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House Republican newsletter

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:16pm

Budget Priorities for FY2020

Children’s Mental Health

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:15pm

Frozen Food Facts

     March is National Frozen Food Month! To celebrate, try these nutritious and delicious options from and helpful tips for the frozen food section:

     • Frozen Produce–Frozen fruits and vegetables are an excellent option when purchasing out of season produce. Frozen varieties are packed with nutrients, sometimes more than fresh items, because they are packaged at the peak of harvest season. Frozen produce is a great way to save money without sacrificing flavor.

Under the golden dome

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:15pm

In the Senate

     Last week is the first funnel week of the year, meaning Senate bills need to be out of Senate committees in order to be considered for the rest of the year. This does not apply to bills that are in Appropriations, Ways & Means, or Government Oversight committees.

From the ground up

Published by admin on Wed, 03/20/2019 - 3:13pm

     Week eight in the legislature was the first funnel week of the year. This deadline requires bills to be out of their originating chamber’s committee in order to be considered for the rest of this year. The days went by quickly with a majority of my time spent in subcommittees and committees to make final decisions on bills.

School nurses, librarians are educational assets

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:49pm

     We have a state mandate in Iowa that says every school must have at least one school nurse and one school librarian on staff.

     In the Monticello School District, you will find school nurses at each of our buildings (high school, middle school, and the shared elementary schools). You will also find school librarians in each building. While they may not hold the title of “librarian,” they take on various roles associated with the school library and technology.

House Republican Newsletter

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:45pm

House Ag Panel Approves Beginning Farmer Tax Credit

     On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the Iowa House Agriculture Committee approved House Study Bill 173 by a unanimous 21-aye vote (2-absent). The bill will now move to the House Ways & Means Committee for its consideration as it contains tax credits provisions.

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:45pm

Take a Time Out for Flexibility

     While watching your favorite teams compete in March Madness, take a time out during commercial breaks to stretch. Flexibility is an overlooked component of exercise that improves your range of motion, which increases your ability to engage in all different types of physical activity. You do not need to go to yoga to improve your flexibility. The most recent physical activity recommendations suggest stretching as an easy and effective means to increase flexibility.

Police Report

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:44pm

     (Publisher’s note: The Monticello Express reserves the right to edit the weekly police report for incidents that are considered routine business, juvenile-related or animal-related.)

Feb. 25

     3:27 p.m. – Police responded to a call about a suspicious person/vehicle on South St. and S. Main St.

     6:31 p.m. – Police responded to a parking complaint on the 300 block of W. Fourth St.

     8:27 p.m. – Police responded to a call about a suspicious person/vehicle on S. Cedar St.

Feb. 26

Thanks to Public Works for professional job done well

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:43pm

To the Editor,

     We would like to express our gratitude and appreciation to the Monticello Public Works personnel and contractors who labored in sub-zero wind chills on Sunday, March 3, for over seven hours to repair a water main break and restore water service to our homes.

Do you have a healthy relationship with alcohol?

Published by admin on Tue, 03/12/2019 - 2:43pm

     Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day, the Fourth of July, a friend’s wedding or a family get-together, parties and celebrations often involve adult beverages. But, have you ever considered whether you have a healthy relationship with alcohol?

     The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Dietary Guidelines for Americans define moderate alcohol consumption as “up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men.” This is not intended to be an average across several days; it’s a daily recommendation for moderation.

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