The first Fall program in 2024 is “MURDERS IN FULTON’S HISTORY.” Continuing in a series of local research projects, which have included histories of gas stations, taverns and bars, physicians and steamboats, however this topic features more on human behaviors. A power point presentation by Barbara Mask and Harvey Geerts, members of the Fulton Historical Society, will be held on Sunday, September 22 at 2:00 at the Fulton (Martin House) Museum. The topic of murders was prompted by a national detective
Quad City Arts continues its 51st season of professional performing arts residencies for the 2023-24 school year with the Visiting Artist Series at Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges. Two performances will be offered at CCC in October. Kulaiwi will perform on Wednesday, October 2 at 6 p.m.The Belgian folk band WÖR is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 at 6 p.m. Both events will be held at the CCC Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton. Kulaiwi Kulāiwi means ‘land
Cancer Support Community Iowa and NW Illinois at Gilda’s Club is hosting a storytelling workshop offered at NO COST on Friday, September 20, from 1:30-3:00PM at the Clinton YWCA located at 317 7th Ave S, Clinton, IA. Join Marsha Thrall for a storytelling workshop! This workshop will use storytelling strategies to express the victories and challenges that are faced during times of trial and life's uncertainties. This program is being offered in-person. Registration is REQUIRED. For more details and
The contract reads that Paint it Back of Clinton, Iowa receives the designation of the Iowa Arts Council’s Creative Places Accelerator. This is because someone needed to be the lead applicant. The designation truly recognizes that a cross-sector of a community is dedicated to furthering arts-based projects in a meaningful way. Since the first University of Iowa downtown mural and then the mural on the Lyons Post Office building, the City of Clinton has had a renaissance in placemaking. With this new grant
After a successful 2024 summer season, Timber Lake Playhouse steps into a new era with the departure of our long-time Executive Director Dan Danielowski. Dan has been instrumental to the organization’s growth for over a decade and we are deeply appreciative of his leadership and dedication to Timber Lake Playhouse. We are also grateful for our patrons and the community for their unwavering support as we enter this period of transition. The Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the position
Clinton Community College will celebrate Constitution Day from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 18. CCC, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, will host the event in the Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Blvd., Clinton, Iowa. Constitution Day will include representatives for local and state office plus candidates for the upcoming elections along with information on how to get registered to vote. The community is invited to attend.Clinton Community College President Dr. Brian Kelly commented,
MercyOne Clinton Medical Center is now a Milk Collection Depot for the Mother’s Milk Bank of Iowa. “This is exciting news for at-risk babies throughout Iowa. Human milk is the best source of nutrients babies need to be healthy, especially for preterm babies who struggle during the first days and weeks of their lives,” said Liz Macke, director of maternal and children services at MercyOne Clinton Medical Center. “Anyone who donates will make a real difference to area families.” If area mothers have a
The Federal Housing Finance Agency published the 2024 Q2 Housing Price Index report and national data shows home prices rose 5.7 percent between the second quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of 2024. House prices were up 0.9 percent compared to the first quarter of 2024. Nationally, the U.S. housing market has experienced positive annual appreciation each quarter since the start of 2012. Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)Percent Change in House PricesQ2 20241 Year5 YearsCedar Rapids,
The Clinton Hometown Pride committee has selected seven individuals to be inducted into thefourth class of the Clinton County Walk of Fame. Nominations for the Walk of Fame were accepted from January through March 1st with final selections made on March 31st. Individuals could be nominated in one or more of the following categories: Professional Achievement, Fine Arts, Military, Athletics, and Humanitarian Acts. Evaluation of the nominees was conducted by members of the Nomination Committee with
MercyOne Dubuque Medical Center has received three American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines® and Mission: Lifeline® achievement awards for demonstrating commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, ultimately leading to more lives saved, shorter recovery times and fewer readmissions to the hospital. Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. has a stroke or heart attack, and heart disease and stroke are the No. 1 and No. 5 causes of
As Timber Lake Playhouse bids farewell to its summer season, the excitement doesn’t end there. The playhouse is set to offer a schedule of events this autumn and winter, catering to long-time patrons, young families, and new audiences alike.Following the success of their annual Gala on August 24th and the closing performance of Jekyll & Hyde on August 25th, Timber Lake Playhouse is delighted to bring back the beloved “church basement ladies” with Church Basement Ladies - A Second Helping. This sequel to the
First Central State Bank will continue its tradition this month of Grilling for Charity fundraisers. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23, at First Central State Bank’s Lincoln Way location. The proceeds collected from this fundraiser will benefit the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center, which offers an environment for families and children to explore through arts, culture and science at its downtown Clinton location. First Central State Bank started the Grilling for
Nonprofits working hard to enhance and improve quality of life in Clinton and Camanche are invited to apply for grants from the River Bluff Community Foundation beginning Aug. 15. Applications are available at dbqfoundation.org/rbcf. The Community Foundation offers grants as a way of building strong nonprofits to support strong communities. Awards range from $500 to $5,000. Applications are due Sept. 30. Last year, the Foundation awarded over $12,000 in grants to four projects that support local youth.
The Clinton Hometown Pride committee has selected seven individuals to be inducted into thefourth class of the Clinton County Walk of Fame. Nominations for the Walk of Fame were accepted from January through March 1st with final selections made on March 31st. Individuals could be nominated in one or more of the following categories: Professional Achievement, Fine Arts, Military, Athletics, and Humanitarian Acts. Evaluation of the nominees was conducted by members of the Nomination Committee with
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Starting a business in the health industry can be an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. Not only do you get the satisfaction of helping people improve their health and well-being, but you also have the potential to make a significant impact on your community. However, starting a business is no easy feat, and it requires a lot of planning, hard work, and dedication. In this article, we offer some great tips for starting a successful health-based business.Health-Based Ventures to Consider The
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