The third annual four-state Driftless Region Beef Conference will be held on Jan. 22-23, 2015, at the Grand River Convention Center in Dubuque, Iowa.

The program will begin at 1 p.m. on Jan. 22 and run through 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 23. This year's conference features two keynote speakers; Dr. Jude Capper, a livestock sustainability consultant from Bozeman, Montana, and Dr. Mark Hilton, a Professor of Beef Production Medicine at Purdue University. Other speakers include Dan Loy, Lee Schulz, Iowa State University; Rhonda Gildersleeve, and Gene Schriefer, University of Wisconsin; Nicole Rambo, University of Minnesota; and Travis Meteer, University of Illinois and Rick Rasby, University of Nebraska, as well as Tom Arnold from Elizabeth, Ill., Dr. Joe Dedrickson from Merial, and Darrell Busby from the Tri-County Steer Carcass Futurity. The Thursday evening program includes a panel discussion focused on the wide scope of the beef industry and how they all fit together to meet consumer's demands. Friday morning's program includes four breakout sessions as well as a breakfast presentation by Dr. Capper.

Registration for the conference is $85 before Jan. 15 or $115 after Jan. 15. Additional information about the conference is available at www.aep.iastate.edu/beef. Registration opened for the conference on Dec. 1. Sponsors of the program with display booths at the conference currently include Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association, Merial, Thiesen's, US Feeds, ABS Global, Multimin USA, Vita Plus, Animat, People's State Bank, Wisconsin Beef Improvement Association, Diamond V, Prairie Creek Seed, Zoetis, FarmTek, Summit Livestock Facilities, Mix 30, USDA National Ag Statistics Service.

The Driftless Region Beef Conference is sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, the University of Minnesota Extension, and University of Wisconsin Extension. The planning team strives to deliver the latest in research-based information regarding the beef cattle industry. For more information or to receive a brochure, contact Denise Schwab at 319-721-9624.

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Alexandria, VA - Bruce E. Carter, A.A.E., Director of Aviation at the Quad City International Airport has been selected as the recipient of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Distinguished Service Award, presented to airport executives in recognition of career-long leadership and contributions to the aviation industry.
"Bruce is a valued colleague who is well-known for his leadership in the nation's airport management community and the broader aviation industry," said AAAE Chair Randall D. Berg, A.A.E., Director of Airport Operations at the Salt Lake City International Airport. "Distinguished service is a hallmark of Bruce's career, and it is fitting that AAAE has recognized him for the numerous contributions he has made during his remarkable four decades in the industry."
The Distinguished Service Award, given annually, is one of AAAE's highest levels of recognition. Men and women receive this award as a reflection of outstanding accomplishments in their professional and personal lives. Respected leaders of their own communities, these men and women also contribute to other aviation organizations, serve AAAE and its chapters and participate in civic and community affairs. Distinguished Service Award winners exemplify the best in airport management by continually bringing credit to the profession and the aviation community. All DSA winners are Accredited Airport Executives (A.A.E.) and exemplify the standards accreditation seeks to inspire.
Carter began his 40-year career as an air traffic controller in Des Moines, IA, and has held Director of Aviation positions in Waterloo, Iowa and Springfield and Peoria, Illinois before he joined the Quad City International executive team in 1999.
Carter currently serves as a Second Past President of the AAAE Board of Directors and is a Past President of the Great Lakes Chapter AAAE.
The Award was announced at the 86th Annual AAAE Conference and Exposition held in San Antonio, Texas in May and will be presented to Carter at a Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County board meeting to be held this week.
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ABOUT AAAE: Founded in 1928, AAAE is the world's largest professional organization representing the men and women who work at public-use commercial and general aviation airports. AAAE's 5,000-plus members represent some 850 airports and hundreds of companies and organizations that support the airport industry. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., AAAE serves its membership through results-oriented representation in Washington, D.C., and delivers a wide range of industry services and professional development opportunities, including training, conferences, and a highly respected accreditation program.

The long-term effects of type 2 diabetes can be challenging, but the right treatment and support can help you succeed through these setbacks.

Living with type 2 diabetes is a full-time job. When you also are experiencing complications from your condition, the job gets even harder. That's why, with your doctor's help, you need to develop and stick to a comprehensive health plan.

You have diabetes complications because your elevated blood sugar took a toll on either your circulatory or nervous system, or both. Keeping your blood-sugar levels under control remains central to your battle to stay healthy. It's also critical to keep your blood pressure and your cholesterol within a normal range

Know the Risks

People with diabetes have twice the risk of developing heart disease compared to people without diabetes, and diabetes is the leading cause of kidney failure among Americans. Neuropathy, or nerve damage that causes burning, numbness or complete loss of feeling in your hands and feet is another problem. The loss of feeling can put you at risk for burns and sores that you are unaware you have. Untreated, these sores may develop into tissue damage that leads to amputation.

People with type 2 diabetes also are at increased risk for serious eye problems that may threaten their vision, including diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and cataracts. Diabetes can also make you more prone to dental problems, including gum disease.

Know the Signs of Danger

With such serious problems, it's important to know the signs of trouble and be ready to act when they happen.

Heart attack: Symptoms may be severe and appear suddenly or they may be subtle, with only mild pain and discomfort. If you experience any of the following heart-attack warning signs, call 911:

• Chest discomfort that feels like pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain in the center of your chest and that lasts for a short time or goes away and returns
• Pain elsewhere, including the back, jaw, stomach, or neck; or pain in one or both arms
• Shortness of breath
• Nausea or lightheadedness

Stroke: Immediate emergency treatment can mean the difference between life and death when someone has a stroke. Call 911 if you suddenly experience any of the following stroke symptoms:

• Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg, especially if it occurs on one side of the body
• Feeling confused
• Difficulty walking and talking and a lack of coordination
• Developing a severe headache for no apparent reason

What You Can Do

To keep track of the constellation of problems that can accompany type 2 diabetes, it's critical to stick to a schedule of medical visits:

• See your primary care doctor or endocrinologist every three or four months.
• See your dentist every six months.
• See your ophthalmologist every six months or more often if you have active eye problems.
• See your podiatrist once a year or more often if you have active foot problems.
• Consult with your dietitian, exercise physiologist, or mental health counselor as needed.

Managing the complications of diabetes is daunting ? but doable. Advances in medical care in recent decades have made type 2 diabetes and its side effects more treatable ? and new solutions are being developed all the time. Don't give up!

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin (December 10, 2014) Rhiannon M Seneli from Davenport is graduating from the College of Health Sciences with a Doctor of Philosophy. She is among the more than 1,800 prospective candidates for degree attending University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee commencement exercises Sunday, December 14, 2014 in Milwaukee.

UWM is the second largest university in the State of Wisconsin, with nearly 28,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

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