03 Jun 2015

SCOTT COUNTY REGIONAL AUTHORITY AWARDS GRANT TO CHURCHES UNITED FOR TECHNICAL UPGRADE

By Nicholas Depew

The Scott County Regional Authority has awarded Churches United of the Quad City Area a grant in the amount of $5,000.00 to be utilized for a technical filter upgrade to our computer system, which will certainly aide us in helping those in need through our Hunger and Shelter ministries.

We are extremely grateful to the Scott County Regional Authority for its support in this endeavor.

Churches United has a 53-year history of reaching out to our community.  Its 136 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area.  As well as Winnie's Place, a shelter for women (with or without children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence, Churches United operates 26 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites in 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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03 Jun 2015

DAVENPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY ONE OF 75 ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE TO RECEIVE A BIG READ GRANT

By Davenport Library - Marketing

Davenport to Read and Celebrate The Great Gatsby During The Big Read

 

June 2, 2015– The Davenport Public Library is a recipient of a grant of $10,000 to host The Big Read in Davenport. A program of the National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read broadens our understanding of our world, our communities, and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. Managed by Arts Midwest, this initiative offers grants to support innovative community reading programs designed around a single book. The Davenport Public Library is one of 75 nonprofit organizations to receive a grant to host a Big Read project between September 2015 and June 2016. The Big Read in Davenport will focus on The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, and activities will take place during October 2015.

NEA Chairman Jane Chu said, "The Big Read is a powerful example of how the arts can bring communities together and help us to connect with one another. These 75 organizations are creating valuable opportunities for their communities to share wonderful stories and characters and to have meaningful conversations."

The Big Read provides communities nationwide with the opportunity to read, discuss, and celebrate one of 37 selections from U.S. and world literature. The 75 selected organizations will receive Big Read grants to promote and carry out community-based reading programs. The NEA has also developed high-quality, free-of-charge educational materials to supplement each title, including reader's guides, teacher's guides, and audio programming, all of which are available to the public on neabigread.org.

Established by Congress in 1965, the National Endowment for the Arts is the independent federal agency whose funding and support gives Americans the opportunity to participate in the arts, exercise their imaginations, and develop their creative capacities. Through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector, the NEA supports arts learning, affirms and celebrates America's rich and diverse cultural heritage, and extends its work to promote equal access to the arts in every community across America. For more information, visit arts.gov.

Arts Midwest promotes creativity, nurtures cultural leadership, and engages people in meaningful arts experiences, bringing vitality to Midwest communities and enriching people's lives. Based in Minneapolis, Arts Midwest connects the arts to audiences throughout the nine-state region of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. One of six non-profit regional arts organizations in the United States, Arts Midwest's history spans more than 25 years. For more information, please visit artsmidwest.org.

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03 Jun 2015

"A Taste of Rivermont" this Sunday

By Jill Weitzel

"A Taste of Rivermont"

An event celebrating the diversity of our students and faculty.

Date: June 7, 2015

Time: 1:00 to 4:00 pm

Location: Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive, Bettendorf (Rain or shine)

An alcohol-free, family-friendly event.

FEATURING "TASTES" FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Also included: Silent Auction, cash raffle, live entertainment
from the RME Winter Blues All-Stars, the Barley House Band, and Rivermont students
as well as a kid's "Fun Zone" with bounce house, face-painting, balloon clowns and stilt-walking juggler.

Proceeds to benefit the school.

03 Jun 2015

RICEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL WINS IOWA STATE HIGH SCHOOL FISHING CHAMPIONSHIP ON MISSISSIPPI RIVER

By Joe Opager
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN, Wis. (June 2, 2015) - The Riceville High School team of Kaleb Tweite and Kyler Bauer brought 8 pounds, 6 ounces to the scale Sunday to win the 2015 Iowa State High School Fishing Championship on the Mississippi River. The win earned the team the title of state champions and qualified the team to compete in the High School Fishing Central Conference championship on Lake Carlyle in September.
It wasn't the largest field in the 2015 TBF/FLW High School State Championship Series, but there was no lack of effort between the two teams that competed for the title. In the end, the Riceville Wildcat duo narrowly edged out runner-ups Sheldon Spears and Noah Clark of Prairie City-Monroe High School who finished in second with 7 pounds, 14 ounces.
Complete results can be found at HighSchoolFishing.org.
The 2015 Iowa State High School Fishing Championship was a two-person (team) event open to students in grades 7-12. The top 10 percent from each TBF/FLW state championship field will advance to a High School Fishing conference championship along with the top three teams from each of the seven TBF/FLW High School Fishing Opens held this season. The top 10 percent of each conference championship field will then advance to the High School Fishing National Championship, coinciding with the TBF National Championship and an FLW Tour stop in the spring of 2016. The High School Fishing national champions will each receive a $5,000 college scholarship to the school of their choice.
In addition to the High School Fishing National Championship, all High School Fishing anglers nationwide automatically qualify for the world's largest high school bass tournament, the 2015 High School Fishing World Finals, held on Pickwick Lake in Florence, Alabama, on July 8-11. At the 2014 World Finals more than $40,000 in scholarships and prizes were awarded. Visit HighSchoolFishing.org for details.
ABOUT FLW
FLW is the industry's premier tournament-fishing organization, providing anglers of all skill levels the opportunity to compete for millions in prize money nationwide in 2015 over the course of 240 tournaments across five tournament circuits, four of which provide an avenue to the sport's richest payday and most coveted championship trophy - the Forrest Wood Cup. FLW tournament fishing can be seen on the Emmy-nominated "FLW" television show and is broadcast to more than 564 million households worldwide, making it the most widely distributed weekly outdoors-sports television show in the world. For more information about FLW visit FLWFishing.com and look for FLW on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
ABOUT THE BASS FEDERATION
The Bass Federation Inc., (TBF) is a member of the Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame. TBF is owned by those we serve and dedicated to the sport of fishing. The Federation is the largest and oldest, organized grassroots fishing, youth and conservation organization there is. TBF, our affiliated state federations and their member clubs conduct more than 20,000 events each year and have provided a foundation for the entire bass fishing industry for more than 45 years. TBF founded the Student Angler Federation and the National High School Fishing program in 2008 to promote clean family fun and education through fishing. Visit bassfederation.com or highschoolfishing.org and "LIKE US" on Facebook.
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03 Jun 2015

Presidential Candidate Senator Graham Speaking to VFW Convention at Isle

By Randy Stalsberg

Bettendorf - The Quad Cities hosts the 200 attendees of the Iowa Veterans of Foreign Wars State Convention on June 4-7, 2015, at the Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf.

As part of the State Convention, Senator Lindsey Graham will speak to attendees on Saturday at 9 a.m.  At the opening session on Friday at 8 a.m., Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher and U.S. Congressman Dave Loebsack will be there.

The last time the Quad Cities hosted the Iowa VFW State Convention was in 1991 and 1992.  The location is determined by the home of the State Commander.  Christian Popp is from the Bettendorf area and is a member of the VFW Post 9128 in Bettendorf, Iowa.  In 2012, the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau (QCCVB) met with the Iowa VFW Office and learned that Christian Popp was going to be State Commander in 2015.  They urged us to begin working on a location to host the state convention and the QCCVB has worked closely with Christian Popp & Penny Hurt (Ladies Auxiliary Incoming President) to plan many aspects of this convention.

The QCCVB estimates the local economic impact is over $80,000.

The Department of Iowa VFW is an organization that supports Veterans and their families with providing a voice to the National VFW to make sure that the Veterans that fought in Wars in the past and the Veterans that will fight in Wars in the future have the benefits and support of a grateful nation.
03 Jun 2015

Smiddy Sponsors Measure to Help Domestic Violence Victims Afford to Escape

By Paul Ferrero
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is sponsoring legislation to give victims of domestic violence more time to pay their utility bill when relocating following abuse.
"The financial cost of moving from an abusive living arrangement can keep people in dangerous situations," Smiddy said. "As state leaders, we need to take steps to reduce the financial hardships of victims, and allowing additional time to establish initial payments is a great first step."
Smiddy is cosponsoring Senate Bill 1645 which lets victims of abuse have more time to make the initial deposit to set up utility services. The violence must be certified by medical personnel, a law enforcement agency, a State's Attorney, the Attorney General or a domestic violence shelter. The deposit must eventually be paid, but the measure allows people in stressful situations additional time to get out of abusive environments quickly and safely.
"Domestic violence and abuse is an unfortunate reality that affects many communities and many families," Smiddy said. "This bill can make escaping from abuse just a little easier, and I'll continue to support measures to support victims in their most desperate time."
Senate Bill 1645 passed both houses of the General Assembly unanimously and now awaits signature from the Governor.
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03 Jun 2015

2015 Iowan of the Day - Planting the seeds for great communities

By Anna Van Waardhuizen
DES MOINES, IA (06/02/2015)(readMedia)--Ready, set, grow! The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation is looking for nominations for our annual Iowan of the Day program. Potential winners are people who have planted the seeds for a great community through volunteer work, dedication and leadership. Ten outstanding Iowans will be honored during the 2015 Iowa State Fair, August 13-23.

Nominees should be dedicated to helping their neighborhoods blossom. In addition, they should be rooted in values like honesty, dependability, hard work and Iowa pride. All nominees must currently reside in Iowa. Nominations may include newspaper clippings, testimonials, photos or any other material that can demonstrate to the judges why a nominee deserves to be named Iowan of the Day.

Winners will be recognized with a dedicated day at the Fair. This includes an introduction on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage, admission and Grandstand show tickets for their designated day, VIP parking, use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart, and year-long subscriptions to The Iowan and Iowa Gardening magazine. Winners also receive a $200 cash prize and accommodations at the Des Moines Marriott Downtown for a night.

Help the Foundation find deserving people who dig in and change their communities. For more information, to download a nomination brochure or see examples of past nominations visit www.BlueRibbonFoundation.org/iotd. The Foundation is also available by phone at 515-262-3111 at ext. 371. All nominations are due by July 1.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since its inception in 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $110 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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03 Jun 2015

Learn from the Pros at the River Bandits' 2015 Baseball Camps!

By River Bandits
It's not too late to sign up your child for the River Bandits Baseball Camp! For ONLY $80, your child will get two days of professional instruction (June 10-11 or Aug. 5-6), a camp T-shirt, lunch on both days, and a ticket to a River Bandits game. Camps are limited to 100 participants, so sign up today! More »
03 Jun 2015

TINKERBELLES PLAY 40 SHOWS IN 10 DAYS JUNE 19TH - 28TH TO START WORLD RECORD

By TeePeeSpeek Records

STREAM FINE ASSES 7" VIA PUNKTASTIC

If Fitzcarraldo attempted to move a steamship over a peruvian hill without any promise of rubber or Lewis and Clark had set out west for no reason other than "to see if they could make it" then Chicago's "ugly-pop" duo Tinkerbelles would fit rather nicely in the same nonsensical category. Expecting to play a whopping 40 shows in 10 days, Tinkerbelles will be touring through the midwest June 19th - 28th on The Lagunita's Brewing Company Sponsored "40 Walls Tour".

"We did some research and couldn't find anything on a record yet so we figured we'd try to set the bar sort-to-speak." says drummer/singer Christian Dawson about the record for highest frequency of shows in a 10 day period. "I can imagine show #36 or #37 will get pretty grim." he laughs. "Shit! By show 13 I'll be tapping out for sure!" bassist/singer Adam Mohundro responds with a shit eating grin. They'll be filming the endeavor for an upcoming doc if you can't make it out, but I'd strongly advise to at least check out their limited edition "asparagus scented piss-colored" 7" vinyl Fine Asses ep as I'm sure they'll be non-existent after this tour. Regardless of whether they make it or not, it'd be worth seeing the human-beings in Tinkerbelles turn into gelatinous slime by June 29th.

Friday 6/19
Bric-a-Brac Records - Chicago, IL
Naragansett Skatepark - Chicago, IL
The Mutiny - Chicago, IL
Ski House - Evanston, IL
Saturday 6/20
The Record Lounge - Lansing, MI
Clique Coffee Bar - Grand Rapids, MI
Dodds Record Shop - Grand Rapids, MI
The Flamingo Lounge - Grand Rapids, MI
Sunday 6/21
B-24's Espresso Bar - Ypsilanti, MI
Roger's Party - Cleveland, OH
Buzzbin Music Shop - Canton, OH
Sadie Rene's - Canton, OH
Monday 6/22
Rob Dyrdek Skate Plaza - Kettering, OH
Plaid Room Records - Loveland, OH
Westerville Skatepark - Westerville, OH
Maudie's - Cincinnati, OH
Tuesday 6/23
Luna Music - Indianapolis, IN
Exile On Main Street - Champaign, IL
Carrie Winter Skatepark - Olney, IL
Skihaus - Carbondale, IL
Wednesday 6/24
House Springs Skatepark - House Springs, MO
Belleville Skatepark - Belleville, IL
Music Record Shop - Saint Louis, MO
Foam - Saint Louis, MO
Thursday 6/25
Springfield Skatepark - Springfield, IL
Thirty-Thirty Coffee - Peoria, IL
Gabe's Oasis - Iowa City, IA
Trumpet Blossom Cafe - Iowa City, IA
Friday 6/26
Daytrotter - Rock Island, IL
Ragged Records - Davenport, IA
Phillips Park Skatepark - Aurora, IL
The Drunken Donut - Joliet, IL
Saturday 6/27
Techny Prairie Skatepark - Northbrook, IL
The Asylum - Lake Bluff, IL
Burnhearts Bar - Milwaukee, WI
Bremen Cafe - Milwaukee, WI
Sunday 6/28
Wilson Beach Skate Park - Chicago, IL
Saki Records - Chicago, IL
East Room - Chicago, IL
The Mutiny - Chicago, IL
03 Jun 2015

Watercolor Dynamics by Robert Zeidler

By Pat Bereskin

The unpredictable nature of water media fused with powerful design principles will be featured at the Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio during the month of July, with an exhibit of local artist Robert Zeidler's transparent watercolor paintings. Bob has worked in the graphic arts field and advertising for over 40 years and you can definitely see the influence in his paintings. Because of that background, his style translates well into the transparent watercolor medium, with emphasis on simplified, bold, colorful shapes.

As an example, he chooses one painting in the collection to showcase his process. Included are a black & white compositional sketch, a quick gestural thumbnail, several "warm-up" paintings, and then the finished piece where it all comes together in a semi-abstract style. It's interesting to understand his methodology and how he manages to "loosen up before the performance" as he puts it.

About his color choices, Zeidler says, "I don't really think about it much." Interesting, since they are unusual and hard to describe. He goes on, "If my composition is strong and the values are arranged correctly, I can use about any color I want. Sometimes I use only two colors; other times I use them all. That's half the fun of watercolor. Since the paint is fluid, it creates new colors on its own; colors that I could never mix or even imagine left to my own devices. This helps keep the painting fresh and interesting, as well as allowing the viewer to see something new each time."

Robert Zeidler lives in Davenport, Iowa, and is a signature member of the Iowa Watercolor Society. He's had paintings accepted in national juried competitions, and received many awards.

The Beréskin Fine Art Gallery & Studio is located in the Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 East 2nd Street, Suite 104, in Davenport, Iowa, and is open Wednesday through Saturday, from 11am to 6 pm; open until 9 pm every Final Friday. For additional information contact Gallery Director Pat Bereskin, bereskinartgallery@gmail.com or at www.bereskinartgallery.com Telephone is 563-508-4630.

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