Obituaries

The regular meeting of Chapter L of the National TTT Society was held Monday, Feb. 22, 2016, at the Olds United Church of Christ.The meeting was called to order by President Sharon Bright by leading the group in singing the Sword of Gold. Bright also gave the meditations reading from the book, ?Chicken Soup for the Woman?s Sole.?Roll call was answered with 17 members present telling about their favorite flower. ...

Bev Garrels, John Geiger, Axton Norcross, Natalie Adam and Amy Weaver

Right now, we are in the heart of pruning season. Nearly all varieties of trees and shrubs will benefit from timely pruning, and many require it.Fruit trees and berries need annual pruning for vigor and productivity, and young trees will develop more pleasing and sustainable shape if pruned effectively.There are two categories of exceptions to the ?prune now? maxim. First, for oak and walnut trees, wait for ...

An interventional cardiologist from Great River Cardiology has begun seeing patients at The Keokuk Clinic, 1603 Morgan St. Richard To, M.D., is at the clinic from 1 to 3:30 p.m., every other Thursday.Dr. To provides diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including:?Carotid artery disease?Congenital heart defects?Coronary artery disease?Heart failure?Heart valve defects?...

March is National Nutrition Month and this year?s theme "Savor the Flavor of Eating Right," encourages everyone to take time to enjoy food traditions and appreciate the pleasures, great flavors and social experiences food can add to our lives.How, when, why and where we eat are just as important as what we eat. Develop a mindful eating pattern that includes nutritious and flavorful foods.For older adults, the ...

DEAR ABBY: Why is there so much angst today over raising kids? I don't remember my mother or my friends' mothers being so concerned about whether or not they were doing a good job, and I didn't gather with my daughters' friends' moms to bemoan whether I was a bad mother.Now there are all these blogs and workshops on how to be the "best" mom, and all these lifestyle gurus who constantly tell them not to worry, ...

February 25Jesse Haynes, Carol Nemitz,Ryan Sammons and Kyle Noble

Congressman Dave Loebsack has announced that high school students in the Iowa?s Second Congressional District may now submit their original artwork to be considered for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition.The annual competition is hosted by the United States House of Representatives to recognize talented young artists from across the nation. The winning student from each district is invited to Washington, ...

Healthy Henry County Communities is partnering with the Fellowship Cup to host a monthly community wellness education series. The series continues on Monday, March 7, at 5:30 p.m., with the Journey of Life. Sal Alaniz, Jr. and Erica Martin will be guiding participants on a journey of their own. This will be held in the community room at the Fellowship Cup. There is no cost to attend but registration is requested ...

What does it mean to eat mindfully?Mindful eating means paying attention to your actual eating experience ? while at the same time enjoying it. It means submersing yourself fully into your meal, without multitasking. This can be tough especially in today?s fast-paced world.Many studies have shown that eating while watching television or doing other activities at the same time can lead to an increase in calories ...