Archive for Community
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Just Saying…
Reliving the Junes of Days Past By Q.C. Jones I don’t know about you, but for your pal QC Jones, June has always marked the official launch of summer. It didn’t sneak in with a whisper or tiptoe like spring. No, sir, June barged in like a sunburned uncle with a boombox and no interest in stayi...
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Kari’s Kitchen
Strawberry Shortcake BISCUITS Ingredients: 2 3/4 cups (345 g) all-purpose flour, plus extra for hands and work surface* 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar 4 teaspoons aluminum-free baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt (I recommend fine sea salt) ...
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Milestones Mealsites Schedule June 2025
All meal inquiries call 1-855-410-6222 Cancellations ONLY call 563-484-3108 Mealsites are now open. Please call for required reservations 1-2 days in advance. Contact your Community Café or call 563-484-3108 Site listings: Cumberland House 332-9339, Edgewater on Third 484-3108, Eldridge 285-0...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
June Is Fabulous with a Capital “F” By Eloise Graham F is for Family Reunions. They are prevalent in June. Many families plan a family reunion on Memorial Day Weekend. Often, this will extend over into the first part of June. School is out and perhaps the organized summer activities have not y...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Shelby Garrison, Au.D. Audiology Consultants, P.C. Are there lifestyle changes that can help my hearing? Hearing loss is often viewed as something that can only be managed with technology, such as hearing aids or cochlear implants. While these tools are vital, lifestyle also plays a significan...
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What Happened in May
By Eloise Graham May 1825 Brisbane, Australia was founded. The American Unitarian Association and the British and Foreign Unitarian Association were established. The coronation of French King Charles X took place. It was the last crowning of a French monarch. May 1850 saw the Compromise of 1850 an...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
May MMM - MMM Good By Eloise Graham May Day, the first day of May, is a holiday with both ancient and modern roots. It has traditionally been associated with springtime celebrations. Dancing around the Maypole, crowning May Queens, making M...
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How to Garden for Pollinators and Beneficial Insects
By Laura Iles Iowa State University Extension How to help pollinators One of the many benefits of gardening is the opportunity to provide resources for bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Luckily, there are some simple steps every gardener can take that help these beneficial inse...
