Archive for Community
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New at the Iowa State Fair in 2016 – 26 New Food Choices
The Iowa State Fair is known for fun, interesting, and delicious food. Each year, a list of new culinary adventures from sweet to salty, to strange and tasty are announced. Fair-goers can try out twenty-six new foods at the 2016 Fair. The 2016 new foods include: • Apple Fritter Bites • Bac...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Kari Smith My 4-H Experience The words still echo in my mind today: I pledge my HEAD to clearer thinking, I pledge my HEART to greater loyalty, I pledge my HANDS to larger service, and my HEALTH to better living, for my club, my community, my country, and my world. Yes, I am a 4-H girl ...
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RSVP: Lead With Experience
By Bill Sedlacek Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois How the U.S. Compares in Volunteerism I’ve always believed that volunteering is woven in the fabric of our society to a greater degree than in others. One of the reasons for my belief...
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Big Blockfest in the Hilltop Campus Village August 12th to August 14th
Third Missionary Baptist Church is gearing up for its annual summertime blockfest held Friday, August 12 through Sunday August 14. Third Missionary Baptist Church is a worship place for everyone, young or old, rich or poor, broken or whole, from any nationality or religious background; a family w...
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JULY 2016 Clinton and Scott County Meal Site noon meals
1) Savory Mushroom Chicken Breast, Confetti Wild Rice, Orange Almond Salad, Asparagus, Strawberry Applesauce 4) Independence Day – All Nutrition Centers Closed. No Home Deliveries 5) Let’s Give Thanks for the USA – Turkey W/ Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing, Green Bean Casserole, Cra...
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The Benefits of Moving to Ridgecrest Village
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village What are the benefits to moving into Ridgecrest Village? A Resident shares her thoughts. When you are considering a move to a Senior Residence, sometimes it can be difficult to come up with the questions you want to ask. You may realize...
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News from Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT)
Elder Abuse – Underreported and Under-recognized Iowa is an aging state. Iowa ranks 16th in population age 50 or older, with approximately 1.1 million Iowans age 50 or older. Iowa also consistently ranks in the top five for the oldest population coming in at fourth place for population ...
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Milestones Expands Abuse Awareness Program
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’ Area Agency on Aging Milestones Area Agency on Aging has been awarded the “New Initiatives Grant” by the Victim Services Support Program through the Iowa Attorney General’s Crime Victim Assistance Division. The grant was written to...
