12 Feb 2015

Learn About the Project to Preserve the Rock Island County Civil War Memorial

By Robert Jackson Jr.

Rock Island, IL: The Civil War memorial at the Rock Island County Courthouse has seen better days, but organizers of a local monument restoration project hope to change that.

You can learn more about Restoring Rock Island's Civil War Monument at 3:00 pm Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street. Project organizers Doug Lambert, Quad City Civil War Roundtable, and Lt. Ron Ericson, a Rock Island County deputy sheriff, will present a history and images of the badly weathered memorial, discuss the need for saving it, and list local soldiers honored on the memorial. Questions and answers will follow. The program will last about an hour.

In July 2014, the life-sized marble soldier at the top of the memorial was lifted off the pedestal base after observers noted the statue had moved several inches off center. Since then, the 1,200 pound statue has been secured in a frame next to the 18-foot marble column. According to a report prepared by Diane Oestreich of the Rock Island County Preservation Society, more than 30,000 people gathered at the statue's unveiling in 1869. Rock Island's statue is an original work. It was commissioned especially for the county from artist Leonard Volk, one of two sculptors to model Abraham Lincoln from life, and a later founder of the Chicago Academy of Design.

The Restoring Rock Island's Civil War Monument program is free and open to the public. For more upcoming library events, visit library locations or the website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or Twitter or call 309-732-READ (7323).

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12 Feb 2015

Art In Protest Of Obama And His Anti-American Administration

By Narveen Aryaputri

This is our opening Art exhit for the Phoenix plus in Cyberspace.

Please print this Press Release in your PSA.

This begins today, with Abraham Lincoln's birthday, and we will CONTINUE  taking Submissions through July4th. 2015.

It's a rolling show.

Our aim is specified below.

Significantly: it's the New Medium : Cyberspace PLUS Physical space.
In Art. For the same show.

All the art will be shown on WWW.ATTHEPHOENIX.COM

as well as At the Phoenix Art Gallery on Fifth Avenue. Moline.

12 Feb 2015

Local student Austin Pyrtle in C-SC's 2015 Guest Artist Production

By Heidi Lanier

CANTON, MO (02/12/2015)(readMedia)-- The great stage classic "Of Mice and Men" was selected for the 2015 Guest Artist Production at Culver-Stockton College. This adaption of John Steinbeck's moving study of friendship and responsibility in the face of tragedy earned the New York Drama Critics' Circle award for Best Play in 1938. Dr. Haidee Heaton, associate professor of theatre, directs the production with set design by S. Kent Miller, professor of theatre. The guest artist to star alongside students this year is Patrick Parsons. Parsons is a 2011 graduate of Culver-Stockton College. He currently lives and works in New York City.

Austin Pyrtle, freshman musical theatre major from Davenport, Iowa, was cast as Carlson.

This production runs from Thursday, Feb. 12 to Saturday, Feb. 14, 2015, at 7:30 p.m., in the Alexander Campbell Auditorium, located in the Robert W. Brown Performing Arts Center on campus. Performing Arts productions are part of C-SC Academic and Cultural Events programing. For ticket information, call the Fine and Literary Arts Office at 573-288-6346.

Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, Mo., is a four-year residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). C-SC specializes in experiential education and is one of only two colleges in the nation to offer the 12/3 semester calendar, where the typical 15 week semester is divided into two terms, a 12-week term and a 3-week term.

12 Feb 2015

Springfield Battalion Mobilizes for Afghanistan

By Illinois National Guard PAO

Approximately one dozen Soldiers mobilize Feb. 17 as part of Operation Resolute Support

SPRINGFIELD, IL (02/12/2015)(readMedia)-- A deployment ceremony is scheduled for approximately one dozen Soldiers who will deploy to Afghanistan. The ceremony for the 232nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion based in Springfield, Illinois will be Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at Camp Lincoln, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd. in Springfield, Ill.

The unit will train for a brief time in Fort Hood, Texas before deploying to Afghanistan for approximately nine months as part of Operation Resolute Support.

The battalion will assist in planning, supervising and executing logistics within Afghanistan and assisting with the drawdown of U.S. Forces and equipment.

News media attending the event should arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the ceremony.

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12 Feb 2015

ARTIST APPLICATION DEADLINE APPROACHES

By University of Iowa Fine Arts Council
All regional and local artists are encouraged to apply to the Riverbank Art Fair by WEDNESDAY, FEB. 25.
Iowa City, IA, (February 11, 2015) CALLING ALL ARTISTS? The application deadline for the 2015 Riverbank Art Fair is quickly approaching. For decades, Midwest artists have applied to this spring fine art show that features artwork across a wide breadth of genres. All artists and artisans are encouraged to apply by February 25. Applications and information can be found at http://fineartscouncil.uiowa.edu/riverbank-art-fair/.
The Fine Arts Council is proud to present the Riverbank Art Fair; an indoor exhibition held annually that showcases the work of artists across Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. The 2015 show will be held on Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and on Sunday, April 26 from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Iowa Memorial Union located in downtown Iowa City. Admission is free and open to the public.
The University of Iowa Fine Arts Council is a self-supporting, non-profit organization of students that strives to support and promote community artists within the Iowa City/Coralville area and beyond. The council organizes two professional fine arts exhibitions throughout the year, the Riverbank Art Fair in late April, as wells as the Holiday Thieves' Market in December. Both shows support arts outreach within the community while supporting local artists in lively, unique, and welcoming atmospheres. Please contact uofifineartscouncil@yahoo.com with inquiries, comments, or concerns.
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12 Feb 2015

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 2/13 - 2/19

By QC Chamber
With over 20 different martini samples from local bars and restaurants, the HAVlife Martini Shake Off returns to the RiverCenter next Thursday. Help decide who takes the reign of "Best Martini" by voting in the People's Choice Awards, participate in the Quad Cities' largest silent auction, and enjoy live music from Identity Crisis all while helping a great cause.

Travel through 5,000 years of genuine Chinese culture at the Adler Theatre Tuesday OR Wednesday during the Shen Yun show. See a performance that leaves audiences greatly uplifted and deeply inspired through temendous energy, stunning beauty, and striking purity. What a way to experience a new culture right before your eyes!

Indulge in the tastes and sounds of New Orleans without even leaving the Quad Cities when the Figge Art Museum hosts their Mardi Gras Rajun Cajun Fest on Fat Tuesday. Sample Cajun inspried appetizers, entrees, and desserts from local chefs in the lobby while looking over the Mississippi River. All proceeds benefit the museum outreach programs that teach thousands of area students. Be sure to hop over early and peruse the many exhibitions currently at the Figge, too.

Surprise that special someone with a snazzy dinner for two this Valentine's Day in downtown Davenport. A handful of restaurants have created love-inspired dinner menus for an evening of delicious food and good company. Dine in style at Bix Bistro, the Figge, Me & Billy, Mac's Tavern, or Modern Woodmen Park. Over at River Music Experience, enjoy a Smooth Jazz Valentine's Concert with your meal. How romantic!

Interested in a bit more jazz this weekend? RME also hosts Third Sunday Jazz with the Semenya McCord Quintet featuring Frank Wilkins on Sunday. Until then, have A D* Good Time tomorrow night when volume 9 takes place. This multi-media community builiding event features music, art, dance, and many other talents. Keep in mind Pokey LaFarge and the Portland Cello Project perform next week as well.

See you downtown! Sponsored by the River Cities' Reader
12 Feb 2015

HEALTH INSURANCE MARKETPLACE ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYERS

By Kristina Carson

Understanding Employer Options for 2015 health coverage made easy by local company

West Des Moines, Iowa -Since the launch of the Health Insurance Marketplace on October 1, 2013, employers have been met with a series of delays, lack of information as well as confusion regarding Marketplace products and Medicaid Expansion. New options exist now for employers to potentially save thousands while helping their employees get covered and avoid penalties.

Most people do not realize exactly what the penalties are and won't realize them until after the second enrollment period during tax season when it will be too late to enroll for 2015 and the penalty increases. The deadline to enroll is FEBRUARY 15, 2015. (SEE attached infographic explaining penalties)

Focus OneSource is currently working with both small and large employers to educate and better understand their options in the Health Insurance Marketplace and/or enrollment outside of the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Topics include :

·                  the range of options available with a group health plan and individual health insurance;

·                  the impact of health care reform on individual coverage;

·                  potential subsidies available to individuals and/or employers;

·                  new laws and income tax implications under health care reform;

·                  answers to any questions or concerns regarding the new statewide and

national approach to health insurance.

 

"With the ever-changing landscape of the health insurance industry, employers owe it to themselves and their employees to understand all the options.  The ACA employer responsibility provision takes effect starting in 2015, so it is important that employers evaluate these options to know what will best suit them and their employees," Michael Teachout, Vice President of Focus OneSource.

 

For more from Focus OneSource, go to focusonesource.com or call (515)369-7550.

 

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12 Feb 2015

Give Your Sweetie Tickets to a Show at the Adler

By Melissa Shore

Thurs., March 19, 7:30 p.m.
Little Big Town
The Pain Killer Tour

Since PAIN KILLER'S release, the sixth studio album from the group has seen rave reviews and has made both Billboard and Rolling Stone's "Best Country Album of 2014" lists as well as "iTunes Best of 2014" list for "Country Album of the Year."  The band also just received a nomination for the 2015 GRAMMY Awards for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for "Day Drinking."

Thurs., April 2, 7:30 p.m.
ZZ Top

Billy F. Gibbons, Frank Beard and Dusty Hill have been touring and recording for 44 years. Their unique hybrid of dirty blues and hard rock, incorporating new sounds and technology, earned them induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. Come hear all of their famous hits performed live!

Tues., April 21 - Sun., April 26.
Jersey Boys
Broadway at the Adler Theatre
Presented by Lexus of Quad Cities

Jersey Boys is the story of how four blue-collar kids become one of the greatest successes in pop music history.  They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30!  JERSEY BOYS, winner of the 2006 Grammy Award for Best Musical Show Album and most recently, the 2009 Olivier Award for Best New Musical, features their hit songs "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," and "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."

Martina McBride

Shen Yun

Little Big Town

Brit Floyd

Alton Brown Live!

The Sing Off Live!

ZZ Top

Jersey Boys

Chuggington Live!

The Perfect Group Outing!


Looking to spend time with 10, 20 or 50 of your friends and family? Going to a show is a perfect outing for team building at work, family reunions, friends' night out and more!

Groups of ten or more receive a discount to Broadway Shows at the Adler Theatre.

GROUP SALES
Melissa Shore
563-326-8526
mshore@riverctr.com This show contains authentic, "profane Jersey language" and is recommended for ages 12+
12 Feb 2015

Sharing the Love: Happy Joe's Kids Foundation and Books-A-Million Donate Books to Children with Special Needs

By Rick Martin
Sharing the Love: Happy Joe's Kids Foundation and Books-A-Million Donate Books to Children with Special Needs

In addition to delivering heart-shaped Valentine's Day pizzas this week, Happy Joe's is also delivering something wonderful for some young book-lovers in the community. 

The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation is dedicated to benefiting and improving the lives of children with special needs and their families. Happy Joe's has a long-standing tradition of commitment to these special people. Happy Joe's teamed up with Books-A-Million during the holidays and invited the community to donate books that would be placed into the hands of children and adults with special needs.

Books-A-Million collected over 1,000 books and Happy Joe's delivered some of those books into grateful hands today. The Handicapped Development Center was one of the first recipients today and it couldn't have come at a more perfect time, as they're building a library room for their facility. 

Kristel Whitty-Ersan, one of the owners of Happy Joe's and Happy Joe Whitty's daughter, stated, "We've always supported groups that support those with special needs and it's extremely exciting to move forward with our cause and have a real foundation in place to help us do so. We launched our foundation in honor of our 40th anniversary. Our dad, Happy Joe, said he wants to see this foundation carry out our mission of always showing support for those with special needs and their families." 

Katey Wulf, manager of the Davenport BAM!, said, "The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation is a great organization and we plan to be part of it every year. We like to do a book drive each November through December to support their mission and offer our community a way to give back."

Join us tomorrow, Thursday, February 12, when Happy Joe's delivers more books and smiles to two more great organizations, Hand In Hand (10 a.m.), 3860 Middle Road, Bettendorf, and Gigi's Playhouse (11 a.m.) located at 3906 38th Avenue, Moline. 

Also, mark your calendars now to save the date of November 6, 2015, for the Precious Ladies Luncheon benefitting the Happy Joe's Kids Foundation. The vendor show and luncheon will be held at the Waterfront Convention Center.

The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation is a national foundation. To learn more or to make a donation, go to www.happyjoeskids.org.

For more information, please contact Kristel Whitty-Ersan at (563) 332-8811, Ext. 203, or via e-mail at kristele@happyjoes.com.

12 Feb 2015

Iowa's Aging Network Commends Senator Grassley for Supporting Older Americans Act

By Rick Martin

Des Moines, Feb. 11 - Today AARP Iowa, the Iowa Department on Aging, the Iowa Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, and the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging join together to thank Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley for co-sponsoring S. 192, reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (OAA).  Senator Grassley signed on as a co-sponsor on February 5, 2015.

"As organizations who work with older Iowans, we stand together in thanking and commending Senator Grassley for his leadership and support of this broadly bipartisan and balanced bill that reflects the culmination of more than three years of bipartisan work," said Kent Sovern, AARP Iowa State Director. "AARP supports the pragmatic approach this bill takes to continue to provide services and programs to help older Iowans live with independence in their homes and communities, and we applaud Senator Grassley for his support for older Iowans by co-sponsoring this crucial legislation."

"As Iowa's network of support for older Iowans and care givers, the Area Agencies on Aging support and appreciate the efforts of Senator Grassley and all of Iowa's legislative delegation for their efforts on behalf of Iowans.  The Older Americans Act provides the foundation that allows Iowa to continue to be a great place to for Iowans to call home." from Mike Isaacson, Chair of the Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging

"Long-Term Care Ombudsmen have a unique and important role in the long-term care system.  The Older Americans Act authorizes Ombudsmen to act as advocates for people who live in nursing homes and assisted living programs.  Iowa's Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman supports reauthorization, including the provisions that guarantee residents have unimpeded access to independent Ombudsman services and are protected from abuse, neglect and exploitation," said Deanna Clingan-Fischer, Iowa State Long-Term Care Ombudsman

"The Iowa Department on Aging is pleased to see movement on the reauthorization and will work closely with both Senator Grassley and Senator Ernst as the bill moves forward to ensure the needs and interests of older Iowans and their caregivers are recognized," added Donna Harvey, Director of the Iowa Department on Aging.

Since it was enacted into law in 1965, millions of our most vulnerable older Iowans have relied on the services provided by the OAA for their health and economic security. These services help older Iowans live independently by:

  • Supporting nutrition programs, including home delivered meals, congregate meals, and senior centers;
  • Providing home and community-based services, including preventive health services and transportation assistance;
  • Assisting family caregivers with information and referral, counseling and respite care;
  • Preventing and detecting elder abuse by funding Long Term Care Ombudsmen; and
  • Providing part-time community service employment and training.

About AARP
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with a membership of nearly 38 million, that helps people turn their goals and dreams into real possibilities, strengthens communities and fights for the issues that matter most to families such as healthcare, employment and income security, retirement planning, affordable utilities and protection from financial abuse. We advocate for individuals in the marketplace by selecting products and services of high quality and value to carry the AARP name as well as help our members obtain discounts on a wide range of products, travel, and services.

About Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging

i4a is a non-profit trade association made up of six Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) in Iowa, which provide information and education about care options for older Iowans, persons with disabilities and their caregivers allowing them to remain in their homes regardless of income or preparing for other long-term care options.

 

About Iowa's State Long Term Care Ombudsman Office

The mission of the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman is to protect the health, safety, welfare, and rights of individuals residing in long-term care by investigating complaints, seeking resolutions to problems, and providing advocacy with the goal of enhancing quality of life and care.

 

 

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