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Jamey Helgeson: Congressional leaders announce coronavirus deal

By Jamey Helgeson On Dec. 20, Congressional leaders announced a bipartisan, bicameral COVID relief and omnibus appropriations deal. The deal includes $1.4 trillion to fund ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, January 2, 2021 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: Drive-thru chicken

LIFE Mower County’s drive-thru chicken dumpling soup and chili supper will be held from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at LIFE Mower County, 401 ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, December 19, 2020 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: Tell Congress to pass COVID-19 relief now!

It’s been months since Congress last passed pandemic relief legislation and we need action now that includes people with disabilities and those who support them! ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 21, 2020 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: LIFE Mower County to participate in Give to the Max Day on Nov. 19

Organizers encourage donors to continue their outpouring of support for local causes and expand giving to meet the moment this year LIFE Mower County is ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, November 7, 2020 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: SSA announces cost of living increases for 2021

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 1.3 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in 2021. The ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, October 24, 2020 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: Senate rejects COVID relief bill

On Sept. 10, Senate Republicans failed to get enough votes to advance their pared-down version of the COVID-19 relief bill they introduced last month. This ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 26, 2020 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: Still time to take part in census

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things in our world over the past few months, including the timeline for our 2020 census. The census is ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, September 12, 2020 6:30 am

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Jamey Helgeson: Giving an update on coronavirus relief bill

Disability rights advocates must continue mounting the pressure on Congress. Senators returned home to their districts until Sept. 8 for summer recess without passing coronavirus ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Friday, August 28, 2020 6:14 pm

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LIFE Mower County: Mark your calendars for a virtual online auction

This virtual online event will take the place of our cancelled 10th Annual Taste of Mower County that was set to happen on Aug. 23.  ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 15, 2020 6:30 am

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LIFE Mower County: Mark your calendars for a online auction

A virtual online auction will take the place of our cancelled 10th annual Taste of Mower County, that was set to happen on Aug. 23. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, August 1, 2020 6:30 am

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LIFE: Free virtual program opportunities are available

We may be practicing social distancing for the time being, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to connect with each other and hang out! ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, July 18, 2020 6:50 am

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Helgeson: Virtual program opportunities available

We may be practicing social distancing for the time being, but that doesn’t mean we can’t continue to connect with each other and hang out! ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 20, 2020 6:50 am

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We are in need of volunteers on June 16

We are looking for volunteers from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16. We need people to arrange roses in vases, deliver roses ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, June 6, 2020 7:01 am

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Final chance to order beautiful long-stemmed roses is June 2

All proceeds from LIFE Mower County’s Rose Sale benefits children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Down syndrome, Cerebral palsy, Autism and Epilepsy. ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 23, 2020 1:01 pm

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LIFE Mower county moves annual meeting online

LIFE Mower County’s annual meeting will be held online from 6-7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, in order to keep people safe. The meeting is ... Read more

by Jamey Helgeson, Saturday, May 9, 2020 7:01 am

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