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  • Yard and Garden: Plants Affected by Frigid Temperatures

    By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Externsion Scott County Winter can be tough on Iowa’s trees and shrubs. Low temperatures, rapid temperature changes, winter desiccation and the weight of ice and snow can damage vulnerable trees and shrubs. Horticulturists with Iowa State...

  • Mardi Gras, Moonlight, Mythical Leprechauns and March Madness Mardi Gras, Moonlight, Mythical Leprechauns and March Madness

    By Eloise Graham Mardi Gras, the last day of Carnival. The Carnival season begins on January 6 each year. This is “King’s Day” or Feast of the Epiphany. However, Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” varies from year to year. This year it is in March, March 4 to be exact. Fat Tuesday is always ...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter This month we are going to touch on identity theft. As many of you know, when I visit with a group, we always talk about identity theft. This could happen at anytime to anyone. Following are a few tips to help protect oneself: ...

  • February is American Heart Month February is American Heart Month

    February is American Heart Month: Limit Cholesterol Intake for a Healthy Heart By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and being overweight are major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. You should be tested regularl...

  • PACT (Parenting All Children Together)

    By Marisa Bloom Families Program Assistant Iowa State University Extension and Outreach On January 9, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Scott County will sponsor the parent education and support program PACT (Parenting All Children Together) for an eight week series. The program is...

  • YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office

    By Cristina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office SOCIAL SECURITY SERVES THOSE WHO’VE SERVED On November 11, we honor our Nation’s veterans for their service to America. What better time than now to tell you — and for you to help spread the word — about the many benefits...

  • On the Go With Joe Hutter On the Go With Joe Hutter

    Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (S.A.L.T.) was organized to assist seniors and inform seniors of what is available to help them have a safe and secure life. There are many organizations and services available for seniors. One th...

  • Honor Flight QC Honor Flight QC

    By Bob Morrison and Mary Huebbe Marketing & Development Director Ridgecrest Village Honor Flight of the Quad Cities had an unusual trip October 3, 2013. Priority is given to WWII Veterans, terminally ill veterans, and Korean war-time veterans. The National Parks were closed, including the WWII ...