Archive for November, 2017

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

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa 5 WAYS SOCIAL SECURITY PROTECTS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Next payday, when you see a portion of your wages go toward FICA taxes, rest easier knowing that your investment in Social Security brings a lifetime of protections for ...

  • Is it More than Holiday Blues? Is it More than Holiday Blues?

    By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging The holidays are a time of love and cheer, but for many, the winter months and the close of another year can be tough. The gloomy weather can wear on us. Family visits can prove taxing. Holiday Blues are temporary feel...

  • Just Saying... Just Saying…

    By Q.C. Jones It’s the Christmas Season – and I Believe! December is the season for believing… I believe. As I think about the festivities thundering along like the North Pole Express, one can’t help but ponder the coming weeks. If you listen closely enough, you can hear the echo of rein...

  • Max’s Musings Max’s Musings

    By Max Molleston Most of us in this region know about the Pow Wow in Rock Island performed by the residents of the Mesquaki tribe. Some continue to reside in Tama County, Iowa on their reserved lands. One Indian language during WWII was used as a message devise. It could not be broken. It could no...

  • Your Advocacy Your Advocacy

    By Jessie Thomson GolderCare Solutions Aging in Place ­– Getting Help to Stay Home Longer Over the years of my grandmother’s card club gatherings, her home became the preferred location to meet. All of her friends liked to get together at her house because, “Kathleen has that nice high toi...

  • Friendship Connection Friendship Connection

    Information from Friendship Manor Friendship Manor’s pre-residency program, Friendship Connection, lets you experience the Manor’s activities like social mixers, day trips and educational seminars before you decide to move in. It is a great way to meet new friends and experience what life is li...

  • Another Gift Giving Season: The Greatest Gift  Continues Giving Another Gift Giving Season: The Greatest Gift Continues Giving

    By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor As we approach another gift giving season I want to share with you an article we prepared several years ago and repeat here again. Let me make a suggestion on providing the greatest gift. Give the greatest gift to...

  • Health Insurance  and Hearing Aids Health Insurance and Hearing Aids

    By Dr. Molly Parker, Audiologist and Owner Parker Audiolology, P.C. What are you doing to keep your Healthcare costs down in 2018? Is your insurance company offering a discount program?  Look carefully and check the service component. Who do you get to see locally if you have problems? We are se...