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  • Horticulture Focus of Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Aug. 7 Horticulture Focus of Fruit and Vegetable Field Day Aug. 7

    By Diana Cochran Extension Fruit Specialist Ajay Nair Vegetable Production Specialist Iowa State University Extension Iowa State University’s annual Fruit and Vegetable Field Day on Aug. 7 will feature research and demonstration projects on fruit and vegetable production for commercial gr...

  • Gloria’s Birthday Gloria’s Birthday

    Information for Hats Hair n' Wigs Gloria, owner of Hats Hair ‘n Wigs, invites you to her party. In honor of her birthday, she is running a sale on all wigs in stock the first week of August. Hats Hair ‘n Wigs is located in the Hilltop Campus Village at 1518 Harrison Street in Davenport, Iowa. ...

  • Ask the Audiologist Ask the Audiologist

    By Emily Steffel, Au.D., CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. Q: Help, my mother has dementia and hearing loss, could hearing aids help her? A:  Yes. Virtually anyone with hearing loss has the potential to benefit from hearing aids.  Hearing aids provide the peripheral auditory system assistance w...

  • PUBLISHER’S CORNER - Don’t Stifle Your Creativity PUBLISHER’S CORNER – Don’t Stifle Your Creativity

    By Eloise Graham How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? How many of you remember Archie Bunker always telling Edith to, “Stifle it!” when she would come up with an idea or solution? Well, I am going...

  • August 2017 – Look to the Sky August 2017 – Look to the Sky

    By Eloise Graham The August sky is full of many marvels. This year, the Northern Lights are at the peak of its cycle of activity. We can probably not catch a glimpse of them here in the Quad Cities, but if you have planned a trip to the northern states or Canada during the second week of August, ...

  • Calendar of Events Calendar of Events

    Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Are you or someone you know a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s? Free educational classes are being offered for people with dementia, their families, and those who professionally serve them. Get support from ...

  • Ella’s Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    "I came across these recipes from a Betty Crocker cookbook that had been given me at a wedding shower. This was entitled “Frankly Thrifty – a delicious meal while pinching pennies at the same time.” - Ella  Speedy Baked Beans 2 strips bacon, diced                       ...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY | Davenport, Iowa Office

    By Linda Clayton-Powell Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE ARE LASTING SOURCES OF INDEPENDENCE In July, communities everywhere celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, family, and friends. A strong community also creates independence as w...