07 Oct 2015

Keith Walker - #44 on Music Row Country Breakout Charts performing at the Central Performing Arts Center.

By Vanessa McNeely

The Central Performing Arts Center presents country singer/songwriter Keith Walker

DEWITT, IA (September 30, 2015) - The Central Performing Arts Center announces an upcoming performance featuring Keith Walker, an up-and-coming country singer/songwriter from Nashville, TN. The talented singer will perform on Saturday, October 24th at 7:00 P.M. at the Central Performing Arts Center in DeWitt, IA.

For the past 11 weeks Keith Walker's song, "Honky Tonk Shake" has been rising on the Music Row Country Breakout Charts where he currently sits at #44. His song is also beginning to get local air play on WLLR 103.7. Please take a moment and enjoy this new hit single at https://youtu.be/nZasN84Z2IU.

Tickets are $15 for Adults, $5 for Student and can be purchased at DeWitt City Hall, MidwesTix.com or at the door an hour before show.

LOCAL CONNECTION

Keith Walker has a Quad City area connection which has fed a strong following within the community. Keith is married to a Central Community High School (DeWitt) graduate and, as such, our local community is excited to support Keith in his ever-growing music career.

AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS/PERFORMANCES

Keith Walker will be available on Friday, October 23, 2015 for promotional interviews and performances on local radio and television stations.  Our hope is to work with local stations to allow Keith to perform a snippet of his song "Honky Tonk Shake" and promote his appearance at the CPAC the next day.

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07 Oct 2015

American Cancer Society Discovery Shop in Bettendorf to hold annual Fur & Glitz Reveal

By Jamie Sons

The Bettendorf Discovery Shop in Cumberland Square is excited to announce that Thursday, October 15th from 10:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. we will be revealing our beautiful collection of fur coats and accessories, and our stunning special occasion men's and women's clothing, jewelry, and accessories.

 

The Discovery Shop is ready to help you to sparkle, shine, and glow for a great cause!  Stop in on Thursday morning to be the first to see all of the lovely items that we have available.  We will help you to find just what you need for your upcoming special occasions, and you can help us to raise money to help in the fight against cancer.  Our donors have been very generous; we have an amazing assortment of items for you to choose from.

 

The Discovery Shop is an upscale resale shop selling gently used items all donated by the community it is owned and operated by the American Cancer Society with the proceeds going for cancer research, education, patient services, and advocacy.   The shop is run mainly by a staff of over 80 volunteers.  If you are interested in joining our volunteer group stop in the shop and join us in the fight against cancer.

 

If you have items that you would like to donate for this event or at any time, donations are gladly accepted during business hours and a tax receipt is always available.  The shop welcomes men's, women's and children's gently used clothing, accessories, jewelry, collectibles and kitchen items.  For more information find us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/QCDiscoveryShop or on Twitter at QCDiscoveryShop

 

Regular shop hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
07 Oct 2015

Governor Rauner Removes Board Member

By Allie Bovis
SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner today removed Eric Gregg from the Illinois Prisoner Review Board pursuant to his authority under the Illinois Constitution.
He has also accepted the resignation of Illinois Prisoner Review Board member Adam Monreal.
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07 Oct 2015

In From the Cold press release

By EINNOC10@aol.com
In From the Cold, is celebrating our 23rd year of presenting the Mayors Hunger Luncheon. We would like to cordially invite the press and the public to attend our announcement of this year's grant recipients. This will take place at Community Health Care, 2750 11th St in Rock Island, on Wednesday, October 14th at 10AM.

This year's Mayors Hunger Luncheon will be November 4th in the Golden Leaf Banquet Center at 2902 East Kimberly Road in Davenport.  Doors open at 11 with a meal at noon.

Over the years, IFTC has raised more than $330,000 to help fund homeless service providers and related agencies in the Quad City area.

Questions?

Contact: Harvey Wiley

hwiley@casiseniors.org

563-386-7477 x254

563-326-8723 x8804

07 Oct 2015

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum to Expand Truck Exhibit Hall

By Dave Meier

WALCOTT, IOWA -- Iowa 80 Trucking Museum is currently expanding the museum by adding on to the current truck Exhibit Hall.  The expansion will add an additional 26,400 square feet; nearly doubling the Truck Exhibit Hall space.  When complete, there will be space for over 130 trucks to be on display in the museum.  "We are excited about this project," says Dave Meier, museum curator.  "We will have the ability to share so much more of our truck collection with visitors."

Iowa 80 Trucking Museum expects the expansion to be completed in late Spring 2016.

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06 Oct 2015

National Character Counts Week resolution passes

By Grassley Press

Senate Passes Grassley Resolution Designating National Character Counts Week

WASHINGTON - The Senate this week passed a bipartisan resolution from Sen. Chuck Grassley and five colleagues designating the week of Oct. 18, 2015, "National Character Counts Week."  Character Counts! is an educational program available to help schools teach values and ethics to America's youth.

"Getting a well-rounded education involves more than learning to read, write and do arithmetic," Grassley said.  "Lessons learned at home and in the classroom also should help kids grow into responsible young adults and good citizens. I've visited schools where this program is working. That's why I served as a lead sponsor on legislation to designate National Character Counts Week."

The resolution describes the elements of strong character and calls on the American people to embrace the elements of character identified by local schools and communities and to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, programs and activities.

The text of the resolution is available here.  More about the program is available at http://charactercounts.org/.

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06 Oct 2015

Old Creamery Theatre 2016 Main Stage Season Release

By Lily Allen-Duenas
Main Stage shows are on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m.

 

Tickets: $30 for adults, $18.50 for Students, or $12 Student Rush

Steeple People

April 21 - May 22, 2016

Book by Benjamin L. Jackson; Original music, lyrics, and arrangements by Travis Smith

A brand new Southern Gospel Comedy. Great gospel tunes are performed by the "Steeple People" men's quartet of Stinking Creek, Tennessee as they sponsor a benefit concert and clothing drive. Tight harmonies, terrific music, and lots of laughs! Rated G.

 

Broadway Hit that is TBA!

June 2 - June 26, 2016

We are keeping our second Main Stage show of 2016 a secret until February 1, 2016! It's a recent Broadway hit that you're sure to love! Stay tuned to our Facebook page and website for clues! Rated PG.

 

Shear Madness

August 4 - August 28, 2016

Written by Paul Portner; Adapted by Marilyn Abrams and Bruce Jordan. 

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

Voted "Best Comedy of the Year" seven times by the Boston Globe!

This unique comic-whodunit takes place today in the "Shear Madness" hairstyling salon.  During the course of the action, a murder is committed and the audience gets to spot the clues, question the suspects, and solve the funniest mystery seen on stage. The outcome is never the same, which is why many audience members return again and again to the scene of the mayhem. Rated PG.

 

Grease

September 8 - October 2, 2016

Book, Music, and Lyrics by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey

The Broadway smash that inspired one of the most popular movie musicals of all time! Danny is torn between his feelings for good-girl Sandy and his image with the T-Birds and the Pink Ladies. Grease is brimming with unforgettable songs: Summer Nights, Greased Lightnin', and We Go Together! Rated PG.

 

Nana's Naughty Knickers

October 13 - November 6, 2016

By Katherine DiSavino

A young law student moves in with her sweet and innocent grandmother only to learn that Granny is running a lingerie business for sexy seniors out of her New York apartment. It's two hours of non-stop laughs as granny and her pals try to sidestep the law, a greedy landlord, and a shipment of merchandise gone awry! Rated PG.

 

 

Winter Wonderettes

November 17 - December 18, 2016

By Roger Bean

This seasonal celebration finds the "Wonderettes," a 1960's girl group, entertaining at the annual Harper's Hardware Holiday Party in 1968. When Santa turns up missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring lovely four-part harmony 60's versions of holiday classics such as "Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town" and Jingle Bell Rock." This energetic and glittering holiday show is guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages. Rated G.
06 Oct 2015

Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Pat Meyer, CEO of Pella Corp. to detail statewide Energy Plan process

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

WHAT: The state of Iowa is in the process of developing a statewide energy plan. The Iowa Energy Plan will allow the state to set priorities and provide strategic guidance for decision-making around energy policy initiatives.

Co-chairs of the initiative, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds and Pat Meyer, CEO of Pella Corp., will discuss the purpose and process of the Iowa Energy Plan.

Brief tours of Pella Corporation's main manufacturing facility will be available upon request following the comments.

 

WHEN: Tuesday, October 6, 2015

1:30PM

 

WHERE: Pella Corporation - Design Center

102 Main Street

Pella, IA

 

NOTE: Visitors must check-in at the security desk and provide a photo ID. Parking is available in the visitor lot in front of the building.

 

SPEAKERS: Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds

Pat Meyer, Pella Corporation

Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority
06 Oct 2015

One of the Quad Cities' favorite restaurants will open its doors and continue its long tradition of serving the Quad Cities on Monday, October 5th.

By Rick Martin

Ross' Restaurant will be opening its doors at the new Bettendorf location on Monday, October 5th at 6 a.m.  (2297 Falcon Avenue in Bettendorf).  
The announcement was made today by Melissa Freidhof-Rodgers, manager and granddaughter of founder Harold Ross. "We are so excited about our new restaurant and can't wait to share it with our community.  We have completed an extensive remodel in partnership with Russell Construction and created a wonderful space for the community to enjoy.  There is even a wonderful meeting space and we already have many reservations.  We have repurposed many items from the downtown location and it already feels like home."  "The new design is a great representation of who we are as a fourth generation family restaurant in Iowa.  The use of barn wood and other elements represents our commitment to local products and our deep Iowa roots."  "My grandfather's story truly is an example of the "American Dream," and I am thrilled that we are able to continue his legacy and do what we love and what we do best, which is serve our community."

For more information on the history of Ross' Restaurant, please check out our new website at www.rossrestaurant.com.
06 Oct 2015

WACOAL CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIT FOR THE CURE® EVENT HELPS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

By Rebekah Margulis

REMINDER: Susan G. Komen Fit for the Cure Event in Davenport, IA - 10/9/2015

--Free bra fittings to help women look good, and do good--

 

WHAT: Join Wacoal in its mission to help end breast cancer with Fit for the Cure®! Participate in a Fit for the Cure event and receive a complimentary bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman that participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen® for breast cancer research and community health programs. Wacoal will donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at these events.

This season, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Fit for the Cure, Wacoal has begun a new initiative inspiring women everywhere to get fit!  Wacoal will donate an extra $1 for each woman who photographs themselves following their fitting with a special "I Got Fit" sign and shares on social media using #IGotFit.

For 15 years, Wacoal has dedicated its efforts to educating more than 741,000 women across 411 cities about the importance of bra fit, foundation and overall breast health. To date, through Fit for the Cure, Wacoal has donated over $4 million to Susan G. Komen® and continues to host more than 1,200 events across America each year.

 

WHY: Giving back is a major component of Wacoal's business philosophy and an important factor in the growth of the brand.  In 2015, Wacoal will reach two major milestones: 30 years of making women look and feel good and 15 years of raising awareness through Fit for the Cure.

 

Research shows that 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra. Wearing a bra should not be even slightly uncomfortable.  Women should be professionally fitted for a bra once a year to ensure their bra size has not changed as a result of natural fluctuations in their body.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women age 40-59 and accounts nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in the U.S.  By taking 15 minutes to meet with a Wacoal fit expert, you're helping to contribute to an important cause. Wacoal encourages women to visit their doctor for monthly breast examinations that could ultimately save their life.  

 

WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2015

10am-8pm

Dillards - Northpark Mall

320 W Kimberly Rd.

Davenport, IA

563-388-7954

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