Obituaries

Mustapha Khalife, M.D., will discuss colorectal cancer at 5:30 p.m., on Thursday, April 27.The Red Hot Mamas program will be in the Blackhawk Room on the lower level of Great River Wellness Plaza, 1401 W. Agency Road, in West Burlington.Dr. Khalife is a medical oncologist and hematologist at Great River Cancer Center.Colorectal cancer is the third most-common cancer in the U.S. Screening is the key to detection...

For most, it always seems too early to discuss advance care planning until it?s too late. That?s why HCI Care Services, along with other national, state and community organizations, is encouraging Iowans to express their healthcare wishes this National Healthcare Decisions Day, Sunday April 16.The local non-profit is providing information and tools for the public to talk about their wishes with family, friends ...

The Henry County Heritage Trust will be sponsoring ?Mansions on East Monroe?, a 2017 Historic House Tour.The tour is set for Sunday, April 30, 2017, from 1 to 4 p.m., on the 400 Block of East Monroe Street, in Mt. Pleasant.Tickets are available at each house the day of the tour. Participants may purchase tickets and begin the tour at any house they wish.Properties included on the tour include:?406 East Monroe ...

Henry County Health Center invites all individuals with a chronic disease to join us for a free program ?Coffee with Katie? on Thursday, April 20, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.This will be held in the Diabetes Education Center, located in Suite 25 at HCHC. RSVP by April 19 to reserve a seat at 319-385-6518.Join Katie Westphal, RN, BSN, and Elise Klopfenstein, RD, LD, CDE, for discussion and a demonstration on making ...

Mt. Pleasant Community High School will present ?The Bad Seed? this weekend. The play will be presented at the Heatilator Center tonight (Fri.), Saturday night at 7 p.m., and Sunday at 2 p.m.

By Rev. Jim Hughes Numbers 13: 31-32: But the other men who had explored the land with him answered, ?We can?t go up against them! They are stronger than we are!?So they spread discouraging reports about the land among the Israelites.Beware of the discouragers, those who try to tell you that you can?t do what you are trying to do.Discouragers are people who do not believe in you. They are people who are not ...

Faifield Square Dance is currently holding dance classes.The last day to sign up for classes is Monday, April 10. Classes are currently underway and will continue until June 26.Classes are being held at The Eagles, located at 1707 South Main Street, in Fairfield.For more information, contact Mary Gagon at 641-472-6096 or Sarvani Viger-Edson at 233-1331.

Volunteer Iowa will host a recognition ceremony on April 26 at 10:30 a.m., in the State Capitol to honor the newest members of the Iowa Volunteer Hall of Fame, including southeast Iowa volunteer, Fred Kelly, of BurlingtonThe public is invited to vote for the People?s Choice Award, which gives extra recognition for an individual?s contributions as a volunteer. Volunteer Iowa?s website, volunteeriowa.org, will ...

Nine out of 10 older Americans have high blood pressure. In fact, it?s so common that some people think it?s a normal part of aging.High blood pressure can contribute to conditions like strokes and heart attacks. Simple lifestyle habits can lower the risk and keep blood pressure in check resulting in better energy and well-being.Experts are finding that adding more potassium-rich foods (such as avocado, ...

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