02 Mar 2015

West Music to Host 3rd Annual March Music Madness Competition Between Area Pep Bands

By Kelly Goerdt

Coralville, IA - February 26, 2015 - West Music is springing into March by hosting their third annual social competition called March Music Madness, beginning on Thursday, March 5, 2015.  13 participating area high schools have submitted videos of their pep band in an effort to prove which pep band is the best in the area.  To view the official bracket, tournament rules, and to begin voting, visit westmusic.com/MarchMusicMadness.

 

Participating schools are:

·         Bellevue

·         Center Point-Urbana

·         Columbus Community

·         Easton Valley

·         Edgewood-Colesburg

·         Independence

·         Fillmore Central

·         North Linn

·         Maquoketa Valley

·         Moline

·         Oelwein

·         River Ridge

·         Western Dubuque
02 Mar 2015

Mallards Gear Up for Eight Game Homestand

By Brian Lavelle

 

MOLINE, Ill. (February 26, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards open a key homestand that will see them play eight promotion-packed games at the iWireless Center in the first 18 days of March when they take on the Missouri Mavericks at 4:05 p.m. Sunday.


The Mallards approach their longest homestand of the season locked in a tight playoff race.  The second place Mallards are two points ahead of the Tulsa Oilers in the ECHL's Central Division and three points ahead of the fourth place Rapid City Rush and Wichita Thunder.  With the top four finishers qualifying for the ECHL's Kelly Cup playoffs, the homestand could prove crucial to the Mallards' postseason hopes.

 

Tickets for Sunday's game are available for just $5 for children 12 and under.  After the game fans can join the Mallards on the ice for a postgame skate.

 

The Flock will welcome Tulsa to the iWireless Center next Wednesday at 7:05 p.m.  Fans can get four tickets for that contest- and all Mallards Wednesday night home games- for just $20 and afterward join the team for a postgame party at T.G.I. Friday's in Moline.

 

The Mallards will play back-to-back games against the league-leading Allen Americans next Friday and Saturday night- March 6 and March 7- at 7:05.  Next Friday brings the return of $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X and MetroLink.  Next Saturday is John Deere Community Night.  John Deere has made 2,000 tickets to that game available for just $5 while supplies last.  In addition, the first 1,000 fans ages 12 and under through the doors for next Saturday evening's game will receive free Mallards youth replica jerseys courtesy of KWQC-TV6. 

The Mallards will meet Missouri again on Wednesday night, March 11.  On Saturday, March 14 the Mallards will wear special edition fan-designed jerseys when they take on Wichita.  Those jerseys will go up for bid immediately after that game in a live auction to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation.  A tussle with the Mavericks the following afternoon will once again bring $5 kids' tickets and a postgame skate.

The homestand concludes when the Mallards' clash with the Oilers on Wednesday night March 18 gives fans another opportunity to get four tickets for $20.

 

Tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games 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.

Date/Opponent/Promotion
Sunday, March 1, 4:05 p.m. vs. Missouri...$5 kids' tickets, postgame skate

Wednesday, March 4, 7:05 p.m. vs. Tulsa...Four tickets for $20, T.G.I. Friday's postgame party

Friday, March 6, 7:05 p.m. vs. Allen...$1 Dog/$1 Beer presented by 97X/MetroLINK

Saturday, March 7, 7:05 p.m. vs. Allen...John Deere Comm. Night, KWQC Youth Jersey Giveaway

Wednesday, March 11, 7:05 p.m. vs. Missouri...Four tickets for $20, T.G.I. Friday's postgame party

Saturday, March 14, 7:05 p.m. vs. Wichita...Genesis Jersey Auction

Sunday, March 15, 4:05 p.m. vs. Missouri...$5 kids' tickets, postgame skate

Wednesday, March 18, 7:05 p.m. vs. Tulsa...Four tickets for $20, T.G.I. Friday's postgame party            

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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02 Mar 2015

Smiddy Works to Prevent Tragedy on Violence Prevention Task Force

By Paul Ferrero
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - State Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, is part of a team of legislators that will work with mental health providers and law enforcement professionals to investigate the state of security and mental health care in Illinois to try to prevent incidents of mass shootings.
"The importance of treatment for those suffering from mental illness is too often ignored until violence occurs," Smiddy said. "Illinois' public safety system must address both the importance of adequate security as well as proactive mental illness intervention to avoid the tragedies that have recently been far too common."
The Violence Prevention Task Force was formed to work through the reports from recent tragedies and look for ways these disasters could have been avoided. Smiddy will serve on the bipartisan group and attempt to help keep those suffering from mental illness from falling through the cracks before tragedy occurs.
"As a Department of Corrections employee, I know that many violent offenders don't have access to the treatment they need. Getting them help can be crucial to preventing tragedy," Smiddy said. "The safety of our children and our communities is the most important part of my job, and I'm honored to have been selected for this task force with the goal of preventing senseless acts of violence."
The Violence Prevention Task Force is scheduled to deliver its preliminary report by July 1, 2015 and its final report by the end of the year.
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02 Mar 2015

Quad City forum to be held on Saturday, March 7

By Jean Hessburg

Local groups planning legislative forum

DES MOINES, IA (02/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Local groups planning legislative forums

The last of a series of legislative forums featuring Quad City state legislators will be held on:

Saturday, March 7, 2015

10:30 -noon

with a special education only discussion from noon to 1:00 pm following the regular forum.

Doors open at 10 a.m.

Rogalski Center

Saint Ambrose University

518 West Locust Street

Davenport, Iowa

Quad City state representatives and senators are invited to attend the forum which is free and open to the public. The forum is sponsored by the American Association of University Women (AAUW), the Iowa State Education Association (ISEA), the Scott County Farm Bureau, the Working Iowa Neighbors Coalition of the Quad Cities Federation of Labor (AFL-CIO), the Business and Professional Women of Davenport and the Quad Cities Area Realtor Association (QCARA).

"This series of legislative forums has been a wonderful opportunity for concerned residents to speak directly with local legislators. The turn-out has been great, and we've had some robust discussions about issues of concerns in our area," said Toby W. Paone, ISEA UniServ Director. "We especially thank Saint Ambrose University for the use of the Rogalski Center in hosting the forums."

For more information contact Toby Paone at 563-355-3731 (office); 563-370-3270 (cell); tpaone@isea.org.
02 Mar 2015

Mother gives son one of her kidneys after e.coli damages his own - Benefit for family was Saturday

By Lynnette Tarchinski
Logan Meincke, a fun-loving 3-year old from Walcott, IA, contracted e.coli last summer and it nearly took his life. He and his parents spent two months at the University of Iowa Children's Hospital. The doctors and nurses helped Logan fight the e.coli, but during the battle to save Logan's life his kidneys were severly damaged; requiring a transplant.
Logan's mom, Jenny, was a perfect match and donated one of her kidneys to Logan on January 29, 2015. But the battle isn't over - as both Jenny and Logan recover there will be many trips to Iowa City for further treatment and tests. This will be a life-long battle for Logan and everyone that loves him.
We are hosting a benefit to raise funds for Logan's future medical needs this Saturday, February 28. Please help us spread the word - we are accepting cash donations and silent/live auction donations.
What: Benefit to raise funds for Logan Meincke and his family
Who: Logan Meincke (child of Kyle and Jenny Meincke)
Where:Walcott Coliseum, 116 E. Bryant Street, Walcott, IA
When: Saturday, February 28, 1 - 9 p.m.
For more information about Logan's story please contact his mother, Jenny Meincke at 563-449-2704. You can also call me for more details, Lynnette (Meincke) Tarchinski at 563-340-7419. I have also attached a flyer with more details about the benefit.
02 Mar 2015

Toddlers & Caregivers Can Play and Grow at Rock Island Library Play Group

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: When it comes to toddlers ages three and under, play and learning go hand in hand. To help parents and caregivers support those early learning needs, the Rock Island Public Library is offering a new monthly play group at its 30/31 Branch.

The next Play and Group group meets at 10:30 am on March 12 inside the 30/31 Branch Library bookstore, 3059 30th Street. The program uses the Every Child Ready to Read list of pre-reading skills to help toddlers ages three and under with a parent or caregiver talk, sing, play and read their way to early literacy. Children's Librarians use play, stories and songs to support the early learning needs of babies and young toddlers. Additional activities include sharing strategies for healthy child development and early learning.

Play and Grow meets on the second Thursday of each month.

Additional information about library events and services is available by visiting www.rockislandlibrary.org, following the library's Facebook and Twitter sites, or by calling 309-732-READ (7323.)

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.

02 Mar 2015

Attend the Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting

By Mark McLaughlin
Toxic chemical exposure during military duty can cause long-term health issues. Learn more at an Agent Orange Town Hall Meeting that will be held at the Rogalski Center on the St. Ambrose University Campus, 518 W. Locust St., Davenport, IA, on March 7, 2015. Sessions will begin at 9 a.m. and run until 3 p.m. Veterans and their families are encouraged to attend. 

An informative video about the event is available at 
https://vimeo.com/119759165.

The meeting is sponsored by Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapters 776, 669 and 299. For more information on the Vietnam Veterans of America, visit www.VVA.org.
02 Mar 2015

Soldiers grapple for superiority in The Adjutant General's Combatives Tournament

By Illinois National Guard PAO

SPRINGFIELD, IL (02/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Soldiers from all over the state converged on Camp Lincoln Feb. 22 for the annual Adjutant General's Combatives Tournament hosted by the Illinois Army National Guard's Modern Army Combatives Team.

The two-day tournament had bouts in eight weight divisions from 105 pounds to more than 205 pounds. Preliminary rounds use the Modern Army Combative Program standard rules where competitors start in a standing position and work to take down and submit their opponent. The finals follow the MACP intermediate rules where the goal is the same, but allow competitors to use openhanded strikes to the face, closed hand strikes to the body, kicks, and knees to the lower extremities.

"The prelim rounds are double elimination, six minute bouts in each class and we use the standard competition rules," Master Sgt. James Frick of Herrin, Illinois, Headquarters, operations non-commissioned officer with the 129th Regional Training Institute and combatives team member said. "Then, when we get to the finals, they get to have a little more fun. They follow the intermediate rules where they can strike and they fight a single elimination, 10 minute bout."

Three teams brought more 50 competitors to the tournament. Medals were awarded to the top three finishers in each weight division and the tournament trophy was given to the top finishing team.

Tournament Results:

Team Results:

1. 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry - 329 points

2. 404th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade - 230 points

3. 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry - 125 points

Individual Results:

110 lb. Weight Division

1. Spc. Alma Ruff, Osewgo, Illinois, 135th Chemical Company

125 lb. Weight Class

1. Pvt. 1st Class Christopher Denning, Rock Falls, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

2. Pvt. 1st Class Eliah Wence, Lakemoor, Illinois, 135th Chemical Company

3. Spc. Kamisha Bell, Carterville, Illinois, Co. E, 634th Brigade Services Battalion

140 lb. Weight Division

1. Spc. Gabriel Gloria, Sterling, Illinois, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

2. Spc. Brock Scoggins, Carterville, Illinois, Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 130th Infantry

3. Sgt. Ricardo Brambila, Berwyn, Illinois, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

155 lb. Weight Division

1. Spc. Seth Pilkington, Carthage, Illinois, 233rd Military Police Company

2. Cdt. Samuel Russ, Round Lake, Illinois, 766th Brigade Engineer Battalion, Signal

3. Sgt. 1st. Class Arkan Chehade, Wayne, Illinois, 108th Multifunctional Medical Battalion

170 lb. Weight Division

1. 2nd Lt. Ross Cooper, Gillespie, Illinois, 3637th Maintenance Company

2. Spc. Roberto Leal, Streamwood, Illinois, 1244th Transportation Company

3. Spc. Jose Roman, Dekalb, Illinois, Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery

185 lb. Weight Division

1. Staff Sgt. Bryan Helfrich, Dixon, Illinois, 333rd Military Police Company

2. Pvt. 1st Class Andino Medina, LaGrange Park, Illinois, Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

3. Pvt. 1st Class Ivan Gonzalez, Berwyn, Illinois, Headquarters, Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery

205 lb. Weight Division

1. Sgt. Logan Weir, Monmouth, Illinois, Headquarters, Headquarters Detachment, 44th Chemical Battalion

2. Spc. Brock Tedrick, Dixon, Illinois, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

3. Sgt. Zechariah Johnson, Mount Morris, Illinois, Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

Heavyweight Division (over 205 lb.)

1. Pvt. Carlos Brown, Peoria, Illinois, Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion

2. Spc. Steven McMahon, Streamwood, Illinois, Troop C, 2nd Squadron, 106th Cavalry

3. Sgt. Michael Rynearson, Lewiston, Illinois, 444th Combat Support Chemical Company

02 Mar 2015

Sivyer Steel Corporation certified by the American Bureau of Shipping

By Megan Boedecker

BETTENDORF, Iowa - Sivyer Steel Corporation is pleased to announce its Casting Facility and Process Approval for Steel Castings for Marine Applications from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a society that sets industry standards of safety and performance for marine and offshore applications. Sivyer Steel has been in business since 1909, offering casting services to steel markets around the globe, and its ability to offer steel casting services for ABS-compliant marine applications customers further reinforces its competitive commitment to higher standards, advanced capabilities and efficiencies, innovation and sustainability.

President of Sivyer Steel, Keith Kramer, acknowledges that this certification gives the foundry a competitive edge and further commits the foundry to its mission of excellence and innovation in the casting industry.

"It's another step in our efforts to be the best of the best," said Kramer. "It allows us to better serve our customers and offer them certified-quality products from a corporation that's been in the industry and dedicated to the highest standards for over 100 years.

"Especially as we expand our markets into marine applications and offshore operations, we're continuing our certifications and building on our extensive experience in the industry."

After a year-long application and audit process involving satisfactory inspection of the facility and an assessment of the manufacturing system and process, Sivyer Steel was awarded this certification and is approved to produce castings to the requirements of ABS Materials and Welding Rules Part 2-3-9 (2015).

According the ABS, meeting these compliance standards offers benefits such as "reduced administration and a greater potential for market penetration." Sivyer Steel already held ISO 9001:2008 certification from the International Organization of Standardization, assuring that the way in which its products are made results in a quality end product. The additional certification from ABS signals to Sivyer Steel's customers that its products meet ABS quality, safety and performance standards.

"Sivyer Steel is proud to be acknowledged as a corporation that strives for excellence and provides the highest quality assurance and minimal environmental impact," said Tonya Burgess, Director of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance. "It's a point of pride for Sivyer Steel and a huge benefit for our customers."

Approval is valid for five years subject to an annual endorsement survey and will expire December 11, 2019.

Sivyer Steel Corporation is an ISO 9001:2008-certified steel foundry, which means that we meet the International Organization for Standardization's criteria for a quality management system. We are committed to producing high-quality, high-volume custom castings for many major manufacturing industries.

 

For more information, visit www.sivyersteel.com, search Sivyer Steel Corporation to find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @SivyerSteel.

 

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02 Mar 2015

REGISTRATION OPEN FOR 'SWEETEST' MUD RUN IN IOWA

By Rick Martin

NEW LIBERTY, Iowa - Registration is now open for the second annual One Tough Cookie 5k.

The mud and obstacle race offers a fun, family-friendly environment for new and seasoned runners.

The course will test athletes' strength with log rolls and agility with mud climbs. Runners will trudge across the winding trails of a beautiful 300-acre property usually closed off to the public.

"From fire-breathing athletes to beginners who just want to have fun with their families and friends, this event will have something for everyone," said Race Director Jayme Ironside.

The One Tough Cookie 5k is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, 2015, at Camp Conestoga, a property owned by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Men, women, children and groups who register prior to May 1 will receive an early registration discount.

As a charity race, 100 percent of proceeds from the One Tough Cookie 5k will benefit leadership programs for approximately 18,000 Girl Scouts who are dedicated to making the world a better place.

More information about the race and how to register is available online: OneToughCookieRace.com

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About Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois: Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls where girls can have fun, make new friends and learn new things in a safe all-girl setting. Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serves approximately 18,000 girls in 38 counties. For more information, visit GirlScoutsToday.com or call your local Girl Scout Leadership Center at 800-798-0833.

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