Archive for April, 2013

  • The Merry Month of May... The Merry Month of May…

    By Eloise Graham May seems to have a theme all to itself – the letter “M.” May Day, Mother’s Day and Memorial Day all take place in the merry month of May. Even its birthstone is the “M”erald. (Emerald) May Day, celebrated on May 1, is an ancient Northern Hemisphere spring festi...

  • Safety First Safety First

    By Pam Haumann New Parent Services Manager Child Abuse Council There are several safety rules to remember when children are in or around water. Is there anything more fun for children than playing outdoors in the water during the summer? Whether you are a parent, grandparent, guardian, or o...

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

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter How many times have you gone to a business because of a coupon you received in the mail or in the local paper? Auto repairs are not services you should utilize because of a coupon, an advertisement or a web site stating they have a g...

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

    By Mark Owens Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa SOCIAL SECURITY’S “TRIPLE CROWN” OF SOCIAL MEDIA From the stables to the tracks, people across the United States are already talking about this year’s Triple Crown. The three biggest thoroughbred horse races in the natio...

  • The Joys of Gardening The Joys of Gardening

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling “We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.” Every year in April, our suburban yard would come alive with color. The tulips and jonquils would push through the soil and explode in the vibrant colors of spring. The buds on the tw...

  • Your Advocacy Connection - Patient Advocacy is What We Do Your Advocacy Connection – Patient Advocacy is What We Do

    By Glenda Thomas GolderCare Solutions Recently, I was asked to be part of an expert panel. I was honored, and so I accepted the position to speak to incoming freshmen and their parents at our local high school. I would not exactly call myself an expert, yet I have been through the registration ...

  • Lighthouse Homecare - We want to be there for you Lighthouse Homecare – We want to be there for you

    By Dan Adams Lighthouse Homecare Interestingly enough, I recently read reports that up to 75 percent of the hospitals re-admissions are potentially preventable. Utilizing the services of a private duty, licensed home care agency is a way to bridge the gap during the transitional period of recov...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston Which is stronger, a blizzard Winter, or a robust Spring? As a broadcaster, I remained alert to daily conditions, in all seasons. Reports of what conditions might mean to exposed livestock, and in Spring, to planting the crops and the “growing season” follow-up. From Germany...