Archive for News
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A Special Benefit for Wartime Veterans
By Curt Ford Nash Nash Bean & Ford Every year in early November, our country pauses to pay tribute to the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. These moments of reflection are important, but it is also important that we support our veterans in other ways. One ...
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Social Security Announces 3.6 Percent Benefit Increase for 2012
Cost-of-Living Adjustment is First Since 2009 Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for more than 60 million Americans will increase 3.6 percent in 2012, the Social Security Administration has announced. The 3.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begi...
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Calendar of Events – November 2011
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association Please call Jerry Schroeder at (563) 324-1022 or 800-272-3900 for more information about programs. QC Breast Cancer Support Group (Iowa): First Tuesday of each month, from noon to 1 pm, Trinity at Terrace Park, 450...
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Ridgecrest Village Marks 45th Anniversary
By Bob Morrison Development Director of Ridgecrest Village This year marks the 45th Anniversary for Ridgecrest Village. Dr. John Koning’s dream came true. While John was a pastor at Newcomb Presbyterian Church, he began with a vision to provide a nice home for the aged. He opened the doors i...
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OCTOBER IS RETT SYNDROME AWARENESS MONTH
Health Minute With CASI I hope that you will take a moment during this awareness month to educate someone who has never heard of Rett syndrome. Rett Syndrome is a neurological disorder, which to date has only occurred in girls. It was first described in 1965, and the diagnosis depends upon...
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Caution: School is in Session – NEWS FOR YOU… from the Iowa D.O.T.
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, IA The summer season has come to a close, and school children everywhere are back in the classroom. Stay alert for increased two and four wheel traffic, including bicycles, mopeds and automobiles, as well as pede...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Rock Island, Illinois Office
By Christina Vital Manager Rock Island Social Security office QUESTION AND ANSWER Want to stay informed when there are changes to Social Security? Subscribe to receive automatic email updates on popular Social Security web pages with the click of a buttom. Just visit www.socialsecurity....
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It’s Nice to Be Back
By Mary Schricker Since my retirement in June of this year, I have taken a brief hiatus from writing. The past five months have been spent sorting through my own boxes of memories, marketing and selling my home and relocating. Although much of my time is now spent in Atlanta, Illinois, I stil...
