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Q&A: Cost of Prescription Drugs U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

Q: How would your price transparency amendment change prescription drug advertising? A: The U.S. Senate adopted a bipartisan amendment I co-sponsored with Senator Dick Durbin of Illinois that would improve information available to consumers about their prescription medicines. Right now ...

Touring the Skies By Jim Bonser (jbonser@usa.net

Ps. 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. September. Hot and muggy. Kids back in school but then sent home early because it’s too hot in the unairconditioned classrooms! That’s what usually comes to mind first when I think about ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-Say what you mean, mean what you say

How are you? What’s up? What’s new? How about this crazy hot (cold, rainy, dry) weather we’ve been having? Have a great day! Small talk. We’ve all participated in the chatter, often not even thinking about what we’re saying. It’s rote communication. Blah, blah, blah. But what do ...

Q&A: Border Security U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

Q: Why did you write a letter to the Department of Homeland Security asking how the man accused of murdering Mollie Tibbetts got from Mexico to Iowa and was in Iowa illegally for up to seven years? A: The letter I sent to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen seeks answers on a ...

Looking Back ~ From the Archives of the Reinbeck Courier-By Laura Beard

10 YEARS AGO Kelly Brockett received a certificate of providing the artwork that appeared in the June From Farm to You Calendar that was distributed by IA. Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship at the Iowa State Fair. Mr.& Mrs. Bill DeWolf will celebrate their 50th wedding ...

Slices of Life By Jill Pertler-Say what you mean, mean what you say

How are you? What’s up? What’s new? How about this crazy hot (cold, rainy, dry) weather we’ve been having? Have a great day! Small talk. We’ve all participated in the chatter, often not even thinking about what we’re saying. It’s rote communication. Blah, blah, blah. But what do ...

Q&A: Border Security U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

Q: Why did you write a letter to the Department of Homeland Security asking how the man accused of murdering Mollie Tibbetts got from Mexico to Iowa and was in Iowa illegally for up to seven years? A: The letter I sent to U.S. Secretary of Homeland Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen seeks answers on a ...

Looking Back ~ From the Archives of the Reinbeck Courier-By Laura Beard

10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 28, 2008 Seventy-eight golfers participated in the 4th anniversary G-R Booster Club Tournament. MacKennie Hammer has taken over Keri Heasley’s shop and is now taking appointments. Mr. & Mrs. Harry Cheeseman are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on August ...

Slices of Life by Jill Pertler-Dead tree growing

It was dead, or nearly so. A massive maple tree that had marked the seasons and passing of time for twice as long as most humans grace the earth. Each spring his buds reminded us of life anew. He’d sheltered us from the intense summer sun and gave a brilliant colorful display each autumn. He ...