To mark the anniversary of our 9th year, we will again be offering a Planting of Pavers. A path to the future has been paved outside the main entrance to the Moline Public Library.  For your $150 contribution to the library, we will have a decorative paver engraved with your name or that of a loved one and placed near the entrance to the library.  You will have the satisfaction of knowing that your gift contributed directly to the enhancement of our library and the enrichment of its patrons.

The number of available pavers is limited. To order a paver, pick up a form at the Moline Public Library (3210 41st Street) or download the form from molinelibrary.com. Turn in completed forms and your tax deductible contribution by Friday, March 27, 2015.  Pavers will be planted in June 2015. For more information, contact Sue Wheatley at 309-524-2443.

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OKLAHOMA CITY, OK (01/08/2015)(readMedia)-- Oklahoma City University is proud to announce that Shannon Beshears of Milan, IL has been named to President's Honor Roll for the fall 2014 semester.

Students must complete a minimum of 12 credit hours during a semester and maintain a GPA of 3.9 or higher to meet the President's Honor Roll requirements.

Founded in 1904, Oklahoma City University is a non-profit, comprehensive, private United Methodist university that is consistently ranked among the best in its category. OCU students pursue academic excellence through a rigorous liberal arts & sciences core curriculum that focuses on their intellectual, moral and spiritual development.

For more information visit www.okcu.edu

Oklahoma City University is a coeducational, urban private university located in Oklahoma City, in the Uptown district. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts, fine arts, sciences and business. The only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report, Oklahoma City University is also listed in Forbes' "Best Christian Colleges" & "100 Best College Buys." OCU offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and 23 graduate degrees (including a law degree, MBA and doctoral programs in nursing).

Hear familiar songs and sounds not just once, but twice this week when River Music Experience hosts its Deja vu Rendezvous series. Tomorrow, hang out with the always popular Soul Storm, a group of funky musicians who cover everything from pop and rock to soul and R&B! Next Thursday, "Deadheads" can get their Grateful Dead fix with Terrapin Flyer. Be sure to support local band Deadroots at their final show on Saturday, too!

L&D 15 opens it's first monthly art exhibit on Saturday. Featuring a mixture of photographic collages, paintings, and mixed media sculptures, the Remnants of Earth exhibition by Tom Awad investigates both physical and emotional matters. Awad will also be in the shop on Sunday to give an artist talk during this week's Meet Your Maker event.

Venture School, a six week program for entrepreneurs, is coming to the Quad Cities! Ignite Quad Cities, the University of Iowa Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center, and EICC have partnered together to provide entrepreneurs a program designed to accelerate the startup process while increasing entrepreneurs' chances for success. Attend one of two informational sessions next Thursday at the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce office downtown for more information.

Interested in setting both professional and personal goals? The Network: Young Professionals of the Quad Cities hosts this month's Network at Noon right here in downtown Davenport. Gain insight into how to set and how to achieve your goals in this interactive lunch session on Tuesday over at the Radisson Quad Cities Plaza. For more 2015 networking events, check out their calendar of events here!

Icestravaganza 2015 is next Saturday, January 17! Head out to our new location at the  Freight House to watch award-winning ice sculptor, Dawson List, carve ice sculptures live on site. This event will offer FREE indoor kid's activities including a cookie decorating station, crafts, story time, and more. The Farmers Market will remain open until 4 p.m. so you can shop local, too! Don't forget to hop to River's Edge for public ice skating, as well.

Later that evening, come on back for a night of heavy hors d'oeuvres from Front Street Brewery, a live DJ set by Just Let Go, a cash bar with a vodka luge, and good company during the Icestravaganza After-Party. After-Party tickets are only $10 and can be purchased here!  The event is located on the second floor of the Freight House and its going to be a good time with a great river view!

See you downtown!  For more events, click here

Davenport, Iowa - Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz announced today that her office will sponsor a special training opportunity for the Clerks and Trustees of Scott County's thirteen (13) political townships. The special training will occur on:

Monday, January 12, 2015 - 9:30 a.m.

Board Room, first floor

Scott County Administrative Center

600 West 4th Street

Davenport, Iowa

 

The training will be conducted by Alan Vandehaar of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Also available to answer questions will be Scott County Auditor Roxanna Moritz, Wes Rostenbach, Accounting and Tax Manager and Richard Bauer, Elections Supervisor from the Auditor's Office. Members of the Scott County Board of Supervisors have also been invited. In addition to the training clerks and trustees will receive a special reference manual prepared by ISU Extension and Outreach for use by township officials.

This training opportunity is the first of its kind to be offered in Scott County. "My office deals directly with township officials on a regular basis for processing their budgets, payment for maintenance of veterans' graves, elections and other matters, so it was a natural fit for the Auditor's Office to sponsor this event," said Moritz. "My staff fields a lot of questions from township clerks and trustees, so we hope that this program will help answer some of those questions and aid township officials in carrying out their duties," said Moritz.

Now is the best time to get your preferred date and location for your group outing or event for the 2015 season. Modern Woodmen Park is the perfect destination for group outings of 10 to 1,000 of your family members, clients, employees, social clubs and closest friends. Call 563-324-3000 to reserve your date with a group sales representative. More »

MOLINE, Ill. (January 7, 2015) - Mario Lamoureux scored on the power play at 1:53 of overtime and the host Quad City Mallards (17-12-5) recovered after surrendering a 3-0 third period lead to defeat the Wichita Thunder (16-11-6) 4-3 Wednesday night and break a tie with the Thunder for second place in the ECHL's Central Division.

Lamoureux- who also had an assist- ended the contest with a one timer from the right wing circle.

The Thunder forced overtime by erasing a three-goal deficit in just two minutes and 29 seconds late in the third period.  R. G. Flath buried a rebound to trigger the Wichita rally at 13:18 of the third.  Todd Hosmer cut the gap to one in a goalmouth scramble at 14:50.  A mere 57 seconds later Ian Duval tied the score from the left wing circle.

The Mallards built their three goal cushion over the opening 40 minutes.  Justin Fox scored twice in the first period.  Fox buried Antti Pusa's goalmouth feed 3:27 into the game and then rifled the puck in under the crossbar from the left wing circle with just 30 seconds left in the period.  Todd Fiddler jammed in the third Mallard goal at 18:07 of the second period.

The Mallards and Thunder meet again Friday night at 7:05 p.m. at the iWireless Center.  Friday also 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.  97X will follow in the spirit of the evening by presenting hot dog-themed intermission entertainment.

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.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their eighteenth season and their first in the ECHL.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007; in the International Hockey League in 2009-10; and in the Central Hockey League from 2010 through 2014.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/qcmallards.

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Cincinnati, OH (Jan. 8, 2015) - Nearly everyone is on some kind of diet. Losing weight isn't easy. And keeping it off can be even harder. That's why Mercy Health (formerly Catholic Health Partners) - a Catholic healthcare ministry serving Ohio and Kentucky - has devoted the second of its monthly Mercy Health: Helping You Be Well videos to weight management.

In a concise video on Mercy Health's YouTube channel, Drs. Mohamed I. Dahman of Mercy Health Physicians in Cincinnati and Stephanie Dunkle-Blatter of St. Rita's Weight Management in Lima answer questions such as: How do I know if I'm at an unhealthy weight? What is the healthiest way to lose weight? What kind of foods should I eat? How much should I exercise? Are there any fad diets that could work for me?

An infographic with weight management tips is available at INSERT LINK. And Mercy Health is sharing tips throughout the month on its social media channels.

Mercy Health: Helping You Be Well, which spotlights key health issues and tips for healthy living, debuted in December. The videos feature Mercy Health physician experts who are committed to making lives better - mind, body and spirit.

About Mercy Health

or connect with Mercy Health on Facebook, Google+, Pinterest and Twitter (@LivingMercyHlth).

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CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today issued the below statement regarding legislation he proposed that would allow voters to fill the elected position of Illinois Comptroller. A special election will give voters the opportunity to choose their Comptroller in the next statewide election on Nov. 8, 2016. The primary election is scheduled for March 15, 2016. Governor Quinn issued the following statement:

"I thank Speaker Madigan for his partnership and support of this important legislation that will allow voters to exercise their democratic right to elect their Comptroller.

"We must ensure that power always lies with the people in choosing who their statewide elected officials should be.

"I look forward to working with Speaker Madigan and President Cullerton to pass this measure tomorrow in the Illinois House and Senate."

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Churches United of the Quad City Area has received an $8,000.00 contribution from The Canadian Pacific Railway, as part of its Holiday Train Hunger program. This donation adds much needed support to Churches United's Hunger Ministry in the Quad City Area.

The Holiday Hunger Train rolled through the Quad Cities on December 5, 2014, stopping in Davenport to entertain hundreds of spectators and present this donation to Churches United.

Churches United operates 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites in the Quad Cities, and Winnie's Place, a shelter serving women (and their children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence.

Churches United has a 54-year history of reaching out to our community. Its 134 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area. For information about services offered, or ways to support Churches United, call 563-332-5002, or visit our website at www.CUQCA.org.

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DES MOINES, Iowa. (January 7, 2015) - Recognition for outstanding academic achievement has been given to the Grand View University students Sarah Schmertmann of Bettendorf and Hunter Williams of Davenport and for the 2014 fall semester.

The students are named to the Dean's List for earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale while carrying at least 12 hours of classes.

Grand View University, with an enrollment of approximately 2,300 students, is an independent, liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

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