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  • MARCH 2017 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals MARCH 2017 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    1) Potato Soup, Fish Wedge On Wheat Bun W/ Tarter Sauce, Coleslaw, Pineapple, Sugar Cookie 2) Swiss Steak, Hash Brown Casserole, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges, Chocolate Cream Pie 3) Tuna Noodle Casserole, Edamame, Tropical Fruit, M&M Cookie, Tomato Juice 6) Beef Stew, Carrots, Biscuit...

  • FamTechCare: Helping Caregivers Manage Day-to-Day Situations for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Types of Dementia FamTechCare: Helping Caregivers Manage Day-to-Day Situations for Family Members with Alzheimer’s Disease or Other Types of Dementia

    Information from the University of Iowa College of Nursing Researchers from the University of Iowa are conducting a research study to help caregivers who are taking care of family members who have dementia. This study is being conducted by the College of Nursing, and is in the second year of its ...

  • Yard and Garden: Dealing with Premature Flowering Spring Bulbs Yard and Garden: Dealing with Premature Flowering Spring Bulbs

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Horticulturist Winter 2017 has been unusually mild in Iowa, with daily high temperatures in the 50s and 60s and approaching record highs. This is good news for those who dislike snow and icy conditions, but it can confuse spring-flow...

  • Calendar of Events - February 2017 Calendar of Events – February 2017

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Caring for People...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    I like to offer you a wide range of cooking and prep ideas. Some recipes are intricate and time consuming, but oh, so good – and the feeling of creativity and accomplishment cannot be equaled. Other times I offer simple, already prepared items for a quick and easy item. This month I am trying some...

  • By Cristina Vital Social Security Manager Rock Island Social Security Office SET A GOAL, MAKE A PLAN, AND SAVE AUTOMATICALLY: AMERICA SAVES WEEK Saving for the future is a vital part of ensuring a secure retirement. American Savings Education Council and America Saves coordinate the annual Ameri...

  • Family Emergency Grandparent Scam

    By Carol Ehlers Human Sciences Extension and Outreach-Family Finance Iowa State University Extension xehlers@iastate.edu (712) 732-5056 According to Carol Ehlers, a human sciences specialist in family finance with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, a Northwest Iowa grandmother recen...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY  Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa EASILY GET REPLACEMENT SOCIAL SECURITY TAX FORMS ONLINE Tax time is fast approaching. Preparing your documents can seem overwhelming. Some forms and paperwork might be difficult to track down. Social Security has made it ea...