Archive for Community
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Ella’s Kitchen – Handy Leftover Solutions
Whether it’s from a big holiday season meal or from an everyday weeknight meal, leftovers are a common occurance. Using leftovers, whether you have a little or a lot, can save money. It can also get your creative juices flowing and give you a feeling of accomplishment. So be thankful for those lit...
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Ask ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Tulips & Mums
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County I still haven’t gotten my tulip bulbs planted. Should I plant them now or wait until spring? The tulip bulbs should be planted as soon as possible. Tulips and other spring-flowering bulbs can be planted as late as ...
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Ask ISU Extension Garden Experts About: Evergreens
By Richard Jauron Iowa State University Extension Scott County Is it possible to purchase a small evergreen, use it as an indoor Christmas tree and then plant it outdoors? Iowa’s harsh winter weather (extreme cold, rapid temperature changes and strong winds) makes it difficult t...
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Davenport Public Library Now Offering Storytime Kits
By Angela Campbell PR/Programming Davenport Public Library Through a generous donation by Kiwanis International, the Davenport Public Library is now offering a special collection: Storytime in a Box! This collection will prove useful to parents and caregivers looking for resources to share...
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Extension Hotlines Are Available to All Iowans
By Sarah Gonzalez Iowa State University Extension Scott County Iowa teens with questions about eating disorders, problem gamblers seeking help breaking the gambling habit, victims of summer flooding and families struggling with their finances can call hotlines 24 hours a day for confidentia...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Yes, time does go by. 2010 will be gone in a few days. Recently 50+ Lifestyles became a magazine. What do you think of the new magazine? This column usually mentions things you need to be on the lookout for,...
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Scouting Corner – Year of Celebration
By Thomas McDermott Scout Executive, Illiowa Council Boy Scouts of America Scouts put the OUTING in SCOUTING For a century, the Boy Scouts of America has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of...
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Staying Local
Why more and more QC seniors are telling us they are “staying local” in the choice of their senior housing option. By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes Am I saying no QC seniors are retiring to Arizona, Florida or Texas anymore? Not at all. Are more QC seniors telling me they are not retiring to ...
