BySenator Tom HarkinIn a state as dedicated to agriculture as Iowa, it may come as a surprise to find out that most of us are not eating enough fruits and vegetables. In fact, a recent Center for Disease Control (CDC) study shows that only 12.3 percent of Iowa's adults are eating the daily ...

ByLaura SnyderThere is a phenomenon at work that we mere mortals simply do not understand. Some people call it Murphy's Law, but I think that it's more powerful than a law. It's more like a force. After all, a law can be broken. It's not a good idea to break a law, because one tends to spend ...

New Report Highlights Plight of Family Farmers and Ranchers With Medical Debt. A recent study conducted by The Access Project shows that farmers and ranchers with children and those in poorer health are at increased risk of carrying medical debt. Farmers and ranchers with such debt face ...

BySen.Charles GrassleyQ: What is Red Ribbon Week?A: Red Ribbon Week, October 23-31, is an important observance that helps educate kids, families and communities about the dangers of drug use. Red Ribbon week began in Calexico, California, in 1985, when community members joined together to ...

A Simple Check Saves MoneyI recently checked some information on my auto insurance policy and found out I was listed as renting my house instead of owning it. I changed the information to owning my house and saved a little over $60 a year. I could have been saving that for the past three years! ...

When I was a kid, we used to play a game while riding in the car. Every time someone would see a Volkswagon Beetle, they would yell, "Punch Bug!"and slug the person next to them.. As an adult, I've learned that many people have played this so-called game. In fact, so many people still play ...

By Sen. Charles GrassleyQ: What is Columbus Day?A: Columbus Day celebrates the accomplishments of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus, who in 1492 traveled across the Atlantic looking for a shortcut to Asia and discovered America. After being turned down for financing by several European ...

Fridge on HolidayOne of my tips for preventing mold in refrigerators that are empty and unplugged (like when you are on holiday) is to put a fridge magnet between the doors. It sticks nicely and lets in air, preventing mold.JackieEyeglass CleanersThere is no need to buy expensive eyeglass ...

Des Moines, IA- Rep. Leonard Boswell will have a member of his staff in Reinbeck, Grundy Center and Traer, Friday, October 9th, for open office hours. Greg Johnson, Boswell District Representative in the area, will be at:Reinbeck City Hall from 9:00am 10:00amGrundy Center Kling Public Library ...

Somewhere in the recesses of a hard drive, miles away from my home, something happened. An iota of data got twisted. A minute smidgeon of dust somehow got past the security of the metal casing. Some tiny piece of insignificant space was corrupted by a digital demon.Like the swine flu, it ...