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  • Yard and Garden: Strawberry Care Yard and Garden: Strawberry Care

    By Aaron J. Steil Iowa State University Consumer Horticulture Extension Specialist Few can resist the allure of fresh strawberries — they're an early summer treat for many. Luckily, cultivating these delectable fruits is relatively easy. With full sun, well-drained soil and just a little bit of ...

  • Summer Sip Tips:  Meeting Your Fluid Needs  in the Summer Heat Summer Sip Tips: Meeting Your Fluid Needs in the Summer Heat

    By Hannah Anderson MA, RDN, LDN, CLS Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (515) 695-3602     hannah.anderson1@hy-vee.com Time to rethink your summer drink! Hydration is essential, especially during the hot summer months. This is because water plays a vital role in every body function, making up about ...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    By Q.C. Jones Award Winning Journalist—Maybe, Maybe Not Recently QC Jones won an award for writing.  The whole thing put me into a bit of a spin.  Your pal, QC, who never suffers from the ailment of false modesty, has been torn massive braggadocio and embarrassed blushing.  It might even be...

  • Aging and You Aging and You

    Maintenance-Free Living By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Maintenance-free living has never been so appealing.  My husband and I are do-it-yourself sort of people and enjoy spending time outdoors working on projects. We get good exercise, taking in the fresh air while we ...

  • Calendar of Events | JUNE 2024 Calendar of Events | JUNE 2024

    If you have an upcoming event that you would like published, please mail info to: 50+Lifestyles, P. O. Box 2125, Davenport, IA, 52809  Attn: Eloise or email: publisher@50pluslife.com Attn: Eloise. Please submit by the 10th of the month prior to the month you want activity listed. Support Grou...

  • JUNE 2024 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals JUNE 2024 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...

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

    By Pam Shaw Social Security District Manager Davenport Social Security Office POPULAR BABY NAMES The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Iowa for 2023. Oliver and Charlotte topped the list. The top five boys’ and girls’ names for 2023 in Iowa were...

  • Kari’s Kitchen Kari’s Kitchen

    Grilled Peaches 1 stick of unsalted butter, room temperature 1 tsp cinnamon sugar 2 Tbsp sugar 4 ripe peaches, halved and pitted Canola oil Directions: In bowl, add the butter, cinnamon sugar and sugar and mix until smooth. Heat the grill to high. Brush the pe...