Ruth Bloom:  

and. He lives in a condo in Bettendorf, Iowa, which is just across the mighty Mississippi River. so we see him regularly. Patty graduated in May 2010 from the University of Missouri with a degree in Journalism. She is working toward a Master's degree in International Affiars at Penn State University, pursuing an interest that she's had since about age 3.. In January 2009, I left WIU to become the Director of State, Local and Provincial programs for the American Rental Association. ARA is the international trade association for rental stores throughout the US and Canada. There are 4500+ members and I work with the state chapters and local associations on leadership, volunteer recruitment and anything else that the executive boards request. The job involves about 20% travel and since I am empty nester I am enjoying myself! I hope you will take a minute and say hi, let me know what you are doing.