
Q. What is the meaning of astigmatism?
A. Some information from the Mayo Clinic: “Astigmatism is a common and generally treatable imperfection in the curvature of your eye that causes blurred distance and near vision. Astigmatism occurs when either the front surface of your eye (cornea) or the lens, inside your eye, has mismatched curves. Instead of having one curve like a round ball, the surface is egg shaped. This causes blurred vision at all distances. Astigmatism is often present at birth and may occur in combination with nearsightedness or farsightedness. Often it’s not pronounced enough to require corrective action. When it is, your treatment options are corrective lenses or surgery.”
Q. Can you print the mailing address and phone number for the Riddell company that manufactures football equipment?
A. Send mail to 1700 W Higgins Rd Ste. No. 500, Des Plaines, IL 60018, or call (888) 681-1717.
Q. I live in Walnut Court and there are age restrictions here. The sidewalks are dug up across the streets so they moved the slabs over here where elderly can’t get around good. Who can I call?
A. You can call Waterloo’s engineering department at 291-4312. This department oversees public sidewalk repairs.
Q. Why aren’t they flying the American flag at Lincoln Elementary? The flag pole has been empty for a long time.
A. It isn’t clear which Lincoln Elementary School the caller is referring to. There are schools bearing that name in both Cedar Falls and Waterloo. Both schools say the flag is flying outside of their building.
Q. Does Betty White have children?
A. She has no children of her own, but she does have three stepchildren from her marriage to Alan Ludden.
Q. What, if any, are the benefits available to a veteran who dies of a non-service cause for funeral and burial expenses?
A. There are a number of benefits under different scenarios; it’s best to check with the Veterans Administration for the details. Go to www.va.gov or call (800) 273-8255.
Q. Do identical twins have the same fingerprints as each other?
A. No. Their fingerprints evidently are very similar, but not identical. After a fertilized egg splits in the womb to form identical twins, their fingerprints develop small differences.
Q. Can you print an address to contact the IRS to report someone that does construction jobs and isn’t reporting his income?
A. You can go to www.irs.gov, click on “Tax Fraud and Abuse” and follow the directions.
Q. What’s the best thing to put on spider bites?
A. The Mayo Clinic says to keep the wound clean and apply an ice pack for 15 to 20 minutes. Antihistamines or hydrocortisone cream can help relieve itching. If you have reason to believe the spider was poisonous — say, a black widow or brown recluse spider — elevate the bitten limb to try to prevent the venom from spreading, apply an ice pack and seek immediate medical care. Poisonous spiders are rare in Iowa, though.
The Ewoldt twins’ first days
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Keeley, birth to Feb. 14

At left is Keeley Ewoldt at birth. On the right is her as of Feb. 14.
Keeley and Kambry first outfit

Identical twins Keeley and Kambry Ewoldt wear clothes for the first time. "They were so fragile," said their mom, Jade Ewoldt. "Right after birth smallest thing could have torn their skin. Their skin needed time to mature and maintain a certain body temperature to wear clothes."
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A slumbering Keeley wears a pretty bow while snuggling with her mom.
Kambry's first outfit

Kambry Ewoldt wearing clothes for the first time.
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Wesley Ewoldt snuggles daughter Kambry on Feb. 11.
Kambry, birth to now

This side-by-side image of shows Kambry Ewoldt the day she was born (left), and on Feb. 8.Â
Ewold twins first night home together

The Ewoldt twins on their first night home together. At left is Keeley, and Kambry is on the right.Â
Jade Ewoldt and children

Jade Ewoldt snuggles with her four children at home April 20. Big sister Kollins is on the left, and big brother Koy is on the right.
Kambry early April

Kambry Ewoldt at home in early April. She came home six days before twin sister Keeley.
Kambry's first day home

Kambry Ewoldt on her first day home April 11.
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Kambry Ewoldt on her first day home after months in the NICU at UI Stead Children's Hospital.
Kambry graduation day

Parents Wes and Jade Ewoldt waited for this day for months. Daughter Kambry graduated from from the NICU on April 11. Her twin, Keeley, came home April 17.
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Kambry Ewoldt at home in April.
Ewoldt twins Easter

Donning Easter outfits are Kambry, left, and Keeley Ewoldt. Born 18 weeks early in November, both are finally home after five months in neonatal intensive care unit at University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital.
Twins first days home

Keeley and Kambry Ewoldt in their first days at home together.
Foot size comparison

This photo shows the difference in foot size from the day the twins were born until now.Â
Eyes matured

The Ewoldt twins passed their eye exams with flying colors, an important milestone. Arriving 18 weeks early, their eyes were still fused closed at birth.
Twins at home April 26

The twins at home together on April 26.
Meal time

The Ewoldt twins are fed while lying on their sides, which helps avoid aspirating their milk and formula. Feedings take between 30-40 minutes, mom Jade said.
Twins at 5 months

The Ewoldt twins at 5 months.
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The Ewoldt twins snuggle with mom, Jade, on May 7.
Twins at birth

The Ewoldt twins at birth. They were born 18 weeks early in November.
Ewoldt siblings

At their Dysart home, big sister Kollins holds Keeley, while big brother Koy snuggles with Kambry.
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Kambry, left, and Keeley Ewoldt marked their first birthday Nov. 24, 2019. The Dysart twins were born at just 22 weeks gestation.
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Keeley, left, and Kambry Ewoldt of Dysart hold the Guinness World record for most premature surviving twins.
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Keeley, left, and Kambry Ewoldt of Dysart turn a year old on Nov. 24, 2019. The twins were born 18 weeks premature.
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The Ewoldt family includes parents Jade and Wesley Ewoldt, and, from left, Kollins, Kambry, Keeley and Koy.
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Mom Jade Ewoldt with twins Kambry, left, and Keeley.
Kambry Ewoldt gets a treat
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Ewoldt twins in the NICU
VIDEO: Ewoldt twins in the NICU
Keeley Ewoldt crawl attempt
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