Archive for December, 2009
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What a ride with Willie’s Wagon
Hoping to inspire children - the children are in turn inspiring me! By Gary Metivier Willie’s Wagon has been taking me on a ride I will never forget. For the last ten years I have been searching for my own way to reach out to sick children in our community. I have worked closely with the...
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Are You Ready for Medicare Part D 2010?
By Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) The new year is just around the corner and for people on Medicare the last two months leading up to 2010 are particularly important. “The Medicare Part D drug plans for next year were announced in October, and Iowans need to take a good loo...
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Tales by Triplett – The Perfect Christmas Gift
By Patrick Triplett When I was a kid, Christmas was my favorite holiday. Jumping out of bed on Christmas morning and rushing downstairs to see what Santa had left under the tree was a special day indeed. But over the years Christmas has lost its charm for me, in large part because instead of gett...
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Season of Giving
By Courtyard Estates of Walcott Often we hear of the holidays as “the season of giving.” In the hustle and bustle of the holidays it can be easy to forget that there is more to giving than boxes, bows, tags and shopping bags. The best kind of giving is from the heart, not the store. The b...
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Simplifying the Holiday Season
By Kathryn Graver Community Education Coordinator Child Abuse Council Once again, the hectic holiday season is approaching. The season is meant to be a time of fun, family, and relaxation; however too often it becomes stressful. This year, everyone needs to consider simplifying the crazines...
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Winding Stream Spa Wins Awards
Winding Stream Spa at Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel wins awards and adds more pedicure stations. The exclusive Winding Stream Spa at Meskwaki in Tama was one of the area’s best kept secrets; but word of its elegant design, top shelf service, and reasonable prices has been spreading. The Windin...
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Thank You to our Readers for another great year of 50+ lifestyles!
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Save Money With Homemade Holiday Gifts
By Janet Macon, M/S., R.D., L.D. HyVee Registered Dietician Davenport, IA (563) 324-9948 Thinking about holiday gift-giving? And are you trying to find a gift that’s meaningful, personal and also easy on the pocketbook? Homemade gifts from the kitchen can meet all those needs and can be r...
