Opinions
Dear Savvy Senior,
What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it.
--Dizzy Donna
Dear Donna,
Whether it’s a moment of lightheadedness or the room-whirling sensation of vertigo, dizziness can be very...
The past few weeks in the Iowa House we were busy with floor debate, but this week shifted back to committee work. With our second funnel deadline, bills must pass out of committee in both the House and the Senate to remain eligible this year. Exceptions to our funnel week deadline include...
The tenth week of the legislative session took place, the final “funnel”, narrowing our focus on any legislation that will be considered the rest of this legislative session.
This week was National Agriculture Week—an annual, week-long event in the United States designed to recognize and celebrate...
After a busy birthday weekend, I returned to Des Moines early Monday morning to catch up on correspondence that had been put on hold over the weekend. We had several budget subcommittee meetings, policy committee meetings, and floor debate on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. While there was less...
Several months ago, a friend gave me a large box of vintage cookbooks. What a treat to be able to open the door to kitchens of decades ago and see what was put on the table at that time. One of the books is titled Salem Cookbook: with sugarless recipes. There is no indication at all what or where...
The month of March has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in March 1926.
• The first volume of the Great Greek Encyclopedia is published on March 1. The encyclopedia would ultimately contain 24 volumes featuring 280,000 articles...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
The lottery is up to $496 million.
If you knew you were going to win the lottery, what would you do?
The first thing I’d do would be to buy a ticket.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I’ve put off making a will for years. What actually happens to my money and property if I die without one?
--Getting Old
Dear Getting,
If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the laws of your state, known as intestacy laws. These laws determine...
Dear Editor,
Which Iowa senators will vote with Iowa land and property owners to protect property rights?
If you own property in Iowa this will be important to you! Tell all senators to protect property rights over private corporations taking land.
Tell senators in Iowa to vote yes for the clean...
Dear Editor,
As I step back and witness the turmoil and strife that threatens to engulf some of our major cities, I’m struck by the fact that there are those who take part in these protests without even knowing what all this protesting is about. Hateful rhetoric has no place in a civil society....