Archive for December, 2010
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Top Tax Planning Tips
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford While April 15th may still be a long way off, the end of the year is prime time to start making the important decisions that will affect next year’s income tax return. Here are some suggestions that might help make that check you write in April a little...
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Calendar of Events – December 2010
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at 563-324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs.. Alzheimer’s Workshop Does someone you love have Alzheimer’s or Dementia? Join Jade Angelica, Director of Healing...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa WRAP UP YOUR RETIREMENT APPLICATION BEFORE WRAPPING HOLIDAY GIFTS The holiday season is, for many people the busiest time of year with gift lists and to-do lists, feast planning and party preparation. The busy schedule, like...
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Ella’s Kitchen – Handy Leftover Solutions
Whether it’s from a big holiday season meal or from an everyday weeknight meal, leftovers are a common occurance. Using leftovers, whether you have a little or a lot, can save money. It can also get your creative juices flowing and give you a feeling of accomplishment. So be thankful for those lit...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Here we are again poised for what is for most of us a joyous period of the year. In Judeo-Christian background are never to be forgotten events of long ago, celebrated as best we can in houses that hold forth for the religions and in our homes. We, as people, accept much of th...
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Leaving Your Kids Home Alone
By Rondi Doyle Director of Community Relations Child Abuse Council Leaving your kids home alone is a significant milestone: it shows that your child is old enough and mature enough to behave properly and handle any mishaps. But, it’s dangerous to leave your kids alone too early. H...
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What Hearing Aid Will Work Best for Me?
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. There are many factors to consider when choosing a hearing aid. The most important factor is the configuration and amount of hearing loss you have. Once your hearing test is completed, your audiologist can immediately narro...
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Ask ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Tulips & Mums
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County I still haven’t gotten my tulip bulbs planted. Should I plant them now or wait until spring? The tulip bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. Tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs can be planted as late as ...
