Start that difficult conversation with your loved ones. But before you do, research your options. John Hale and Terri Hale Guest columnists April 9, 2026, 7:37 a.m. CT John and Terri Hale own The Hale Group, an Ankeny-based firm advocating for older Iowans, Iowans with disabilities, and the caregivers who support them. Sirens sounded across the state recently alerting Iowans to prepare for the potential impact of tornadoes.