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Monday, April 22, 2024Better Late Than Never to Hold Fundraising Event at Timber Lake Playhouse
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, has partnered with local band Better Late Than Never for a fundraising concert benefiting the playhouse on Saturday, April 27 at 7:00. Better Late Than Never (BLTN) plays a wide variety of music intended to surprise and engage the audience as well as tap into all musical tastes. BLTN is known for their well thought out, continually changing cover set list commonly labeled by fans as something they have never heard
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Trinity Health Foundation Receives $50,000 Donation
Ascentra Credit Union donated $50,000 to the Trinity Health Foundation to support its Career Pathways Pilot Program. This program combines outreach and navigation to help students currently enrolled in a traditional Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) program through a newly created career navigator position. “The need for a position such as a career navigator is higher than it’s ever been,” said Mary Macumber Schmidt, President, Trinity Health Foundation. “The current and future need for qualified
Tuesday, April 16, 2024IowaWORKS will provide career services in Clinton
- IowaWORKS will now offer in person career services at the Clinton Public Library, 306 8th Avenue. Beginning April 18 through June 27, a career planner will be on hand every Thursday from 9 am until 5 pm. "We are excited to provide services to the Clinton Iowa community," said Rick Ernst, operation manager at the IowaWORKS Davenport - American Job Center. "Bringing our services to Clinton will help our customers in this region and will provide the opportunity for us to meet their employment needs. Having
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors Ranks as Iowa’s Largest Independent Real Estate Company 2024
Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has ranked once again in 2023 as the top largest independent real estate companies in Iowa. The RealTrends 500 report ranked the Top 500 real estate companies in the country according to the number of residential transactions and sales volume. Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors ranks 133rd nationally based on 4,328 transactions closed. RealTrends 500 ranks companies on residential transactions only. When farm and land and commercial transactions are included, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors closed 4,390 sides in
Tuesday, April 16, 2024Ensure your healthcare wishes in case of emergency with advance directives
An unexpected medical crisis can leave you unable to make decisions about your care. In the U.S., it’s estimated that 66% of adults have not completed an advance directive. An advance directive documents the decisions about your future medical needs if you cannot speak for yourself. With a plan in place, family and loved ones are prepared to make a difficult choice about your care. Commit to completing the proper paperwork or reviewing your completed advance directives in honor of National Healthcare
Tuesday, April 16, 2024TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES DOG AUDITIONS FOR TOTO AT THE PLAYHOUSE ON MAY 11
CALLING ALL DOGS!! Does your dog have what it takes to be a star of the stage?! Then you're going to want to come out for the Timber Lake Playhouse dog auditions for The Wizard of Oz on May 11 at 4:00. Bring your dog to the theatre and see if your Fido has what it takes to be a star on the TLP stage. In the L. Frank Baum books, Toto is described as "...a little black dog, with long silky hair and small black eyes that twinkled merrily on either side of his funny, wee nose." In the movie, he is a small
Wednesday, April 10, 2024Essential Strategies for Health-Based Business Success
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
Tuesday, April 09, 2024Duke Slater Statue & Scholarship Event
The Duke Slater Memorial Statue & Scholarship Committee has two very exciting updates. First, on Thursday May 9, to kick off the scholarship fundraising campaign, the committee is hosting Kirk Ferentz for a luncheon. From 11:30am to 1:30pm, Clinton culinary students will provide lunch. There will be a short program on Duke’s life and the statue. Around 12:45, Kirk Ferentz will speak. Tickets are $25, and a table is $200. To make reservations, email Deb Deters at debra.deters@csdkq.org or call 563-243-7540,
Friday, April 05, 2024TIMBER LAKE PLAYHOUSE ANNOUNCES PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES AND WORKSHOPS IN THE ARTS FOR YOUTH
Timber Lake Playhouse (TLP), the professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will again be offering a variety of workshops and classes in the arts this summer as well as performance opportunities for youth ages 6 to 18. “I’m very excited to see the interest in our summer programs,” said Executive Director, Dan Danielowski. “Our youth production of Matilda, Jr. last season was so successful that we’re offering these types of opportunities again this summer.” The High School Theatre Intensive runs
Monday, April 01, 2024April is Community College Month and CCC is Celebrating
April is Community College Month, and Clinton Community College, one of the Eastern Iowa Community Colleges, is celebrating! The community is invited to join us for a variety of activities throughout April. The annual A Taste of Cultures Fair is held on Wednesday, April 3 in the CCC Auditorium, 1000 Lincoln Blvd, Clinton. This event delights the senses with samples of cultures from CCC students, faculty and staff. Native foods and fan favorites were available for tasting with opportunities to learn
Thursday, March 28, 2024Meet Christian Marcussen, Ascentra’s New Chief Technology & Innovation Officer
Iowa native Christian Marcussen has been named Ascentra’s new Chief Technology & Innovation Officer. Christian brings a multitude of experience to Ascentra through past positions held with Mazuma Credit Union in Kansas City, Missouri and Abound Credit Union in Louisville, Kentucky, as well as iLending in Denver, Colorado. He is known for taking a fresh and transformative approach to business and leadership by delivering effective growth strategies, fostering purpose-driven organizations and engaging
Thursday, March 21, 2024Timber Lake Playhouse Opens Doors Early for Trivia Night at the Theatre
Timber Lake Playhouse will open their doors early this year for Trivia Night followed by a series of fun filled events for all members of the family. Mark your calendars for April 6 for TLP Trivia Night, an event that you won't want to miss! Put your knowledge to the test while enjoying delicious food and the chance to win exciting prizes? Whether you're a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out with friends, TLP’s Trivia Night has something for everyone. TLP continues their Spring Events
Friday, March 15, 2024Speak Out Against Suicide Scholarship Opportunity
Speak Out Against Suicide Scholarship Opportunity 1 - $2000.00 Mental Health Field 8 - $500.00 Scholarships Speak Out Against Suicide’s mission is to eliminate the stigma of suicide and depression. Our goal is to increase awareness and prevention, and to create safe environments to which community members know they are not alone and can feel free to ask for help. Our organization is volunteer based, and we are involved with helping communities with various projects. To Qualify You MUST: Be a senior
Wednesday, February 14, 2024Goebel-Bly to take over for retiring Sellnau at First Central's Goose Lake location
First Central State Bank’s Goose Lake location will welcome a new Branch Manager after Kathy Sellnau’s retirement. The new manager will be a familiar face among the First Central team members. Maggie Goebel-Bly will take over for Sellnau, who is retiring after 21 years with First Central. Sellnau will remain with the bank until April. Goebel-Bly, who began with First Central at its DeWitt location, is now stationed at the Goose Lake location and is an Assistant Vice President, Private Banker and Branch
Tuesday, January 23, 2024Elevate Your Business: Embedding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Marketing
In the ever-evolving business world, incorporating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into marketing strategies is essential for small businesses, going beyond moral responsibility to become a key business strategy. This article dives into DEI's vital role in marketing, providing small businesses with practical methods to weave these values into their branding and operations. Adopting this strategy boosts creative potential, widens customer reach, and fosters greater brand loyalty.Understanding DEI's
Thursday, October 19, 2023Adobe Acrobat: Revolutionizing the Way Small and Local Companies Do Business
Adobe Acrobat is a versatile software suite that offers a wide range of benefits for small and local businesses. From document management to collaboration and security features, Acrobat is an indispensable tool for organizations of all sizes for many reasons: Efficient Document Management: Acrobat provides robust document management capabilities, allowing businesses to create, edit, organize, and archive documents seamlessly. With features like merging, splitting, and indexing PDFs, businesses can
Wednesday, September 27, 2023Getting Discovered as a Creative Writer: Tried-and-True Tips for a Flourishing Career
You’ve worked hard to hone your writing craft, and now all that’s left is to get discovered and start making a name for yourself. But how exactly do you do that? Being a successful creative writer requires more than just talent. You must be savvy about marketing, business, and the industry, among other things. Read on for some simple tips to help you set up a flourishing career as a creative writer! Working on Your Craft The most important thing any creative writer can do is to keep