Deirdre Cox Baker

Worked for decades as a reporter for a daily newspaper based in Davenport, IA

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Want to be happy? One easy way … play with the grandkids! Today’s blog: https://t.co/SrsPpFGjf0

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Today’s blog concerns a big sansevieria plant that sits on our porch in the summer. I had to divide it a few weeks ago: https://t.co/SX1VPJ3nYD

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Today’s blog is on a first-ever History Walk at the Hebrew Cemetery in Rock Island, Ill. It was very cool! I hope they host another one next year. The blog: https://t.co/nGWOOe0wrx

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Today’s blog is a look back to 1998 and the first year of the Arconic (Alcoa) Junior Bix race for children, part of the QCT Bix 7 activities. Our daughter was one of the many kids lost (and found) at that event: https://t.co/gZiByJtlFP

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Today’s blog is on the wonderful grandchildren in the Baker family, all of whom are active and, in my opinion, “above average.” The blog: https://t.co/5jv7JJrDVg

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

This was so difficult to see, this morning. RIP Batts! 🌺

[Matt Coss @mattcoss78]

Words are difficult to find this morning. Steve Batterson, a sports reporter at the Quad-City Times for 38+ years, died Tuesday afternoon. He was a consummate pro, a workhorse, a great teammate and such a kind-hearted man. He loved his job and did it very well. Rest easy, Batts.

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Steve Batterson’s death is a blow to so many — too many to list.

[Heidi Engel @HeidiEngel7]

Remembering our friend, Batts. He loved his job, sports of all types and levels, his friends and mostly his family. We will miss your professionalism, enthusiasm, silliness and naughty giggles. RIP Steve. ❤️

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Today’s blog is on the fun-to-watch sport of fast-pitch softball. Steve’s grandson Mick was in a Walcott tournament this past weekend. Here’s the blog: https://t.co/NoYhBN8y8I

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Try using pricey socks; I run, too. I put double socks on, and use running shoes I renew every six months. This has prevented similar pain.

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Check out the entrancing “Beyond Van Gogh” experience at the Davenport RiverCenter. The blog: https://t.co/SCJk8KXbrw

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

It’s Memorial Day! Thanks especially go to the men of the Cox family who fought for this country since the Revolutionary War. #weremember #memorialday

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Ummm … 7-8 wins, hopefully 🏈

[Cyclone Dave @CycloneDave69]

How many wins are you expecting out of the Cyclones this year?

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Train travel should be available from the Quad-Cities to Chicago, I say in today’s blog. Here you go: https://t.co/EwnDeHsm4O

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

@Megs_ISU Good for you! I top out at 3.1 miles. 🌺

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

No country in the world does pageantry like the British. #coronation2023

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

@IASTATEAD Another year, another CY-Hawk trophy 🏆

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Today’s blog is my first, on gardening, since Oct. 24, 2022. It’s about a catalog company that I found, somehow, about 20 years ago: https://t.co/7J1yLl3oUb

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Learn more about a talented and creative artist from New Zealand, Taika Waititi, in today’s blog: https://t.co/b5lMEKqrNB

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

This very public Iowa State Cyclones sports fan had a blast, this year, in following the Iowa Hawkeye women’s team and its star, Caitlin Clark. Here’s the blog: https://t.co/I1JRCgJ6M4

[Deirdre Cox Baker @deirdrebaker]

Hawks win! This Cyclone fan could not be more delighted. Caitlin Clark rules! #CaitlinClark