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Written by Jason Holtgrewe
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Friday, 22 July 2011 14:09 |
On August 5th, 2011, Connection Church throws a party. In effort to build neighborhood community and to help kids in need, Connection will host a Block Party featuring free food, fun games, an outdoor movie, and a school supply giveaway.
At 7pm the party begins with free food and exciting games for the whole family. Two inflatable bounce houses, a dunk tank, as well as other games will provide children a fun and safe place to play. Walking tacos, fruit, and snow cones will be available for free to eat.
At 9pm the movie will start. An award-wining DreamWorks Animation film will be shown outside on the lawn. People are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to sit on while enjoying the movie.
Besides having fun, the Block Party will be an opportunity to give school supplies to children in need. Quad City families in need of supplies can come to the party and pick up a backpack and some classroom essentials. For those who want to donate money towards this effort, stop by Connection’s Food Pantry on Tuesdays from 9am-1pm. The Food Pantry is located at 4373 State Street, Bettendorf, which is also the location of the party.
Jason Holtgrewe, a pastor at Connection, believes the Block Party is a great way to help those in need. “Not only is this party a way to bring neighbors together for a little fun, it’s also an opportunity to be there for others,” says Jason. “There are more families in our city than we realize who need support in meeting the financial demands of another school year.”
Connection is throwing a party on August 5th at 7pm. The location of the party is 4374 State Street, Bettendorf. Please call the church at 563.209.6384 or email
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Written by Adam Prato
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Monday, 18 July 2011 13:23 |
WEST BRANCH, IOWA— National Parks are known for their ranger-led programs
and activities. This summer, rangers at Herbert Hoover National Historic
Site in West Branch, Iowa will offer short 10- to 15-minute talks to
visitors enjoying a summer evening in the park. Come and hear “Historic
Preservation: Why, How, and What?” on Wednesday, July 20 at the Friends
Meetinghouse and “Herbert Hoover’s West Branch” at the intersection of the
Downey and Penn street traces near the Birthplace Cottage on Thursday, July
28. Meet the ranger at 7:00 p.m. on those evenings to hear some things you
may not have known about Herbert Hoover NHS.
On Saturday, July 16 writer M.S. Coe will help kids ages 4 through 6 flex
their poetry muscles through creative movement, drawing, reading, and
writing at Herbert Hoover National Historic Site. “Poetry Sprouts” starts
at the visitor center on Saturday, July 16 at 9:30 a.m. and will last about
one hour. If you are interested in attending, please call (319) 643-2541
before July 16. Parents are invited to stay and participate with their
children. M.S. Coe is the Artist-in-Residence at Herbert Hoover NHS until
July 20.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site and the Herbert Hoover Presidential
Library and Museum are in West Branch, Iowa at exit 254 off I-80. Both are
open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Time. Parking is limited so please
allow extra time to find a parking space. For more information go online to
www.nps.gov/heho or call (319) 643-2541.
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site
110 Parkside Drive
PO Box 607
West Branch, Iowa 52358
319 643-2541 phone
319 643-7864 fax
www.nps.gov/heho
Photographs may be available upon request.
Herbert Hoover NHS is on Twitter: @HooverNPS. |
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Written by Lora Adams
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Monday, 18 July 2011 10:21 |
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MOLINE, ILLINOIS – Tickets are now available online at wqpt.org for WQPT’s annual fundraiser, Brew Ha Ha scheduled at LeClaire Park in downtown Davenport on Saturday, September 17TH from 1 to 5 p.m. Tickets for Brew Ha Ha are $20.00 prior to the event and $25.00 at the gate. A wide variety of ales, pilsners, and porters are available for tasting as well as cheeses provided by Cabot Creamery Cooperative of Vermont.
Musical performances for the 12th annual event will be performed by Wicked Liz and the Bellyswirls and games are back so folks can try their hand at the Beer Bottle Ring Toss and the Golf Ball Stack. Admission to Brew Ha Ha includes an event program, unlimited tasting, and a commemorative tasting glass.
Brew Ha Ha is a fundraising event to support WQPT, the local public television station serving eastern Iowa and western Illinois.
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Written by Ruth Reynolds
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Tuesday, 12 July 2011 15:01 |
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The German American Heritage Center will host a program entitled “Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin” at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 24 at the Center. 712 West 2nd Street. Davenport. IA
“Count Ferninand von Zeppelin and His Airships” will be presented by Werner Zarnikow. Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1017) first came to the United States in 1863, sent as a war observer of the Northern armies by the King of Baden. He received a permit to pass into the battlefields by President Lincoln after being recommended by then General Carl Schurz. In a few months he was to leave the war zone, explore the American frontier and experience his first balloon. Up, up and away to a new career and a new world. The presentation will also feature a popular song from Zeppelin’s peak career years “Come Take a Trip in My Airship” sung by Barbara Kuttler and accompanied by Mark Prebyl on the vintage German piano.
Werner Zarnikow is a GAHC member and a frequent volunteer in our archives, where he provides language translation assistance. He has been fascinated by Zeppelin’s career since the latter’s flight over Davenport when Zarnikow was a young lad. His collection of Zeppelin’s memorabilia will be on display on the 4th floor of GAHC during July.
Cost: Adults $5.00; Seniors $4.00; Children 5-17 $3.00; Children under 5 and GAHC Members are free. |
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Written by Barb McCollom
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Tuesday, 12 July 2011 12:04 |
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Scott County, Iowa will make an opening statement to begin negotiations with The Bailiff’s Association on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. on the 6th floor of the Scott County Administrative Center, at 600 West Fourth Street, Davenport, Iowa.
Questions regarding this meeting may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 326-8740 or 328-4104 ext. 2. |
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