Opinion

Mental health awareness should highlight substance abuse

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:54am

To the Editor,

The 2017 session in review

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:53am

     The 2017 session is now over. It was a difficult session because the Legislature did not take the steps necessary to create more jobs and improve Iowans’ quality of life. 

House Republican Newsletter

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:52am

     Early Saturday morning on April 22, the 2017 session of the Iowa General Assembly came to a close. The last week included passing nine of the 11 Appropriations bills. These bills set priorities on where the state spends its revenue. Two other bills that were passed in the closing days of the session are Senate File 504 and House File 524.

Power of attorney

Published by admin on Wed, 05/03/2017 - 8:52am

     Sometimes it is necessary for a person to grant another person the power to act on his or her behalf. Due to health issues or mental status changes, I meet with families who have to make decisions for their elderly loved ones. When I ask if they have Power of Attorney for their loved one enacted, the answer is always, “Yes, I am the Power of Attorney.” Little do they know that the document they hold might not give them power to do anything until it is activated?

Thanks to Extension volunteers

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 9:41am

     The Jones County Extension and Outreach Office along with the Jones County 4-H members would like to take this opportunity to thank all the adult and youth volunteers that work so hard all year to make the 4-H program possible.

Judiciary bills signed by the Governor

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 9:41am

     As a member of the House Judiciary committee I voted for several bills.  Below is a list of consequential bills that the Governor has signed that originated from the Judiciary Committee:

HF 517- Firearms

     This bill makes changes to Iowa’s firearms laws including; permitting procedures, stand your ground, safety training requirements, confidential permit records, age to teach firearms safety, and limits on government restrictions on firearms in a state of emergency.   

Senate File 332 –Drug Rescheduling

Last week of the session

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 9:40am

     And here it is… the last week of session. I am writing this letter a couple days before session closes. It all depends how long the paper shuffle between the Senate and the House of Representatives takes to finish business.

     I want to thank everyone from Senate District 48 who shared their praises and concerns throughout the session. I was asked to come to Des Moines to empower the voters of Iowa and change the leadership and direction of government. I am making these changes for you, because you asked.

Words on Wellness

Published by admin on Thu, 04/27/2017 - 9:39am

What to eat? Snack Attack!

     Snacks are foods eaten outside of a scheduled, structured meal setting. Snacking can be part of a healthy meal plan. However, many snack foods and beverages that give us the most calories are low in important nutrients.

     According to a United States Department of Agriculture study, after-school snacks provide about one-third of children’s calories. Because children have smaller stomachs, they need the energy and nutrients snacks provide.

Facebook gets political

Published by admin on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 8:47am

Kudos to the MHS girls track team

     Saturday morning, April 15, the Monticello Nursing and Rehabilitation Center hosted the community Easter egg hunt on their grounds. (They took over the event after the Monticello Jaycees disbanded.)

     The weather thankfully cooperated for the fun and games. Many kids and parents and grandparents showed up for the five-second event. (It’s literally over within minutes after the kids scramble to pick up every egg and piece of candy.)

The Winds of Wayne Township

Published by admin on Wed, 04/19/2017 - 8:46am

The winds of Wayne Township

Are blowing a gale

Racing up from the Gulf

And straight out of Hale

 

Can’t push a door open

Can’t unload a car

Hold on to your littles

Or they will fly away

 

The mail is in danger

Of blowing away

Let’s hope it’s not money

Or bills that you pay

 

It makes walking hard, as

Against it you brace

It clears off the yard, and

Throws dirt in their face

    

Odd noises we hear from

The wind in the trees

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