Archive for History
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“To Honor Veterans of All Wars”
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community While planning for a flagpole dedication ceremony for The Fountains Active Retirement Community in Bettendorf, I learned about the rich tradition and significance of Veterans Day. The first Veterans Day parade ...
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November Dates & Facts
By Jennifer Kohel Besides giving thanks, voting and honoring Veterans, November is: Aviation History Month, Diabetes Awareness Month, Georgia Pecan Month, Native American Heritage Month, Peanut Butter Lover Month, Sleep Comfort Month, Vegan Awareness Month Daily Observances All Saint’...
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Let’s Remember to Give Thanks
By David W. Deuth, CFSP President, Weerts Funeral Home Believing in the promise of a better life in a new land with a new form of government, a group of like-minded people came together and took the chance to separate from the Church of England. They set out to cross the ocean in pursuit of...
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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 We are fast approaching the end of our Year of Celebration. Here in Illowa Council, we have one young man that knows how to really celebrate this year. Zac Greve, an Eagle Scout ...
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An Unexpected Heirloom
Stacy Smith Stacy Smith Studio Stacy Smith understands heirlooms. She makes them every day. She also understands a thing or two about the making of an heirloom. Her collegiate degree in psychology from the University of Iowa allowed her to pursue a meaningful career in social work. But taki...
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October Dates & Facts
By Jennifer Kohel Monthly Observances Adopt A Shelter Dog Month Caffeine Addiction Recovery Month Class Reunion Month Church Safety and Security Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month Emotional Intelligence Month Global Diversity Awareness Month Halloween Safety Month Long Term Care P...
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What are you thankful for?
By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community I don’t think that William Bradford would recognize the American holiday we all know as Thanksgiving. William Bradford was the leader of the Separatist settlers of Plymouth Colony in Massachusetts whose j...
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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 October will see many Cub Scouts and their families enjoying a spooktacular weekend at Camp Loud Thunder. This extravaganza of events is made possible with the help of older Boy ...
