Archive for Community

  • Fall Gardening Offers Opportunities for Late-Season Vegetables Fall Gardening Offers Opportunities for Late-Season Vegetables

    By Ruth Litchfield, Sarah Francis, Cynthia Haynes Iowa State University Extension After last week’s derecho storm damaging many gardens, now may be a good time to begin planning a fall garden. Late summer is a good time to start a fall garden of lettuce, kale, carrots, radish and beets. Many o...

  • Calendar of Events - August 2020 Calendar of Events – August 2020

    At the time of this printing, most events and meetings have been postponed or cancelled. Here is some contact information for you. Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - Virtual support groups and program...

  • Ella's Kitchen Ella’s Kitchen

    It’s August, how did your garden grow? Community Gardens and Farmer’s Markets have produce to choose from. Peaches, Watermelons, Cucumbers and Zucchini. Enjoy the bounty. Tuna Salad Cucumber Boats 4 medium cucumbers, washed and dried 4 (5 ounce) cans or pouches of albacore tuna ...

  • Post-Pandemic Adventures Post-Pandemic Adventures

    By Mary Schricker Gemberling Tuesday morning, July 7th we ventured out on our first major post-pandemic adventure. As many of you know, Gary and I love to travel. Since the onset of Covid-19 and the cancellation of most nonessential travel, we have been staying pretty close to home. We did sneak ...

  • Pregnancy Resources Annual Walk for Life Pregnancy Resources Annual Walk for Life

    By Liz Ryan Outreach Events, Pregnancy Resources For 30 YEARS, Pregnancy Resources has provided life-affirming, biblically-based and holistic care. Moms and Dads can see their child’s growth through education and ultrasounds. Compassionate support through pregnancy and beyond enables families ...

  • Highlighting Three Community Outreach Services in the Hilltop Campus Village Highlighting Three Community Outreach Services in the Hilltop Campus Village

    Carol Center Vera French Carol Center recently opened its doors at 808 N. Harrison Street in Davenport. Vera French is quality, accessible, and comprehensive mental health care. The Carol Center is the epicenter of community outreach for people recovering from mental illness. The Center will...

  • Vote Safely Vote Safely

    By Sonita Oldfield-Carlson Marketing and Public Relations Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Though it may seem too early to be planning for November voting, the fact is that now is the perfect time to ensure you’re registered to vote, and all your information is correct. New laws in Iowa hav...

  • Calendar of Events - July 2020 Calendar of Events – July 2020

    At the time of this printing, most events and meetings have been postponed or cancelled. Here is some contact information for you. Open AA Meeting - Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association - Virtual support groups and program...