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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July Flashback Tribute
By Eloise Graham Please enjoy a reprint of a July 2009 column by Jim Graham, the second owner of 50+ Lifestyles. In his column, Jim wrote about his love of the Fourth of July and his love for the freedoms we have in America. Eloise Fourth of July! It’s one I remember from when I was a kid. B...
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Summer Celebrations
By Cyndi Koenes Regional Marketing & Sales Director Park Vista - North Hill Park Vista - Camanche Summer is the time for family reunions, ice cream, lightning bugs and trips to the community pool. The libraries hold their summer reading programs, and the parks are brimming with childre...
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Intermittent Fasting: A Registered Dietitian’s Perspective
By Kaitlyn Milligan Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3291 Kaitlyn.Milligan@hy-vee.com Intermittent fasting, a dietary approach that has gained popularity, is being hailed for its potential health and weight loss benefits. As Hy-Vee dietitians, we know eating isn’t one-size-fits-all...
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The Psychology of Letting Go: Helping Seniors Declutter with Compassion
By Korinne Masse Perfectly Organized As people age, the idea of downsizing can bring more than just logistical challenges—it often stirs deep emotional currents tied to memory, identity, and loss. For many seniors, the belongings in their homes represent decades of lived experiences, cherished m...
