Archive for Community
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Yard and Garden: Container Vegetable Gardening
By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Growing vegetables in containers is an easy way to experience the goodness of home-grown vegetables. Most vegetables grow well in containers with adequate sunlight, water and fertilizer, plus a well-drained growing medium. Iowa Stat...
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Meet our New Executive Director
By Karen McCoy Marketing Consultant Ridgecrest Village Ridgecrest Village is proud to announce our new Executive Director, Cris Vetter. We are excited to have her join us. She will bring a bright, new perspective to Ridgecrest. She has already begun sharing her ideas for our future – how re...
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Why seniors are lining up to acquire the new Dan Dolan Homes at “The Fountains” in Bettendorf
By Dan Dolan Dan Dolan Homes As one of the buyers told me, “it’s the best of both worlds.” Here’s why. Dan Dolan Homes is announcing the start of construction of its latest residential addition adjacent to “The Fountains” senior residential facility in Bettendorf. The homes will incl...
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August – The End of Summer or the Beginning of School
By Eloise Graham Most of us probably grew up with August being the last “Hurrah of Summer.” Family vacations were taken in August. Everyone wanted to get one more picnic or carnival ride or swimming party before the end of August, the end of summer. It’s not that way anymore. Here locally,...
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Calendar of Events – July 2018
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Open AA Meeting – There are ongoing open meetings every Friday, Saturday or Sunday evening at 7 pm. Location: 1706 Brady Street, Suite 105, Davenport. For more information contact Illowa Intergroup 24 hour (309) 764-1016 or visit www.aaquadcities.org Q...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Satisfy your sweet tooth by grilling up some of these delicous treats. Ella Grilled Pineapple Sundaes YIELDS: 4 PREP TIME: 10 mins TOTAL TIME: 10 mins Ingredients 4 pineapple slices 4 scoops vanilla ice cream Carmel, for drizzling 2 tbsp. sweetened shredded coconut, toa...
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Get the Medicare Benefits You Deserve
By Peggy Dykes Community Relations Director Milestone’s Area Agency on Aging Every dollar counts these days, sometimes you just need to know where to find them. If you have Medicare and you are struggling to pay for your prescriptions, medical co-pays, and deductibles, you may qualify for extra...
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Improve Lawn Care with Turfgrass Management Calendar
By Adam Thoms Iowa State University Extension Persistence and good timing are two traits necessary for managing turf. A well-timed plan, and the ability to stick with the plan for several years, is critical to being able to improve the health and appearance of a yard. Help formulating that plan c...
