01 Oct 2013

Honor the Women Event Features Sexual Violence Prevention Activist, Story Slam Champ

By Crystal Milburn

(DAVENPORT, Iowa) - Family Resources third annual Honor the Women program will feature a presentation from sexual violence prevention activist and National Story Slam Champion, Nancy Donoval, on Friday, Oct. 11, at the Quad Cities Waterfront Convention Center in Bettendorf. Proceeds from the luncheon help support the Family Resources Rape/Sexual Assault Counseling & Advocacy Program.

Donoval was 19 and a freshman in college when she was raped by a trusted friend after what started out as a night of fun and drinking. Now, more than 30 years later, Donoval travels the country, combining her experience as a rape survivor with her gift of storytelling to educate and engage others in open conversation about sexual violence in order to reduce the stigma of rape, inspire hope in survivors and their loved ones, and motivate social change.

"After every program, people come up and tell me their stories," said Donoval. "Sometimes I'm the first person they've told. And not just survivors, I hear stories from friends and family members, too. The fact is we all know someone who is a survivor whether we know we do or not," she said.

Nearly one in five women and one in 71 men reported experiencing rape at some time in their lives, according to a survey from the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. In a study of undergraduate women published in the Journal of American College Health, 19 percent have experienced attempted or completed sexual assault since entering college.

Donoval, who holds a master's degree in fine arts, was awarded the title of National Story Slam Champion in 2010 for an excerpt from her one-woman show "The Road to Shameless: A Survivor's True Story of Rape and Recovery." During her visit to the Quad Cities, high school and college students will have the opportunity to see the entire show free on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. at Augustana College's Wallenberg Auditorium in Rock Island. Tickets for the Oct. 10 performance are available at area colleges and high schools. Parents are welcome to accompany students.

Tickets for the Honor the Women luncheon on Oct. 11 are $30.  Doors open at 11 a.m. for a silent auction and social hour. Lunch and the presentation begin at noon. To register, visit famres.org, click on Details under Events, and find the registration at the bottom of the page.


Presenting sponsors for the luncheon are: Unity Point Health - Trinity, Quad Cities Investment Group, Northwest Bank & Trust, and Western Illinois University - Quad Cities. Honor sponsors are Sue Quail and Eastern Iowa Community College.

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About Family Resources

Family Resources is a nonprofit organization that provides a safe place for women, children and families. Adapting to the needs of communities across 13 counties in Iowa and Illinois, Family Resources provides solutions wherever there are gaps. Many clients have suffered physical and emotional trauma caused by domestic violence, physical or sexual abuse, or mental disorders. Family Resources helps heal and restore broken lives by providing a safe place in body, mind, and spirit, which leads to the building of a stronger community. For more information, go to www.famres.org.

14 Jun 2013

Local Quad Cities Business on the Red Carpet

By Crystal Milburn

Studio 910's Original Fascinator Design on the Red Carpet at Preakness and The Kentucky Derby

Davenport, IA (June 14, 2013) - Fashion happens everywhere and Spring is a busy time of year for those in the industry. Studio 910 of Davenport, Iowa has recently been seen on the red carpet of two very well-known horse racing events: Preakness and The Kentucky Derby. Fascinators, Studio 910's specialty, are worn for a variety of social events including horse racing events, weddings, and cocktail parties, and often seen on public figures such as Kate Middleton. It is an alternative to a hat, or a miniature hat, and is fastened by a band or clip.

Studio 910 is credited with adorning Ms. Racing Queen, Tatiana Schoeppler, with an original fascinator design as she presented the 2013 Preakness Trophy alongside Bob Costas of NBC Sports and Frank Stronach of Stronach Group. Brooke Terronez, studio owner, is credited as saying, "we could not have been more honored to see this fashionista wearing one of our favorite fascinators. Her entire ensemble looked stunning." In another Kodak moment and alongside Ms. Racing Queen on the red carpet are Mr. Stronach (Stronach Group), Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed, making the event even more memorable.

At the Kentucky Derby, Briana Mott of Fashion at the Races, was photographed in a Studio 910 piece on the red carpet. Mott is an expert in horse racing fashion, both speaking on the topic and making appearances. The piece worn is the same as that of Ms. Racing Queen.

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About Studio 910

Studio 910 creates one of a kind original millinery pieces as well as custom pieces for weddings, horse racing, and social events. Studio 910 fascinators are meticulously handmade by artisans who have a passion for attention to finite detail. Featured in Dappled Grey, Fashion at the Races, HATalk, and on Paula Sands Live, Studio 910 has established a growing presence in women's fashion since 2009. Each decorative piece is made by hand and sold both online and in Charm Boutique of Bettendorf, Iowa.
10 Apr 2013

Midwest Therapy to Open Outpatient Pediatric Clinic

By Crystal Milburn
April 10, 2013 - Bettendorf, IA

The Quad Cities welcomes Midwest Therapy Centers' Pediatric Therapy Services Clinic opening May 1, offering physical, occupational, and speech therapy services to children in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Midwest Therapy Centers is owned by Braaten Health.

Midwest Therapy Centers, a division of Braaten Health LLC., is announcing the opening of a new pediatric therapy clinic in the Quad Cities. Services will include occupational therapy, speech therapy, and physical therapy for children up to 18 years of age. This new clinic will be open and ready to see patients starting Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at the Midwest Therapy Centers Bettendorf Outpatient Clinic, 3740 Utica Ridge Road, Suite 4, Bettendorf, Iowa 52722. Calls to schedule appointments are being taken at 563-326-1400.

Aaron Braaten, Founder and CEO, says, "Helping children achieve their physical, functional, and communicative potential fills a void that our team of professionals, including Laura Adamson, SLP, Mary Gordon, OT, Sarah Manthey, OT, Teal Olson, SLP, and Curtis Witt, PT are anxious to meet. Our licensed professionals believe in a holistic approach to pediatric therapy using inter-disciplinary approaches and family involvement."

The new pediatric clinic is designed to create a welcoming, safe and healing environment for young patients and their families. The center includes a spacious therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and toys facilitating movement in space, teaching developmentally appropriate daily living skills, developing fine motor skills, and improving balance, coordination, and motor planning. Individual therapy rooms for personalized attention in a quiet environment are also available. Our skilled professionals will utilize the most up-to-date versions of assessment tools during the evaluation process.

About Braaten Health

Braaten Health is an independently owned and operated organization created in 2001 to provide Compassionate and Complete Patient Care. Based on Measurable Best-in-Class services that result in an improved quality of life, Braaten Health and all subsidiary companies including Midwest Therapy Centers, Quad City & Clinton Occupational Health and The Moline REM Center believe that it is Your Health, Your Life and Your Choice. For more information about their services please visit www.braatenhealth.com and www.midwest-therapy.com.

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