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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

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