Archive for News
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“American Pickers Weekend” June 4-5 in LeClaire, Iowa
Meet and Greet the "American Pickers" at several events throughout the weekend! All events are free to the public. Register to have lunch with one of the Pickers at www.visitleclaire.com Tentative Schedule Of Events:* Saturday June 4 Classic Car Show, Flea Market, Garage Sales, Great Food, ...
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Meet Tammie Kooi
Honorary Survivor Chair for the 2011 Susan G. Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure. She was only 27 years old when she found a lump. With no family history of breast cancer, her doctor wasn’t overly concerned. But Camanche’s Tammie Kooi didn’t settle because she had a strong feeling th...
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It’s all CODE – PUBLISHER’S CORNER
By Dan Adams We've all seen them, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and many of our favorite magazines are now displaying a funny little maze like box. They direct us to email, notes, websites, videos and more. Even the airlines are wanting you to download this code on your smart phone and scan...
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Indy 500 Pre-Race Activities… It’s Race Day in Indianapolis!!!
At 6 a.m., and in some years as early as 5 a.m., an explosive is set off to signal the opening of the gates. Then the Purdue University All-American Marching Band plays several pre-race songs, including “On the Banks of the Wabash” and “Stars and Stripes Forever.” Our National anthem, ...
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Motorcycle Awareness – News for you from the Iowa D.O.T.
By Debra Carney Driver License Supervisor Office of Driver Services Davenport, Iowa Iowa Department of Transportation It’s been a long, cold, snowy winter, and with the return of warmer weather and dry pavement motorcycle riders are taking to the streets and highways. Operating a motorcyc...
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What’s New with Diabetes?
By Nikki Putnam R.D., L.D.N. Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (309) 292-7494 nputnam@hy-vee.com Information about diabetes and its treatment has changed drastically in the past decade. Keeping up-to-date with the ever-changing information can be challenging. The dietary management of diabetes can...
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St. Patrick’s Day Events a Great Success
By Thomas Bahls CEO – CASI The dust has settled after an amazing weekend worth of activities held on March 11 and 12 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. After a five year absence, the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) moved our largest and most significant fundraising events back to D...
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ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners – Perpetual Calendar
By Duane Gissel Iowa State University Scott County Extension The ISU Scott County Extension Master Gardeners have made a Perpetual Calendar, and they are now available to purchase. This durable perpetual calendar is designed to serve as a guide for you to garden successfully year round for yea...
