Mindi Feilmeier, DPM, FACFAS, of Ankeny, Iowa was elected President of the Iowa Podiatric Medical Society (IPMS) during the organization's annual Business Meeting on October 1st. The organization represents Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (DPMs) in Iowa who serve an important role in keeping Iowans on their feet so that they can continue to be active and healthy.

Dr. Feilmeier has been a director on the IPMS Board since 2010 and is on faculty at the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University. She has recently completed a term serving on the American Podiatric Medical Association Board of Directors as the Young Physicians Liaison.

Dr. Feilmeier is Board Certified in foot surgery and reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgery by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery (ABFAS) and is a diplomate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS). 

After completing her undergraduate work at the Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, Dr. Feilmeier earned her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree from the College of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery at Des Moines University in 2005. Dr. Feilmeier is on staff at the Des Moines University Foot and Ankle Clinic. She previously practiced with Trimark Foot and Ankle (now UnityPoint Clinics) in Ft. Dodge, IA.

The Iowa Podiatric Medical Society (IPMS) is the professional organization representing over 130 medical and surgical specialists of the foot and ankle, located throughout the state of Iowa. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) are physicians and surgeons who provide comprehensive services ranging from routine foot care to sophisticated foot surgery. Doctors of Podiatric Medicine are also involved in examining and treating patients diagnosed with diabetes, and those at risk for the disease, to assist them in avoiding possible complications, such as foot ulcers and amputations. For more information on IPMS, call 515-282-8192 or visit www.ipms.org.

Celebrate the Great American Novel with a foodie twist at the Rock Island Public Library Foundation's annual Food for Thought Fundraiser, Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the historic Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

The event playfully celebrates American Classic novels, reenvisioned with a food theme, allowing guests to dine on generous appetizers, entrees and desserts served by local chefs, sample craft beers and wines, listen to music by RiverCity6, bid on silent auction items, and enjoy shush free conversation amongst the Main Library book stacks. The Main Library will be open to Food for Thought guests only that night. Admission is by donation of $40 per person, which includes all food and beverage. Funds raised at the annual event support special book and literacy projects at Rock Island Public Libraries.

More details are included in the attached news release, along with samples of the parody "American Classic" book covers to be included at the event.

For more information, contct:

Rock Island Public Library Foundation: Kathy Lelonek, Executive Director,309.732.7236 or RIPLFoundation@gmail.com

Rock Island Public Library: Lisa Lockheart, Publicity/Outreach Liaison,309.732.7303 or Lockheart.lisa@rigov.org

$2500 Community Health Care
$2050 Vera French
$1050 St. Joseph's Worker House
$1050 SEAP
$550 Bethany
$500 Humility of Mary Housing
$500 Humility of Mary Shelter

In From the Cold also announces this year's Mayors Hunger Luncheon will be November 4th in the Golden Leaf Banquet Center, 2902 East Kimberly Road in Davenport. Doors open at 11 with a meal at noon.

? Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 
? Cost is $25 per person or $200 for a table of 10
? Raffles, cookies, silent auction items and a 50/50 drawing will be available
? Tickets can be purchased at: sss.infromthecoldqc.org

About: In From the Cold of the Quad Cities is a committee of volunteers from the Quad Cities are whose sole purpose is to raise money on behalf of the member agencies of the Quad Cities Shelter and Transitional Housing organization.

Since it's inception in 1992, In From the Cold has worked to create and coordinate a grant review process for the distribution of all funds raised. In From The Cold is a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, operated by a volunteer board. In 1992, In From the Cold began the Mayor's Hunger Luncheon as a major fundraising event. 

This event is held on the first Wednesday in November offering a simple meal of bread and soup. On that day we ask all attending to "eat simply so that others can simply eat." All area Mayors have graciously participated by hosting this event and serving the meals. To date, In From the Cold has raised more than $330,000 for the Homeless of the Quad Cities. 

Details for the 2015 Luncheon include : 
? Wednesday, November 4th
? Golden Leaf Banquet Center, 2902 E Kimberly Rd # 1, Davenport, IA 52807
? Cost is $25 per person or Table of 10 is $200
? Raffles, cookies, silent auction items and a 50/50 drawing will be available

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

For more information: 
? Barry Gallagher, President 563-320-2679 barryg@verfrenchmhc.org
? Harvey Wiley, Vice President 563-940-3104 hwiley@casiseniors.org
? Danielle Richardson, Secretary 563-468-7887 drichardson@chcqca.org
? Jennifer Bullock, Treasurer 563-940-0167 jbullock@chcqca.org