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Italian-born family therapist chooses RI 'again and again'
Heritage and history: Native American educates Q-C about culture
American born and bred, Hispanic tried and true
Bosnian family finds success in the Q-C
Foreign horticulturist's career bursts into bloom in Q-C
From student to professor: Palestinian Tayh came to the US for education
From Germany to Geneseo: Exchange student settling into temporary home
Pending status: East African keeps prayers alive while awaiting residency change
Iraqis find new home and safety in Q-C
Weekend in Prague brings lovers together
Uncle Petes gives a dash of Greek hospitality
Irish journalist discovers some differences 'near Chicago'
Philippine native remembers her culture through dance
War-torn childhood left behind for adulthood in Q-C
Culture shock: Burmese refugee's heart remains with homeland
Davenport man has started a journey back to his Irish roots
Swedish-American genealogy becomes Augie staffer's life
Nursing student is not afraid to follow the road before her
Finding the right combination to unlock a student's mind motivates Dwyer
Drug counselor knows what it's like to be on both sides of treatment
Illness inspires Boys and Girls Club volunteer
Geneseo's O'Dell works with 'the world's most important resource'
United Way chief works to make a difference
God sustains seminarian's dreams
Bariatric surgeon enjoys patients' transformations
This dentist loves to bring smiles
Heaven-sent vision prompted ministry to deliver hope, healing
WIU leaders see dream becoming reality
SAU career counselors help students find their path
School is still fun for Augie's president
Casa youth worker feels call to help others
Rocky grad brings passion for teaching back home
Vocational instructor helps students turn visions into reality
For Mexican immigrant, education is the way to a better life
Giving patients hope is rewarding for father-daughter docs
Layer traded concrete for physical therapy
Deere destinations: Where to learn about the man and the company
John Deere built company one plow at a time
Selling Deere: Family finds success with dealerships
John Deere Planetarium helps Augustana stand out
Lehan an ace in the Deere Run kitchen
Hasty Tasty truck-driver (and her customers) still hungry for more
Deere utility man helps keep Harvester Works assembly line going
Shoe salesman brings his merchandise to his customers
Niabi's head animal keeper scratched by birds, but she cuddles with porcupines
'A few hours with us and you'll be welding'
Retired teacher offers lessons at Deere pavilion
Longtime i wireless Center staffer finds perfect mix at arena job
Bettendorf native helps families come home to the Quad-Cities
Deere-Wiman historian also a detective of sorts
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  Today is Wednesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2013. There are 223 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: Large quantities of ice from LaCrosse and Lake Pepin are beingshipped on ice boats, towed by steamers to St. Louis and points below.
1888 -- 125 years ago: With the Mississippi River at 18 feet above the low water stage,Rock Island is waging a valiant fight to keep the river from flooding the entire city.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Approval has been given by the city commission for paving 45thStreet between 7th and 11th Avenues.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Herndon Wright, of East Moline, has won the discus-throw title, by aheave of more than 140 feet, to set a new high school record at Champaign.
1963 -- 50 years ago: With the Selective Service Law recently extended by Congress forfour more years, Mrs. Hazel Doris reminded young men that they must register withinfive days after attaining their 18th birthday.
1988 -- 25 years ago: Over 500 Quad-Cities area retired volunteers were honoredrecently for their community services at a Retired Senior Volunteer Program luncheonat Palmer Auditorium in Davenport. Guest speaker, William Moffitt, director of productengineering of Deere & Co., spoke about leadership and stressed the importance ofcommunity volunteers.




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