Archive for Community
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Tales by Triplett – The Important Things in Life
By Patrick Triplett I’ve learned a lot during my 60-plus years on this earth. I've learned that missing a two-foot putt isn't the end of the world. Nor is a last-second Iowa Hawkeye loss. I've learned that it's not necessary to call 911 when the lawnmower catches on fire, and it's not worth yel...
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In and Out of the Quad Cities
Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Close your eyes and imagine the 100 greatest vacation destinations on the planet. Come on concentrate. Think vacation, get-a-way, fun, and family. Via mental telepathy we see your list – Orlando, Ocean Beach, Vail, Hot Springs and Hollywood are on y...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter With economic times as they are, debt collection has been increasing. You may have a son or daughter who has been having financial difficulties, and they do have a right to be treated fairly. Debt collectors can call only betwe...
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Davenport Library News
Davenport Public Library Offers Story Time for Everyone! A Great Activity to Share with the Grandchildren! Beginning September 1, the Davenport Public Library will offer nine different story time sessions each week! Story times are vital to a child’s development because they teach verb...
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Kaylie & Jordyn’s Kitchen
In celebration of Grandparents Day, Eloise’s grandaughters, Kaylie and Jordyn have compiled a collection of kid-friendly recipes perfect for fun in the kitchen with your grandchild! “Go Fly a Kite” Cupcakes Ingredients: 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tea...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Enjoy the garden bounty that is now coming our way. Use the vegetables raw in salads, marinated in salads, grilled, or experiment with new ways, such as the "Tatter-Dipped Veggies" mentioned below. Garnish your plates with grapes, apple slices or nectarine slices. Then can or freeze some to savor in...
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Grandparents Day – September 12th
By Mike Mickle On September 12th, we get the opportunity to celebrate Grandparent's Day. Welcome to September everyone! I hope you are getting used to the new faces popping up in the Publisher's Corner. Dave Deuth, Dan Adams and I are thrilled to be joining Eloise in this endeavor. We are pla...
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Y’all Come On Over to The Fountains Country Fair
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community Are ya’ hankerin’ for an afternoon of country fair fun for the whole family and food on a stick? Well, come on over to The Fountains Country Fair on Sunday afternoon, September 26th from 4:00 to 8:00. Th...
