Archive for August, 2010
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NEWS FOR YOU…. from the Iowa Department of Transportation
Hot Weather Driving Tips By Debra Carney Driver’s License Supervisor Driver’s License Services office Davenport, IA Summertime is the most heavily traveled time of the year, with months when temperatures strain not only you but your vehicle. You can reduce the risk of breakdowns a...
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Summer Attractions at the Putnam and IMAX
Information from the Putnam Museum and IMAX Theatre, Davenport Now showing at the IMAX: Your mind is the scene of the crime! Inception: The IMAX Experience is now playing on our six-story screen! Dom Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a skilled thief, the absolute best in the dangerous art of extr...
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Genesis Stroke Program Recognized By American Stroke Association
The Genesis Stroke Program has received a Silver Performance Achievement Award from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association in recognition of the Genesis success in implementing the Get With the Guidelines program. The award recognizes the Genesis commitment to providing a high st...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Tara Hartman, Au.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. What is that whistling and squealing sound that comes from hearing aids? The whistling sound that hearing aids sometimes make is called feedback. Feedback can occur for many reasons, and it is normal for hearing aids to squeal at cer...
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On The Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter We used to see many signs on fences and homes that said “Beware of Dogs.” Today that has changed to “Beware of People.” Because seniors are trusting, it has become easy for us to be victims. “Free Trial Offers” for travel...
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Hospital Inpatient or Outpatient? Ask If You Have Medicare
Information provided by SHIIP Senior Health Insurance Information Program Did you know that even if you stay in the hospital overnight, you might still be considered an outpatient? “We get calls and e-mails from Iowans on Medicare who stay in the hospital overnight, but are billed as outpatie...
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Seniors in Southwest Davenport have another option for lunch
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations GENERATIONS - Area Agency on Aging The newly opened GenAge Café in the Roosevelt Community Center, 1220 Minnie Avenue, Davenport celebrated a grand opening on July 15th. The start-up of the Café, serving seniors age 60 and better, is the direct result o...
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Tips for Reducing Gasoline Use
By Tom Miller Iowa Attorney General The Attorney General's Office suggests several tips for reducing gasoline consumption -- and thus reducing demand and market pressure for higher gasoline prices: • Check your owner's manual to find out what octane your engine needs, then buy it. Resist t...
