PTC extension was included in package of tax-extenders

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House of Representatives passed HR 5771, a One Year Tax Extenders Bill. The bill included a one year extension of the Production Tax Credit (PTC) for wind energy. Loebsack has been leading the fight in Congress to pass an extension of the PTC to give the wind industry, and the thousands of jobs in Iowa that it supports, the stability and certainty it needs.

"The extension of the PTC included in today's bill is the bare minimum that we must do to support the thousands of jobs that the wind energy industry employs in Iowa alone. While I would have liked to see the PTC extended for at least two years, this current plan will provide some of the stability and predictability that the industry needs. Now is not the time to pull the rug out from under this home grown, clean energy."

HR 5771 also includes tax extenders for teachers, small businesses, low-income families and farmers. The legislation will now proceed to the Senate for a vote.

"While I am pleased that the tax extenders bill finally passed the House, it should have been passed far sooner to provide certainty and stability. Iowa's small businesses, farmers and working families deserve to have some confidence in their taxes system so they can plan for the future and make purchases. Passing Band-Aids at the last minute is no way to keep our nation's economic system running. Iowans are demanding more from Congress and we owe it to them to work together to pass a long term bill and give people confidence in our economy."

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LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting
Wild Horse Canvas Prints - LeClaire
Friday December 5th
3:00 p.m.
102 N. Cody Road, Lower Level
Come help us as we officially welcome Wild Horse Canvas Prints to LeClaire!
Wild Horse turns your pictures and art into wonderful Custom Canvas Prints.
They also customize apparel including tee-shirts, hats and scarves.
Everyone Welcome!
Moline, IL, 12/03/14 - Rev up for non-stop fun with four of your favorite Disney stories when Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy at the iWireless Center tomorrow night! This one-of-a-kind production is in town from Thursday, Dec. 4 to Sunday, Dec 7 for seven performances at the iWireless Center. Tickets are on sale now and are available at the iWireless Box Office.

Thrill to high-speed stunts as Lightning McQueen, Mater and the crew of Disney*Pixar's Cars race across the ice. Dive into The Little Mermaid's enchanting undersea kingdom and enter the mystical world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell and the Disney Fairies as they reveal the magic that lies within! The toys are back in town with heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie, and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever!

From wheels to waves, playtime to pixie dust, your family's favorite Disney moments come to life at Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy with dazzling skating, special effects and beloved characters certain to create a lifetime of memories.

Tickets for Disney On Ice presents Worlds of Fantasy start at the iWireless Center, located at 1201 River Drive in Moline. Tickets are $17.00, $23.00, 36.00 VIP or 53.00 Ice Side. For ticket information please see iwirelesscenter.com or  ticketmaster.com. For group rates and information,call Lindsey at 309.277.1356 or email llobur@iwirelesscenter.com.

Worlds of Fantasy: Performance Schedule:

*No Discounts on VIP or Ice Side Seating

*All seats are reserved, and tickets are available at the iWireless Center box office, and by calling Ticketmaster at 800-745-3000.

To learn more about Disney On Ice Presented by Stonyfield YoKids Organic Yogurt, log on to www.disneyonice.com, or visit us on Facebook and YouTube.

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(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad today signed a proclamation directing a special election to be held on Jan. 6, 2015, for Iowa House District 4, following the passing of State Rep. Dwayne Alons.

House District 4 is in Sioux County and includes the cities of Sioux Center, Orange City, Rock Valley, Hull, Hawarden, Alton, Maurice, Granville, Ireton and Chatsworth.

Iowa Code 69.14 outlines the authority given to the governor to set a special election. The proclamation ordering the special election can be read below and the signed proclamation can be found here.

WHEREAS, The Office of State Representative from the fourth representative District, consisting of the following areas in Sioux county:  Buncombe, Capel, Center, Eagle, East Orange, Garfield, Holland, Lincoln, Logan, Nassau, Plato, Reading, Rock, Settlers, Sherman, Sioux, Washington, Welcome, and West Branch townships.

has become vacant by the reason of the death of Dwayne Alons.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Terry E. Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the law do hereby proclaim and direct that a special election to fill said vacancy shall be held within said District on

TUESDAY, THE 6th DAY OF JANUARY 2015, A.D.

WHEREFORE, all electors within said fourth representative District will take due notice and the County Commissioners of Elections of said counties will take official notice as provided in Iowa Code section 39.6, 2014.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I HAVE HERE­UNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF IOWA TO BE AFFIXED.  DONE AT DES MOINES THIS 2nd DAY OF DECEMBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND FOURTEEN.

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TERRY E. BRANSTAD

GOVERNOR OF IOWA

 

ATTEST:

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MATT SCHULTZ

SECRETARY OF STATE

 

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DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 3, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DomiKnow, Inc.® (OTC:DMNO) announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Mark White, the company's CFO, and Jeff Jensen, an experienced financial industry executive, to its Board of Directors.

Mr. White joined the company in May of 2014 and has helped to lead a financial and business restructuring of the company over the past several months.

Mr. Jensen brings a wealth of business experience in the mortgage financing market in senior management leadership positions and is expected to take an active role in the restructuring of the company business model.

Mr. White and Mr. Jensen replaced Brian Webber and Brenda Webber (formerly Brenda Brenmark), each of whom resigned from the board in October of 2014.

Commenting on the board changes, Mike Kemery, CEO, said, "I have worked with and am familiar with the work of both Mr. Jensen and Mr. White. They are both extremely talented individuals with extensive business leadership experience. We at DomiKnow, Inc. are thrilled to have them on our Board of Directors."

Mark White: Mr. White, currently CFO of DomiKnow, Inc., is an experienced entrepreneur and executive in the consumer goods manufacturing, renewable energy and technology spaces. He holds an undergraduate economics degree from the University of Michigan.

Jeff Jensen: Mr. Jensen has over 29 years of financial services industry experience including several leadership roles, most recently as President of Mortgage Compliance Advisors, Inc. He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Iowa.

About DomiKnow, Inc.

DomiKnow, Inc. (OTC:DMNO) is a digital marketing company serving small business by deploying sophisticated tools and tactics using big data normally only affordable by large companies. It is based in Des Moines, Iowa. For more information: http://domiknow.com

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today released the following statements applauding the Iowa Board of Regents' action to freeze undergraduate in-state tuition at the Regent universities for the third-straight year.

"We commend the Iowa Board of Regents for working with us to give Iowa students access to affordable, high-quality education in Iowa. Upon receiving the Revenue Estimating Conference's December report, we will begin crafting the state budget with hopes to continue the tuition freeze." - Iowa Gov. Terry Branstad

"I commend the Iowa Board of Regents for their ongoing commitment to affordable higher education. Governor Branstad and I believe that Iowa can take another step by implementing four-year degrees for $10,000 and a tax credit initiative to align charitable giving with student debt reduction." - Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds

 

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Davenport, Iowa (December 3, 2014) -The Figge Art Museum is offering holiday tours at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, December 7, 14 and 21.

The themed tours include selections of works from the museum's permanent collection and are designed to get visitors in touch with the spirit of the season.

December 7 with Barb Hansen

The Figge has an outstanding collection of religious art from the Mexican Colonial period. This Advent-inspired tour will prepare hearts and minds for the joyous season to come. View and discuss several paintings depicting events in the life of Christ. The lovely works, most of them painted in the 15th and 16th centuries, were meant to be easily understood and to promote emotion and piety.

December 14 with Sue Staley

"Wishing and hoping and thinking and praying, planning and dreaming..." is more than the lyrics to a pop song. This tour will focus on the Advent journey in visual art, past and present.

December 21 with Sue Staley

Advent is a time for preparation and reflection. Share and reflect on some favorite Christmas Story traditions saved through song and verse, and depicted through visual art.

In addition to holiday tours, the museum will also offer tours of Self-Taught Genius: Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum on Saturday, December 6 and 13 at 1:30 p.m. This exhibition is making its first stop on a National tour right here at the Figge. It's a must-see show and the tour delves a little deeper into the works on display.

Figge tours are free with paid admission or membership.

About the Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Thursdays the museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is $7. Admission is free to Figge members and institutional members and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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Davenport, IA: Quad Citians are invited to pay a visit to the huge red kettle on 2nd and Main in downtown Davenport when WQAD's Anchor, Jason Fechner, will be ringing the bell and asking for donations to The Salvation Army's Red Kettles.

Jason will do a 24-hour bell ringing marathon beginning Friday, December 5th at 6am and ending on Saturday morning, December 6th at 6am.

This year's Red Kettle Christmas Campaign goal in the Quad Cities is $760,000, an ambitious goal needed to sustain year-round programming for critical programs and services to help individuals, families and children in need.

Various media personalities and community leaders will join Jason at the red kettle throughout the day. Please stop by and encourage him as he gives up warmth, comfort and a good night's sleep to care for people in need.

The Salvation Army is preparing now for the Christmas Assistance Program that provides 2,000 families with a Christmas Food Box and toys for the children. There is still time to donate toys at an area Angel Tree, or make a donation, or to volunteer to bell ring.

"The Christmas Spirit is alive and well in this community. Jason is an extraordinary person who figured out a way of making a difference in people's lives. And when he makes it to 24 hours, he will be the Iowa Record Holder for longest continuous bell ringing," said Major Gary Felton, Quad Cities Coordinator.

TO VOLUNTEER: Call Patty Mixdorf at 563-570-2072 or go to ringbells.org

TO DONATE A TOY: Go to any area Wal-Mart or the malls at JCPenney Court to pick up an Angel Tag.

IF YOU HAVE THE MEANS: Donation checks can be sent to: 301 W. 6th Street, Davenport, IA 52803 or credit card gifts can be made at 1-800-SAL-ARMY.

IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - The 5th Annual Lagomarcino's Cocoa Beano 5K race took place on October 25, with proceeds going to the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley (BGCMV). Over the past five years of the race, Lagomarcino's has given a total of $36,500 to the BGCMV. This year, a check for $8,500 will be presented to youth members of the Clubs and Tim Tolliver, Chief Executive Officer of the BGCMV, at 4:30 p.m., December 4, at Lagomarcino's, 1422 5th Ave., Moline, IL. 

"We thank Lagomarcino's for their ongoing support," said Tolliver. "We truly appreciate their incredible generosity and community spirit."

Almost 3,000 runners and walkers participated in the 2014 Cocoa Beano 5K, which started in the Village of East Davenport, went through surrounding neighborhoods in Davenport and Bettendorf, and ended back in the Village. A race completion celebration took place in Lindsay Park, where participants enjoyed hot chocolate and received awards.

This year, eight youth members of the BGCMV participated in the 5K, and other youth members volunteered during the race packet pick-up on October 24 and 25. During the packet pick-up, the members also sold race jackets from previous years of the Cocoa Beano race. Altogether, the youth members sold over 150 pieces of clothing and gained skills in selling items, invoicing sold products, and making change in cash exchanges.

Lagomarcino's contribution will support sports, fitness and recreation programs offered by BGCMV as a component of the Five Core Values emphasized by the Boys & Girls Clubs. These Values are Character and Leadership Development; The Arts; Sports, Fitness and Recreation; Education and Career Development; and Health and Life Skills. The BGCMV serves more than 200 young people daily in the Quad-Cities area.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley, as a chartered member of Boys and Girls Clubs of America, is a tax-exempt organization, duly qualified under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with Federal law. For more information on the BGCMV and their work in the community, call (309) 757-5777 or visit www.bgcmv.org.

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DES MOINES AND OTTUMWA, IOWA - December 3, 2014 - Susan G. Komen Iowa, based in Des Moines and Susan G. Komen Southeast Iowa, based in Ottumwa, announced today that they are joining forces and will now operate as one entity. The new combined organization, which became effective on December 1, 2014, will retain the name of Susan G. Komen - Iowa, but will incorporate the volunteer leadership, grant making relationships and fund raising capacities of both organizations.

"We are delighted to create this opportunity for our volunteers to focus on the most important aspect of our work; translating the generosity of the people of southeast Iowa into funds for programs that will save lives and end breast cancer forever," said Gayla Harrison, a breast cancer survivor and most recent Board President of Komen Southeast Iowa. "The demand for accountability from our supporters can best be managed through the type of full-time professional support that Komen Iowa can provide. Our volunteers want to concentrate on raising funds and providing help through local community involvement. This agreement gives us the opportunity to do just that."

"We all know what a friendly state Iowa is," said Greg Edwards, current Board President of Komen Iowa. "We have a strong commitment as Iowans to help our neighbors. For that reason, it made great sense to us to combine our resources and support our neighbors in southeast Iowa. Together we can strengthen our presence and impact throughout the state."

"We know that many of our friends and supporters in southeast Iowa want to know when (and if) the Race for the Cure will return to Ottumwa," said Roger Dahl, Executive Director of Komen Iowa. "Rest assured we are committed to hosting a Race in Ottumwa. It is important that we continue to earn the trust and support of our partners in southeast Iowa and we know that the Race is one of the best ways to engage our communities in the fight against breast cancer. We are in the planning process right now and hope to be able to announce a date for the next Race in Ottumwa very soon."

About Susan G. Komen®, and Susan G. Komen - Iowa

Susan G. Komen Iowa is an Affiliate of Susan G. Komen, the world's largest breast cancer organization, which annually funds more breast cancer research than any other nonprofit while providing real-time help to those facing the disease. Since its founding in 1982, Komen has funded more than $847 million in research and provided $1.8 billion in funding to screening, education, treatment and psychosocial support programs serving millions of people in more than 30 countries worldwide. Komen was founded by Nancy G. Brinker, who promised her sister, Susan G. Komen, that she would end the disease that claimed Suzy's life. Komen Iowa has invested more than $5 million in recent years for community breast cancer programs within our 91 county service area. Over 80% of those funds come through events such as Race for the Cure, which last year attracted around 10,000 participants to downtown Des Moines, Iowa. For more information, call (515) 309-0095 or visit www.komeniowa.org. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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