Archive for December, 2011

  • Yard and Garden: Fallen Leaves

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Scott County Composting enables gardeners to dispose of large quantities of leaves and clippings in an efficient and cost-effective way. Iowa State University Extension horticulturists share ways to use fallen tree leaves. Garden...

  • Ella’s Kitchen

    December is the month of happy hectic holidays. My advice is to dream big for this festive season. Make your lists and plans. Decide how you want to decorate. Do as much as you are able. THEN don’t fret about what you don’t get done, relax and enjoy your friends and family. If the silver hasnâ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa GIFT OF A GOOD RETIREMENT When the holidays come, the money goes — usually for presents and parties, greeting cards and traveling to see family. Before you spend that last holiday buck, make sure you set some cash aside for...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SAVE SOME TIME DURING THE HOLIDAYS — ONLINE The holidays are here, and that means busy days ahead for families across the nation: gift shopping, preparing for guests, sending out holiday greetings, looking up recipes for fa...

  • Davenport Now will pay you $5,000 to $8,000 to buy a new Dan Dolan town home at Stone Gate East Davenport Now will pay you $5,000 to $8,000 to buy a new Dan Dolan town home at Stone Gate East

    By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Don’t miss this big opportunity. It’s true. Davenport Now will write you a check for buying a new Dan Dolan town home at Stone Gate East. It’s part of the City of Davenport incentive program to stimulate new construction in the city. And no, you don’t ha...

  • Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Area Expanded

    By Martha Smith University of Illinois Extension Stark County has been added to Illinois Dept. of Agriculture Emerald Ash Borer Quarantine Area The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) has expanded the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) quarantine area, adding 14 additional counties, bringing the...

  • What Is a Migraine Headache?

    Health Minute With CASI A migraine headache is a type of headache that usually occurs one to four times per month These affect women more than men. Migraine seems to run in the family. A migraine headache is often one sided, but can affect both sides. It is often described as throbbing, also ste...

  • Persons with Disability Parking Device

    NEWS FOR YOU.... from the Iowa D.O.T. Persons with Disability Parking Device By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor, Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa With approaching inclement weather, every day trips may become more challenging. Colder weather may make it more difficult to ...