03 Mar 2015

MALLARDS TEAM WITH MISSISSIPPI VALLEY REGIONAL BLOOD CENTER

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (February 27, 2015) - The Quad City Mallards will "adopt" a week at Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center beginning next Monday, the Mallards announced today.

Fans who donate blood at Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center next week will receive a free ticket to any remaining Mallards regular season home game.

The week will kick off with appearances by the Mallards Bud Light Ice Girls.  The Ice Girls will be signing autographs next Monday from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center's locations at 5500 Lake View Drive in Davenport and 3600 16th Street in Moline.

While walk-ins are welcome, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center locations also take appointments.  Fans can go to bloodcenter.org to find the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center nearest them.

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center is the exclusive provider of blood products and services to 88 hospitals in Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin. The Blood Center is based in Davenport, Iowa, where MVRBC's testing, processing and primary distribution center handles more than 250,000 units of blood components each year.  MVRBC is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

The Mallards return to action on the road tonight against the Missouri Mavericks.  The Mallards next play at home Sunday at 4:05 p.m. against the Missouri Mavericks.  Tickets for children 12 and under are available for just $5 for that game.  After the game fans can join the Mallards on the ice for a postgame skate.

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.
03 Mar 2015

MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE: MARCH 2, 2015

By Brian Lavelle
THIS WEEK

Wednesday, March 4, 7:05 p.m.

iWireless Center, Moline
Tulsa Oilers vs. Quad City Mallards

Friday, March 6, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Allen Americans vs. Quad City Mallards

Saturday, March 7, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
Allen Americans vs. Quad City Mallards

 

LAST WEEK
Monday, February 23
Brampton 5 Quad City 2

Wednesday, February 25
Allen 4 Quad City 2

Friday, February 27
Quad City 3 Missouri 0

Saturday, February 28
Quad City 4 Missouri 2

Sunday, March 1

Missouri 3 Quad City 2 (SO)

 

Quad City
28-21-7, 63 points
2nd place, Central Division
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

Tulsa
27-24-4, 58 points
tied 3rd place, Central Division
Coach: Bruce Ramsay

Allen
37-10-7, 81 points

1st place, Central Division
Coach: Steve Martinson

QUACK TRACKS
Busy
The Mallards yesterday played their sixth game in eight days.  They went 3-2-1 during that stretch.

Three in Three
The Mallards earned five of six available points while playing three games in 48 hours against the Missouri Mavericks over the weekend.  The Mallards won in Independence 3-0 last Friday and 4-2 last Saturday before falling 3-2 in a shootout on home ice yesterday.

Second

By earning a point yesterday the second place Mallards widened their lead to five points over third place Tulsa and Rapid City in the ECHL's Central Division.

 

February
The Mallards went 8-6-0 while playing a whopping 14 games in February.

Home Sweet Home

The Mallards yesterday kicked off an eight-game homestand- their longest of the season.

On the Road
Last Saturday's win in Missouri was the Mallards' seventh road game out of eight overall.  They went 5-2-0 over those seven away tilts.

Shootout
Yesterday's setback dropped the Mallards' shootout record to 4-3 this season.

Blanked
Last Friday's 3-0 shutout of Missouri was Parker Milner's first as a Mallard and first since he made 17 saves to whitewash the Utah Grizzlies 1-0 as a member of the Stockton Thunder on February 15, 2014.  Milner has now posted three career shutouts.  Last Friday's was the Mallards' second shutout of the season.  Evan Mosher made 26 saves while blanking the Evansville IceMen 3-0 on New Year's Eve.

Early Bird Special
Last Monday's 5-2 loss in Brampton- a contest that started at 10:00 a.m. Central Time- was the Mallards' final game north of the border this season.

Red Light District
The Mallards allowed just four (non-shootout) goals in their three games against Missouri over the weekend.  The Mallards now ranks fifth in the ECHL in goals against per game (2.7).  They rank seventeenth in goals scored per game (3.0).

Special Teams

The Mallards gave up two shorthanded goals in the first four minutes and thirty seconds of last Saturday's 4-2 win in Missouri after allowing just one shorthanded goal in their prior 54 games.  They have gone 6-for-19 on the power play over their last four games to climb to ninth in the ECHL on the man advantage (18.3 percent).  The Mallards matched a season high by allowing two Missouri power play goals yesterday and now rank sixth in the league in penalty killing (84.9 percent).

Foxy

Justin Fox last Saturday night in Missouri scored his twentieth goal of the season to move into a tie with Joe Perry- who is now with the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild- for the team goal scoring lead.  Fox has recorded 12 points (five goals and seven assists) in his last 11 games.

Super Mario
Mario Lamoureux's five game point and assist streak (1-6-7) ended yesterday against Missouri.  Lamoureux has notched 14 points (three goals and 11 assists) in his last 11 games.  He ranks fourth in the ECHL in assists (42) and is tied for fifth in points (59). 

Full Nelson
Rookie Logan Nelson has scored five goals in his last five games and produced six points (five goals and one assist) in his last six outings.

Between the Pipes
After giving up five goals before being replaced by Mosher in the third period of last Monday's loss in Brampton, Milner rebounded by not only shutting out Missouri last Friday but also turning aside 50 of 52 Mavericks shots while backstopping the Mallards to victories both Friday and Saturday in Independence.  Milner ranks fourth in the ECHL in goals against average (2.29) and save percentage (.921).

Milestones
Darren McMillan recorded his two hundredth career point- an assist- last Friday at Missouri.

Head to Head
The Mallards have gone 3-2-0 against the Oilers this season and have split a pair of home games against Tulsa.  All-time the Mallards have gone 11-9-0 against the Oilers and have registered a 7-3-0 home record against Tulsa...The Mallards have gone 1-2-0 against Allen this season.  Last Wednesday's game was the first between the Mallards and Americans at the iWireless Center this season.  All-time, the Mallards have posted a regular season record of 4-7-1 against the Americans and have gone 2-4-0 at home against Allen.

Ins and Outs
The Mallards waived forward Evan Haney last Friday...Antti Pusa is on 21-day injured reserve retroactive to February 7... Pusa (out 12 games) and Johnny Rogic (18 games) have both been sidelined by upper body injuries.

UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Wednesday, March 4, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers

4 Tickets for $20; T.G.I. Friday's Postgame Party
Fans can get four tickets for just $20 for each Wednesday home game.  After Wednesday's game fans can join the Mallards at T.G.I. Friday's on River Drive in Moline for a postgame party.

Friday, March 6, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Allen Americans

$1 Dog/$1 Beer Friday presented by 97X and MetroLINK
Fans again this season 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.  The Mallards have once again partnered with Metro to provide transit service between Augustana College and downtown Moline during all Friday home games.  Students can catch the Route 10 on campus via 7th Avenue to and from the games, with the Route 10 dropping students off near campus or at the District after games.  Students can then hop on the Route 53 from the District back to Augustana until 3 a.m.  As part of Metro's unlimited ride program, Augustana riders can use their Augustana ID as their fare.  Fans can visit www.gogreenmetro.com or www.facebook.com/53and59 for more information.  

Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill
For Friday home games the Mallards have joined with Rooster's Sports Bar & Grill in Rock Island to offer fans the chance to get a lower level ticket to the Mallards' game along with an appetizer and drink at Rooster's and a Metro bus ride to the game from Rooster's and back for just $20.  For more information fans can contact Rooster's at 309-283-7005.

Saturday, March 7, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. Allen Americans

John Deere Community Night; KWQC-TV6 Mallards Youth Jersey Giveaway
Courtesy of John Deere, 2,000 tickets to Saturday's game are available for just $5 while supplies last.  In addition, the first 1,000 fans ages 12 and under through the doors for Saturday evening's game will receive free Mallards youth replica jerseys courtesy of KWQC-TV6.

IN THE COMMUNITY
Monday, March 2 through Friday, March 6
Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
Fans who donate blood at Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center this week will receive a free to ticket to any remaining Mallards regular season home game.  Fans can go to bloodcenter.org to find the nearest Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center. 

Sunday, March 8, 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Kittan District Boy Scout Pinewood Derby
Mascot Mo Mallard will join the fun at the Kittan District Pinewood Derby Sunday afternoon at Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport.

Monday, March 9, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
7-Eleven
Mallards players will be signing autographs next Monday, March 9 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at four 7-Eleven's: 3718 John Deere Road in Moline, 105 West 1st Avenue in Coal Valley, 1026 16th Avenue in East Moline and 1000 78th Avenue West in Rock Island.  Customers will receive a complimentary ticket to the Mallards' Saturday, April 11, regular season finale against the Tulsa Oilers if they stop by any time to purchase a 20-pack of Pepsi and a large 7-Eleven pizza at Quad Cities area 7-Eleven locations in Illinois. 

Tuesday, March 10, 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
United Way
Mallards players will team with the United Way to make their monthly visit to five area elementary schools to encourage and academic achievement and improved attendance among students.

Thursday, March 12, 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Tip-A-Mallard
Tip-A-Mallard returns to the Bier Stube in Moline and LeClaire next Thursday, March 12 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.  Mallards players will wait tables with all tips going to the Wounded Warrior Project.

Friday, March 13, 1:00 p.m.
Winola Elementary School Jump Rope for Heart
Mascot Mo Mallard will help kick off the American Heart Association Jump Rope for Heart at Winola Elementary School in Viola, Illinois on Friday, March 13 at 1:00 p.m.  Students who raise more than $50 in donations will receive a free ticket to the Mallards' Saturday, April 11 regular season finale against the Tulsa Oilers.

Friday, March 13, 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Disc Replay
Fans can meet Mallards players at Disc Replay in the North Park Mall next Friday, March 13.  Mallards will be signing autographs between 5:00 and 6:00 p.m. at Disc Replay.

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games- including Wednesday night's meeting with Tulsa- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  ECHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts and free audio webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.net. 

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the iWireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

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03 Mar 2015

Now Playing: DeepSea Challenge 3D

By Putnam Museum

On March 26, 2012, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence James Cameron succeeded in tackling his biggest challenge ever-a solo journey to Challenger Deep, the deepest known point in the ocean. Challenger Deep is 10.99 kilometers (6.83 miles) deep and is found at the southern end of the Mariana Trench near Guam. Years in the making, this feat has been      compared to landing on the moon.

DeepSea Challenge 3D follows the  dramatic story of James Cameron's  odyssey as he risks death from  implosion, flash fire and hundreds  of other dangers. See his entire  bold adventure in James Cameron's  DeepSea Challenge 3D now playing  at the Putnam.
DeepSea Challenge 3D is a show  you do not want to miss out on.  Popular talk shows like The  Colbert Report and The Tonight  Show with Jimmy Fallon are  raving about his adventure and  have featured James Cameron on  their shows, click their show titles  to watch these exclusive  interviews! While you're at it, take  the "Find Your Inner Explorer Quiz"  and discover which famous  explorer you relate to most 
And view the official trailer for
DeepSea Challenge 3D here!

DEEPSEA CHALLENGE 3D Sponsored Locally by Wells Fargo
Go on this journey with James and call to purchase your tickets today!
02 Mar 2015

Irene Herzig participating in Alternative Spring Break

By Jamie Kelly

MOUNT VERNON, IA (02/27/2015)(readMedia)-- Irene Herzig of Davenport is one of more than 100 students participating in Cornell College's Alternative Spring Break.

Students involved with Alternative Spring Break spend their weeklong break on a service trip. Herzig is taking part in the trip to New Orleans, and will work with Volunteers of America of greater New Orleans to help create affordable housing for people with disabilities and senior citizens.

This is the 11th consecutive year that Cornell College has sponsored Alternative Spring Break trips. More information about the program is available on the college's Office of Civic Engagement website.

One of the 40 "Colleges That Change Lives," Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, is a national liberal arts college with a distinctive One Course At A Time curriculum. The One Course schedule provides students the chance to dive into their studies, focus more intensely on the disciplines of their choice, and learn authentically with the unique freedom to shed the confines of the traditional classroom to study off-campus, pursue research, or accept an internship--all without missing out on other classes.

Cornell has been recognized by numerous publications for the value its education offers and for academic excellence. This year it was named of the 100 best values in liberal arts education by Kiplinger's, one of the "Best Value Schools" among national liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report, and one of the 100 Affordable Elite Colleges by Washington Monthly. Ninety-three percent of Cornell graduates earn their degrees in four years. In 2013 Cornell was named one of the 25 colleges with the best professors by the Center for College Affordability and Productivity.

For more information, visit www.cornellcollege.edu.

02 Mar 2015

Update: Police, Health Officials Justify Strip Search, Arrest & Detention of Disabled Man in Mental Health Facility Based on Slurred Speech, Unsteady Gait

By John W. Whitehead

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Attorneys for The Rutherford Institute have asked a federal court to reject a request by health officials to dismiss a Fourth Amendment lawsuit filed on behalf of a 37-year-old disabled man who was wrongfully arrested, strip searched, handcuffed to a table, diagnosed as having "mental health issues," apparently because of his slurred speech and unsteady gait, and subsequently locked up for five days in a mental health facility against his will and with no access to family and friends.

In asking the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia to reject a motion to dismiss filed by the Valley Community Services Board (VCSB) and one of its mental health screeners, Rutherford Institute attorneys argue that the screener violated clearly established law protecting citizens from unjustified mental health seizures when she allegedly recommended that Gordon Goines, a resident of Waynesboro who suffers from a neurological condition similar to multiple sclerosis, be committed as mentally ill and dangerous. A subsequent hearing showed that Goines has no mental illness and should not have been confined. The lawsuit alleges that the VCSB should be held responsible and liable for the deprivation of Goines' Fourth and Fourteenth Amendment rights because it allows unqualified persons to make mental health examinations.

The Institute's complaint in Gordon Goines v. David Shaw et al., is available at www.rutherford.org.

"By giving government officials the power to declare individuals mentally ill and detain them against their will without first ensuring that they are actually trained to identify such illness, the government has opened the door to a system in which involuntary detentions can be used to make people disappear," said John W. Whitehead, president of The Rutherford Institute and author of the award-winning book A Government of Wolves: The Emerging American Police State. "Indeed, government officials in the Cold War-era Soviet Union often used psychiatric hospitals as prisons in order to isolate political prisoners from the rest of society, discredit their ideas, and break them physically and mentally."

Gordon Goines resides in Waynesboro and suffers from cerebellar ataxia, a neurological condition similar to multiple or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrigs disease. As a result, Goines has difficulty at times with his balance, causing him to walk unsteadily, speaks slowly and with a slur and has problems with fine motor skills. Goines has no cognitive impairment, is of above-average intelligence, and acutely aware of what is happening around him. The complaint alleges that on May 15, 2014, Goines was having problems with his cable television reception, including disconnections and extremely loud line noise and signals, and called the cable company for assistance. A technician determined that a neighbor had spliced into Goines cable and recommended Goines contact police about the theft. Goines walked across the street to the Waynesboro Police Dept. and reported the theft to one officer, who called on two other officers to follow Goines home and investigate his complaint. However, the first officer reported that Goines was having "mental health issues." The officers then proceeded to question Goines about his  "mental health issues"; Goines told them he did not have any mental health problems. The officers then asked Goines if he wanted to go talk to someone; believing they meant about the cable theft, Goines told them he did. The officers then handcuffed him and transported Goines, who pleaded to be taken home, to Augusta County Medical Center. After he arrived, he was examined by an employee of VCSB who concluded that Goines suffered from a psychotic condition and a petition for Goines' involuntary detention was filed as a result.

According to the complaint, the VCSB screener was not a licensed medical professional, clinical psychologist or social worker and so lacked the required training to diagnose mental disorders. The petition was granted and Goines was committed to Crossroads Mental Health Center and held against his will and without access to family and friends until May 20, 2014, when a subsequent hearing found that Goines had no mental illness and should not be confined. Affiliate attorney Timothy Coffield is assisting The Rutherford Institute in its defense of Goines.

This press release is also available at www.rutherford.org.

02 Mar 2015

Smiddy Energizes Students at Model Illinois Government Kick-Off

By Paul Ferrero
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Addressing a group of over 200 Illinois college students, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, was the keynote speaker at the annual Model Illinois Government (MIG) kick-off in Springfield Thursday.
"The men and women participating in this event represent the best and brightest our state has to offer," Smiddy said. "These students' enthusiasm and passion for both government and making our state better will allow Illinois to continue being a beacon of hope for our nation for many years to come."
Smiddy headlined the opening festivities to the annual Model Illinois Government visit to the Capitol. MIG is made up of college students from across the state who come to Springfield and simulate a week of state government each year. Participants elect leadership and constitutional officers, debate current events, and pass legislation as part of the simulation. The goal of MIG is to engage college students in Illinois' current events and get them involved in the legislative process.
02 Mar 2015

Heart to Art Press Release

By EINNOC10@aol.com

Genesis Heart Institute and Bucktown Center for the Arts announce "Heart to Art", a month long awareness campaign to explore the positive impact the arts have on the healthcare experience.

Bucktown Center for the Arts and Genesis Heart Institute invites all artists within a 150 mile radius to submit artwork such as visual art, photography, mixed media, and sculpture depicting heart health, things close to the artist's heart, or artist interpretation of "Heart to Art."

Accepted works will be displayed at Bucktown Center for the Arts from April 25th until May 9th. A special selection of artworks will go on to be displayed at Genesis Heart Institute from May 12th until the 22nd.  Entry fee of $20; students $15. Entry forms can be found at Bucktown Center for the Arts or email mfaheartart@gmail.com.

Additional "Heart to Art" activities include a seminar about Women and Heart Disease by Dr. Rafat Padaria, MD, Yoga, Tai Chi and art classes.

Bucktown Center for the Arts is a collection of unique shops and artist studios where you can learn about, create or purchase works of local art. Bucktown is located at 225 E. 2nd St. in Downtown Davenport. Hours are Wed. - Sat. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment.

Media are invited to a sneak peek of the "Heart to Art" exhibit on April 22 at 10:30 a.m.  at Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd St, Downtown Davenport. Please contact Pat Bereskin at (563) 508-4630 for more information.

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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