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Fall garden.
FSS Monday Tidbit - What to do in the garden in September
Late summer/early fall is an excellent time to plant many perennials. It also is a good time to move or divide perennials, such as peony, daylily, garden phlox and Oriental poppy. Perennials planted in late summer or early fall should be mulched with several inches of straw, pine needles or other...
Posted: August 29, 2016
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Regional Action Plan Seeks Your Input
Please take just a few short minutes to complete the Q2030 Satisfaction Survey. Q2030 is a Regional Action Plan that seeks to increase community satisfaction. Your opinion matters! The goal of Q2030 is to grow talent, jobs, investments and economic opportunity for all who call the Quad Cities home...
Posted: August 25, 2016
Group Walking
Wednesday Wellness Word
Tips for Getting Your Steps In By walking with friends, family, even your co-workers, you can catch up, and enjoy the physical benefits at the same time. Did you know that walking briskly for 2 hours and 30 minutes each week--easily broken up into five 30-minute walks--can actually get you the physical activity you need to help you stay healthy and prevent disease? There are many ways to incorporate more walking into your busy life that only require small changes to everyday activities.
Posted: August 24, 2016
School bus.
FSS Monday Tidbit: Back to School - Slow down, head up, phone down
School days bring congestion: Yellow school buses are picking up their charges, kids on bikes are hurrying to get to school before the bell rings, harried parents are trying to drop their kids off before work. It's never more important for drivers to slow down and pay attention than when kids are...
Posted: August 19, 2016
'Sugar' spelt in spilled sugar, images of donuts, and various sweets.
Wednesday Wellness Word
5 Straightforward Ways to Cut Sugar From Your Diet The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finds that as of 2000, Americans are consuming over 150 pounds of sugar each year. The American Heart Association recommends only six teaspoons of added sugar per day for women and nine teaspoons of added sugar per day for men. Very easily, Americans can far exceed this recommendation when eating breakfast. One 12-ounce glass of orange juice contains over eight teaspoons of sugar.
Posted: August 17, 2016
Tuesday Tidbit
LifeSuite Services: To Meet Your Life Needs Life happens, When it does- turn to your LifeSuite services. All employees that are participating in the Minnesota Life Insurance plan, even if it is just basic life insurance, can take advantage of these features which include Travel Assistance, Legacy Planning, and Legal, Financial and Grief.
Posted: August 16, 2016
QC Trails Logo
Wednesday Wellness Word
Have you checked out www.QCTrails.org yet? Warm, sunny days are here, and it's the perfect time to log-in and set up your free user-friendly, interactive, and mobile responsive account that serves as a resource to highlight multi-purpose trails, parks, and side-paths in our community. The website can be used in real-time to track your physical activity and share with friends through social media. The Quad City Health Initiative and Bi-State Regional Commission developed QCTrails.org as a resource as part of Be Healthy QC to provide helpful information on using trails and staying healthy through physical activity.
Posted: August 10, 2016
Customer Care Professional with Headset
Tuesday Tidbit
Connect with a customer care professional. Whether you need help understanding your benefits, finding a new doctor, or figuring out how much a treatment costs, they are there for you with answers! There is no additional cost to you! This service is included with your UnitedHealthcare health plan. It's just one more way they can help make things simpler for you.
Posted: August 9, 2016
Blood pressure being checked
Wednesday Wellness Word
5 Surprising Facts About High Blood Pressure What you don't know about high blood pressure could hurt you. High blood pressure affects one in three Americans, yet many people with the condition don't know they have it. Uncontrolled high blood pressure raises the risk for heart disease and stroke, which are leading causes of death in the United States. Fortunately, high blood pressure is treatable and preventable. To lower your risk, get your blood pressure checked regularly and take action to control your blood pressure if it is too high.
Posted: August 3, 2016
Social Security Cards
Tuesday Tidbit
So You've Lost Your Social Security Card Losing important documents is frustrating, especially something as important as your Social Secuirty card. But there's no need to panic! You rarely need the card itself- perhaps only when you get a new job and have to show it to your employer. However, if you decide you really must replace your card, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber before visiting your local Social Security office. There you will find a 'decision tree' that will walk you through the steps to getting a replacement card.
Posted: August 2, 2016
Waste Commission Logo.
FSS Monday Tidbit: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle.
The Waste Commission of Scott County held its Grand Reopening on July 28th, 2016. Lots of great information can be found on their website, be sure to check it out. http://www.wastecom.com/
Posted: July 29, 2016
*Highlight* from Department Head and Elected Officials Meeting
PAFR- Popular Annual Financial Report David Farmer, Budget & Administrative Services Director, discussed the status of the PAFR- Popular Annual Financial Report. The “shell” of the document has been created and the theme of this report will be "Scott County’s Mission Statement". David would...
Posted: July 27, 2016
Community Health Charities Logo. Give.Connect.Hope
Community Health Charities
Employees have a source of charitable giving through Community Health Charities (CHC) and it is time again for our annual giving campaign! Community Health Charities is dedicated to regional medical-based non-profits such as American Diabetes Association-Iowa Area, Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska, and Vera French, just to name a few. Your donation can even be earmarked for a specific charity. Now is the time to elect any payroll deductions you may wish to make to Community Health Charities.
Posted: July 27, 2016
Man outside walking
Wednesday Wellness Word
Why Thin and Trim Might Not Equal Healthy. Get the skinny on what habits need to be part of the equation: A lot of us may buy into it- the idea that being slender equals being healthy and in good shape. But that might be a risky assumption. There is more to it than that. For example, it's essential to eat right and get regular exercise- no matter your body weight. In fact, research shows that inactive people at normal weights may have higher rates of disease and early death than those who are obese and active. This doesn't mean weight isn't important. But think big picture- with physical activity and smart eating in your sights too.
Posted: July 27, 2016
ICMA-RC Logo with text 'ICMA-RC Building Public Sector Retirement Security'
Tuesday Tidbit
Do you have an IRA with ICMA-RC? The IRA investments are changing and action is required. Effective September 2, 2016, the Vantagepoint Funds will no longer be an investment option in your IRA. On September 16, 2016, any assets in those funds will be moved to a money market fund, which may not be consistent with your saving and investing goals. If you own Vantagepoint Funds in your IRA you should take action as soon as possible.
Posted: July 19, 2016
National Weather Service Logo.
FSS Tidbit - Severe Weather
Severe weather season is upon us, and there is a service that will text severe weather alerts to your cell phone https://entry.inspironlogistics.com/scott_ia/wens.cfm This is a free service provided by Scott County and the State of Iowa, however, normal message fees may apply. To receive text...
Posted: July 15, 2016
Man sleeping with alarm clock.
Wednesday Wellness Word
8 Sleep Myths Put to Rest Say goodnight to these common nighttime myths and wake up refreshed. There's so much to do during the day that skimping on shuteye can seem like an easy solution. But a good night's sleep is more than a luxury. It's an essential part of staying healthy. So before you give up on a good night's rest, see if you've fallen for one of these common sleep myths.
Posted: July 13, 2016
Intersection clip art picture.
FSS Monday Tidbit - 5th & Western Intersection
City of Davenport is planning to rework the 5th and Western intersection late this year or early next year.
Posted: July 8, 2016
Suitcase filled with sand and beach gear.
Wednesday Wellness Word
10 Tips for Healthy Travel Summer is here and that marks the unofficial start of vacation season, with sunny, balmy weather beackoning travelers to pack up and go. But satisfying that wanderlust can also leave you at risk for health problems. You might end up sharing a long flight with a sniffling seatmate, struggle to find fresh veggies, or come down with a nasty case of food poisoning.
Posted: July 6, 2016
Money planted in pots.
Tuesday Tidbit
Your Financial Future Matters....So What's Next? Test-drive a calculator to find ways to save! See how saving now versus later can make an impact on your future savings balance. View how your savings can grow, and how you can boost your savings over time. ICMA-RC has tools, videos, and calculators available for you to help you realize your retirement needs and to assist you with developing a plan to get there!
Posted: July 5, 2016

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