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Dear Savvy Senior,
What tips can you offer retirees with health issues who are planning some trips? We’ve been looking forward to traveling again after staying home the past few years, but my husband has a heart condition and some back problems that worry me.
Concerned Wife
Dear Concerned,
A...
Week Thirteen
Although most of our work last week was on budgets, we still have policy bills being amended and moving from one chamber to the other before final passage. I am continuing to work with the Senate and the Governor’s office on a bill to reduce the number of boards and commissions in...
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As April showers seem to be happening we all need to start thinking about Spring Clean Up. This spring it is going to happen in Northwood from April 25 thru April 27. This is an opportunity for ALL Northwood residents to tidy up their property.
The following ordinances apply:
51.01...
We have discussed Phyllis Good’s cookbooks before; she is the master of the slow cooker and the “Fix it and Forget it” style of food preparation. “Fix-It and Forget-It New Cookbook” (2013, Good Books, Intercourse, PA) is another excellent collection of low-stress but high-flavor meals. This is a...
Iowa is positioned to play a special role in helping to reduce carbon in the atmosphere, which is the root cause of climate change
By Arnold Garson
Iowa Writers Collaborative
Linking Iowa readers and writers.
The No. 1 argument climate-change deniers use to “prove” that global warming is not...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Long time, no see. How are you doing?
I’m sorry, but I’ve forgotten your name. You’ll need to tell me.
I can’t believe you don’t remember my name. How soon do you need to know it?
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offers all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late seventies and know I need to downsize from my current house, but I want my next move to be my last.
One Move...
Dear Savvy Senior,
My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare?
New Beneficiaries
Dear New,
All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Do you always stir coffee with your right hand?
Yes, I’m right-handed.
Try using a spoon next time.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Deep thoughts occur as I drive past his drive. When the sun rises and sets, it makes my day...
Week Twelve
The focus at the Capitol is shifting from policy bills and floor debate to budgets. Our 100th day of session is Aprill 16, and it is encouraging to see the House has set budget targets. The House is moving forward with a state budget of $8.955 billion, that is an increase of $402...