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  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Halloween! In and Out of the Quad-Cities – Halloween!

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Fannie Solomon, the Ghost and the Wedding Ring – A Halloween Tale It’s October. The beautiful foliage is splashed with color, and bountiful harvest cornucopias overflow with golden grains. But, as we twist and turn our way through the month, many o...

  • October Calendar of Events October Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Come with any questions about Alzheimer’s and/or Related Dementia to “Ask the Experts” on Wed., Oct....

  • In Honor of Grandparents Day September 9, 2012 In Honor of Grandparents Day September 9, 2012

    Grandmas are moms with lots of frosting. ~ Author Unknown What a bargain grandchildren are! I give them my loose change, and they give me a million dollars' worth of pleasure. ~ Gene Perret Grandmothers are just 'antique' little girls. ~ Author Unknown Perfect love sometimes does n...

  • NEWS FOR YOU... from the Iowa D.O.T NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa D.O.T

    School Bus Safety By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor, Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa Iowa Department of Transportation Every year, new rules are passed into law by our legislators. Some may have little if any impact on our day to day lives, while others can impact us gre...

  • September Calendar of Events September Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, ... www.alz.org 1.800.272.3900 local address and phone # - 736 Federa...

  • Not the Same Old Song and Dance Not the Same Old Song and Dance

    By Devon White Augustana College student intern Child Abuse Council Cultural Experiences in the QCA for You and the “Kids” Routine life of eating at the same booth, listening to your song, and doing the same old dance are easy to fall into. Older folks generally go about their routines ...

  • Caring for Lawns During Drought Conditions  Caring for Lawns During Drought Conditions

    David Minner Iowa State University Extension Scott County As of mid-July, most non-irrigated turf in Iowa is either dormant (brown from lack of water) or well on its way to summer dormancy. Thirteen percent of the counties in Iowa are classified as in severe drought conditions, 66 percent are c...

  • August Calendar of Events August Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, ... www.alz.org 1.800.272.3900 local address and phone # - 736 Federa...