Opinions
Letter to the Editor:
Comments on Zoning Commission Activities
Let me preface these comments by saying these are not from the Zoning Commission at-large, they are my own, but I wanted to provide as wide of a communication as possible with regard to the on-going discussions related to expanding...
Echoes From the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’m reading a book on how to do magic tricks. I could make this coffee pot disappear.
I’d like to see you do that.
OK, close your eyes. Abracadabra! Amscray!
It’s still there.
I said, “Close your eyes.”
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive.
Backseat Daughter
Dear Backseat,
For many families, talking to an elderly parent about giving up the car...
88th General
Assembly:
It’s been another busy week at the State Capitol. I have been involved in lots of daily subcommittee meetings as well as my regular committee meetings, and we have had another great week of visitors at the Capitol.
I was pleased to visit with 4H members from Worth and...
Week Five
We had a short but busy week in the Iowa House. The House did not convene on Monday, this allowed most of us to attend caucuses in our hometown on Monday night. Next week is our first funnel week. First funnel is a timeline for bills to be voted out of committee; a weeding process to...
“From Soup to Nuts” is an old cookbook compiled by The Women’s Guild of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of Raritan, New Jersey. It’s dated 1965 and was self-published with manually typed recipes copied on a mimeograph machine. At least they didn’t use purple ink! The book tells readers it...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
It was way below zero. My brother-in-law just stared through the window.
Wishing for warmer weather?
Yup. If it had gotten any colder, I’d have had to let him into the house.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What is the IRS standard tax deduction for 2021? I didn’t file a tax return last tax year (2020) because I lost my job and my income in March due to COVID. But I got a part-time job in 2021 and am wondering if I made enough money that requires me to file this year.
Part-Time...
For Becky
“No thanks. That’s a nice offer, but my Border collie died four days ago. My heart just isn’t ready for another dog.”
Twenty minutes after I called my brother Don, he pulled into my driveway. “Your friend Becky just offered you a 5-month-old Yorkiepoo? Maybe you don’t want the puppy,...
Week Four
Another busy week at the Capitol. On Tuesday, I met with FFA groups from Lake Mills and Clear Lake and discussed their current activities in FFA and future plans in Agriculture. I enjoyed conversations with members of RSVP organization and their volunteer work in our communities. Travel...