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With a little common sense, though, you can safely enjoy that great taste and fast cooking time. Here are five tips for cooking a great deep-fried turkey — without doing any damage (except maybe to your waistline):  1. Find a safe place to cook. Don’t ever set up a fryer any closer than 10 feet from…

Make your house a haven for trick-or-treaters Halloween is one of the fall season’s most treasured holidays. Kids love to dress up, get together with friends, and go door-to-door in search of the biggest and best goodies. If your neighborhood tends to be teeming with little ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses, you’ll want to be…

Now that summer’s over and the weather is cooling down, it’s time to think about pulling your boat out of the Mississippi and putting it away until next year. As you begin to prepare your boat for the winter, take the time to make sure it still has the right insurance protection. After all, we…

It’s important to keep in mind that policy language varies from state to state, and there are never “one-size-fits-all” situations, but below is a general guide. If you have questions, or want to go over your insurance needs, don’t hesitate to contact us! HOMEOWNERS Coverage of personal property: Most homeowners policies provide 10 percent of Coverage…

You’ve probably heard this horror story before — someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. At Cities Insurance Group we want you to be educated about all of the risks you may face – before a loss occurs – so you can determine…

or most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy the pyrotechnics that mark the holiday. But for our pets, fireworks are another story. Many pets can be traumatized by the noisy rockets and firecrackers so many of us enjoy. At Cities Insurance Group, we hope your holiday is happy and safe…

With summer drawing near and the weather warming up, in the Quad Cities neighborhoods come alive with the sights and sounds of the season: lawnmowers, power tools and backyard barbecues, to name a few. For many people, those things all bring to mind one specific person: Dad. And since Father’s Day is just around the…

The history of Father’s Day Marked on the third Sunday of June in the United States (and in many other countries), Father’s Day was first celebrated in 1910 to complement Mother’s Day. According to Wikipedia, the day was created by Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Wash., who wanted to honor her father, Civil War veteran…

No matter what season is winding down, the next season is just another reason to spend on the water in the boat with rod in hand. One of the best ways to enjoy boating and fishing in the Quad Cities is to share the fun with others – especially your kids or grandkids. While expert…

When you’re there Once you arrive at your destination, it’s time to relax! But don’t let your guard down completely. After all, tourists often are targets for those looking to separate you from your money. We’re talking mainly about thieves, but don’t forget, you also lose money when you spend more than needed. Here are…