How to Pick a Reputable Estate Sale Company
A senior tips on selecting an estate sale firm to liquidate a mother's home. Check recommendations and reviews, interview several firms, verify insurance and fees, visit a sale, request references, review contracts, and compare setup timelines, pricing, payment, and cleanup services.
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United States
EstateSales.net
EstateSales.org
Better Business Bureau
Bbb.org
Angie’s List
AngiesList.com
Yelp.com
National Estate Sales Association
Nesa-Usa.com
Teacher Somchanh Baccam Reflects on 39 Years at Cedar Valley Montessori
Somchanh Baccam retires after 39 years at Cedar Valley Montessori where 100 students enroll annually. She starts now from 7 a.m. to 1 30 or 2 p.m. and values a small, supportive environment. She cites daily variety, learning from children, and plans to travel with her husband to visit family across the United States.
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Somchanh
Somehank
United States
Baccam
Liz Martin
Somehanh Baccam
Evy Christoffersen
Rich Morva
Cedar Valley
Community events and talks at area churches this week
A series of talks and events across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns cover topics from death by one’s own action to emergency faith, with Lifetree Cafe sessions, a John Dear appearance, a dessert fundraiser for Table to Table, a Japanese dinner benefiting a sister-school exchange, and more. Free and open to all, with contact numbers provided.
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First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St
Cedar Rapids
Emily Blomme
Foundation 2
Lifetree
God
Lutheran Church of the Resurrection
29Th Ave
Marion
Dena Ballagh
John Dear
St. Thomas Mote Church
12Th St. Coralville
Cedar Hills Community Church
E Ave
Damascus Road
Baldus
St. Wenceslaus Church
Washington High School
Shopping with dogs becomes a growing retail trend
The piece notes that many stores allow dogs bringing new rules and etiquette guidance. It cites 2015 data showing 95 percent of pet owners view pets as family and 2017 spending over 69 billion. Tips include reconfirming policies, keeping dogs leashed, and starting at Petco before visiting larger chains.
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Gus
Harris
Pottery Barn
Banana Republic
Home Depot
Ikea
Erin Ballinger
BringFido. Com
Ballinger
Nordstrom
Matt Hardigan
Petco
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Stonebridge Church
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Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
E. Market St
Iowa City
Table
Call the Church
Grace. Org
Dreamstine Dogs
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