Archive for News
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Yard and Garden: Add Autumn Color with Grasses
By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Extension Native and ornamental grasses are wonderful for adding multiple seasons of interest in the garden. They add instant texture and form to the garden any time of year whether grouped in clusters or planted singly as focal points. Iowa ...
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Smart Snacking Tips for Managing Diabetes
By Katie Schaeffer, RD, LD Hy-Vee Registered Dietician (563) 359-9323 kschaeffer@hy-vee.com A few ideas for managing blood sugar during the busy holiday season. November is National Diabetes Month. But it’s also the start of the holidays, and we all know what that means: Tempting treats are e...
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Calendar of Events – October 2019
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Welcome to Medicare - Tuesday October 15 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. A free seminar offered by the State of Iowa’s Senior Health Insurance Information (SHIIP) and Center for Active Seniors, Inc (CASI) for Iowans who want to learn more about Medicare. Registration ...
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Ella’s Kitchen
Autumn is a great time to try new meat and vegetable recipes. Try barbecued veal with rice, accompanied with stuffed yams or lamb chops Oriental-style paired with carrots Lyonnaise or smoked pork shoulder and spinach salad. All of these recipes will serve 6 - 8. -Ella Barbecued Veal with R...
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Max’s Musings
By Max Molleston Iowa poets have some very special state-wide recognition now. The 2019 edition of Lyrical Iowa, the premier contest for poets in Iowa is out. I am pleased to see the names of Iowa Quad-City poets published in the edition. I know the names and the skills of these people, men in this...
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Wind Dancer in the Hilltop Campus Village
The Hilltop Business Association is so very happy to introduce you to one of the newest businesses in the Hilltop Campus Village. Welcome the Wind Dancer. A little bit of fashion, a little bit of accessory, a little bit of fragrance and oil... plus more. Truly a unique boutique with a story to its b...
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Grandchildren are Grand
By John & Joan Maxwell Cinnamon Ridge Farms Grandparents often lament if they had known how fun grandchildren are, they would have had them first. I couldn’t agree with this sentiment more and thoroughly enjoy the time we have with ours. Mason and Aubrey, two of our grandchildren, spend most...
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Unwanted Fall Guests
News Source: Ken Johnson University of Illinois Extension kjohnso@illinois.edu As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, we often start seeing uninvited insect guests in our homes, according to the University of Illinois Extension educator Ken Johnson. Boxelder bugs are commonly found...
