Archive for September, 2011

  • Seniors who lock-in their next-stage housing reduce costs and help preserve their wealth Seniors who lock-in their next-stage housing reduce costs and help preserve their wealth

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Talk about a rollercoaster ride! When last we visited in this space, congress and the president were negotiating a debt ceiling; the U.S. enjoyed a AAA credit rating, and gold was selling at about $1,608 per ounce. In just that intervening month, we have established...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter August was hot, but on Senior Day at the Mississippi Valley Fair, it cooled off. Plus 60 Club, R.S.V.P., S.A.L.T, Generations, and other groups that help seniors were there. It was great to see many of you and hear how you enjoy readi...

  • Ella’s Kitchen – Kid’s Corner

    Kids are loads of fun…and a bit of work! Luckily, cooking with them can be one of the fun aspects. All you need are simple recipes for nutritious foods that look good and taste yummy. Luckily, I had two granddaughters visiting me, and we tried some recipes. Hope you have fun cooking, too! ...

  • Yard and Garden: Onions and Garlic

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Harvesting vegetables at the right stage of maturity results in high quality, nutritious products. If properly harvested and stored, onions and garlic will keep most of their original flavor and food value for months. Iowa State Uni...

  • Ask the Audiologist – Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands?

    By Tara Hartman, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Are there hearing aids that will work with my arthritic hands? When the feeling or dexterity in your fingers declines, it can be very difficult to manipulate small objects. Hearing aids are no exception. Even larger hearing aids can s...

  • GET THE FACTS! About Fixed Annuities GET THE FACTS! About Fixed Annuities

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor Why do people buy fixed annuities? What makes fixed and fixed indexed annuities so popular? They offer a unique and attractive blend of safety, growth potential, tax advantages, lifetime income, liquidity and e...

  • Expecting the Unexpected Expecting the Unexpected

    By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Nancy wasn’t expecting to crash her car during a summer storm. She wasn’t expecting to sustain a head injury during the accident. And she certainly wasn’t expecting to be out of work over six months while her injuries healed. Fortunately for Nanc...

  • Yard and Garden: Late Summer and Early Fall Plantings

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Creating a beautiful, functioning landscape depends on putting the right plant in the right place at the right time. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists describe the correct plants and care to give late summer and early ...