State Revolving Fund Assists Cities with Moving Water Quality Projects Forward

 

Des Moines - Fifteen Iowa cities will benefit from a combined total of more than $9.1 million in low-cost water quality loans through the State Revolving Fund. State Revolving Fund Construction Loans are a low-cost construction financing option available for Iowa cities and municipalities for water quality initiatives. Planning & Design Loans are zero percent loans that assist with the first-phase of project expenses. The Iowa Finance Authority and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources jointly administer the State Revolving Fund in Iowa.

"The State Revolving Fund provided low-cost financing for water quality infrastructure improvements benefiting one million Iowans in last fiscal year alone." said Iowa Finance Authority Executive Director Dave Jamison. "The fifteen Iowa cities that most recently received low-cost financing join more than 500 other Iowa cities in recognizing the State Revolving Fund as their best choice for financing of their water quality initiatives."

"Quality water is fundamental to protecting Iowans' health as well as Iowa's natural resources," said Iowa Department of Natural Resources Director Chuck Gipp. "The State Revolving Fund is an important resource for Iowa communities as they face a wide-array of water quality improvement needs."

The State Revolving Fund has awarded Iowa communities and municipalities more than $2.5 billion in Construction Loans and $130 million through Planning & Design Loans since the program's inception.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency provides annual capitalization grants to states. Leveraged bonds and loan repayments expand the reach of the federal investment. More than $3.00 in assistance has been leveraged for Iowa water quality projects for every $1.00 of federal funds.

More information is available at IowaSRF.com.

The Iowa Legislature created The Iowa Finance Authority in 1975 to undertake programs to assist in the attainment of low- and moderate-income Iowans. IFA also administers the State Revolving Fund (SRF) in partnership with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The SRF assists communities with the costs of upgrading or constructing local wastewater and drinking water infrastructure projects.

 

Recent Loan Recipients:

 

Loan Recipient	County	Amount	Project Type	Contact
Newhall	Benton	$2,671,000	Sewer Treatment Improvements	Keri Touro: 319-223-5709
Aplington	Butler	$1,020,000	Drinking Water Storage	Deb Prier: 319-347-2425
Granger	Dallas, Polk	$406,000	Storm Water Runoff, Stream Restoration, Sponsored Project	Kristy Trzeciak: 515-999-2210
Ryan	Delaware	$282,000	Drinking Water Well	Natalie Tucker: 563-932-2051
Wahpeton	Dickinson	$107,500	Drinking Water - Planning & Design	Bonnie Roberts: 712-337-3522
Dike	Grundy	$200,000	Sewer - Planning & Design	Patti Freese: 319-989-2291
Little Sioux	Harrison	$102,000	Drinking Water Treatment Improvements	DeEtte West: 712-649-2211
Spragueville	Jackson	$250,000	Sewer Treatment Improvements	Elizabeth Portz: 563-689-6162
Letts	Louisa	$600,000	Sewer Infiltration & Inflow Corrections	Karen Koope: 319-726-3251
Winterset	Madison	$1,400,000	Sewer Treatment Improvements	Mark Nitchals: 515-462-1422
Osage	Mitchell	$96,500	Sewer - Planning & Design	Cathy Penney: 641-732-3709
Harris	Osceola	$192,000	Sewer - Planning & Design	Holly Wilson: 712-832-0094
Underwood	Pottawattamie	$313,000	Sewer Lift Station & Force Main	Jill Willard: 712-566-2373
Tama	Tama	$1,037,000	Sewer Infiltration & Inflow Corrections	Judy Welch: 641-484-3822
Blakesburg	Wapello	$450,000	Sewer Infiltration & Inflow Corrections	Roberta Leffler: 641-938-2413
		$9,127,000

CONWAY 28528, SC (12/14/2015)-- Marcus Gillmor, of Bettendorf, IA, was one of 592 candidates for graduation at Coastal Carolina University at ceremonies on Dec. 11 and 12 at the HTC Center. South Carolina State Superintendent of Education Molly Spearman was the speaker and received an honorary degree, Doctor of Public Service. She advised the Class of 2015 not to forget their roots as they go forward in their lives and careers.

"Your journey in life may never take you back there to live again," said Spearman, "but you need to do what you can to support and uplift the people who have made you what you are today. Don't forget them. So whether you become a teacher, a scientist, a CEO of a company, a health care professional -- in later years when you are reminiscing, the relationships you had with the people along the way will be what matters the most."

Gillmor graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in management

Coastal Carolina University is a dynamic, public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, just minutes from the resort area of Myrtle Beach, S.C. The University offers 70 areas of study toward the baccalaureate degree, and 17 master's degree programs, plus two educational specialist degrees. The University began offering its first doctoral program - the Ph.D. in marine science: coastal and marine systems science - in Fall 2014. View the full list of Academic Programs.

More than 10,000 students from across the country and the world interact with a world-class faculty, and enjoy a nationally competitive NCAA I athletic program, an inspiring cultural calendar, and a tradition of community interaction that is fueled by more than 180 student clubs and organizations.

Coastal Carolina University was founded in 1954 as Coastal Carolina Junior College and became an independent state university in 1993.

Learn more: http://www.coastal.edu/

Old Creamery Theatre 2016 Season Release
Season tickets are now on sale at The Old Creamery Theatre. See our lineup of all the fun to be had in 2016! Call the box office at 319-622- 6262 or visit our web site at www.oldcreamery.com for more information or to order individual or season tickets. *Season ticket packages cannot be used for special events.

Main Stage
39 38th Avenue, Amana, IA 52203
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 goes missing, the girls use their talent and creative ingenuity to save the holiday party! Featuring groovy 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.

Studio Stage
3023 220th Trail, Middle Amana, IA 52307
Studio Stage shows are on 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

Completely Hollywood Abridged
March 31-April 17, 2016
By Reed Martin and Austin Tichenor; Additional Material by Dominic Conti
Get your clapper boards ready as we rummage through the reels and flick through the films in this riotous carnival of the classics. Giving Hollywood more than just a nip and a tuck, we'll cut through the celluloid to condense 186 of the greatest films in Hollywood's over 100-year history into a complete compilation of classic cinema! Rated PG-13

I'll Eat You Last: A Chat with Sue Mengers
June 30-July 17, 2016
By John Logan
Hollywood's first female power agent, Sue Mengers, had a star studded list of clients and threw legendary dinner parties. Entertaining, charming, witty ? this play invites the audience into Menger's Beverly Hills home for gossip, laughs, and insider secrets. Starring Marquetta Senters. Rated R

Buyer and Cellar
July 21-31, 2016
By Jonathan Tolins
The story of an out of work Los Angeles actor who gets hired to serve as the sole attendant of Barbara Streisand's shopping mall? built in her basement! An outrageously hilarious comedy about one very bizarre job! Rated PG-13

Me and Jezebel
October 6-9, 2016 & November 10-13, 2016
By Elizabeth L. Fuller
A New York hotel strike in 1985 forces Bette Davis to take residence in a star-struck fan's home for a "day or two," which extends to a whole month. A comical, side-splitting account of what happened when the Queen of Hollywood got stuck in suburbia! Rated R

Theatre for Young Audiences
Theatre for Young Audiences Shows are on the Main Stage
and take place on Saturdays and select weekdays
Tickets: $10 per person.

If You Give a Cat a Cupcake
March 26  - April 9, 2016
Adapted for the stage by Brian Guehring from the book written by Laura Numeroff and illustrated by Felicia Bond
When a little girl gives her cat a cupcake it turns into a full-fledged adventure all over town? to the beach, the gym, and the museum! This fun fiasco is based on the family favorite picture book! Rated G.


The Emperor's New Clothes
June 18 - July 2, 2016
A delightful retelling of Hans Christian Anderson's classic tale of a vain ruler and two mischievous tricksters who promise the king "special" clothes from "special" fabric! Lots of fun and plenty of laughs! Rated G.


Miss Nelson Has a Field Day
September 17 - October 1, 2016
Book Music and Lyrics by Joan Cushing ; Adapted from the book by Harry Allard
The Smedly Tornadoes have not only never won a football game, they have never scored a single point! Coach Armstrong goes bonkers and Miss Nelson decides to help out. She enlists Coach Viola Swamp to whip the team into shape and save the day! Rated G.


The Elves and the Shoemaker
November 26 - December 17, 2016
By Gene Mackey
Come celebrate the holiday season as a classic tale gets a comic spin. When the kindly old shoemaker can't pay his rent, it's elves to the rescue! Rated G.

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Dec. 14, 2015 - Genesis Medical Center, Davenport has again attained Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®.

This credential is the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice.  This voluntary credentialing program for hospitals recognizes excellence in nursing.

Genesis Medical Center Davenport previously attained Magnet® designation in 2005 and 2010.

"Magnet® recognition is a tremendous honor and reflects our commitment to delivering the highest quality of care to this community," said Jackie Anhalt, vice president of patient services and chief nursing executive, Genesis Health System.  "To earn Magnet® recognition twice previously was a great accomplishment and an incredible source of pride for our nurses. Our achievement of this credential for an additional four years underscores the foundation of excellence and values that drives our entire staff to strive harder each day to meet the healthcare needs of the people we serve."

Magnet® recognition has become the gold standard for nursing excellence and is taken into consideration when the public judges healthcare organizations. In fact, U.S. News & World Report's annual showcase of "America's Best Hospitals" includes Magnet® recognition in its ranking criteria for quality of inpatient care.

To achieve initial Magnet® recognition, organizations must pass a rigorous and lengthy process that demands widespread participation from leadership and staff. The process begins with the submission of an electronic application, followed by written documentation demonstrating qualitative and quantitative evidence regarding patient care and outcomes.  If scores from the written documentation fall within a range of excellence, an on-site visit will occur to thoroughly assess the applicant.  After this rigorous onsite review process, the Commission on Magnet® will review the completed appraisal report and vote to determine whether Magnet recognition will be granted.

An organization seeking to reapply for Magnet® recognition must provide documented evidence of how Magnet concepts, performance, and quality were sustained and improved over the four-year period since the hospital received its most recent recognition.

In particular, the Magnet® model is designed to provide a framework for nursing practice, research, and measurement of outcomes.  Through this framework, ANCC can assess applicants across a number of components and dimensions to gauge an organization's nursing excellence.  The foundation of this model is composed of various elements deemed essential to delivering superior patient care.  These include the quality of nursing leadership and coordination and collaboration across specialties, as well as processes for measuring and improving the quality and delivery of care.

Magnet® recognition has been shown to provide specific benefits to hospitals and their communities, such as:

• Higher patient satisfaction with nurse communication, availability of help, and receipt of discharge information;

• Lower risk of 30-day mortality and lower failure to rescue;

• Higher job satisfaction among nurses;

• And, lower nurse reports of intentions to leave position.

"We're a better institution today because of the Magnet® recognition we achieved four years ago," Anhalt added. "Magnet® has raised the bar for patient care and inspired every member of our team to achieve excellence every day. It is this commitment to providing our community with high quality care that helped us become a Magnet® facility, and it's why we continue to serve as a Magnet hospital today."

Genesis Medical Center, Davenport is in a select group of 378 healthcare organizations out of nearly 6,000 U.S. healthcare organizations to earn Magnet® designation.

Genesis Medical Center, Davenport was initially designated a Magnet® hospital in 2005. Hospitals must reapply for Magnet® recognition every four years based on adherence to Magnet® concepts and demonstrated improvements in patient care and quality.

About Genesis Medical Center, Davenport

For nearly 150 years Genesis Medical Center, Davenport and its predecessors have provided compassionate, quality care to all those in need in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas. Genesis Medical Center, Davenport provides comprehensive acute care and outpatient services. Genesis Medical Center, Davenport has been recognized at the top-ranked community hospital in Iowa twice - 2014 and 2015 -- by U.S. News and World Report Best Hospitals.

About the American Nurses Credentialing Center's (ANCC) Magnet Recognition Program®

The Magnet Recognition Program® administered by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the largest and most prominent nurses credentialing organization in the world, recognizes healthcare organizations that provide the very best in nursing care and professionalism in nursing practice. The Magnet Recognition Program® serves as the gold standard for nursing excellence and provides consumers with the ultimate benchmark for measuring quality of care. For more information about the Magnet Recognition Program® and current statistics, visit www.nursecredentialing.org/magnet.

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