Archive for News
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Yard and Garden: What’s Wrong with My Lawn?
By Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Overview of leaf spot and melting-out A fungal disease called leaf spot and melting-out is one of the most common turfgrass diseases in Iowa. The fungi that cause leaf spot and melting-out and the spots they cause can be found on most lawns without...
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Older Americans Act Turns 60: A Lifeline for Iowa’s Aging Population
By Milestones Area Agency on Aging This July 2025 marked the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act (OAA), a landmark piece of legislation that laid the foundation for aging services in the United States. Signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14, 1965, the OAA was created to...
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Aging and You
No Better Time Than Now By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village There has never been a better time to consider moving to a senior living community—especially if you currently own your own home. Right now, it’s a seller’s market, and summer is the prime time of year to sell...
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A Pause for Poetry
By Gary Heath Poet in Residence for 50+ Lifestyles. Sun Mystery The sun lies in golden islands, Dappling through the tall trees, And all about there is silence, And an air of primeval mysteries. Here portends the deep un-happened, Soon prelude to what has happen...
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Handling Market Volatility
Though there's no foolproof way to handle the ups and downs of the stock market, the following common-sense tips can help. By Craig Schillig, FSCP, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Conventional wisdom says that what goes up, must come down. But even if you view market volatility ...
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Changes for the Future at CASI
By Laura Kopp CASI President/CEO Acquiescence. Not a word I find myself using very often. And certainly not a word I have applied to my leadership in the past. That changed this month. To acquiesce is to accept something with regret but without protest. To wish for a different outcome; all the w...
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Ask the Audiologist
How to Support Loved Ones with Hearing Loss By Laura Schroder, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Supporting a loved one with a hearing loss can be challenging, but with patience, understanding, and a few practical adjustments, you can make a significant difference in their experience as well as...
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Aging Well from Within: How Nutrition and Gut Health Support Longevity
By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com As we journey through life, our nutritional needs evolve. They’re shaped by changes in metabolism, lifestyle adjustments and age-related health conditions. Supporting our health becomes more compl...
