PHOTO GALLERY: A Day in the Life

5:40 A.M. - PRINCETON: Michael Ramirez and Dawn Shannen were early risers and enjoyed a cigarette on the porch of their home at the Princeton Mobile Home Park.

5:48 A.M. - Northwest of Princeton: A doe basks in the glow of the early morning sun as she searches for breakfast.

6:11 A.M. - Glynns Creek Golf Course: Two employees at Glynns Creek Golf Course north of Long Grove bundled up against the cool morning air as they mowed the green on the fourth hole.

6:33 A.M. - Eldridge: Members of the Iowa Army National Guard gather at Sheridan Meadows Park in Eldridge and incorporate soccer into their team building and physical fitness training.

9:15 A.M. - Walcott: Cory Clark works on a 1962 Chevy Impala at B&D Automotive. After an engine overhaul, this restoration will be ready for the body shop. Clark owns B&D with partner Jerry Badtram, who has been at the shop for 30 years.

9:30 a.m. - West Liberty: Ready, set, go! West Liberty Christian Fellowship Church held VBS this week. This years' theme was “In the Wild,” perfect for the more than 60 tykes from the community who attended.

10:30 a.m. - West Liberty: Yolanda Meraz, owner of Yolanda’s Salon, has built up are large clientele over the past six years, including Dion Hoang. She owns one of two salons located in downtown West Liberty.

10:43 A.M. - Dixon: Marie Sterbenz and Sharon Stewart wrap up a two-mile walk past Hope Lutheran Church with Sterbenz's shih tzu pups Kia and Abby.

11:13 a.m. - Wilton: Roger Bender of Wilton walks with his grandson Henry Bender, 5, who was partaking in a tricycle ride around Wilton.

12:14 p.M. - Scott County Park: Lilyana Lievens and Kerah Prescott enjoy the park pool on a breezy, 70-degree day.

2:35 p.M. - Eldridge: Gavin Welch, Riley Fitzgerald and Morgan Welch had fun with their homemade slip and slide.

3:09 p.M. - Rural Dixon: After weeks of heavy rain, this gentleman finally found a dry day to mow the ditches along Allens Grove Road east of Dixon.

3 p.m. - Rural Wilton: The hands of a master gardener are never manicured. Barb Reesink, who lives along Highway 38 between Wilton and Muscatine, with her husband, John, shows her hands after working for a day in the large garden surrounding her farmhouse. She joked that she’s never able to get a manicure, thanks to always working in the soil.

3 p.m. - Rural Wilton: The hands of a master gardener are never manicured. Barb Reesink, who lives along Highway 38 between Wilton and Muscatine, with her husband, John, shows her hands after working for a day in the large garden surrounding her farmhouse. She joked that she’s never able to get a manicure, thanks to always working in the soil.

5:12 p.m. - Lost Grove Lake: Steve Fowler and his dog launch a fishing trip at Lost Grove Lake in eastern Scott County. Fowler said it's among his top fishing destinations. He was happy to participate in our photo project, but noted that some North Scott residents may not. He coached the Lancers' trap-shooting rival Maquoketa High School.

5:12 p.m. - Lost Grove Lake: Steve Fowler and his dog launch a fishing trip at Lost Grove Lake in eastern Scott County. Fowler said it's among his top fishing destinations. He was happy to participate in our photo project, but noted that some North Scott residents may not. He coached the Lancers' trap-shooting rival Maquoketa High School.

6:15 p.m. - Princeton: Beaux Bigwood, of Camanche, fields grounders at Woomert Park.

6:45 P.M. - Wilton: Brenda Ochiltree, owner of the historic Candy Kitchen in downtown Wilton, prepares and serves a “Black and White,” a chocolate ice cream dish served with marshmallow topping.

8 p.m. - Wilton: The Wilton softball and baseball teams hosted Bellevue for River Valley Conference action June 13. Mike Coss and his daughters watch the varsity softball game from beyond the center field fence.

8:12 P.M. - rural Long Grove: After a long day, there was still work to be done, as rural Long Grove dairyman Dan Newell attended to business milking his herd of nearly 60 cows.

8:12 P.M. - rural Long Grove: After a long day, there was still work to be done, as rural Long Grove dairyman Dan Newell attended to business milking his herd of nearly 60 cows.

8:33 P.M. - Rural Donahue: Residents of Scott, Cedar and Muscatine counties had enjoyed a day filled with fun and laughter while going about their daily business. This beautiful sunset was the perfect way to wrap up the day.