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Sunday, September 30, 2018
Great River Health System offers diabetes classes
WEST BURLINGTON ? Great River Health System-Diabetes Education offers four-week group diabetes classes every month. The next afternoon series will be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Mondays beginning May 7. Morning classes will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Thursdays beginning May 17.Group diabetes classes are for people newly diagnosed, making a change in treatment, or having complications or concerns. A physician ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Musical siblings close Civic Music?s 88th season
BURLINGTON - Derik Nelson and Family's signature sound will be presented in a program filled with their velvety three-part vocal harmonies at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 20, at Burlington Memorial Auditorium. The show is sponsored by the Burlington Fine Arts League.That afternoon, the trio also will provide a free performance for area students beginning at 1 p.m. at the auditorium.Raised in the Pacific Northwest, ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Diabetes Education Class offered at HCHC
Henry County Health Center's Diabetes Team will be offering a one day diabetes education class on Tuesday, April 24. This program is open to anyone who has Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.The class will be conducted from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Health Education Center at HCHC. Meals will be served to class participants and their guest. Directions will be given to HCHC's Diabetes Education Center when you call to ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Chronic Disease Self-Care Group to meet
Henry County Health Center invites all individuals with a chronic disease to join us for a free program ?Coffee with Katie? on Tuesday, April 17, from 2-3 p.m. This will be held in the Diabetes Education Center, located in Suite 25 at HCHC.Join Katie Westphal, RN, BSN, for a social hour, fresh coffee and fruit, plus a discussion on the topic of ?What Beverages are Best to Drink?? The public is invited to attend ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Campgrounds to open
The Henry County Conservation Department will open the South Shore and Water Works Campgrounds beginning Friday, April 13, 2018 at 12 p.m. South Shore campers will not have access to water or shower house and restroom facilities for the opening weekend.Reservations for campsites and cabins can be made by visiting www.mycountyparks.com.
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Local area blood drives
What: Wayland Lions Club Community Blood DriveWhen: Thursday, April 19, 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.Where: Wayland Community Center, 218 W. Main St., Wayland, IA What: Mt. Pleasant Christian School Community Blood DriveWhen: Tuesday, April 24, 3 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.Where: Multipurpose Room, 1505 E. Washington St., Mount Pleasant, IA What: Mt. Pleasant Middle School Community Blood DriveWhen: Wednesday, April 25, 3 ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Pilot Grove farmer honored as winner in Asgrow 2017 National Soybean Yield Contest
ST. LOUIS ? Farmer Mike Menke of Pilot Grove was recently recognized as a top U.S. soybean producer in the 2017 Asgrow National Soybean Yield Contest.Menke achieved an impressive yield of 95 bushels per acre. Menke was among 52 farmers from 19 states named winners in the annual yield competition, which is open to all farmers who plant Asgrow brand soybeans. Menke, along with other winners, recently attended the ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Wanted by June: Iowa films for third season of ?The Film Lounge?, says Dept. of…
DES MOINES ? The Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs issued an open call for submissions for the third season of ?The Film Lounge,? a television series that showcases short, independent films by Iowa artists.?The Film Lounge? is produced by Iowa Public Television in partnership with the Iowa Arts Council and Produce Iowa, the state office of media production, both divisions of the Iowa Department of Cultural ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Scribblers meet in Mt. Pleasant
Six Mt. Pleasant Scribblers met at the home of Claudia Streeter on April 9, at 6:30 p.m. Ann Porter was co-hostess. Several members were absent due to illness.Before the meeting came to order, Claudia read a poem from a recent The New Yorker magazine titled ?Who Knows One? by Jane Shore.In the absence of president and recording secretary, Karen Osborne, and vice president, Mary Hoyer, Ann Porter presided and ...
Sunday, September 30, 2018
Celebrate Recovery to be held in Brighton
BRIGHTON ? Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered recovery program, meets at 7 p.m. Thursdays at Brighton First Church of God.Dinner is served at 6 p.m. For information, contact The Rev. Rick Zickefoose at 319-548-0073 or email BrightonCRinfo@gmail.com

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