations or Ways and...
WEEK SEVEN
The first funnel deadline is in one week, and policy bills must pass through a senate or house committee to be considered this year. Ways and Means and Appropriation bills are not subject to this deadline. Committee members are working overtime to sort, schedule subcommittees, review...
Reconnect 720 has a new sign out front that announces it is a “gathering place for seniors.” Hopefully that will help the community know whose happy place it is and that to join our meals and activities is a great way to reconnect.
March’s calendar is filled with both new and repeat events...
Naeve Hospital in Albert Lea, Minnesota was established in 1905 when a local couple, Theodore and Dorthea Naeve donated their home to become a medical facility. The local community was so thankful that $21,000 was raised in two days to make this dream come true! In 1997, the hospital became part of...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? When my husband passed away last year my income dropped almost in half, and I’ve been struggling to keep up with my monthly living expenses.
Senior Homeowner
Dear Senior,
For retirees who own their home and want to stay living...
Dear Constituents,
We have just completed our sixth week in the Iowa Senate, and it has been our busiest week yet, filled with active participation in subcommittees and committees. I want to share some important updates regarding legislation we are currently considering.
One significant bill I...