24 Jan 2014

SEVEN BANDITS ALUMNI AMONG TOP 100 MLB PROSPECTS

By Marco LaNave

In 2013, Quad Cities had four of the top 52 prospects, matching the most of any team in Minor League Baseball

DAVENPORT, Iowa (JAN. 24, 2014) - In the last three seasons at Modern Woodmen Park, the Quad Cities River Bandits have twice achieved the highest team honor as Midwest League Champions, and soon the brightest stars of the franchise's last three years may be shining on major league diamonds.

Seven River Bandits of the last three seasons are among the top 100 prospects in all of baseball, according to rankings by MLB.com announced Thursday night. Among the top 52 prospects are four players from the 2013 River Bandits squad, which matched the most of any team in Minor League Baseball last season. No other Midwest League team had more than one of the top 63 prospects play on its roster during the 2013 season.

Among other notes, 2013 All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa was the only one of the top 22 baseball prospects to spend the entire season on one minor league club's roster. Correa and 2013 All-Star pitcher Lance McCullers were the only top-100 prospects to spend the entire season as teammates on a Midwest League club's roster.

In their first year of a new affiliation with the Houston Astros, the River Bandits became the first Minor League Baseball club in history to have back-to-back No. 1 overall draft picks on the same team, as 2012 No. 1 overall pick Carlos Correa and 2013 No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel appeared together in the Quad Cities. Earlier this week, Correa and Appel were among five 2013 River Bandits to be ranked among the top seven prospects in the Houston Astros organization by Baseball America.

Below are the Quad Cities alumni among the top 100 prospects, according to MLB.com:

Oscar Taveras, No. 3 MLB prospect, No. 2 outfield prospect, No. 1 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

As a 19-year-old in 2011, Taveras won the Midwest League batting title by hitting for a .386 average in 78 games with the River Bandits. The native of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, was a key piece of the first Quad Cities team in 21 years to win a Midwest League Championship that fall. In 2012, Taveras won another championship and was the St. Louis Cardinals Minor League Player of the Year at Double-A Springfield. Injuries limited Taveras to 47 games - all but one at Triple-A Memphis - in 2013.

Carlos Correa, No. 8 MLB prospect, No. 3 shortstop prospect, No. 1 Houston Astros prospect

At 18 years old, the Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico, native led all Houston Astros full-season minor leaguers with a .320 batting average and was the youngest player on the Midwest League Postseason All-Star team in 2013. Correa was also the youngest player in the Midwest League All-Star Game and SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game in New York, where he was the first-ever River Bandits position player to appear while on the Quad Cities roster. He led the Midwest League with a .872 on-base-plus-slugging (OPS).

Mark Appel, No. 17 MLB prospect, No. 6 right-handed pitcher prospect, No. 2 Houston Astros prospect

The No. 1 overall pick of the 2013 draft made his Class-A debut with the River Bandits July 14 and made his final eight starts of his first professional season with Quad Cities. The Stanford University graduate earned his first three professional wins in a River Bandits uniform, including the playoff-clinching game Aug. 25. The Astros' top pitching prospect remained with the team for its playoff run to the sixth Midwest League Championship in franchise history.

Jonathan Singleton, No. 50 MLB prospect, No. 1 first base prospect, No. 4 Houston Astros prospect

Singleton started his 2013 season with the River Bandits May 28 and homered in each of his first three games. After his first six games with Quad Cities, he was promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi, where the Lakewood, Calif., native played 11 games before being promoted to Triple-A Oklahoma City for the entire second half of the season. Singleton is now on the Houston Astros 40-man roster entering spring training.

Lance McCullers, No. 52 MLB prospect, No. 5 Houston Astros prospect

The Astros' top pitching prospect entering the 2013 season and the team's first supplemental round pick of 2012 pitched his first full season with the River Bandits. At 19 years old, the Tampa, Fla., native was the starting pitcher for the Western Division in the Midwest League All-Star Game and earned his first six professional victories with Quad Cities. McCullers was third in the league with a 2.08 ERA in the first half, and he finished the year with 117 strikeouts, good for fifth in the Midwest League.

Kolten Wong, No. 58 MLB prospect, No. 1 second base prospect, No. 2 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

The Cardinals' first-round pick in 2011, Wong made his professional debut and played his first season with the River Bandits. In 47 games, he hit for a .335 average. The Hilo, Hawaii, native earned his first of two consecutive minor league championships with Quad Cities, which went 7-0 in the postseason in 2011. Wong advanced to Double-A Springfield in 2012 and Triple-A Memphis in 2013, before making his major league debut with St. Louis Aug. 16 and was part of the Cardinals' roster that reached the 2013 World Series.

Stephen Piscotty, No. 98 MLB prospect, No. 3 St. Louis Cardinals prospect

Selected in the first supplemental round of the 2012 draft by St. Louis, Piscotty played his first professional season with the River Bandits. In 55 games, the Stanford University product hit for a .295 average and assembled a 16-game hitting streak that was tied for fourth-longest in the Midwest League in 2012. He switched from third base to the outfield in 2013, when he hit .295 in 112 games for Class-A advanced Palm Beach and Double-A Springfield.

The River Bandits will open the 2014 Midwest League season at Modern Woodmen Park Thursday, April 3. A full schedule of home and road games for 2014 is available at www.riverbandits.com, and ticket plans for the 2014 season are now on sale.

UP NEXT: Call today to reserve a Valentine's Day dinner at Modern Woodmen Park for Friday, Feb. 14, orSaturday, Feb. 15. Couples can enjoy a gourmet four-course dinner in a private luxury suite or take in the spectacular views of the ballpark, Centennial Bridge, Mississippi River and downtown Davenport from a table in the glass-enclosed, climate-controlled Sky Deck. Reservations are due Thursday, Feb. 6, by calling 563-324-3000. To order ticket plans - with new lower prices - for next season, call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com to download the season ticket order form. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

24 Jan 2014

Update: Reed, Grassley Statement on FINRA Expungement Rate

By Grassley Press

Investor protections, broker expungement rate, FINRA response

WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to protect investors and the integrity of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's (FINRA) BrokerCheck program, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) sent a bipartisan letter last month asking FINRA to clarify and strengthen standards for expungement of investor complaints against brokers.  After receiving a written response from FINRA and a follow up meeting this week with staff from the offices of Senators Reed and Grassley and FINRA officials, the senators today issued the following joint statement:

"FINRA was responsive to our inquiry and it appears the organization is taking this problem seriously.  We will continue to follow up and work closely with  FINRA to ensure that it follows through on its commitment to improve the expungement system.  It is important for consumers to have the unvarnished information they need.  We hope FINRA will take a direct role in making sure this happens."

FINRA's written reply is available here.  

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24 Jan 2014

Moline Foundation Announces Scholarship Application Deadlines

By Linda Martin

Twelve scholarships are now offered through the Moline Foundation. Applicants should apply online at www.molinefoundation.org. All scholarships must be submitted by midnight on Monday, March 3, 2014. All reference letters need to be mailed with a postmark on or before Monday, March 3, 2014. Reference letters should be mailed to: The Moline Foundation, 817 11th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265

 

1. Srikanth Yerra Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$500 non-renewable

Must live within Moline School District No. 40 boundaries

Graduate from Class of 2014 or Community College student

preparing to transfer to a 4 year college

Minimum 3.5 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement and essay ("Tell us about yourself.")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (200 words or less)

 

2. Lee McAllister Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$1,000 non-renewable

Graduate from Moline High School Class of 2014, with plans to major in education

Minimum 2.75 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement, abilities, school &

community activities, strong academic record and essay ("Why are you entering the field of education?")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (200 words or less)

 

3. Moline High School Class of '59 Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Amount and number of awards determined annually

Graduate from Moline High School Class of 2014

Minimum 2.8 grade point

Based on service-oriented activity in place of worship, school, or community and essay ("What do you anticipate your life to be like in 50 years?")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay ( 200 words or less)

 

4. Clement T. Hanson Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $1,500 four year scholarships renewable based on continued financial need and scholastic achievement (Total: $6,000 for each scholarship)

Must live within Moline School District No. 40 boundaries

Graduate from Class of 2014 or Community College student

preparing to transfer to 4 year university

Minimum 2.5 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement, references, essay

("Tell us about yourself.") and personal interview

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (300 words or less)

 

 

5. Dolores A. Hulse-DiIulio Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$1,000 renewable (eligible to reapply annually and compete with incoming freshmen candidates and other previous scholarship recipients)

Must be a female and graduate of Class of 2014 at Moline High School

Must intend to pursue a bachelor's degree on a full-time basis in the fields of chemistry, physics, engineering, or pre-medicine.

Must attend a public university or college located in Illinois

Applicant must be in upper one-fourth of class

Based on desire to achieve, abilities, strong academic record, potential for future personal

achievement, and essay ("Why are you entering your chosen field of study?")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (200 words or less)

 

6. Maggie Webb Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Amount and number of awards to be determined annually

Must be graduating senior from Moline High School Class of 2014

Minimum 2.8 grade point

Based on community involvement (with at least one service oriented activity in place of

worship, school or community) and essay ("If you were to leave this earth

tomorrow, what would be your legacy?")

Submit: Transcript, essay (300 words or less) and three reference letters

 

7. Lee Womack Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Amount and number of awards to be determined annually

Must be graduating senior from Moline High School Class of 2014 with planned major in Education. Preference will be given to applicants planning to major in Special Education

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on community involvement (with at least one service-oriented activity in place of worship, school or community), and essay ("Why do you want to obtain a degree in Education or Special Education? What are your goals and how do you feel this degree would be an asset to you and the community?")

Submit: Transcript, essay (200 words or less), and three reference letters

 

8. Stan Woods Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

$1,000 scholarship annually non-renewable

Must be graduating senior from Moline High School Class of 2014

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on community involvement and leadership, academic achievement and essay

("Explain what you have done to make your community a better place to live and give an example or one or more of specific projects that have benefitted from your involvement.")

Submit: Transcript, essay (300 words or less) and three reference letters

 

9. D.A.R.E. Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $1,000 scholarships will be awarded in 2014

Must be graduating senior and living in the boundaries of Moline School District No. 40

Applicant must be a former student of the Drug Abuse Resistance Education

(D.A.R.E.) Program

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on academic merit, good citizenship, attendance, active involvement in school and community, and essay ( "Write a brief essay about good choices you have made in your life. Choose an activity you have been involved in and describe how it has impacted your life and those of others.")

Submit: Transcript, essay (200 words or less), and three reference letters

 

10. Hazel Van Arsdale Memorial Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded in 2014

Must be graduating senior and living in the boundaries of Moline School District No. 40

Must have been involved with vocal and/or instrumental music

Minimum 3.0 grade point

Based on financial need, potential for future personal achievement and essay ("Explain your personal educational goals and why music has been important to you growing up.")

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters and essay (300 words or less).

 

11. Sherrard Academic Foundation Scholarships - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $1,000 scholarships plus two $750 scholarships to graduating seniors from Sherrard High School will be awarded through the Sherrard Academic Foundation.

One $1,000 scholarship funded by the Farmer's State Bank of Western Illinois will be awarded to a student attending a four-year, two-year or vocational school.

Two $1,000 Sherrard Academic Foundation scholarships and two $750 Holdsworth scholarships will be awarded to students attending a community college, vocational or technical school.

Applicant must be a graduating senior at Sherrard High School

Minimum 2.0 grade point

Based on academic merit, financial need, and essay ("What are your personal educational goals? Describe your need for financial assistance.").

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, & two essay's (each 300 words or less)

 

12. William and Katherine Butterworth Scholarship - Due Monday, March 3, 2014

Three $2,000 four year scholarships renewable based on continued financial need

and scholastic achievement (Total: $8,000 for each scholarship)

Must live within Moline School District No. 40 boundaries

Graduate from Class of 2014 or Community College student

preparing to transfer to a 4 year university

Minimum 2.5 grade point

Based on applicant's involvement in music, art, or performing arts, financial need, potential for future personal achievement, references, and essay ("Tell us about

yourself and how music and/or art has impacted your life.") and personal

interview

Submit: Transcript, three reference letters, and essay (300 words or less)

All applications are online on the Moline Foundation website. Please check the Moline Foundation website: www.molinefoundation.org or contact Linda Daily at (309)764-4193 if you have further questions.

 

The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a community foundation which connects people who care with causes that matter. We help donors carry out their charitable dreams that allow them to do good in our community. Through the wishes of many generous donors over the past sixty years, grants have been given to health and human services, education, community development, the arts and other charitable organizations. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts for all citizens in a seven county region including Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, Henderson and McDonough in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. The Moline Foundation offices are located in the historic Deere-Wiman House, 817 11th Avenue, Moline, Illinois.

 

 

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24 Jan 2014

And You Thought Your Work-Life Balance Was Difficult ...

By Rick Martin

Dad of Quadruplets Shares What He Learned Juggling Family Life and Successful Business Career

Larry Katzen forged an ambitious career as a leader at one of the world's most prestigious accounting firms.

But he has been equally ambitious with his family life; he's the father of quadruplets?three sons and a daughter. And he felt it was important to serve his community, sitting on more than 10 boards of directors.

"It was an incredible challenge and I don't regret one minute of it!" says Katzen, author of "And You Thought Accountants Were Boring - My Life Inside Arthur Andersen," (Larryrkatzen.com), a look at working in one of the world's most historically important accounting firms while nurturing bonds with his wife and children.

"The quadruplets were born April 22, 1974, before multiple births became fairly common, so we were front-page news and featured on all the national TV news shows," Katzen says. "But that also tells you there weren't many other parents who could give us advice, and certainly no internet forums to turn to!"

At the time, Katzen was also working his way up the ladder and taking on new challenges at Arthur Andersen, one of the "Big 8" accounting firms. How did he and his wife, Susan, manage?

"It comes down to sticking to some basic principles: doing the right thing, for one, and listening to your heart," Katzen says.

He draws on his 35-year career and family life to offer these tips for working parents with multiple children:

· Cultivate support systems! One of the wonderful things about Arthur Andersen was the people who worked there, including his bosses, Katzen says. "They knew the physical and financial struggles Susan and I faced caring for four babies and, because I never gave less than my all at work, they did what they could to work around my situation," he says. That included a heftier-than-usual annual pay raise that Katzen learned only years later was approved because the firm's partners knew he would need the extra money.

Susan reached out to moms of multiples to develop her own support system, and the couple hired a recent high school graduate to help care for their rambunctious brood a couple days a week.

"There's no glory in not asking for support and help," Katzen says.

· Combine business and family. Katzen traveled frequently for his job and, when his children were 9 years old, a business friend suggested he bring them along, one at a time, on his trips.

"The first was my daughter, Laurie. We flew to New York on a Friday and spent the weekend shopping, dining, taking in a show. For the first time ever, we were alone together without any disruptions," Katzen says. "Neither of us ever forgot that weekend."

· Consider buying a small vacation home. Traveling with four young children was extremely difficult, especially nights in motels, where the family would split up into two rooms - one parent and two children in each.

"When we discovered Sun Valley, Idaho, the children were 6. On our first trip there, they quickly learned to ski, and they clearly loved the snow - we could hardly get them to come inside," Katzen says.

The family so enjoyed the vacation, they looked into the prices of condos.

"We found a furnished condo at a very affordable price and for the next 13 years, we enjoyed summers and winters in Sun Valley," Katzen says. "It may sound like a big investment, but when you consider the costs of motels and dining out for a family of six, it works out well - and it's a lot more comfortable."

About Larry Katzen

After graduating from Drake University in 1967, Larry Katzen started working at Arthur Andersen and quickly rose through the ranks to become the Great Plains Regional Managing Partner. An honorable, hard-working man who devoted his life to Arthur Andersen, Larry was there from the company's meteoric rise to its unjust demise. He stayed with the firm for 35 years, serving clients globally until 2002. In his new memoir, And You Thought Accountants Were Boring - My Life Inside Arthur Andersen, Katzen details the political fodder in the government's prosecution of Enron; how the company was unjustly dismantled for its supposed connections to the corruption; its vindication and why it came too late, and the devastating impact it had on 85,000 employees.

24 Jan 2014

Branstad, Reynolds announce keynote speakers, preliminary details for Global Insurance Symposium

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad, Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds and Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart are pleased to announce keynote speakers and preliminary details for the Global Insurance Symposium scheduled for May 20-22, 2014, in Des Moines, Iowa.

Des Moines will serve as the host for the Global Insurance Symposium that will focus on the changing regulations in the international insurance marketplace. These trends are impacting U.S. companies doing business in international jurisdictions. Participants will hear from international regulators, state insurance commissioners, insurance industry chief executives, and other industry experts.   

"The insurance industry in Iowa is critical to our economy," said Governor Branstad. "We are honored to host the Global Insurance Symposium in our capital city and share a dialogue with global leaders about the critical issues impacting the industry."

Globally recognized keynote speakers are already confirmed to attend this event, including Japan's Vice Commissioner Masamichi Kono; Mr. T.S.Vijayan, Chairman, India Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority; and Sen. Ben Nelson, Chief Executive Officer of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. Governor Branstad will welcome attendees to the Symposium at a reception at the World Food Prize building on the evening of May 20. Lt. Governor Reynolds and Commissioner Gerhart will make opening remarks the next morning.

"Iowa is known globally for its emerging insurance industry," said Reynolds. "As an industry that employs thousands of Iowans, Governor Branstad and I look forward to welcoming insurance market leaders to Des Moines and showcasing our state's thriving insurance climate."

Gerhart commented, "I am impressed with the quality program that has emerged. As home to over 200 insurance companies, the state of Iowa is uniquely positioned to host this event.  The dialogue we will have in May will transcend borders and highlight the global nature of the insurance industry."

The privately-funded Symposium is the result of collaborative work between the Greater Des Moines Partnership, the Iowa Economic Development Authority, and Iowa Insurance Commissioner Nick Gerhart.  To register for the conference and learn more, visitwww.globalinsurancesymposium.com.

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24 Jan 2014

Let Mozart warm up your weekend this Sunday afternoon

By QCSO

Come enjoy a warm evening of woodwind music performed by musicians from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. This next concert in the WVIK/QCSO Signature Series features Mozart's Quintet in E flat Major for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano, and more. The concert is on Sunday, January 26

, at 3:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall at Augustana College. (Click here for a map.) This performance is sponsored by Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC.

 

The audience is invited to meet the musicians at a free post-concert reception at the Black Ram, 1407 30th Street in Rock Island.

24 Jan 2014

Lt. Gov. Simon promotes college completion efforts at NIU

By Annie Thompson

Transfer agreement aims at better jobs, higher wages for grads

MALTA - Jan. 24, 2014. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon joined Northern Illinois University (NIU) President Douglas Baker, Kishwaukee College President Tom Choice and other school officials on Friday to preside over the signing of an important reverse transfer agreement allowing Kishwaukee students to complete their associate degrees after transferring to NIU.

Simon has been a vocal advocate for college completion and recognized NIU's reverse articulation program as a valuable way to help students attain better jobs and higher wages. Absent a reverse transfer agreement, students may rack up enough credits for an associate degree, but never get the diploma.

"College pays off," Simon said. "When students leave college with credits - but no credential - they are less prepared for the workforce and leave lifetimes of earnings on the table. This reverse transfer agreement is a student-centered reform that should be implemented at campuses across the state. I commend NIU and Kishwaukee for taking the lead."

According to a study released by the Georgetown Center on Education and the Workforce, associate degree holders are more likely to hold a job and earn higher incomes than high school graduates. On average, an associate degree-holder will earn $400,000 more than someone with a high school diploma over a lifetime, Georgetown reports.  

   

Simon released her College Completion Playbook while hosting a two-day Scaling Up invitational conference in Bloomington in November. More than 150 higher education administrators from around the state received the guide on how to help more students complete college at less cost. The guide collects the effective practices of leading educators, national experts, faculty, administrators and other professionals. The playbook specifically noted NIU's innovative work to streamline course credit transfers from one school to another.

Simon serves as the state's point person on education reform. In this capacity, Simon is working to increase the proportion of working-age adults with college degrees or certificates to 60 percent by 2025. She aims to make our state workforce prepared for the highly skilled jobs of the future to improve employment opportunities and ensure continued economic growth.

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24 Jan 2014

Liverpool Legends to Perform at BHS Feb 6

By Chris Howard

Beatles Tribute Band to Perform with BHS Students

 Date: Thursday, February 6th, 2014-7:00 pm

Location: Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center

Tickets: $ 50 VIP w/reception starting one hour before and at intermission,

$30 Lower Bowl ($35 at the door) $20 Upper Bowl ($25 at the door)

Proceeds to benefit the Fine Arts Department at Bettendorf HS

Starring: The Liverpool Legends, Beatles Tribute Band

Meet Louise Harrison!

 

The Beatles took America by storm when they were barely out of high school. Now Bettedorf High School music students can benefit, thanks to The Beatles Tribute Band, The Liverpool Legends and their spectacular multimedia extravaganza, "Come Together For Music Education".

 

On Thursday, February 6th at 7 pm, George Harrison's sister Louise brings this live, Broadway styled stage production to the new Bettendorf High School Performing Arts Center to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The Beatles arrival in America and their historic first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. The concert will benefit the Bulldog's fine arts students. Don't miss this rare opportunity to meet Louise Harrison and the band!

 

In a special feature, students of the Bettendorf High School music department will perform onstage with the Liverpool Legends, backing them vocally and instrumentally on "Got To Get You Into My Life", "Sgt. Pepper", "Hey Jude", "Yesterday", Hello Goodbye", "Something" and more.

 

The Liverpool Legends are 4 talented musicians and actors handpicked by Louise Harrison making them the only Beatles Tribute Band in the world with a direct, biological link to the original Fab Four. "The Liverpool Legends present the very best portrayal of The Beatles," says Louise.

 

Headlining their own production in Branson, MO. since 2006, Liverpool Legends have been voted Best New Show, Best Band, Best Show and the prestigious Branson Visitor's Choice Award. The Liverpool Legends perform songs spanning the entire career of The Beatles and on through the solo years. With precise attention to every musical detail, along with costume changes, vintage instruments, big screen documentary footage narrated by Louise and special effects, Liverpool Legends will make you feel like you are watching the real thing! Together, these four lads will bring "A Complete Beatles Experience."

 

In this era of state budget cuts, school music programs are struggling to survive.

George Harrison did one Public Service Announcement in his life and it promoted the creative and financial well being of music and performing arts programs within our nation's schools.

 

Tickets: $ 50 VIP w/reception, $30 Lower Bowl ($35 at the door) $20 Upper Bowl ($25 at the door). Call (563) 332-4516 or visit www.bettendorf.k12.ia.us for tickets.

24 Jan 2014

The Ugly Duckling & Other Dances

By Ballet Quad Cities

Tickets now on sale

Presented by Ballet Quad Cities - a performance just for fun!

Bring the entire family to see this well known fairy tale with a great message come to life.  Whimsical choreography, costumes and characters will dance into your heart!

2 Public Performances

in the Quad Cities!

 

Saturday, Jan. 25th at 1:30 PM

Bettendorf High School's

Performing Arts Center

$22 - Adults; $12 - age 18 & under

Tickets available through

Bettendorf High School's Activity Office

563-332-4516 OR CLICK HERE

to order online

Special pricing available to

Big Brothers Big Sisters members

24 Jan 2014

Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dinner

By Scott Tunnicliff
Greatest Grains' Harrison Hilltop Events Center will be hosting a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dinner on Friday, Feb 14th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Couples are welcome to bring their own beer and wine, no corking fee. The night will be full of food, great fun, and live music entertainment. Featuring William Jones on vocals, lead singer of Funktastic Five and Molly Jones (Mayfield) on electric violin for an evening of sweet serenades. The cost per couple is $50, RSVP required by February 11th. Ticketing is available online by clicking here or by calling 563-323-7521 and mentioning the Sweethearts Dinner Event. Please see the menu for the evening below.

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