Archive for October, 2019

  • NOVEMBER 2019 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals NOVEMBER 2019 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals

    1) Loose Meat on Wheat Bun w/ Ketchup & Mustard, Carrots, Potato Salad, Slice Apple Pie 4) Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Big Bowl of Tuscan Greens, Breadstick, Fruit Cocktail, Slice Blueberry Pie 5) Broccoli Ham Casserole, Cauliflower, Wheat Dinner Roll, Strawberry Applesauce  6) Cook’s Choi...

  • Family and the Holidays Family and the Holidays

    By Gail Glockhoff-Long GolderCare Solutions Family and the Holidays by GolderCare Solutions The holidays are just around the corner, which traditionally means time spent with family. The kids have a break from school and adults get a couple of days off from work, presenting a unique opportunity...

  • November Election Time November Election Time

    By John Maxwell November is election month. This November, I am running for my 3rd term for the North Scott School board. Here are some of the things that we have accomplished as a board in the past and what we hope to have happen in the future. The following is our two questions that I answered fo...

  • November is National Family Caregiver Month November is National Family Caregiver Month

    By Chris White Marketing and PR Coordinator Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging November is Caregiver Month, and caregiving can be a very difficult job. You might just be one and not even realize it. Most people don’t go around calling themselves “caregivers” – they’re just the wife, h...

  • The Red Flower The Red Flower

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling My earliest memory of Armistice Day came before I could barely pronounce the word. My dad would bring home two small red flowers made of crepe paper to give to my sister and me. He pinned the flowers on our collar and told us to wear them to honor the soldiers who had f...

  • Yard and Garden: Add Autumn Color with Grasses Yard and Garden: Add Autumn Color with Grasses

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Native and ornamental grasses are wonderful for adding multiple seasons of interest in the garden. They add instant texture and form to the garden any time of year whether grouped in clusters or planted singly as focal points. Iowa ...

  • The Civic Side of the Hilltop Campus Village The Civic Side of the Hilltop Campus Village

    One of the strategic initiatives of the Hilltop Campus Village’s Organization workgroup involves the encouraging of “Civic Engagement.” We feel we need to be aware of and involved in our local government. It is an important component of strengthening a neighborhood. That is why the Hilltop C...

  • Smart Snacking Tips for Managing Diabetes Smart Snacking Tips for Managing Diabetes

    By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com A few ideas for managing blood sugar during the busy holiday season. November is National Diabetes Month. But it’s also the start of the holidays, and we all know what that means: Tempting treats are e...