04 Sep 2015

PURSUING PANCHO VILLA

By Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, IL (09/04/2015)(readMedia)-- LIVING HISTORIANS EXPLAIN ILLINOIS SERVICE DURING 1916 BORDER CAMPAIGN

WHO:

• Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment

• Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society

• Illinois State Military Museum

WHAT:

Military Museum Living Historians will display equipment, uniforms and weapons used by more than 10,000 Illinois National Guard Soldiers in the 1916 Border Campaign and discuss the military operation. Illinois troops were deployed to secure the border while Major General John Pershing conducted the year-long campaign into Mexico to pursue Pancho Villa. The Mexican revolutionary had raided Columbus, N.M., killing eight Soldiers and 10 civilians and wounding six Soldiers and two civilians. The 1916 expedition was the first time the Army used airplanes, motorcycles and trucks and served as a dress rehearsal for the mobilization of U.S. forces for World War I.

WHEN:

• 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sept. 12, 2015

WHERE:

• Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, Ill., 62702, two blocks north of the intersection of MacArthur Blvd. and North Grand Ave.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• Admission and parking are free.

For additional information, please contact the Illinois State Military Museum at 217-761-3910.

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03 Sep 2015

Hillary Clinton to Campaign at Labor Day Events Across Iowa

By Kate Waters

Clinton will discuss her agenda to raise wages for middle class families

 

On Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, Hillary Clinton will celebrate the contributions of working families and observe Labor Day during events in Iowa. Building on her plans to raise incomes of working families, Clinton will focus on the need for an American economy where everyday Iowans can get ahead and stay ahead.

 

In recent months, Clinton has outlined policies to address college costs and debt, strengthen the agricultural economy and rural communities, and create jobs and combat climate change with a renewable power plan.

 

Events in Newton, Cedar Rapids, the Quad Cities, and Burlington, are open to the public. See below for information on coverage details.

 

Sunday, September 6

 

AFSCME Town Hall

WHERE: Des Moines Area Community College, 600 N 2nd Avenue West, Newton, IA

WHEN: 1:00 PM

 

The AFSCME town hall is closed press at the request of the event organizers. Please contact, Marianne von Nordeck with questions at Mvon_Nordeck@afscme.org

 

Organizing event in Newton

WHERE: Uncle Nancy's Coffee, 114 N 2nd Ave W, Newton, IA

WHEN: 2:30 PM

DOORS OPEN: 1:45 PM

 

Due to limited space, this event is pooled for national TV cameras and open to local and national press due to limited space. To cover, please RSVP by NOON on Friday, September 4, to IApressRSVP@hillaryclinton.com with the name of the event, your name, outlet, email, and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email to cover the event.

 

Organizing event in Cedar Rapids

WHERE: Home of State Senator Liz Mathis, 1725 MacKenzie Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA

WHEN: 5:30 PM

DOORS OPEN: 4:45 PM

 

Due to limited space, this event is pooled for national TV cameras and open to local and national press due to limited space. To cover, please RSVP by NOON on Friday, September 4, to IApressRSVP@hillaryclinton.com with the name of the event, your name, outlet, email, and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email to cover the event.

 

Monday, September 7

 

All events on September 7 are open to credentialed media. To cover, please RSVP by NOON on Friday, September 4, toIApressRSVP@hillaryclinton.com with the name of the event, your name, outlet, email, and phone number. You will receive a confirmation email to cover the event.

 

Annual Hawkeye Labor Council AFL-CIO Labor Day picnic

WHERE: Hawkeye Downs, 4400 6th Street SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

WHEN: 11:15 AM

NOTE: Picnic runs 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

 

Quad City Federation of Labor's Salute to Labor Chicken Fry

WHERE: Illiniwek Park, Rt 84 Hampton, IL

WHEN: 1:30 PM

NOTE: Chicken Fry runs from immediately after the Labor Day Parade until 4:00pm

 

Des Moines-Henry County Labor Council Picnic

WHERE: 40 and 8 Park, Burlington, IA

WHEN: 4:00 PM

NOTE: Picnic runs from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

 

 

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03 Sep 2015

It's FootGolf Season!

By Davenport Parks & Recreation
Soccer fans and golf fans -- come try the new sport everyone's talking about!
Only at Davenport Parks & Recreation!
$10 for 18 holes.
Contact Red Hawk golf course for more information:
03 Sep 2015

Kevin Meyer named to Spring 2015 Dean's List

By Deborah Thumma

IOWA CITY, IA (09/01/2015)(readMedia)-- Kevin Meyer, a native of Eldridge, IA, has been named to the University of Iowa's Dean's List for the 2015 spring semester.

Undergraduate students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Engineering, and the Tippie College of Business who achieve a grade point average of 3.50 or higher on 12 semester hours or more of UI graded course work during a given semester or summer session and who have no semester hours of I (incomplete) or O (no grade reported) during the same semester are recognized by inclusion on the Dean's List for that semester.

Undergraduate students in the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine may qualify for the Dean's List with fewer than 12 semester hours of graded credit if deemed appropriate by the college.

College of Nursing students participating in clinical courses must have a total of 12 semester hours of earned credit, with eight semester hours of graded credit with a grade point average of 3.50 or higher.

Approximately 4,000 students were named to the UI Dean's List for the 2014 fall semester.

03 Sep 2015

The Moline Foundation Supports Christian Care's 24-hour Crisis Line

By Rick Martin

Rock Island, IL - The Moline Foundation has awarded a $3,500 grant to Christian Care to help support their domestic violence shelter's 24-hour crisis hotline. Through their crisis hotline, Christian Care assists some of the most vulnerable populations in our community?those experiencing domestic violence and abuse, homelessness, or a mental health crisis; those contemplating suicide; and those facing other types of emergencies. Christian Care's 24-hour crisis hotline serves callers needing to talk to a real-life, caring person who is able to offer hope, counseling and resource information. According to Christian care's CEO, Dr. Elaine Winter, "One call can literally mean the difference between life and death for those in danger, so this grant is very much appreciated."

Christian Care is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization operating two facilities?a domestic violence shelter for abused women and children and a rescue mission for homeless men. It serves homeless individuals, victims of domestic violence, veterans, men and women coming out of prison, and those with mental illnesses.

Christian Care's community meal site is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner on weekdays Monday through Friday, and for breakfast and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Breakfast is served at 6:30 a.m., lunch at 12:15 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. If you know of someone in need, call Christian Care's crisis hotline any hour of the day at (309) 788-2273 or visit online at christiancareqc.org.
03 Sep 2015

Labor Day Parade, Picnics and other events around Iowa

By Lance Coles

"Working For a Better Life"

 

Union members, families, and faith and community leaders will gather over the Labor Day weekend to celebrate the incredible achievements of people who are working for a better life.

 

"Every day, working people get up and work hard to create a better life for their families and for their communities, as well as all working people. It's time for America's economic policies to put people and families first, instead of the interests of a handful of wealthy and out-of-touch corporate CEOs. Working people deserve to make a good living in order to live a better life," said Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO.

 

The Iowa AFL-CIO, together with other labor and community groups, have partnered together to bring awareness of the problem with the current minimum wage and wage theft issues throughout the country. The broader labor movement is working to push a Raising Wages agenda through policies that make the workplace fairer for everyone. That includes raising wages, schedules that work for working families, the ability to use earned leave for sick days and other emergencies, and expanded overtime protection so people don't have to keep working more for less pay.

"Labor Day is a time when our country should reflect on how we build an economy that works for everyone," said Sagar. "America should work for we the people, not just the wealthy and well connected."

 

Iowa Labor Day Activities 2015

September 5: Saturday

Lucas: The John L Lewis Labor Festival, Lucas Iowa. 6 am breakfast, parade at 9 am. numerous events all day long. 641-766-6421 or 641-766-6544. Contact Mark Cooper mark@scifl.org or 641-766-6421 or 641-766-6544.

September 6: Sunday

Clinton: Eagle Point Park Lodge, in Clinton. Noon to 3 PM. Pulled pork sandwiches, hotdogs, baked beans, chips and beverage. Door prizes, 50/50 drawing and kids games. Speakers. Contact Dave Keefer at dkeefer@lu25.org or 309-230-6576.

Ottumwa: Labor Day picnic, Noon to 4 PM. Jimmie Jones Shelter in Greater Ottumwa Park. Contact Steve Siegel, sj_siegel@yahoo.com or 515-971-3325.

September 7: Monday

Burlington - Des Moines/Henry CLC Picnic . at 40 and 8 park in Burlington. (Directly behind the Bees Ballpark) 4 pm to 7 pm. Food served. Speakers. Kid's activities. Contact Ryan Drew RDrew@local150.org 319-753-5316.

Cedar Rapids: Picnic 11 am to 4 pm. Hawkeye Downs, 4440  6th St SW, Cedar Rapids. Music by members of the Musician's Union. Door Prizes, and kids entertainment. Food, beverages, car and bike show, face painters. Food served 1130 to 130. AFL-CIO Secretary/Treasurer  Liz Shuler will be in attendance at this event. Contact Rick Moyle at rmoyle@hawkeyelabor.us or 319-396-8461.

Council Bluffs: Picnic in Downtown Omaha, 16th and Cass Street, starting at 10 am. Picnic with the Pottawattamie County Democrats at 1 PM at Lake Manawa shelter #6 in Council Bluffs. Contact Scott Punteney at spunteney@cox.net or 712-527-2810

Des Moines - Parade and Picnic. Parade Line up at 8 am at corner of East 12th and E Grand. Parade route is east on Grand to the State Fair Ground. Parade starts at 11 am. Angela Connolly will be Grand Marshall for the parade. Contact Mark Cooper at mark@scifl.org or 515-265-1862

Dubuque: Parade starts at Jackson Park, 9:30 am. 16th and Main and ends at 7th and Locust. Contact Bruce Clark. hawkeyerad@hotmail.com or 563-599-7725.

Iowa City: Picnic - Noon to 5 PM at Upper City Park, Shelter #3. Iowa City. People are encouraged to bring a side dish to share but join us even if you don't!  All members, families and Friends of Labor are invited to attend! For more information contact Jesse Case at iowacityfed@gmail.com. 319-361-3212.

Keokuk: Parade, kids activities; bands, food. Gathering at the Keokuk Labor Temple, 301 Blondeau St. Keokuk. Contact Gary Mortimer at garydalemo@hotmail.com or 319-670-1103

Mason City: North Iowa Nine Labor Council - Free Labor Day Picnic. 11 am to 3 pm. Georgia Hanford Park, 22nd St., SE Mason City. - Open to Public. Food and drinks. Contact Gerald Miller gwmiller71@gmail.com or 641-530-0187.

Quad Cities : 32nd annual Labor Day Parade Alliance - Quad Cities. Parade starts at 11 am. Call Joshua Schipp at 309-738-6536 or solidarity@quadcityfed.com. Parade in downtown East Moline.

Sioux City: Labor Day Picnic. Riverside Park. Food served at noon. Speakers. Contact Rick Scott at atulocal779@gnmail.com or 712 898-4915.

Waterloo/Cedar Falls: Picnic at Gateway Park, Cedar Falls. 11 am to 3 pm. Food, drinks, games. Contact Cal Eckhoff at cal.eckhoff.ia@gmail.com or 319-232-2484.

03 Sep 2015

132,000 people are missing meals in our community and you can help!

By Riverbend Food Bank
Join River Bend Foodbank and Feeding America in their fight against hunger by participating in Hunger Action Month! Hunger Action Month is nationwide and runs the entire month of September. The movement was developed to encourage the public to take action by joining the movement to help end hunger.

Did you know that one in eight people, including 50,000 children, in the 22 counties that the River Bend Foodbank serves, struggle with hunger? The issue affects everyone - our child's classmate, an office coworker, or a neighbor down the street.

Here's how you can help the 49 million Americans who may not know where they will find their next meal:

  • Volunteer- sign up on the River Bend Foodbank volunteer list (Click Here) and be notified of all of the great opportunities available during the month of September. You can sort food in the warehouse or distribute food at a mobile food pantry
  • Donate food to River Bend Foodbank or your local food pantry. Click Here to find your local food pantry
  • Make a monetary contribution to River Bend Foodbank (Click Here)
  • Text Hunger to 24700 to donate now
  • Wear orange to Support Hunger Action Day on September 3rd

Established in 1982, River Bend Foodbank is the largest hunger relief organization in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities. Annually, 7.3 million meals are distributed to more than 300 charitable feeding programs throughout 22 counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. River Bend Foodbank assists in childhood hunger programs including the Backpack Program and Kids Café. The Backpack Program provides 2100 Quad City children with nourishing food to take home on the weekends during the school year. Kids Café provides evening meals to children in three locations. Other assistance is offered at the Mobile Food Pantries which directly feed thousands of families each month and the school pantries, serving needy children and their families.

Find us at 4010 Kimmel Dr., Davenport, IA 52802

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
or call (563) 345-6490

03 Sep 2015

Governor Branstad announces appointments to STEM Advisory Council

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Governor Terry E. Branstad today announced appointments to Iowa's STEM Advisory Council.  The following individuals' appointments are effective September 1, 2015, are unpaid and are not subject to Iowa Senate Confirmation:

 

STEM Advisory Council:

State Senator Mark Chelgren, Ottumwa

State Senator Brian Schoenjahn, Arlington

State Representative Liz Bennett, Cedar Rapids

State Representative Josh Byrnes, Osage

Sharon Rosenboom, Orange City

Tamara Trinder, West Des Moines

Craig Johnson, Cedar Falls

Kathryn Kunert, Des Moines

Robert Cramer, Grimes

Deb Dunkhase, Iowa City

Teri Vos, Pella

Catherine Swoboda, Pleasant Hill

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03 Sep 2015

MUNGER: NONPROFITS ARE, AND WILL REMAIN, TOP PRIORITY

By Rich Carter
Comptroller committed to paying most vulnerable

CHICAGO - Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger released the following statement Tuesday in response to a Federal Court's denial of a motion to hold the state in contempt of court over payments tied to the Ligas Consent Decree impacting services for people with developmental disabilities:
"I am grateful to the Court for recognizing that our office has done, and will continue to do, everything in its power to ensure that the state's budget shortfall does not impact payment for services for people with developmental disabilities.
"Since being sworn into office eight months ago, I have made payments for those serving our most vulnerable my top priority. Long before I assumed public office, I spent years volunteering for an organization serving the intellectually and developmentally disabled - and I saw firsthand the pain that is caused when the state does not meet its obligations in a timely fashion. As the state's Chief Fiscal Officer, I have made it my mission to ensure that other organizations do not face similar hardship.
"I have traveled the state meeting with nonprofit and social service providers in recent months, and whether I'm in Rockford or East St. Louis, the message is the same: to truly bring relief to those serving our most vulnerable, Illinois must pass a balanced budget."
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03 Sep 2015

Celebrate Drive the Great River Road Month this September

By Kate Hagen
National Scenic Byway draws motorists to 10-state route; $500 giveaway runs all month long

 

MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 1, 2015)?The Mississippi River Parkway Commission (MRPC) has announced the start of Drive the Great River Road Month, the annual celebration of America's oldest and longest National Scenic Byway.

During Drive the Great River Road Month, motorists are encouraged to plan their own trip along the 3,000-mile Great River Road, which follows the Mississippi River through 10 states, from Lake Itasca in Minnesota to the Gulf of Mexico in Louisiana. Travelers can spend a day or a month exploring one of the oldest, longest and most unique scenic byways in North America.

Fall is the perfect time to travel the Great River Road. Amazing panoramas of fall color greet motorists as they travel alongside the Mississippi River along the northern section of the Great River Road. As fall progresses, travelers can follow the autumn colors south as they pass through cozy river towns and bustling big cities and visit more than 70 interpretive centers?museums, historical sites, wildlife refuges and more?as well as agritourism attractions like fall festivals, orchards and farmers markets.

Fans can win $500 in Great River Road Sweepstakes

To help celebrate Drive the Great River Road Month, the MRPC has launched the Drive the Great River Road Month Sweepstakes, which runs through Sept. 30 and will award one grand-prize winner with $500 to spend on their next Great River Road trip.

To enter, fans can visit the Great River Road's website or find them on Facebook.

MPRC launches online shop for Great River Road merchandise

Drivers who have navigated all?or even part?of the Great River Road now have a way to show off their achievement. The MRPC has launched a new online store that sells Great River Road merchandise, including apparel, bags, travel mugs, car magnets and more.

Plan your Great River Road trip with the help of www.experiencemississippiriver.com. There, you'll find information on all 10 Great River Road states, interpretive centers, upcoming events and must-see attractions, along with suggested itineraries and maps.

You can also find The Great River Road on Facebook, Pinterest and YouTube.

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