Bettendorf Flower Shop News
Ask the Times: I-80 wildflower area mowed because of weeds - Quad City Times
Tuesday, September 27, 2016June in the Q-C. Representatives of both Iowa and Illinois indicated a desire to preserve right-of-way food sources for all pollinators, Monarchs in particular. What has happened here? — William, BettendorfA. We contacted the Iowa Department of Transportation to find out. Cathy Cutler, transportation planner for District 6, responded:"I checked with the area maintenance supervisor and he reports the area was being overtaken by several noxious weeds — including teasel, wild parsnip and wild carrot, so a decision was made to mow the area in order to help stop further spread of these noxious weeds. The area was posted wildflower area but was not a very successful wildflower plot. Fall mowing of noxious weeds is in keeping with our mowing policy. The workers have specifically avoided several milkweed patches in order to help with pollinators and other areas may be planted with pollinator-friendly species in the future."Q. Can you check and let us know when Interstate 80 will be finished construction at mile marker 303 between LeClaire and Middle Road? — Carol, Princeton, IowaA. We contacted the Iowa Department of Transportation to find out. Mark F. Brandl, Davenport Construction Office, resident construction engineer, responded:"We hope to see the work done at least by the end of October. The contractor (Brandt Construction) is behind schedule, but they should be switched to the adjacent bridge. They plan to put more people on the project to catch up, which could mean they could get done much earlier (late September, early October). Time will tell."... http://qctimes.com/news/local/ask-the-times/ask-the-times-i--wildflower-area-mowed-because-of/article_9404725f-fe94-5906-94e9-ee50d378505d.html
How to move on after a disappointing Valentine's Day - Quad City Times
Thursday, February 18, 2016How about women?“No, they never blow it,” Mannion said, only half teasing.ForgivenessThe Rev. Richard Pokora, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bettendorf, said dwelling on disappointment and hurt keeps couples from trying to achieve something better in the future.“Every relationship will have hurt at some point,” he said.Forgiveness isn’t necessarily for the person who has been hurt — it’s for ourselves, he said. He points to Luke 23:34, which tells what Jesus says before his crucifixion: “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” Pokora says Jesus forgave, even though he was not asked. “Forgiveness doesn’t make a situation right. It relieves us of the pain … so we’re able to get back on track.”Moving onMary Telisak, a licensed mental health counselor at Compassion Counseling in Bettendorf who also is completing her doctorate in marriage and family counseling, suggests those who are disappointed in their partner should express their concerns — but also understand limitations.“I would seek to make my needs, my feelings known,” she said.A partner should express that gifts, for example, are an important way to show love and that not receiving a gift could be taken as not being caring. At the same time, she said, “It’s important to meet their spouse where they are” and learn others ways of expressing and receiving love.Bottom line: Talk to your partner about your feelings and your relationship.Treating yourselfValentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a sad day if there isn’t one special someone in your life. Lori Bishop, owner of Serenity Salon & Day Spa, Moline, often books groups of women who come together on the day to celebrate their special relationships. They call it “Galentine’s Day” and pamper themselves with a massage and other salon treats.“It doesn’t have to be a holiday for couples,” she said. “You can go out and do something for yourself.”... http://qctimes.com/news/local/how-to-move-on-after-a-disappointing-valentine-s-day/article_add20f55-dcf4-5b4e-b726-2f3056b1ed7d.html
Joanna Rose Brooks - Quad City Times
Saturday, October 17, 2015Chicago Cubs as well as her grandchildren's sporting events.She will be missed by her loving family, husband, Frank; five children and their spouses, Mark (Marta) Brooks, Bettendorf, Terry (Dan) Goldstein, Moline, Susie (John) Bicek, Naperville, Ill., Mary (Rick) Lyons, Holland, Mich., and Scott (Heidi) Brooks, Jacksonville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren and their spouses, Lindsay (Adam) Smith, Leslie (Jason) Pock, Kate Goldstein (Brad Jahnel), Andrew Brooks, David Brooks, J.C. Bicek, Frank Bicek, Mark Bicek, Sean Brooks, Brandon Brooks, and Ryan Brooks; and four great-grandchildren, Liam, Corbin and Paxton Smith, and Coen Pock.She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Joseph and Johnnie Dopler.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joanna’s name to UnityPoint Hospice or South Park Church. The family would also like to thank UnityPoint Hospice for their care and support.Online condolences may be left at wheelanpressly.com. http://qctimes.com/news/local/obituaries/joanna-rose-brooks/article_c70f4b9e-1557-5992-9324-9b78358a3900.html
Sugar Flower owner creates intricate cake designs in backyard of her Cedar Rapids home - The Gazette
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Sugar Flower was gaining momentum when the coronavirus pandemic hit Iowa. Smith’s work-from-home model proved an unexpected advantage.“I was just getting started out to begin with, and having a low overhead I didn’t have any employees to furlough,” she said. “It was disappointing, but I tried to work with my customers. I don’t have to worry about rent and electric and things like that. So it has worked in my favor, which sounds kind of funny.”Smith’s home and studio escaped serious damage in the Aug. 10 derecho, which brought its own wave of cancellations. She hopes for a return to something like normal next year.“I really hope people start planning big weddings and they’re celebrating,” she said. “I hope that’s where the future lies.”Know a small business in the Corridor that might make for an interesting “My Biz” feature? Let us know via michaelchevy.castanova@thegazette.com.AT A GLANCE• Owner: Jennifer Smith • Business: Sugar Flower Cake Design• Address: 248 Drinkward St. NW, Cedar Rapids• Phone: (319) 491-1938• Website: sugarflowercakedesign.com... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/sugar-flower-cakes-cedar-rapids-jennifer-smith-20201113
Some people using gardening as therapy during the Coronavirus Pandemic - KCRG
Monday, April 27, 2020CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Some people across Eastern Iowa are getting a green thumb during the Coronavirus pandemic. Workers at Pierson’s Flower Shop in Cedar Rapids say they have been getting calls about people wanting to start their gardens. Experts say getting some fresh air is a good way to take care of your mental health during the pandemic. Workers at Pierson's say gardening is a good way to be outside while social distancing. They say working with soil can be a form of connecting with nature. While seeing something bloom is a sign of life during these tough times. Workers say people are still ordering flowers to send to loved ones or coworkers. They say it's a way to let people know that they are appreciated. "I think it's very important to stay in touch,” said Al Pierson, owner of Pierson’s Flower Shop. “You can't get out... https://www.kcrg.com/content/news/Some-people-using-gardening-as-therapy-during-the-Coronavirus-Pandemic-569918081.html
Benos Flowers and Gifts wants to bring fun, happiness - The Gazette
Tuesday, February 05, 2019By Deborah Neyens, correspondent Long Para:0 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- IOWA CITY — A new Iowa City business aims to spread happiness.Long Para:1 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Benito Ocampo Campos opened Beno’s Flowers and Gifts on Nov. 15 in downtown Iowa City, realizing a longtime goal to own his own flower shop. Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “Flowers bring happiness, with their smell and their colors, when people receive them,” Ocampo said. “Everyone loves flowers.”Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Ocampo, who grew up in Mexico, opened his first business in that country at the age of 19.Long Para:3 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “It was a small gift shop — only about 300 square feet,” he recalled. “I did decorations with balloons for parties and a few weddings with flowers but not much. I had no experience.”Long Para:4 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- A year or two later, Ocampo moved to... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/iowa-city-benos-flowers-floral-shop-florist-flower-20190121
Benos Flowers and Gifts wants to bring fun, happiness - The Gazette
Tuesday, January 22, 2019By Deborah Neyens, correspondent Long Para:0 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- IOWA CITY — A new Iowa City business aims to spread happiness.Long Para:1 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Benito Ocampo Campos opened Beno’s Flowers and Gifts on Nov. 15 in downtown Iowa City, realizing a longtime goal to own his own flower shop. Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “Flowers bring happiness, with their smell and their colors, when people receive them,” Ocampo said. “Everyone loves flowers.”Long Para:2 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- Ocampo, who grew up in Mexico, opened his first business in that country at the age of 19.Long Para:3 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- “It was a small gift shop — only about 300 square feet,” he recalled. “I did decorations with balloons for parties and a few weddings with flowers but not much. I had no experience.”Long Para:4 Long Pra Total: 11 Total Para Total: 25-- A year or two later, Ocampo moved to... https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/iowa-city-benos-flowers-floral-shop-florist-flower-20190121
