03 Feb 2015

Register For a Chance to Win a $5,290 College Savings Iowa Account

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (02/03/2015)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald is advocating Iowans to take advantage of the benefits of College Savings Iowa to save for future education expenses. "We want parents to know it is never too soon or too late to start planning for their children's education," Fitzgerald said. "As a way to encourage families to take the first step towards saving, College Savings Iowa is giving away a $5,290 account this spring." Visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com to enter the giveaway and see official rules.

College Savings Iowa offers families a tax advantaged way to save money for their children's higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Iowa taxpayers have the additional benefit of being able to deduct contributions up to $3,163 per beneficiary account from their 2015 Iowa adjusted gross income.*

. For more information about future giveaways and events find College Savings Iowa on Facebook and Twitter (@Iowa529Plan).

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income.

**The Earnings portion of nonqualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

 

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as the responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 1-888-672-9116, or visit CollegeSavingsIowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

College Savings Iowa is an Iowa trust sponsored by the Iowa State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa sponsors and is responsible for overseeing the administration of the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, an affiliate of The Vanguard Group, Inc., assists the Treasurer with marketing and distributing the Plan. Ascensus Investment Advisors, LLC, provides records administration services. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard mutual funds, are not mutual funds.

03 Feb 2015

USDA Announces the Availability of $16 Million to Support Food Production

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2015 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) today announced the availability of more than $16 million in funding to support research, education and Extension efforts to improve food production and increase food security, defined as regular access to affordable, nutritious food. NIFA is funding the grants through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Food Security program.

"Agricultural production is inextricably linked to the health of our nation, and every American deserves access to safe, nutrient-rich food," said Sonny Ramaswamy, NIFA director. "This funding will increase food security by improving agricultural production systems at the regional and national levels and by encouraging diverse agricultural production."

The goal of the AFRI Food Security challenge area in 2015 is to develop more sustainable, productive, and economically viable plant and animal production systems. This program will also develop regionally-adapted crop cultivars and livestock breeds that contribute to rural economic development and prosperity while enhancing food security.

The fiscal year 2015 AFRI Food Security request for applications addresses four priorities of the 2014 Farm Bill to continue building a foundation of knowledge in fundamental and applied food and agricultural sciences that are critical for solving current and future societal challenges. The four priority areas include : plant health, production, and products; animal health, production, and products; food safety, nutrition and health; and agriculture economics and rural communities.

A letter of intent is due March 19, 2015, and full applications are due May 21, 2015. Please see the request for applications for specific program requirements.

The purpose of AFRI is to support research, education, and extension work by awarding grants that address key problems of national, regional, and multi-state importance in sustaining all components of food and agriculture. AFRI is NIFA's flagship competitive grant program authorized under the 2014 Farm Bill and supports work in six priority areas: 1) plant health and production and plant products; 2) animal health and production and animal products; 3) food safety, nutrition and health; 4) bioenergy, natural resources and environment; 5) agriculture systems and technology; and 6) agriculture economics and rural communities.

The 2014 Farm Bill requires NIFA to establish Centers of Excellence for food and agricultural research, education, and extension. Applicants who meet the requirements of this funding opportunity are also eligible to apply for Center of Excellence designation as part of their grant application, which gives them priority consideration during the external peer review process. Information on applying for this designation can be found in the RFA.

Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, NIFA focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people's daily lives and the nation's future. More information is at: www.nifa.usda.gov.

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03 Feb 2015

Like A Freight Train live album coming this Spring

By The Giving Tree Band

Greetings Friends,

Thank you so much for following The Giving Tree Band. We are grateful for your love and support. We have an exciting year planned and want to share what's on the horizon for the band in the coming months.

Like A Freight Train

We are releasing our first live album and full length documentary-style concert film this spring both titled Like a Freight Train.

The film is by Raw Foot Productions and directed by Patrick Burke and features interviews with the band, behind the scenes jams, and brand new songs!

The album will include past favorites, new originals, and covers of songs by legendary artists Jackson Browne, The Who and The Grateful Dead.

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing more details including album art, track listing, and pre-order links on the homepage, Facebook, and Instagram.

Please watch the trailer for the Live Concert Film and share with friends!

Upcoming Shows

Our 2015 "Like A Freight Train" Spring Tour kicks off at SXSW Fest in March, and we'll be announcing the full tour schedule soon. You can find all the latest tour updates on Facebook or on our tour home
03 Feb 2015

Statement from Rauner General Counsel on Issuance of Medical Marijuana Licenses and Permits

By Catherine Kelly

Statement attributable to Jason Barclay, General Counsel, Office of the Governor:

Governor Rauner directed our legal team to conduct a comprehensive review of the evaluation and selection process that the Quinn administration used to recommend applicants for licensure in the State's Medical Cannabis Pilot Program.

His request was threefold.  First, determine whether the process used by the Quinn administration followed the law.  Second, share our findings with the Attorney General and determine what, if any, corrective actions need to be taken for any failures to fully comply with the law.  Finally, recommend a plan of action that corrects any deficiencies and fully adheres to the spirit and letter of the law.

Our recently completed legal review identified four potential problem areas:

1)      The review teams imposed certain arbitrary scoring "cut-offs" that were not expressly contemplated or provided by law that effectively eliminated certain applicants from consideration;

2)     The agencies conducted a character and fitness review of the applicants after the blind scoring process had been completed;

3)     As part of the character and fitness review, several applicants were disqualified without clear procedures and standards for disqualification and without offering the prospective applicants an opportunity to respond to the information that was relied upon to make the disqualification decisions; and

4)     Despite seemingly contradictory language in the rules promulgated by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, the prior administration decided to award no more than one cultivation center license to applicants who were the high point scorers in more than one district.

We concluded that these problem areas create a risk of substantial and costly litigation to the State.  We shared our findings and this conclusion with the Attorney General.  Her staff conducted a prompt review and for that we thank them.

As a result of our consultation with the Attorney General, we have further concluded that there is a significant likelihood that the Quinn Administration's decisions will not be upheld in court.  We have also relied upon the Attorney General's legal guidance and must now take all necessary corrective action to make sure that these licenses and permits are properly issued in compliance with the law.

As a result of these conclusions, we are therefore recommending the following actions:

1)      Licenses and permits will be issued to the highest scorers in each district where the top scorer was not disqualified;

2)     Cultivation center applicants that were high scorers in more than one district will be awarded permits up to the three permit limit that was expressly provided by 8 Illinois Administrative Code (the "IL Department of Agriculture Rules") Section 1000.40(d);

3)     The artificial and subjective scoring "cut-offs" that were imposed by the agencies will be eliminated and licenses and permits will be awarded to the high scorers in those districts regardless of their final point total; and

4)     Any applicant that was recommended for disqualification will be fully informed of the basis for that decision, given an opportunity to respond in writing and/or in-person to the respective licensing agency's director and general counsel to contest the recommendation, and a final written character and fitness decision will be made consistent with the relevant pre-established formal standards established by the IL Department of Agriculture Rules Section 1000.110(j) or 68 Illinois Administrative Code (the "IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Rules") Section 1290.70(e) - (f).

These actions may result in some additional minimal delay in a limited number of districts and for that we apologize to the patient community.  The Governor has requested that this process must be deliberate, fair, and fully comply with the law.  In order to accomplish those important objectives, these additional steps are essential to correct the deficiencies of the previous administration's selection process.  Only then can the public have the fullest confidence that the law was followed and these licenses and permits were awarded for the right reasons.

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03 Feb 2015

USDA's February 10, 2015, World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates Report to Incorporate Changes to Rice Table

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2015 - The Feb. 10 World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report, which will be released at 12 noon ET, will include two new rice prices in the "Medium & Short-grain" rice section of the table on page 14. USDA is forecasting these two new additional rice prices that are part of the program parameters introduced in the 2014 Farm Bill for the Agricultural Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs.

The two new prices will be located directly under the "Average Farm Price" line and will include :

  • California
  • Other States

Two lines have been added at the bottom of the rice table under the sub-heading "Medium & Short-Grain Rice." The two new prices are a sub-category of the combined medium- and short-grain average farm price. No other lines were added or deleted from the table.

The first publicly available information for the 2013/14 "California" and "Other States" prices became available in the January issue of USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service's Agricultural Prices report that was released on January 30, 2015.

An example of the change is found on this sample WASDE page (PDF, 46KB).

Background on USDA's WASDE report and past issues are available at: www.usda.gov/oce/commodity/wasde/.

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03 Feb 2015

USDA to Release New Long-Term Agricultural Projections

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2, 2015--The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will release its 10-year agricultural projections on Feb. 11, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. EST. USDA's Agricultural Projections to 2024 will be posted to the Office of the Chief Economist's (OCE) website at www.usda.gov/oce and available in MS Word and PDF formats. Projections data will be available as Excel spreadsheets, as well. Selected tables from the projections report were made available on Dec. 18, 2014.

USDA publishes the projections each year in February. The projections are developed by interagency committees in USDA, with the Economic Research Service (ERS) having the lead role in the preparation of the report. The new projections cover crop and livestock commodities, agricultural trade and aggregate indicators, such as farm income, through 2024. The projections do not represent a USDA forecast, but a conditional, long-run scenario based on specific assumptions about farm policy, weather, the economy and international developments. Normal weather is assumed throughout the projection period. The projections were prepared during October through December 2014 and reflect the Agricultural Act of 2014.

Background on USDA's long-term projections and past issues of the report are available on the ERS website at www.ers.usda.gov/topics/farm-economy/agricultural-baseline-projections.aspx.

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03 Feb 2015

QCESC Awards, Bridges and Banquet Registration

By QCESC
  • DEADLINE EXTENDED to Friday, February 6th for Award Nominations including STEM Teacher of the Engineer and Jr & Sr. Engineer and Scientist of the Year. The awards will be presented at the Annual QCESC Banquet held during Engineers Week on Thursday, February 26, 2015. Application and information can be found at: http://qcesc.org/Awards/awards.html
  • The 8th Annual Battle of the Bridges Contest February 6th and 7th for all ages, with 2-4 people per team at the Putnam Museum, 1717 West 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52804. Details and Pre-Registration (a must!) can be found here: http://qcesc.org/Bridge_Building/battle_of_bridges_3.html

    We will continue to register teams until we reach our capacity (40 per day).  All of the materials are provided with no pre-work required.
  • Pre-Registration is Open Now for the QCESC Annual Banquet, February 26th. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND. The 53rd Annual Banquet of the Quad City Engineering & Science Council celebrating Engineers Week & STEM Education and Careers will be held on Thursday, February 26th at John Deere's Worldwide Headquarters (One John Deere Place, Moline, Illinois) beginning at 5:00 P.M. with networking social hour, silent auction, displays including by students, dinner, Order of the Engineer Inductions, scholarship presentations to high school students, annual awards and guest speaker.  Our very special, inspiring keynote speaker will be William White, Midwest Regional Vice President for Project Lead the Way who played 11 years in the NFL including in the Super Bowl, attended Ohio State University with a degree in metallurgical engineering.
  • To Pre-Register and view details, visit:
03 Feb 2015

Gov. Branstad names Joe Cortese Workers' Compensation Commissioner

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Joe Cortese Iowa's Workers' Compensation Commissioner. Cortese will replace Michelle "Miki" McGovern, who had been serving as the acting Commissioner since September 2014. A photo of Cortese can be found here.

"With over thirty years of experience in workers' compensation, I'm confident Joe Cortese will serve as an independent and fair commissioner," said Branstad. "I appreciate Miki's service to the department and the state in the interim."

The Workers' Compensation Commissioner is the head of the Division of Workers' Compensation which is part of Iowa Workforce Development. Workers' compensation has the responsibility of administering, regulating, and enforcing the workers' compensation laws. Though the workers' compensation commissioner's office cannot represent the interests of any party, the agency provides information regarding the provisions of the Workers' Compensation Law, the rights of the parties, and the procedures the parties can follow to resolve their disputes.

Cortese practices workers' compensation law at Huber, Book, Cortese & Lanz, where he is a partner. He has been with the firm, formerly Jones, Hoffman & Huber, since 1981. He has been a partner since 1985. He received his Bachelor's degree from Indiana University and earned his J.D. with honors from Drake Law School. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, Iowa Association of Workers' Compensation Attorneys, Iowa Defense Counsel Association, Defense Research Institute and a founding member of the American Academy of ADR Attorneys.

Cortese will assume the role of Commissioner effective February 16, 2015. His appointment is subject to Iowa Senate confirmation.

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03 Feb 2015

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: FEBRUARY 2, 2015

By Brian Lavelle

Genesis Mallard Jersey Auction Raises $19,275 for Genesis Flu Free QC Program; Leroux Jersey Draws $1,500 High Bid

 

MOLINE, Ill. (January 31, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards teamed with the Genesis Health Services Foundation and KWQC TV6 to raise $19,275 for the Genesis Flu Free QC program through a game-worn jersey auction after the Mallards' game against the Brampton Beast at the iWireless Center.

The "old school" style jerseys worn by the Mallards Saturday night in their 3-1 win over the Beast went up for bid in a live auction immediately following the contest.  The jersey of Mallards forward Paxton Leroux went for the evening's high bid of $1,500.

Over the last 20 years, Mallards jersey auctions have raised over $800,000 to benefit Genesis Health System charities.  Tonight's event was the first of the Mallards' two Genesis jersey auctions this season.  Another one-of-a-kind set of game worn jerseys will be auctioned off following the Mallards' Saturday, March 14 game against the Wichita Thunder.

Saturday night's auction was conducted by Stenzel Auction Service, a family owned business that has been providing auction and appraisal services for over 50 years.  More information on Stenzel Auction Service and be found at www.stenzelauction.com.

THIS WEEK
Tuesday, February 3, 7:05 p.m.

Independence Events Center, Independence
Quad City Mallards vs. Missouri Mavericks

Friday, February 6, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Saturday, February 7, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Wichita Thunder vs. Quad City Mallards

Sunday, February 8, 4:05 p.m.
Independence Events Center, Independence
Quad City Mallards vs. MIssouri Mavericks

 

LAST WEEK
Wednesday, January 28
Wichita 4 Quad City 2

Friday, January 30
Quad City 3 Wichita 1

Saturday, January 31

Quad City 3 Brampton 1

 

Quad City
20-15-6, 46 points
tied 2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Missouri
17-19-4, 40 points
6th place, Central Division
Coach: Richard Matvichuk

Wichita
20-17-6, 46 points
tied 2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Kevin McClelland

QUACK TRACKS
Back-to-Back
The Mallards' 3-1 defeats of Wichita last Friday and Brampton last Saturday were the club's first back-to-back wins of 2015.  The Mallards last won consecutive games when they followed a 7-5 win in Fort Wayne on December 29 with a 3-0 shutout victory on December 31 in Evansville.

Deadlocked
The Mallards are tied with Wichita and Tulsa for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.  The Mallards have two games in hand on the Thunder and three games in hand on the Oilers.

2015
The Mallards went 4-5-1 in January.

You Again
After splitting a home-and-home series with Wichita last week, the Mallards will make it four meetings in 11 days with the Thunder when Wichita returns to the iWireless Center Friday and Saturday.

Red Light District
After giving up just one goal in each of their two wins last weekend and allowing two goals or fewer in four of their last five games, the Mallards have climbed to fourth in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.7).  They rank twelfth in goals scored per game (3.1).

Special Teams
The Mallards scored two power play goals in each of their three games last week while going 6-for-12 over those three contests.  They now rank fourteenth in the ECHL on the power play (18.1 percent).  The Mallards have killed off their foes' last 12 power plays and have survived 21 of their opponents' last 22 man advantages to move to fifth in the league in penalty killing. 

Super Mario
Mario Lamoureux has ten points (three goals and seven assists) in his last seven games.  With the first of his two assists in last Friday's win in Wichita, Lamoureux became the first Mallard to reach 40 points this season.  Lamoureux is tied for eighth in the ECHL in assists (28).

Finn-tastic
Antti Pusa has eight points (three goals and five assists) in his last nine games.

No Ordinary Joe
By scoring twice last Wednesday against Wichita, rookie Joe Perry reached 20 goals for the season.  Perry is tied for eighth in the ECHL in goals (20).

 

Between the Pipes
Parker Milner made 30 saves in last Friday's win in Wichita and has now allowed three goals or fewer in 19 of 21 games this season.  Milner ranks second in the ECHL in save percentage (.922) and fourth in goals against average (2.35).  Evan Mosher is tied for sixth in save percentage (.916).

Milestones
Darren McMillan reached 197 career points...Kevin Baker has 297 career assists...Matt Duffy has 98 career assists.

Head to Head
The Mallards have gone 3-4-0 against the Thunder this season and 1-2-0 at home.  All-time, the Mallards have gone 9-16-1 against the Thunder and 4-7-1 at the iWireless Center... The Mallards have gone 1-3-2 against the Mavs this year and 1-2-1 at Independence Events Center.  All-time, the Mallards have posted a 17-23-2 overall record against the Mavericks and have gone 7-11-1 on the road against Missouri.

Ins and Outs
Paxton Leroux (upper body injury) returned last Wednesday against Wichita after missing six games and then missed last Saturday's game against Brampton...Evan Haney (upper body injury) has missed three games...Johnny Rogic (upper body injury) has missed two games...Logan Nelson (upper body injury) missed last Saturday's game against Brampton.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Friday, February 6, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Friday presented by 97X and MetroLINK
Fans again this season can enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.  97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.  The Mallards have once again partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games.  Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from the games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or at the District after games.  Students can then hop on the Route 53 from the District back to Augustana until 3 a.m.  As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare.  Fans can visit www.gogreenmetro.com or www.facebook.com/53and59 for more information.

Saturday, February 7, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Wichita Thunder
Youth Jersey Giveaway Presented by Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA
The first 1,000 fans 12 and under through the doors for Saturday's game against the Thunder will receive free Mallards youth replica jerseys courtesy of Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA.

R.I.A. Federal Credit Union Canned Food Drive
Saturday night will also see the Mallards team with R.I.A. Federal Credit Union for a canned food drive.  Fans who bring four canned food items to the iWireless Center box office can get a lower level end seat for just $10.  

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games- including tomorrow night's meeting with Missouri- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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03 Feb 2015

Mallards Acquire Collins from South Carolina

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (February 2, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards have acquired forward Anthony Collins from the South Carolina Stingrays in exchange for future considerations, the Mallards announced today.

Collins, 25, picked up two assists and collected 68 penalty minutes in 19 games with the Stingrays this season. 

Collins split last season between South Carolina and the Southern Professional Hockey League's Mississippi Surge.  The 6' 4", 215-pound Surrey, British Columbia, native notched four assists and piled up 109 penalty minutes in 32 ECHL games last year and scored two goals and added four assists while recording 130 penalty minutes in 35 games with Mississippi.

Collins played junior hockey in the British Columbia, Kootenay International, Manitoba and Saskatchewan leagues and also for Thompson Rivers University before turning professional.

The Mallards return to action tomorrow night on the road against the Missouri Mavericks.  The Mallards next play at home Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Wichita Thunder. 

Friday brings the return of $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X and MetroLINK.  Fans can enjoy $1 hot dogs and beers from iWireless Center concession stands during all Friday home games.  The Mallards have partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games.  Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or in the District after games.  Students can then take the Route 53 from the District back to Augustana until 3 a.m.  As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare.  Fans can visit www.gogreenmetro.com or www.facebook.com/53and59 for more information.  In addition, for all Friday home games the Mallards have also joined with Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill in Rock Island to offer fans the chance to get a lower level ticket to the Mallards' game along with an appetizer and drink at Rooster's and a Metro bus ride to the game from Rooster's and back for just $20.  For more information fans can contact Rooster's at 309-283-7005.

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including Friday night's contest- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.com and Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.  Tickets are available for $10, $16, $20 and $28.

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