Festivities take place all day at the 11th St. Location

Davenport, IA/ April 22nd, 2015 - Rudy's Tacos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a big party starting at noon on Saturday, May 2nd located at the 11th Street location in the Village of East Davenport.  Bands this year include, "Doug Brundies Big Acoustic Act", "Blue Stone" and "Jason Carl and The Whole Damn Band".  Back by popular demand, the Taco Eating Contest will start at 5:00pm.  Those who would like to participate for a grand prize of a $50 Rudy's Tacos Gift Card can register at the 11th Street location in the Village of East Davenport.  As in the past, there will be great food and drink specials to celebrate the day as well.

So what is Cinco de Mayo all about??  Cinco de Mayo or May 5th in English, is a day commemorating the anniversary of a battle where Mexican forces defeated French invading forces against great odds.  This early victory in the campaign to drive the French out, is known as the Battle of Puebla, and it took place on May 5, 1862.

About Rudy's Tacos: Rudy's Tacos was founded in 1973 by Rudy and Marilyn Quijas. This first restaurant located at 2214 East 11th Street in the Village of East Davenport, seated 15-20 people. By 1977 the business had out grown the tiny building.  Work began in the late fall tearing down the old building, and the new larger building opened for business in the summer of 1977. Since the late 70's Rudy's business has grown to include 11 other locations in both Iowa and Illinois.

 

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Festivities take place all day at the 11th St. Location 

Davenport, IA/ April 14, 2014 - Rudy's Tacos is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a big party starting at noon on Saturday, May 3rd located at their newly renovated 11th Street location in Davenport.  Bands this year include, "The Blues All Stars", "Pieces of Candy" and "The Hooks".  The big news this year is the Taco Eating Contest starting at 5:00pm.  Those who would like to participate for a grand prize of a $100 Rudy's Tacos Gift Card can register at the 11th Street location in the Village of East Davenport.  As in the past, there will be great food and drink specials to celebrate the day as well.

So what is Cinco de Mayo all about??  Cinco de Mayo or May 5th in English, is a day commemorating the anniversary of a battle where Mexican forces defeated French invading forces against great odds.  This early victory in the campaign to drive the French out, is known as the Battle of Puebla, and it took place on May 5, 1862.

About Rudy's Tacos: Rudy's Tacos was founded in 1973 by Rudy and Marilyn Quijas. This first restaurant located at 2214 East 11th Street in the Village of East Davenport, seated 15-20 people. By 1977 the business had out grown the tiny building.  Work began in the late fall tearing down the old building, and the new larger building opened for business in the summer of 1977. Since the late 70's Rudy's business has grown to include 11 other locations in both Iowa and Illinois.

 

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Bettendorf, IA / December 3rd, 2013 - WaterPark CarWash's Bettendorf location will be closing on December 24th to make room for the new I-74 bridge and will continue to serve the Quad Cities through their existing Moline and Davenport locations. WaterPark has thoroughly enjoyed their time in Bettendorf, but understands the progress this area needs to make to the I-74 Bridge.

The Bettendorf location first opened in 1996, and was the first of the three WaterPark locations. Since then, WaterPark Car Wash has been dedicated to serving the Quad Cities area with exceptional service and great car washes. Unfortunately, the building of the new bridge across the Mississippi will impact the Bettendorf location, forcing its closure.

"We are invested in this community and we look forward to many more years at our Moline and Davenport locations," says Wayne Guinee, General Manager. "We thrive on the relationships we've built with our customers, who we're proud to call our friends."

Continued growth, expansion of services and WaterPark's reputation for quality and service is the outcome of individual efforts and close cooperation of staff members. Despite the closing of the Bettendorf location, Water Park Car Wash will continue to provide its exceptional service for the entire community at its other two locations.

About WaterPark CarWash: Established in 1996 with a staff of 25 providing complete car wash services, WaterPark today employs up to 100 people. In 1998, WaterPark opened a second location in Moline, Illinois; in 2001, they opened their third location, in Davenport, IA. WaterPark was created by a group of Quad City friends with complimentary business backgrounds. WaterPark's goal is to provide the finest service, value, and quality possible. WaterPark puts the customer first by offering a car wash experience that's unsurpassed. WaterPark's employees, managers and owners choose to provide valued clients of the Quad Cities' a complete car wash. (www.waterparkcarwash.com)

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Dr. Smith P.C. and Audibel Hi-Tech Hearing Care Breaking Ground

September 23, 2013/Moline, IL - Two local businesses, Audibel Hi-Tech Hearing Care and Dr. Kevin Smith P.C. are breaking ground on a new facility in the Valley View Drive Corridor of Moline, Illinois. Both businesses, currently neighbors at the Hamilton Heights Medical Building, are joining forces to build their own 4,000 square foot medical center. The official groundbreaking took place on the morning of September 23rd, and construction will begin within the next few weeks.

James Hanerhoff, Audioprosthologist and President of Audibel Hi-Tech Hearing, is looking forward to this expansion. "It will offer both Dr. Smith and I the space we need to better serve our patients.  Both of our practices have the same goal; providing the best possible care based upon individual needs. This new facility will expand upon our abilities to accomplish that goal."

The building will be located at on the corner of Valley View Drive and 36th Avenue/Harvest Drive. Construction will be completed by Daxon Construction and is expected to be completed March-April of 2014.

"I've worked next door to Audibel for years and am looking forward to our practices expanding into the new facility," says Dr. Kevin Smith. "This is a great opportunity for both of us and the land allows us to build a facility that will suit both of our needs perfectly."

Both practices provide care based upon the highest professional standards in their specialty. To learn more about Dr. Smith, please visit www.drsmithdpm.com or call 309-762-7919. For Audibel Hi-Tech Hearing Care, visit www.audibelhi-techhearing.com or call 309-764-3065.

 

About Dr. Smith -- A Quad-City native, Dr. Kevin Smith, D.P.M. graduated from Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine in Chicago, Illinois in 1997. Following an internship at North Chicago Veterans Administration Medical Center, he received surgical training through Catholic Health Partners, which is affiliated with Northwestern School of Medicine in Chicago.  Dr. Smith's primary research has been published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery and Foot and Ankle International.

About James Hanerhoff, BC-HIS, ACA - A native of Central Illinois, Mr. Hanerhoff received his Hearing Instrument Specialists license from the Illinois Department of Public Health in Springfield in 2000.  While working as part of the Hearing Care Team at Tri-County Hearing in Peoria, IL he continued with advanced training while attending the American Academy of Audioprosthology through the International Hearing Society, Livonia, MI.  He received his Audioprosthologist designation in 2003 by the American Council on Education, followed by his national Board certification from N.B.C.H.S., Farmington Hills, MI in 2007.

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Everything You Never Knew You Wanted To Know About Hominy

MOLINE, IL/ September 16 2013 - Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar in Moline is hosting a food tasting on Thursday, September 26th beginning at 6:00pm. Miss Mamie's will be introducing a quintessential Costal dish to their menu; Polenta with Sautéed Shrimp Fra Diavolo, better known as Shrimp & Grits.

In addition to Shrimp & Grits, Miss Mamie's will feature several appetizers, cocktails, and desserts to give guests a feel for the possibilities of what could go with this exciting new entrée.

Reservations are limited to 50 people and the cost is just $30.00 per person. All proceeds and donations from this event will go to a scholarship for the Scott Community College Chef Apprentice Program.

Miss Mamie's' Chef and Owner, Mike Osborn, wants to bring this fresh, new Costal Cuisine to the Quad Cities. "This event offers local foodies a chance to be the first to taste a new entrée, as well as several other selections. Our launch party will highlight a Southern specialty with a Midwestern base." Grits are small, broken grains of corn, and Iowa and Illinois have produced the largest corn crop for almost two decades.

To reserve your spot at Miss Mamie's' Food Tasting, call 309-762-8336, reservations are limited.

The Food Tasting event is a piece of their new, fresh look that was introduced earlier this year. Miss Mamie's has made some dramatic renovations to their restaurant, as well as incorporating their new look. These changes compliment the rich tradition of entrees this restaurant has been known for throughout the area, while adding an upbeat and relaxed flair to your experience.

About Miss Mamie's: Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar is located it Moline, Illinois.  We define fresh as locally sourced steaks, cut in our kitchen. The best seafood we can buy. Crisp salads with house-made dressings. Original entrees crafted by a culinary chef and offered at a good value in an established, locally owned Quad Cities restaurant. Our restaurant and menu embody a casual coastal flair you won't find anywhere else in the area. There's something for every food mood and flavor lover, so let us take care of your current craving, whether it's salad or steak, sandwiches or seafood.

About Mike Osborn: Miss Mamie's' Chef/Owner, Mike Osborn, is a Quad Cities native who has been in the restaurant field his entire professional career.  Mike trained at the most prestigious culinary school in the U.S., the Culinary Institute of America, and he has cooked in private clubs throughout the Country and owned a bagel chain. In 1995, Mike became the head chef at Miss Mamie's. He helped open another location in Davenport, which is now Mo Brady's Steakhouse, and in 2007, he purchased Miss Mamie's Restaurant & Bar and Mo Brady's Steakhouse. Mike has always been serious about food. He takes care to select just the right ingredients, cook them properly and create excitement on the plate.

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DAVENPORT, IA/ June 21, 2013 - The Marine Corps League, Illowa Detachment #102 is hosting their Annual S.O.S. Dinner and Auction on June 29th. The chipped beef on toast, affectionately known as S.O.S., will be donated by Mo Brady's Steakhouse.

The dinner and silent auction will take place from 5:30p to 7:30p the night of June 29th at the American Legion #26 on 702 W. 35th Street in Davenport, Iowa. For a $7.00 donation the public is invited to enjoy the traditional Marine Corps meal consisting of chipped beef on toast, hash browns, salad, orange marmalade and brownies.

Mike Osborn, Owner of Mo Brady's, has close ties to this organization and is looking forward to being able to provide the S.O.S. for the event. "These veterans have served our Country and continue to do so many wonderful things to help out our community.  I'm happy to help them in their efforts where I can."

The Marine Corps League's Illowa Detachment, most known for their assistance to the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program, hosts their Annual S.O.S. Dinner to help provide scholarship funding for Marine families and financial support for veteran and community outreach programs. The organization is made up of men and women who have served or are serving in the United States Marine Corps or as Navy Corpsmen attached to the Marines. They serve to preserve the traditions of the Corps, assist Marines in need and maintain the high standards associated with America's Corps of Marines.

About Mo Brady's: Mo Brady's is the Quad Cities' hometown steakhouse. For more than 10 years, Mo Brady's has brought fresh food, excellent service and enjoyment to thousands of Quad Cities families. At Mo's, the chef never scrimps on quality ingredients, fresh from the source. Whole fish and steaks are flown in and hand-cut by our chef. And everything on your plate is made with care in our kitchen, from salad dressing and croutons to special sauces and hand-breaded tenderloins, chicken and catfish.

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MOLINE, IL/ APRIL 22, 2013 - Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar in Moline is hosting a grand re-opening week from April 22nd to the 28th.  Miss Mamie's will be introducing their new, fresh and casual vibe along with new chef-inspired entrees they're adding to their menu.

Over the past six months, Miss Mamie's has made some dramatic renovations to their restaurant, as well as incorporating a new look.  These changes have included remodeling both the interior and exterior of the restaurant; along with a new look to their menu.  These changes compliment the rich tradition of entrees this restaurant has been known for throughout the area, while adding an upbeat and relaxed flair to your experience.

When asked about these changes, Mike Osborn, owner and head chef of Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar says, "While we're keeping most of our popular entrees, we're adding some fresh new entrees to add to your overall experience with us.  Adding these items wouldn't be complete without updating the ambiance of the restaurant as well," Mike also says, "Some people might refer to what we're doing as budget gourmet food. We just call it good food, served at a great price with a little extra finesse."

About Miss Mamie's: Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar is located it Moline, Illinois.  We define fresh as locally sourced steaks, cut in our kitchen. The best seafood we can buy. Crisp salads with house-made dressings. Original entrees crafted by a culinary chef and offered at a good value in an established, locally owned Quad Cities restaurant. Our restaurant and menu embody a casual coastal flair you won't find anywhere else in the area. There's something for every food mood and flavor lover, so let us take care of your current craving, whether it's salad or steak, sandwiches or seafood.

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Rock Island, IL/ April 10th, 2013 -  Media Link, Inc. is proud to announce it's newest Account Manager, Laura Van Barg. In her new position she will be working with our customers on Media Link Software and Government affairs.

Van Barg has over a decade of marketing experience and has previously worked for Media Link, Inc., as well as Simon Properties Group, American Bank and Trust, NA, Lujack's Northpark Auto Plaza, and Living Lands & Waters.

"I am happy to be rejoining the Media Link team," said Van Barg. "Natalie Linville-Mass has built her advertising agency to the point where it is a key player in the advertising industry not only in the Quad Cities, but in the region and beyond. Her development of Media Link Software™ is bound to be a game-changer in the media buying industry nationwide."

"We are so excited to have Laura back on our team.  She has incredible talent and tenacity and is truly a welcome addition to our team.  We really need someone with her caliber to help us as we take this agency to a national level," said Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc.

Media Link, Inc. is a full-service integrated marketing firm specializing in strategic media buying and placement. Media Link works with businesses in the Quad-Cities and around the country to develop and execute customized marketing strategies to help them more effectively reach their customers. Media Link, Inc. recently developed and launched its own media buying software system, Media Link Software™. This company is also one of the only marketing firms in the region to have obtained an 8(a) SDB certification, a designation of significance to clients who contract with the federal government.

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Rock Island, IL/ December 12th, 2012 -  Media Link, Inc. is proud to announce and welcome it's newest Account Manager, former intern Alexis Nimmers. In her new position she will be working with our customers on Media Link Software and Government affairs.

Nimmers brings a variety of experience to the table. She interned with the Missouri House of Representatives for more than two years for two separate State Representatives; Steve Webb and Roman LeBlanc both of the Democratic Party. During this time she attended Black Caucus meetings, briefings, and also performed administrative duties. Nimmers also interned with JCTV, where she had the chance to actively work on her production skills, managed a number of news packages and even served as on-air talent. This experience allowed her to get an in-depth feeling on how the production of a program works, both in-front-of and behind the camera.

Nimmers began her journalism career as a student at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, MO, where she was a reporter for the student-run newspaper, The Clarion. During her time with The Clarion, she experienced the vibrant and challenging newsroom environment. This is where Nimmers experienced the news media scene firsthand, sharpened her writing, editing, and communication skills to give her the expertise and perspectives she now can offer her clients. Nimmers graduated from Lincoln University in the Spring of 2012 with a Bachelors degree in Journalism.

"I am so excited to be joining the Media Link team," said Nimmers. "This company is offering me a wonderful experience.  I can't wait to help contribute to their mission of helping clients achieve continuous success in their marketing efforts.

"Alexis is a vibrant and exciting addition to our team.  She's been one of our best interns.  So, we're excited to give her a chance to really thrive with this position," said Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc.

Media Link is a full-service integrated marketing firm specializing in strategic media buying and placement. Media Link works with businesses in the Quad-Cities and around the country to develop and execute customized marketing strategies to help them more effectively reach their customers. Media Link recently developed and launched its own media buying software system.  This company is also one of the only marketing firms in the region to have obtained an 8(a) SDB certification, a designation of significance to clients who contract with the federal government.

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First National Bank is building a new Full-Service Office in Davenport

Davenport, IA (September 25, 2012) - First National Bank broke ground last week on a new 3,000 square foot bank located at 4500 East 53rd Street in Davenport.  The full-service office will feature lobby, drive-up, and ATM teller services, as well as a night drop location. The bank will also offer safe deposit services on site. Loan services will include Real Estate, Agricultural, Commercial, and Consumer lending.

Jamie Burt, President of First National Bank, is excited to better serve the Iowa Quad Cities. "We are looking forward to welcoming current customers and new friends at the upcoming Grand Opening event."  The Grand Opening will take place in late January with more details to come as construction progresses.

First National Bank is a $70 million community bank in the Quad Cities with offices presently in Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline and Cairo, IL.  First National Bank is part of the Farrar Banking Group based in Pierre, South Dakota with additional banking operations in Minnesota, Nebraska, Colorado, Texas, Nevada, New Mexico and Arizona.

For more information about First National Bank and their new location please call the bank at 563-441-1700 or visit their website at www.firstnationalbanks.com.

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