Archive for September, 2009
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Special events fill Niabi Zoo’s September calendar
By Tom Stalf Director, Niabi Zoo Niabi Zoo is closing for the season September 27, but not before some of our most popular events take place. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and take advantage of free admission every Friday in September. Be sure to get to the zoo before we close ea...
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Bettendorf Public Library Hosts Global Gathering Germany
Beginning September 1, the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting Global Gathering Germany, a two-month celebration of German culture, heritage, and tradition for all ages. Throughout September and October, the Bettendorf Public Library will feature programs and activities related to Germany and its p...
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A Former Boss, A Forever Friend
By Gary Metivier It was twelve years ago, fresh off a delayed and bumpy prop puddle jumper from St. Louis. I made my way in for “The Interview”at KWQC. Across from the big desk was Jim Graham, a man who would change my life. I was nervous about the interview. I really wanted the job. I ...
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Remembering Jim Graham
David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home The first time I visited with Jim Graham, he was wearing a skirt. It was a few years ago now. Blarney Bash. Rogalski Center. Arriving on the St. Ambrose University campus, the haunting drone of the bagpipe could be heard through the crisp March...
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Remembering a Community Career Volunteer
By Marti Clyde Director, Quad Cities Graduate Study Center Jim Graham served on the Governing Board of the Quad Cities Graduate Study Center (GradCenter) for nearly 10 years, the last five as Chair. He was our boss, our cheerleader, our mentor, and our friend, and we miss him terribly. [capt...
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In Memory of Jim, my husband
By Eloise Graham Jim had really enjoyed doing this article. He was a great communicator. Even after his stroke in 2006, he still had a great sense of humor and loved to tell a story or spin a yarn. I now have the honor/challenge to carry on. Below is a letter that my family and I received. It ...
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Seniors Are Thinking in Reverse These Days!
By Bill Klinkenberg Wells Fargo Senior Products Division The words “Reverse Mortgage” have raised questions and concerns in the past throughout the United States. However, it would appear that those questions and concerns have been lessened over time. In April of 2009, it was reported that 1...
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New Kingdom Trailriders Celebrating 25 Years
New Kingdom Trailriders is celebrating its 25th year of offering therapeutic horseback riding to specially challenged individuals in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. The non-profit organization is operated mainly by volunteers and holds riding sessions from April – October. Through t...
