Opinions
As we continue through the legislative session, bills are moving through the process, from House to Senate and Senate to House. Some are amended, some are defeated, and others successfully pass both chambers as is, and go to the Governor’s desk for her signature.
Healthcare access ranked as one...
It was a slower week at the Capitol, with just a handful of bills debated on Monday and Tuesday—most of which passed with strong bipartisan support. On Wednesday, we held our Pioneer Lawmaker Ceremony, recognizing legislators, lobbyists, and staff for their years of service. That evening, a...
We just completed the eleventh week of session, at this point much of our time is spent on floor debate and finalizing bills to be debated by the Senate.
Unanimously passes was House File 2232, helping protect Iowans against financial exploitation, specifically relating to life insurance. The bill...
Cluck, Cluck! More recipes to tide us over until we can actually grill chicken outdoors. For now, we’ll be happy inside for a few more weeks. One of the Pillsbury Classic Cookbook series, featured at grocery store check-out counters or through the mail by subscription, was “All-American Chicken” (...
Following is some interesting information about April Fools Day. It is a holiday that really turns things upside down.
April 1 is more than just the start of a month that many embrace for the warmer weather that typically accompanies it. It is a day set aside for pranksters just waiting to pull...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
All the crows that used to hang around the parking lot have disappeared.
I wonder why they left?
I don’t know. I haven’t found the caws.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I was...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ll be 65 in a few months and could sure use some help sorting through all the confusing Medicare options that are available to me. Where can I get help with my Medicare decisions?
--Baffled Bob
Dear Bob,
With around 11,400 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day in 2026, you’re...
One moment can change a child’s life forever. A car crash. A fall. A sports injury. Suddenly, a student who once kept up in class is struggling to remember directions, control emotions, or keep up with schoolwork. When that student walks back into school, the question becomes: Who knows what to do...
American cooks have had a decades-long love affair with chicken. In today’s world with red meat prices reaching the heavens, chicken is a great protein choice for both weekday meals and special occasions. Back in 1973, our friends at Better Homes and Gardens (Meredith Corporation, Des Moines, Iowa...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I’m staying busy.
Oh, yeah? Doing what?
Trying to look busy.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. Spring is when you can step outside, and char your rear end while freezing your...