Archive for Community
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The Art of Gardening
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “We come from the earth, we return to the earth, and in between we garden.” Every spring, our suburban yard would come alive with color. The tulips and jonquils would push through the soil and explode in vibrant colors. The buds on the forsythia bushes at the cor...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
Car Safety Tips In light of all the vehicle burglaries and thefts that have occurred this spring and summer in Scott County, here are a few car safety tips to remember to protect yourself and your belongings. • Always lock your vehicle when left unattended. • Never leave keys in your vehicle ...
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News from RSVP
By Dave Layton Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois With deep regret, we must inform you that RSVP of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois will be closed as of July 1st due primarily to funding issues. RSVP volunteers are encouraged to continue their volunteer ...
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Family Fun at Camp CASI
By Samantha Meier Assistant Director of Marketing Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) Some of our most fond memories from childhood revolve around summertime and camping. Create new memories with your grandchild or grandchildren at the first ever Camp CASI! Designed specifically for grandpare...
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JULY 2017 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
3) Beef Stew, Biscuit, Apricots, Orange Juice 4) Happy 4th of July – All Nutrition Centers closed. No Home Deliveries 5) Happy Birthday - Oven Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes W/Gravy, Peas With Pearl Onions, Ice Cream, Orange Juice, Small Cupcake 6) Goulash, Big Bowl Of Tuscan Greens, Sugar Co...
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Unique One-of-a-Kind Home Decor in the Hilltop Campus Village
Looking for that special item for a gift for someone or just for yourself? Check out the wares at two of Hilltop Campus Village’s shops on Harrison. Hickory Hollow Primitives, located at 1525 Harrison, specializes in handmade primitives, country crafts, home décor accents, handcrafted f...
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Seed Mix for Monarchs and Bees Developed by Iowa State
By Dana Schweitzer Program Coordinator Iowa Monarch Conservation Consortium Iowa State University Extension & Outreach Determining the right mix of perennials to use as habitat for monarch butterflies and bees can be challenging. Researchers with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach h...
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Doggie Donuts
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms As I was growing up on our rural Scott County farm, money always seemed to be stretched thin for our family. While buying new shoes for the six kids in our family was nearly impossible, our farm (along with hard work) always provided our family p...
