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If you want to check out any of our home track meets this spring, they start this Friday, April 17, with our home Viking Girls Relays. Other home track meets are the Ron Parker Boys Relays on April 27, Jack McMullen JH CoEd Relays on May 5, and the Top of Iowa Conference HS CoEd Meet on May 7. All...
It was a short but busy week of debate as we discussed and passed more than 20 bills in the House. An interesting note on the work completed so far—of the 226 bills passed to date, 217 have received bipartisan or unanimous support. A few of the bills debated this week include:
HF 2748 is a...
One of the many things I love about being a cookbook collector is when I score a used book that contains notes the former owner has written. This happened this week when I found “A Taste of Iowa: Second. Seasoning” at the Share Shoppe. The book was compiled in 1983 by the American Cancer Society,...
The Iowa Newspaper Association is presenting a monthly feature in Iowa’s newspapers, inviting political leaders of each party to offer perspec-tives on different subjects. This month’s topic: “Criminal Justice & Public Safety – How should Iowa balance public safety, accountability, and...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’m looking for a nice meal for two.
Taking the wife out for a romantic dinner, huh?
No, I’m looking for a nice meal for two dollars.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. April 9...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’m trying to figure out the best time for my wife and I to start taking our Social Security retirement benefits and would like to understand the breakeven age. What can you tell me?
--Strategizing Sam
Dear Sam,
As you approach retirement, one of the most important financial...
First Lutheran Church in Northwood, Iowa was established in 1859. It is still an active congregation in our small town of about 2,000 people. To celebrate the 125th anniversary the Friends of First Lutheran produced “Our Heritage Cookbook” (Anchor Publishing Co, Inc. Northwood, Iowa). I have a well...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Grandpa, can you make the sound of a frog?
I could do that, but why?
Because Mom says when you croak, we’re going to Disney World.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. It was 43...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What are the absolute lowest-cost smartphone plans for seniors who mainly talk and text but need a little cellular data for email and occasional use? I’m currently paying $40 a month and hoping to cut that down.
--Looking to Save
Dear Looking,
You’re asking a smart question....
We just finished the twelfth week of a fourteen week session.
This week we had the 65th annual Iowa Prayer Breakfast with featured speaker Alistair Begg, which was a well attended and timely message on the love and kindness of the Lord.
House File 2514 was passed unanimously in the Senate on...