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Echoes from the Loafers’ Club
Where are you coming from?
I’ve been at the gym. I watched a guy do 50 pushups. Do you think you could do that?
Easy-peasy. I once watched a man do 100 pushups.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts...
Dear Savvy Senior,
How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?
Primary Breadwinner
Dear Breadwinner,
Spousal benefit questions are among the...
We are excited to share that our community has approved the renewal of the voted Physical Plant & Equipment Levy (PPEL) for the Lake Mills Community School District! We extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to everyone who asked questions, provided feedback, and supported this important...
I had a wonderful surprise this past week. A long-time friend brought me an old cookbook (1986) she had purchased on a church mission trip to Jamaica in 1992. “Simply Delicious: A Collection of Original Recipes & Useful Kitchen Hints” was authored and signed by Peggy Rankine of St. John’s Bay,...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
My wife says there are two things wrong with me.
Only two? What are they?
Number one, I don’t listen, and I think she said something else, too.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me...
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 focuses on political violence.
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Political violence isn’t symmetrical. It’s escalating on the left, and political...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good online resources for writing a simple will? I’m 70 and divorced and want to get my affairs organized, but I hate paying a high-priced attorney fee if I can do it myself.
Don’t Have Much
Dear Don’t,
Having a last will and testament is an important...
Challenging behaviors can be frustrating and exhausting, often leaving adults doubting their ability to manage the moment. Yet behind every power struggle, outburst, or meltdown lies a story — a skill not yet developed, a need unmet, or a stressor unrecognized. With the right mindset, tools, and...
I have such a large collection of cookbooks, cooking magazines, recipes gleaned from online sources and clipped from newspapers that I sometimes wonder where they all came from. This is the case with Weeknight Easy, Volume 4. It was published in 2021 by Meredith Publishing in Des Moines, Iowa but...
This November, we proudly observe Military Family Appreciation Month and Veterans Day, two opportunities to honor the courage and sacrifice of Iowa’s brave military members and their families.
Veterans Day recognizes the dedication and sacrifice of our nation’s brave men and women who put it all...