Archive for News
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Special events fill Niabi Zoo’s September calendar
By Tom Stalf Director, Niabi Zoo Niabi Zoo is closing for the season September 27, but not before some of our most popular events take place. Mark your calendars for these upcoming events and take advantage of free admission every Friday in September. Be sure to get to the zoo before we close ea...
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Bettendorf Public Library Hosts Global Gathering Germany
Beginning September 1, the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting Global Gathering Germany, a two-month celebration of German culture, heritage, and tradition for all ages. Throughout September and October, the Bettendorf Public Library will feature programs and activities related to Germany and its p...
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Remembering a Community Career Volunteer
By Marti Clyde Director, Quad Cities Graduate Study Center Jim Graham served on the Governing Board of the Quad Cities Graduate Study Center (GradCenter) for nearly 10 years, the last five as Chair. He was our boss, our cheerleader, our mentor, and our friend, and we miss him terribly. [capt...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston My poetry library is now reconstituted reality in Coralville. About five feet in height with six shelves, it contains contributions of Bettendorf resident Dick Mackin, a condo owner like myself. Mackin, a friend for years, knew I was involved with poetry, liked to read to broade...
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Calendar of Events
Support Groups Alzheimer's Beginning the Conversation Classes: for caregivers of those newly diagnosed with the disease or some other dementia. Scott and Rock Island County: 4th Tues. of month, 3-4:30 pm at Alzheimer's Assoc. office, Harborview Complex, 736 Federal Street, Bldg. 2, 3rd Floor,...
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Ella’s Kitchen
I recently received a letter from a reader that enjoys the recipes, but would really like to know the size of the cans or boxes of the ingredients and the amount the recipe will serve. I am sure that this would be helpful to many of the readers - especially if it is something really different. I am ...
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Do You Know the New Miss Iowa?
Remember the name, Anne Michael Langguth, Miss Iowa 2009. I know you’ll be hearing about her accomplishments and her service to the state of Iowa. By Becky Lee Hinton Director of Marketing The Fountains Senior Living Community There was entertainment, excitement and drama aplenty at The Ca...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Here we are maybe now in the middle of our summer. Where is the fun? Time for some behavior impossible in the depth of a chill, that restrictive time period called winter. We loosen the reins on activities. Summer for the youngsters can be very busy, and mostly because it provide...
