19 Oct 2016

COUNTRY TAILGATE PARTY Benefit in Support of Children’s Therapy Center of the Quad Cities

By Mark McLaughlin
All proceeds of the Country Tailgate Party will benefit Children’s Therapy Center of Quad Cities, serving young children with developmental disabilities in the Quad-Cities and surrounding area, regardless of ability to pay.
 
11 Oct 2016

QC Rotary Clubs Unite to Feed Hungry Children

By Mark McLaughlin

IA/IL QUAD CITIES – The eleven Rotary Clubs of the Quad-Cities have joined to sponsor “Service for Success,” a project to help kids in the community. At the event, they will assemble 20,000 meals for the Kids Against Hunger program. It will ...

21 Sep 2016

Event is Thursday night, [QC News] Denim and Diamonds Fundraiser Offers Help and Hope for QC Kids

By Mark McLaughlin

IA/IL QUAD CITIES – The Healthy Happy Families Foundation was recently approved for non-profit status by the State of Iowa, and to celebrate and bring awareness to its mission and various causes, the foundation will hold a fundraiser with the t...

11 May 2016

Funds from Bettendorf Rotary Lobsterfest Strengthen the Quad-Cities Community

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – The 10th Annual Bettendorf Rotary Lobsterfest will offer an evening of community spirit and robust dining, including a New England-style feast of lobster, corn on the cob, and more. And, the benefits of this event will go w...
06 May 2016

10th Annual Bettendorf Rotary Lobsterfest Set for June 11

By Mark McLaughlin
Tickets for “Party with a Purpose” Now Available
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – This June, hundreds of live lobsters will be flown from New England to the Quad-City International Airport. Then they will be rushed to the kitchens of the ...
02 Mar 2016

Royal Family KIDS Teams Up with Volunteers to Provide Foster Children with a Free Week of Summer Camp

By Mark McLaughlin

IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - For 25 years, Royal Family KIDS, Inc. has helped make a difference in the lives of children suffering from neglect and other forms of child abuse. Based in Santa Ana, California, the charity operates 190 camps nationwide for ...

24 Feb 2016

QC-Produced Documentary Examines Teen Suicide And Depression

By Mark McLaughlin

IA/IL QUAD-CITIES – The statistics are grim. Suicide is the third leading cause of death for teenagers, ages 12 to 18, according to HealthResearchFunding.org. Every day in the United States, an estimated 5,400 young people attempt suicide.

08 Oct 2015

Aiden Landman Joins Mickle Communications as Director of Brand Strategy

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD CITIES - Aiden Landman has joined Mickle Communications as Director of Brand Strategy. Previously, Landman served as Director of Young Professionals of the Quad Cities, an initiative of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce. "In my new position, I will bring clients a new way of looking at marketing and branding," said Landman.
Landman was born in Morrison, IL. He graduated from Augustana College with a degree in Political Science. He noted that during his time with Young Professionals of the Quad Cities, his greatest achievement was bringing Uber to the Quad-Cities. Landman lives in downtown Davenport with his partner Chelsea.
"We are happy that Aiden has joined our team," said Mike Mickle, President of Mickle Communications, a marketing and video production firm based in Davenport, IA. "He is known as an innovator and community leader in our area and we look forward to working with him."
Mickle Communications is also the parent company behind QC Family Focus, a Quad-Cities area family magazine, and I-80 Productions, which produces reality shows and other video projects.
For more information on Mickle Communications, call (563) 940-7875 or email mike@micklecommunications.com.
30 Sep 2015

Abbey Carpet Gallery Celebrates 25 Years of Being Underfoot

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - October 9th and 10th mark the 25th anniversary of Abbey Carpet Gallery Flooring & Interiors, locally owned and operated by longtime business partners Bill Daley and Lee Zindel. "People have been stepping on our products for 25 years, and we couldn't be happier!" Daley said.

To thank the Quad-Cities community for its ongoing support, Abbey Carpet Gallery will hold a celebration that will take place 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 9, and 9 a.m to 4 p.m., October 10. Abbey Carpet Gallery is located in the Walnut Center at 4811 North Brady Street, Davenport, Iowa. 

"Lee and I have worked together since the early '90s, and we've known each other for much longer than that," said Daley. "I concentrate on sales and business organization, while Lee runs the warehouse and installs carpeting for clients."

"Most customers don't realize that one of the business owners is doing the installation," said Zindel. "Customers often tell Bill that he should give me a raise!"

According to Daley, product lines offered by Abbey Carpet Gallery include residential and commercial carpeting; area rugs; vinyl tile, plank and sheet goods; hardwood floors; tile in porcelain, ceramic and natural stone; and window treatments. "With every project, our team members focus on the look and feel of the clients' finished rooms," Daley said. "In most cases, the job doesn't end with the installation of carpeting. We're happy to offer advice regarding paint, lighting and other aesthetic selections. We collaborate with the client, advising on both design and functionality."

Dedicated to Green Practices
Many customers do not realize that Abbey Carpet Gallery is dedicated to green practices. Many of their products are made with recycled or recyclable materials. To save trees, bamboo and cork are used frequently: bamboo grows back rapidly and cork is harvested from living trees. "When old carpeting materials are removed from a site, they are recycled whenever possible," Daley said. "When there are efficiencies when ordering in bulk, materials are often donated to our local Habitat for Humanity."

Daley and Zindel enjoy working with their customers and look forward to many more years of business in the Quad-Cities. "I do plan on retiring someday," Daley said, "but until then, we have a lot more floors to cover."

For more information on Abbey Carpet Gallery Flooring & Interiors, call 563-391-2593 or visit davenport.abbeycarpet.com.
01 Sep 2015

Discover Healthy Products and Services at Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - Quad-Cities family members, from preschoolers to grandparents, can have fun and learn about healthy area products and services at Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day, a new event created to foster community health awareness. The event will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015 at the Quad City Botanical Center, 2525 4th Ave., Rock Island, IL. The event is sponsored by the Healthy Happy Families Foundation, Mickle Communications, QC Family Focus, and Genesis Sports Rehabilitation.
"The mission of our foundation is to strengthen families with a pro-active approach, empowering children with good decision-making skills and parents with resources," said Mike Mickle, Founder of the Healthy, Happy Families Foundation. A variety of booth sponsors will be on hand at the event to share information on their health-related products and services. Admission is free and family members of every age are welcome.
A highlight of Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day will be a Fitness Challenge for area students, Mike noted. "High school teams of four will compete against each other in fun, athletic events," he said. Other features of the event will include :
- Food Tastings
- Health Screenings
- Bounce Houses for the Kids
- Sponsor Giveaways
- Car Seat Safety Checks
- Massage Chairs
- Fingernail Painting
- Face Painting
- And much more
"Businesses and community members who'd like to get involved should feel free to contact us," Mike said. "We expect a big turn-out and it's going to be a lot of fun!"
For more information on Healthy, Happy Families Fun Day, contact Mike Mickle at (563) 940-7875 or mike@micklecommunications.com.

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