Archive for News
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter April is finally here. In Iowa, we just finished the ninth coldest winter in 141 years. I haven’t heard about our neighboring state, Illinois. We all get something in the mail almost every day asking for money. One of the reques...
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April Calendar of Events
Support Groups and Informational Seminars Quad Cities Alzheimer’s Association – Learn about signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis, treatment and care of Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Get support from our 24/7 Helpline, www.alz.org 1-800-272-3900, or local address and phone: 2208 E. 52nd...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter Like many of you I am a novice with my computer. Recently, on one cold morning, which has been most of them, I got an email from Mrs. Helen Blake. What surprised me was the email said that I was selected for a prize of a 2014 BMW 7 S...
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Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Bremer and Wapello Counties, Iowa
Information from Iowa State University Extension Emerald Ash Borer Confirmed in Eight Iowa Counties The Emerald Ash Borer has been positively identified in a residential tree in Eddyville in Wapello County, and trees in the public right-of-way in Waverly in Bremer County on Feb. 12, 2014. EAB...
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Yard and Garden: Plants Affected by Frigid Temperatures
By Richard Jauron and Willy Klein Iowa State University Externsion Scott County Winter can be tough on Iowa’s trees and shrubs. Low temperatures, rapid temperature changes, winter desiccation and the weight of ice and snow can damage vulnerable trees and shrubs. Horticulturists with Iowa State...
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Mardi Gras, Moonlight, Mythical Leprechauns and March Madness
By Eloise Graham Mardi Gras, the last day of Carnival. The Carnival season begins on January 6 each year. This is “King’s Day” or Feast of the Epiphany. However, Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday” varies from year to year. This year it is in March, March 4 to be exact. Fat Tuesday is always ...
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On the Go With Joe Hutter
Seniors And Law Enforcement Together (SALT) By Joe Hutter This month we are going to touch on identity theft. As many of you know, when I visit with a group, we always talk about identity theft. This could happen at anytime to anyone. Following are a few tips to help protect oneself: ...
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February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month: Limit Cholesterol Intake for a Healthy Heart By Julie Suchanek, MBA, MT (ASCP) Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC High cholesterol, high blood pressure, and being overweight are major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. You should be tested regularl...
