Archive for October, 2011

  • Yard and Garden: Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs Yard and Garden: Planting Spring-Flowering Bulbs

    By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County To enjoy tulips, daffodils and other spring-flowering bulbs, gardeners must plant them in the fall. The reward for proper planting, once varieties have been selected (there are several thousand daffodil varieties) and bulbs purchase...

  • In and Out of the Quad-Cities In and Out of the Quad-Cities

    Contributed by Gail McPike and Toni Hall Mitch Miller, Karaoke and the Quad-Cities It was a crisp fall Thursday night back in 1961. The whole family was gathered around the big console TV in the living room. We were already dressed in our PJ’s and washed up ready for bed. It’s a schoo...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Last month, on September 15, the Senior Expo was held at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center. It had the largest attendance of any that I have seen. There were seminars on various subjects of interest to seniors. It was nic...

  • Calendar of Events - October 2011 Calendar of Events – October 2011

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at (563) 324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs. Aphasic Support Group Genesis The Aphasic Support Group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 2 to 3 p.m. at Gen...