Archive for News
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Affordable Care Act Does Not Mean Cut Medicare
By Richard J. Schillig, CLU, ChFC, LUTCF Independent Insurance and Financial Advisor I hear everywhere about the Healthcare Reform law cutting Medicare benefits. Not true... just the opposite. The Affordable Care Act recently ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court actually strengthens Medica...
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Caring for Lawns During Drought Conditions
David Minner Iowa State University Extension Scott County As of mid-July, most non-irrigated turf in Iowa is either dormant (brown from lack of water) or well on its way to summer dormancy. Thirteen percent of the counties in Iowa are classified as in severe drought conditions, 66 percent are c...
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NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa Department of Transportation
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor, Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa Driving an RV Not so many years ago, campers used to be people. Now, campers or RVs are the things you live in away from home. RV ownership varies from recreational use by individuals, families and retirees,...
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New Campus for Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges have a new campus on the west end of Davenport. Located at 2950 N. Fairmount St., next to the Davenport Library’s Fairmount Street branch, the center has been in the construction phase for over a year and is now open for business. The new center serves as the ve...
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Invisible Hearing Aids (IICs)
By Dr. Molly Parker Audiologist Parker Audiology, PC There is a new class of invisible in canal hearing aids (IIC). These devices are removable, safe and fit deeply in the ear canals so that others cannot see them. The pictures show the difference in my ear between the traditional small comple...
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Walk This Way Party Kick Off Bix 7
Information from Genesis Health System The Quad-City Times Bix 7 is more than a grueling road race that attracts runners from all over the world. The Bix is also one of the best parties of the summer, starting with the Walk This Way event on Thursday night before the Bix. Walk This Way is set fo...
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It’s Motorcycle Season
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa NEWS FOR YOU.... from the Iowa Iowa Department of Transportation Motorcycles have been a part of transportation for a very long time. They were once a more prevalent form of transportation, until autom...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Welcome to summer, even though we never had a winter! I’m going to bounce around this month in this article. Many of us live alone, and we have or have started to think of having that small dog or cat for company. The Attorney ...
