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Soups, Stews and Chowders are all first cousins, related but definitely not identical. We are quickly coming out of the season of warm comfort foods but there is nothing to say we can’t be warmed and comforted during unpredictable spring weather. I remember snow in late April! “100 Favorite Soups...
WEEK ELEVEN – AEA BILL, AGAIN
What we thought might be a short week as we waited for bills to be debated by the Senate, turned into a long Thursday. The AEA bill was once again revised by the House, after the Senate passed their unacceptable amended version of the earlier House bill. After...
“Low Carb Smoothies” is not a cookbook. Written by Linda Gassenheimer, this is a beautiful set of recipe cards in a slipcase. Each card has a full-color picture of the smoothie on the front with a description, shopping list, recipe, nutritional information and helpful hints on the back. Published...
With Easter on the way Sunday, many are preparing for family gatherings, Easter egg hunts, church services and other holiday events.
Here is some eggs-ceptional information about the holiday:
Unique Easter traditions from around the globe
Easter Sunday is a significant day on the Christian...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I never know when it’s raining hard enough to turn on my lights.
By law, you have to turn on your headlights when it’s raining in Sweden.
That’s a good law, but how do I know when it’s raining in Sweden?
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor...
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend some good cell phones for seniors? My 79-year-old mother needs to get a new mobile phone and has asked me to help her find one that she would like.
Searching Daughter
Dear Searching,
For older adults, choosing a cell phone is not a one-size-fits-all...
WEEK TEN
March 14th concluded our second funnel week. Policy bills that have not passed on the floor and passed out of committee in the other chamber are no longer eligible this year. The House typically votes on more bills than the Senate, and this year was no different, but this year less than...
88th General
Assembly:
Our second legislative deadline has passed, meaning we had another busy week as we worked on moving House bills through the Iowa Senate. Policy bills are required at this time to be through a committee in the opposite chamber in order to be considered for the rest of the...
This is the second of the two little handmade cookbooklets compiled by the youth from Emmons Lutheran Church. This one has a red paper cover and the same computer-printed pages. “Appetizers & Sweets” brought to you by the youth of Emmons Lutheran deals with two types of food near and dear to...
Sunshine Week was March 10-16, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved.
Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of information laws in every state. It also salutes efforts by good government advocates and journalists to use and ensure the effectiveness of those laws...