Archive for October, 2012
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Powerful Potatoes
By Molly Muchow RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 mmuchow@hy-vee.com Potatoes are one of the greatest nutritional values in the produce department. Potatoes are low-cost and packed with essential nutrients. Potatoes have more Vitamin C and potassium than bananas and apples. Kn...
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Are my hearing aids supposed to whistle? “Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee”
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC “Dr. Parker, can you please help this person in the waiting room? That feedback sound is driving everyone crazy!” This comment came from my assistant the other day. I quickly finished up what I was doing and called the patient back. ...
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Third Annual Hilltop Campus Fall Music Fest
On a crisp October evening, with the aroma of hot grills sizzling up good eats, music sailed through the chilly night air at the Third Annual Hilltop Campus Village Fall Music Fest. The Fest is a free event held every year on the grounds of the park owned by the Hilltop Business Association. The eve...
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Overcoming the stressful slumps of the holidays
By Holly Alguire Bradley University Student Intern Mississippi Valley Child Protection Center Child Abuse Council Holidays are supposed to be a relaxing, fun-filled time for family. But, somehow, this time of year tends to be the most stressful few weeks. Whether it be worrying how many peop...
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Ella’s Kitchen
I have shared with you some recipes that I was fortunate to sample while I was visiting in Grand Junction, Colorado. These are authentic Mexican dishes that were prepared by local residents. The event was a fundraiser for an educational center in Grand Junction. Ella [Ella ca...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa OVER THE RIVER AND THROUGH THE WOODS TO www.socialsecurity.gov Kids are back in school, and in the breezy afternoons, you can find them raking leaves, or jumping in them. It’s that time of year. Soon, on the way to Thanksgivin...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Counting my blessings
By Mike Mickle Welcome to November, everyone. We are firmly in Fall's grip. The trees are beautiful, the air is crisp and in our house, fall sports mania has taken hold. We reached a milestone last month. Our youngest son, Matt turned 10. That signaled the end of single digits in the Mickle hous...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Wow!! Won’t we be happy when Election Day comes on November 6? The phone calls will stop; the poor mail person will have a large load lifted off of their shoulders. Don’t believe everything you hear or read. Most of everything y...
