Archive for News
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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 ...
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YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY Davenport, Iowa Office
By Karen Cole Social Security District Manager Davenport, Iowa GET YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY STATEMENT ONLINE If you would like to get a Social Security Statement, which provides estimates of your future benefits, it is now available online at www.socialsecurity.gov. “Our new online Soci...
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Summer Fun That Won’t Break the Bank
By Jenna Orabutt Augustana College student intern Child Abuse Council Growing up, my family was always very cost conscious, so when summer rolled around, my mom was always looking for cheaper alternatives to the traditional pricey ones. One of my favorite summertime activities was the weekly dr...
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Ask the Audiologist
By Margaret Christiansen, AU.D, CCC-A Audiology Consultants, P.C. How long does a hearing aid last and is there anything I can do to prolong it? On average, hearing aids last between five to seven years. Hearing aids are similar to other electronic devices, in that over time technology conti...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER – June in the Quad-Cities
By Eloise Graham June…the beginning of the lazy, hazy days of summer. Things are supposed to slow down in the summer, but that doesn’t seem to happen for me. Gardens to tend, lawns to manicure and the revolving door of grandkids coming and going during the summer vacation. Then there are bal...
