20 May 2015

Illinois National Guard Soldier supporting Jordanian Armed Forces Exercise

By Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office
SPRINGFIELD, IL (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Camacho, Illinois National Guard Public Affairs SRINGFIELD, Ill. - Approximately 25 Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers are in Jordan participating in exercise Eager Lion 15 until May 20 at the Jordanian Armed Forces Joint Training Center in Amman, Jordan. Hosted by the Jordanian Armed Forces for the last five years, Eager Lion is a multinational training event supported by nearly 20 countries. The exercise has wide participation of servicemembers and civilians with military branches, ministries, security agencies, governmental and nongovernmental organizations from the collective nations all working together. The Illinois National Guard Soldiers are subject matter experts handpicked to assist in the training of a combined joint task force. The Guardsmen operate as part of a simulated higher command for the task force. "This is a great opportunity for the Illinois National Guard," said Brig. Gen. Michael Zerbonia of Chatham, Illinois, the Land Forces Commander of the Illinois Army National Guard. "The Illinois National Guard has participated in several major training exercises across the United States and the world. Eager Lion is a unique opportunity as it brings so many countries and organizations together including all branches of the U.S. military to work as one operating force." During the exercise servicemembers and civilians work together exchanging military expertise to improve operations, communications and relationships among partner nations. This simulates joint deployed environments where different countries and organizations work together in support of overseas operations. In recent years the Illinois National Guard has conducted combined and joint training exercises in Poland, Japan, Korea, Germany, Latvia and Botswana as well as hosted exercises in Illinois. Cutline 1: Approximately 25 Illinois National Guard Soldiers from units across the state traveled to Jordan to participate in Exercise Eager Lion 15 until May 20 at the Jordanian Armed Forces Joint Training Center in Jordan. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Camacho/released) Cutline 2: Lt. Col. Stanley Manes of Mount Pulaski, Illinois, the battalion commander of the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment and an operations officer with the Illinois National Guard Joint Forces Headquarters describes the mission of Exercise Eager Lion to members of the Jordanian Armed Forces' Military Staff College May 7 at the Jordanian Armed Forces Joint Training Center is Jordan. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Camacho/released)
20 May 2015

QUAD CITY CLOWN TROUPE ANNUAL CLOWN CLASS

By Bob Smith

The Quad City Clown Troupe is once again offering its annual "Clowning Around" clown class through the Davenport Park and Recreation Department.  The eight-week beginner clown class will meet Thursdays beginning June 4th from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at the Annie Wittenmyer Complex, Cottage 16, next to the Junior Theater.  It will culminate with a clown show performed by the students at the Junior Theater on August 1 at noon.  There will be no class on July 2.  The class is open to ages 10 to 110 at a cost of $44 for Davenport residents and $55 for non-residents. A limited number of income based scholarships are available through Davenport Park and Recreation for Scott County youth 18 years and younger.  Scholarships are provided through partnership with Community Action of Eastern Iowa.

Every year the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department and the Quad City Clown Troupe (QCCT) team up to offer the summer clown class.  It is taught by members of the QCCT, which is a not-for-profit (501c3) organization.  Students will learn some history of clowning, clown code of ethics, proper makeup application, beginning skills of juggling, balloon sculpturing, skits, and magic, with an overall theme of having fun.

The QCCT has some distinguished instructors, including Jim 'BC' Caffrey who in 2012 was awarded the Life Time Achievement Award from the Midwest Clown Association for his years of contribution to the art of clowning and then inducted into the Midwest Clown Associations Hall of Fame in 2013.  Another is Ron 'Toto' Johnson, who was a graduate and instructor at the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Clown College, as well as earning some prestigious international awards for his clown work overseas.

The clown class is open to anyone with an interest in clowning, from those who have no previous exposure to the art to those who have given it a try before.

For more information, contact either Bob 'Mulligan' Smith at (563)-570-4650 or beguilingbob@hotmail.com or the Davenport Parks and Recreation Department at (563)-328-PARK (7275).  Register at The River's Edge, 700 W. River Drive, or online at www.CityofDavenport/parks.  The course number is SUM505CTI.
20 May 2015

Memorial Day Closings in Davenport

By Tiffany Thompson
HOLIDAY CLOSING - MEMORIAL DAY
City of Davenport will observe Memorial Day as a holiday on Monday, May 25, 2015.
All City of Davenport offices will be closed.
Public Works Center will be closed.
Police Department front desk, lobby area and records office will be closed.
Library Main, Fairmount and Eastern branches will be closed.

Parks and Recreation administrative offices and River's Edge facility will be closed.
Vander Veer Conservatory will be closed.
Adler Theatre box office will be closed.
Timed parking will not be enforced. No charge to park at parking ramps:
Redstone (101 Main Street)
RiverCenter (102 East Second Street)
Harrison Street (202 Harrison Street)
CitiBus service will not be provided.
Compost Facility will be closed.
Garbage, recycling, bulky waste and yard waste will be picked up one day later all week; Friday pickup will be on Saturday. Please refer to the solid waste collection calendar for the holiday schedule and more information.
If you have questions please contact Tiffany Thompson at
563-888-2066 or tthompson@ci.davenport.ia.us
Please visit www.cityofdavenportiowa.com or www.davenporttoday.com
for additional City news and events.

20 May 2015

Red Wolf Pups Born at Niabi Zoo

By Marc Heinzman
Coal Valley, IL - May 18, 2015 - Niabi Zoo announced today the birth of five red wolf pups on April 14, 2015. Two males and three females were born, with one male not surviving long after birth. The pups were born to 7 year old female Kai and 10 year old male Paco. This is Paco's first litter and Kai's fourth.
The four surviving pups, one male and three females, are the first ever litter of red wolves to be born at Niabi Zoo.
"We are beyond thrilled to be able to announce these births," said Zoo Director Marc Heinzman. "There are only a few hundred red wolves left in the entire world, so to have four new ones be born and thriving right here in the Quad Cities is an amazing privilege. If it wasn't for the captive breeding program started at the zoo in Tacoma, Washington, in the 1970s, this animal would be extinct. We're honored to be able to play a part in its continued recovery." The pups, which ranged in size from 540 grams to 839 grams a week after birth, have been developing well since birth according to Heinzman. "Wolf pups usually aren't moving around outside of their den much until about six weeks of age, but these ones are ahead of schedule."
The wolf pups have not been named, but Zoo staff is considering options for doing so. "We now have four new adorable pups that will need names, so we will be considering how we want to name them in the near future," said Heinzman. The pups will be viewable to Zoo visitors on an intermittent basis as they move in and out of their den. "At this age, they are splitting their time between napping in their underground den and playing outside, so it will be a real treat to catch a glimpse of them," said Heinzman.
Red wolves, Canis rufus, are a nearly extinct species of wolf native to the Southeastern United States. Red wolves typically measure between 53 and 63 inches in length and weigh between 40 and 90 pounds. They are carnivores, typically preying on small and medium-sized mammals in the wild.
20 May 2015

Moline Public Library Has It Going On...

By Jan LaRoche

Hero Movie Series

The Moline Public Library will host a Hero Movie Series on Fridays at 2:00 as part of the Summer Reading Program, staring June 12 and ending July 31. See the library for a list of movies to be shown. Popcorn will be provided. This program is free and open to all ages. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at  http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Cupcake Wars

Tweens and Teens ages 11 to 18 can participate in the Moline Public Library's Cupcake Wars on Monday, June 15 at 6:00 p.m. Decorate cupcakes in the style of your favorite superhero. Cupcakes will be judged on creativity and design. Compete in teams of up to three for a chance to win prizes. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 18. Registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Superhero Live Clue

Tweens and Teens ages 11 to 18 can participate in the Moline Public Library's Superhero Live Clue on Monday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m. Play a live version of the classic board game. Groups of up to five will compete for a chance to win prizes. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 18. Registration is required. For more information, or to sign up, call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

Minecraft Night

Tweens and Teens ages 11 to 18 can participate in the Moline Public Library's Minecraft Night on Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. Play classic Minecraft or the Xbox One version. Board games and Nintendo Wii will also be available. This program is free and open to ages 11 to 18. No registration is required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com.

20 May 2015

Opa's Barn to open May 26th.

By Norman H. Schanz
Opa's tractor barn museum in West Amana will open for their 15th season on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 from 10 to 4.    Barn will continue to be open throughout the summer onTuesdays through Saturday until end of September.  Entrance fee is a "free will" donation Exhibits include vintage farm machinery and tractors used in the Seven villages of the Amana Colonies after 1932.   You will see mostly Minneapolis- Moline tractors and equipment that were sold in Village of Homestead beginning in 1937.  Other makes of tractors and equipment can be viewed with the oldest, a 1939 Minneapolis-Moline "U" to the newest, a 1952 Minneapolis-Moline "U".

Visitors can view a handcrafted 1/12 scale display of a 1920 farm made by MM collector Don Peterson.   Visitors can play with a giant "bowling ball run" built between two barn supports and check out other  memorabilia.

This1883 bank barn was the "horse barn" for West Amana.   It is the only barn with chestnut beams shipped from Ebenezer, New York where the Amana ancestors first lived in the US.   The architecture, mortise and tendon construction of this barn is as interesting as the tractors, equipment, and displays.

19 May 2015

Pints and Prints! Brew and Books!

By Kelly Lao

Pints and Prints! Brew and Books! Come to the German American Heritage Center on Thursday, May 28th from 6-8pm to try your hand at Gutenberg's printing press technique! We will be creating German dog inspired prints with Andrew Huot of Big River Bindery while enjoying beer from Great River Brewery! Must be 21 or over!

Tickets now available! $20 members/$25 nonmembers - call 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org to get advance tickets!

GAHC is located at 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, IA. This is part of our Look at the Book exhibition programming. For more information contact Kelly at 563-322-8844 or email kelly.lao@gahc.org.

19 May 2015

Commission Facilities Closed Memorial Day

By Brandy Welvaert

DAVENPORT–Waste Commission of Scott County facilities will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Normal hours of operation will resume on Tuesday, May 26. Facilities closed include :

  • Scott Area Recycling Center, 5640 Carey Ave., Davenport
  • Scott Area Landfill, 11555 110th Ave., Davenport
  • Household Hazardous Material Facilities, Davenport
  • Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, 1048 E. 59th St., Davenport

Waste Commission of Scott County is an inter-governmental agency whose mission is to provide environmentally sound and economically feasible solid waste management for Scott County. For more information about the Commission, please call (563) 381-1300 or visit www.wastecom.com.

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19 May 2015

Melissa Herrera-Ortiz receives degree from Heidelberg University

By Angie Giles

TIFFIN, OH (05/18/2015)(readMedia)-- Melissa Herrera-Ortiz of Moline, Ill., graduated May 10 from Heidelberg University with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry.

President Robert H. Huntington presented diplomas to 188 seniors and an additional 62 graduate students, who received master's degrees in counseling, education, business administration and music education on May 10.

Dr. Kent John Chabotar, president emeritus and professor of political science at Guilford University and a pre-eminent scholar on higher education leadership and finances, delivered the commencement address. Heidelberg presented Chabotar with an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree. Graduating senior Alex Wilhelm was selected to represent the Class of 2015 as its speaker.

For the first time in 60 years, Heidelberg's commencement was held outdoors in the university's new Hoernemann Stadium.

Founded in 1850, Heidelberg offers 30 majors, 29 minors and 10 pre-professional programs, awarding the bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of music degrees, as well as master's degrees in education, counseling, business administration and music. Affiliated with the United Church of Christ, Heidelberg has been ranked for 26 consecutive years as one of the top colleges in the Midwest by U.S. News and World Report. For more information visit the web site at www.heidelberg.edu.

19 May 2015

Last chance to visit Alien Worlds & Androids! Closing May 25th!

By Putnam Museum
About The Exhibit:
Join scientists in pursuit of alien life - included in the search are characters such as Iron Man, C3PO, and more! In this exhibit, created with the help of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, visitors will join scientists in their search for alien life within and beyond our solar system, discover strange alien-like creatures found here on Earth, and learn about the technologies used to explore remote solar systems and extreme environments found on Earth.
Alien Worlds and Androids takes on the question that has fascinated man for centuries: "Are We
Alone?" Through the use of robots, telescopes, space probes and high-tech laboratories, scientists have been studying the possibility of life existing beyond Earth and what forms it may take depending on the environment.

This exhibition has nine areas highlighting their studies and findings: Are We Alone, Looking for Life in Space, Alien Life on Earth, Artificial Intelligence and Robots, Robot Space Explorers, Explore the Solar System, The Robotization of Planet Earth, I-Cyborg, and The Human Microbiome.

Complete your Putnam experience!

See Journey to Space 3D on our National
Geographic GIANT Screen!
Through visually stunning imagery, and in collaboration with leading space experts, Journey to Space 3D showcases the exciting plans NASA and the space community are working on and the challenges they must overcome to carry out missions, once considered science fiction, and now science fact, such as landing astronauts on Mars. The film calls attention to the reality that the space program did not die with the end of the Shuttle Program in 2011. It is instead, vibrantly alive.

 

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