Q: What is the PACT Act? A: In August, Congress passed the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act that provides eligibility for medical benefits to 3.5 million veterans sickened by toxin exposure during their military service in the Gulf War, post-9/11 and Vietnam War eras.
Remodeling a kitchen adds value to a home. Remodeling Magazine's 'Cost vs. Value Report' indicates mid-range kitchen remodels cost about $66,000, and homeowners can expect to recover about 60 to 80 percent of that cost at resale.
Members of the Peru State College Student Senate today announced details of the College’s 100th Annual Homecoming Parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1st in downtown Peru. The theme for this year’s festivities is “Bobcat in Boots.”
Saturday, Sept. 24: Fishing and Hunting Fall Swap Meet, 7 a.m.
Women, Land & Legacy of Southwest Iowa hosted an event on Wednesday, Sept. 7, called, “Doing Good With What You Have.” It featured three local entities with inspiring stories about serving others by utilizing the resources they have. Forty-six women from southwest Iowa and southeast Nebraska attended the event, and nearly half were attending for the first time. A special sponsorship was provided by Farm Credit Services of America.
Some people find the best way to get in shape is to do so alongside another person. Group classes can provide the inspiration, variety and fun needed to keep fitness enthusiasts engaged. Some are offered by traditional gyms while others may be found at specialty fitness facilities.
Sheriff Kevin Aistrope reports the following arrests from Sept. 4 to 18: Ralph Blackey, 50, of Sidney, was arrested Sept.
Popcorn Day organizers didn’t let a little rain get in the way of all the fun during the 60th annual event in downtown Hamburg on Saturday, Sept. 10. The weather forecast forced the musical performers who were to appear in the City Park to relocate to the Colonial Theatre, and the fireworks had to be cancelled, but many of the planned events took place as usual, including the coronation of the Popcorn Queen and Little Miss Popcorn, the presentation of the Community Service Awards, the announcement of the Grand Marshal, and the Kiddie and Grand Parades down Main Street. Popcorn Day royalty Gracee Thompson, the daughter of Chad and Alisha Thompson, was crowned the 2022 Popcorn Queen. She has been involved in volleyball, basketball, golf, track, softball, and cheerleading.
SIDNEY VOLLEYBALL The Sidney Cowgirls won in a sweep of Corner Conference rival Essex and topped perennial Nebraska prep powerhouse Falls City Sacred Heart last week to raise their season record to 15-2.
Q: How do Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) inflate prescription drug costs? A: When I make my 99 county visits across Iowa, I hear from Iowans about the high costs of prescription drugs and the sticker shock at the pharmacy counter. It turns out that sticker shock is a two-way street for independent community pharmacies.