31 Oct 2014

AFL-CIO Endorses Senator Mike Jacobs

By Reena Tandon

"We can't afford to have candidates in office who don't support our values. Anderson is on record saying he favors turning Illinois into a right to work state and opposes giving public employees the right to strike- now he says he's changed his mind," -Michael Carrigan-President, Illinois AFL-CIO.

 

SPRINGFIELD- State Senator Mike Jacobs (D-Moline) received the endorsement of the Illinois AFL-CIO in the 2014 General Election.

Jacobs is facing Republican Neil Anderson who has openly supported right to work laws in Illinois.

"We are proud to support Mike Jacobs this November. He has and continues to be a constant advocate for labor issues," said Michael Carrigan, President of Illinois AFL-CIO.

"Right-to-work" laws are designed to bust agreements between labor unions and employers. These laws would devastate our communities, cut wages and force local businesses to close their doors.

"We can't afford to have candidates in office who don't support our values. Anderson is on record saying he favors turning Illinois into a right to work state and opposes giving public employees the right to strike- now he says he's changed his mind," Carrigan said. "We can't afford to wait for the next time Neil Anderson will "change" his mind.

The Illinois AFL-CIO represents 1,500 local unions and nearly one million union women and men in Illinois.

"I'm grateful for the AFL-CIO's support this November and look forward to continuing to work with them for years to come," said Jacobs. "If we want to continue to grow as a state, we need keep working with employers and employees to find a balance to sustain economic development opportunities in our region."

Illinois AFL-CIO: The Illinois AFL-CIO represents nearly 900,000 union members and is the voice of all working families in the state. Our power lies with the many and diverse people we represent in a multitude of workplaces and in our ability to affect change.

The State Federation helps improve the lives of working men and women by promoting the rights of workers to join a union and by making sure their voices are heard at the state capitol.

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31 Oct 2014

Blue Grass American Legion to Host 2nd Annual Veterans' Day Run/Walk

By Rick Martin

Blue Grass, IA- The Blue Grass American Legion is preparing to host another successful Veterans' Day Run/Walk to support the many programs and projects of the Legion.  This event will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2014 at the American Legion Post 711 in Blue Grass, Iowa.

This event has options for runners and walkers of all ages and capabilities.  The 5K run will begin at 8:00 AM and follow old route 61 south.  The kids half-mile run will begin at 9:30 AM and any children twelve and under are eligible to participate. The family fun run/walk will begin at 10:00 AM and follow a 1-mile route. Families are encouraged to carry posters supporting their loved ones, as well as include the family pet in this run/walk.

The Battle Buddy Run will begin at 11:00 AM.  This 2-mile race includes two people and one person must be carried at all times. Alternating who is carried is allowed, but no advancement is allowed during transition.

Unique dog-tag medals and t-shirts will be given out to all participants as supplies permit.  Awards and medals will also be given to the top three male and female participants in each age group.

Registration after October 31 is $20 for anyone 15 years or younger, $25 for adults, $20 for veterans and everyday heroes (Police, firefighters, EMS, teachers); $15 for legionnaires, auxiliary, and Sons of American Legion; and $25 for the family fun run for two participants, $10 for each additional participant.

Registrations will be accepted up until the race time on Saturday morning. Participants are urged to register and pick up their packet at the Blue Grass American Legion on Friday, November 7 from 5:00-8:00 PM or Saturday, November 8 from 6:00-7:30 AM. American Legion Post 711 is located at 106 S. Juniata St. in Blue Grass, IA.

Please contact American Legion Post 711 for more information at 563-381-4380 or visit https://sites.google.com/site/ialegionpost711

Proceeds from this event will be utilized to help support the many community and youth programs that the American Legion provides the Blue Grass and Buffalo areas.

The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans' service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to fellow service members and veterans. The American Legion currently has about 2.4 million members in 14,000 posts worldwide.

31 Oct 2014

Governor Quinn Announces Investment in Rock Falls Community Health Center

By Katie Hickey

Investment Will Help Meet Healthcare Demand in Whiteside County

ROCK FALLS - Governor Pat Quinn today announced an investment to help expand Community Health Center services in Whiteside County. The funds, included in Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program, will allow the state to reduce healthcare spending and save taxpayers money. Today's announcement is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to ensure all people have access to quality healthcare and improve the health and well-being of people throughout Illinois.

"An investment in this community health center is an investment in the health and wellness of the people of Whiteside County," Governor Quinn said. "It is also an important step in ensuring that the people in the Rock Falls and Sterling communities have access to the healthcare they deserve."

The Whiteside County Health Department will receive $1 million to construct a 5,000-square-foot facility for the Whiteside County Community Health Clinic in Rock Falls. This will allow the department to provide additional healthcare services to the residents of Whiteside County.

"I am thrilled that we will be able to expand our clinic to facilitate more behavioral health services to the community," Whiteside County Community Health Clinic CEO Beth Fiorini said. "Presently staff is overcrowded and the ability to spread out will enable a more productive and efficient clinic."

The Community Health Center Construction Act, signed by Governor Quinn in 2009, provides funding to repair outdated buildings, convert vacant commercial space, build new health center facilities and purchase new equipment for additional services such as OB/GYN and dental care. The funds are administered through the state's Capital Development Board. In addition to providing needed healthcare facilities, the investments are expected to create about 215 construction jobs.

Community health centers are not-for-profit entities created by Congress to meet the healthcare needs of underserved communities and high-risk patients. These centers fill a void by providing care for those whom other providers often do not serve, including the low-income, uninsured or homeless; or those with HIV/AIDS, substance abuse problems or special medical needs.

The Community Health Center project is part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest construction programs in the nation.

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31 Oct 2014

U.S. Senate Women Leaders: This Election Will Have Consequences for Iowa Women

By Sam Lau
Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell discuss Braley's strong record on issues like women's healthcare access, paycheck fairness

Des Moines, IA ­- Today, Washington Senators Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell met with women in Des Moines and Mason City to discuss the extreme positions taken by Senate candidate Joni Ernst. In contrast, the Senators highlighted Bruce Braley's proven record of standing up for middle class women and fighting for affordable, quality healthcare.

"Joni Ernst's positions could have an incredibly harmful impact?not just on women in Iowa?but for women all over the country. If Senator Ernst is elected we're less likely to pursue pay equity and women's access to common forms of contraception could be jeopardized," said Murray.

"We can't go back on healthcare rights for women -- we need to move forward," Cantwell said. " We need a partner in the U.S. Senate that will fight for women's health care and for equal pay for equal work. Bruce Braley is the right candidate who will protect women's rights and support an economic agenda that will move our country forward."

Bruce Braley has been a strong and consistent advocate for a woman's right to make her own healthcare decisions. In stark contrast, Joni Ernst's radical views on women's healthcare include sponsorship of a so-called "personhood" amendment that would have banned many common forms of birth control and outlawed abortions, even in the case of rape or incest. Ernst's position on this amendment was sharply criticized in a recent editorial by the Des Moines Register.

As Washington state's senior Senator, Patty Murray has a proven track record spanning more than two decades of fighting for Washington state families in the United States Senate. Patty has established herself as a tireless and effective leader on education, transportation, budget issues, women, and veterans issues. In addition to being the first female Senator from Washington state, Patty served as the first female Chair of the DSCC, the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee and currently is the first female Chair of the Senate Budget Committee.   Patty has been a key leader in protecting women's health in the Senate--from defending Planned Parenthood funding from Republican attacks, to standing up against the Supreme Court's decision in Hobby Lobby, and fighting to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act.

Senator Maria Cantwell has a record of working to support middle-class families and expand economic opportunities for all Americans. As Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Senator Cantwell has spearheaded legislation to close the gender gap in small business lending and enable more women entrepreneurs to create and grow small businesses. In 2013, Senator Cantwell was a Senate leader in passing a bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with strengthened protections for victims of domestic violence. She has a long record of standing up to attacks on women's health care, including speaking out on the Senate floor to defeat an amendment that would have limited health coverage for birth control.
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31 Oct 2014

Mallards Shuffle Roster Hakanpaa Reassigned to Flock; Trio Waived

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (October 30, 2014) - Defenseman Jani Hakanpaa has been reassigned to the Quad City Mallards from the American Hockey League's Chicago Wolves by the National Hockey League's St. Louis Blues, the Mallards announced today.  The Mallards further announced they have waived forwards Kyle Thomas, Garrett Vermeersch and Ben Woodley and have activated forward Antii Pusa from the team's reserve list while moving forward Evan Haney to the reserve list. 

Hakanpaa, 22, scored four goals and added four assists while posting a plus/minus rating of +20 in 54 games with the Wolves last season.

Hakanpaa was selected by St. Louis in the fourth round of the 2010 National Hockey League Entry Draft with the one hundred fourth overall choice.  The 6' 5", 218-pound product of Kirkkonummi, Finland got his first taste of North American hockey when he joined the Peoria Rivermen for 14 AHL games in 2012-13.  Hakanpaa started that campaign in his homeland with the Espoo Blues. 

Hakanpaa represented Finland at the 2011 and 2012 International Ice Hockey Federation World Junior Championships, captaining the Finns at the 2012 event in Alberta.

Thomas played in one game for the Mallards, Vermeersch scored once in three outings and Woodley picked up an assist in two games.

Haney skated in two games before his move to the reserve list.  Pusa, 25, makes his way to the active roster after sitting out the Mallards' first three games of the season.

The Mallards next play at home tomorrow evening - Halloween night- at 7:05 against the Cincinnati Cyclones.  Kids 12 and under wearing Halloween costumes to tomorrow night's tilt will receive free tickets to that game and will have the chance to trick-or-treat on the ice during the first intermission.  Tomorrow is also another $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X and MetroLINK.  $1 hot dogs and beer are available at iWireless Center concession stands during all Mallards Friday night home games.

 

Single game tickets for all remaining Mallards regular season home games- including tomorrow night's- are on sale now at the iWireless Center box office, Ticketmaster outlets, ticketmaster.comand 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.
31 Oct 2014

Hilltop Campus Village Grand Opening

By Scott Tunnicliff
Here is a great opportunity to welcome another new business to the Hilltop Campus Village!
Saturday from 3pm to 7pm book binder, conservator and store owner Andrew Hout will be opening his shop at 230 West 15th St.
For those in need of landmarks, the shop is right next to the Eastside Bakery, across the street from Harrison Lofts, and just north of the Hilltop Plaza Park.
More information can be found at http://bigriverbindery.com/2014/10/grand-opening/
This promises to be another unique destination point that is helping to make the Hilltop Campus Village a one of a a shopping area where people can come to find things unavailable
Andrew Huot, Bookbinder and Conservator
Big River Bindery
230 W 15th St.
Davenport, IA 52803
31 Oct 2014

Statement by Governor Pat Quinn on the Passing of Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino

By Katie Hickey
CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today issued  the following statement regarding Former Boston Mayor Thomas Menino:

"We mourn the loss today of a giant among our nation's Mayors, Tom Menino.

"As Boston's longest-serving Mayor, Tom transformed the skyline and waterfront, turned an aging city into a green community and was a tireless advocate for affordable housing and education. As co-founder of Mayors Against Illegal Guns, he became a national voice on keeping guns out of the hands of criminals. This son of a factory worker fostered innovation Downtown while growing healthy neighborhoods.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Angela, their children and grandchildren and the people of Boston."

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31 Oct 2014

Alzheimer's Association Federal Action Update

By Alzheimer's Association
The current session of Congress has left many important issues unresolved. Critical legislation is languishing in committees and vital budgetary decisions have yet to be made. With such inaction it's easy to assume this session of Congress is over.

But it's not!

In the coming weeks Congress will be focused on developing next year's federal budget. Let them know that increasing funding for Alzheimer's research should be their TOP PRIORITY.

Urge your members of Congress to provide an additional $200 million in Alzheimer's research funding.

31 Oct 2014

'RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus' Coming to Select US Cinemas 12/4 -- TODAY & 11/4, See 'RiffTrax Live: Anaconda'

By Fathom Events
It's officially the most wonderful time of the year -- RiffTrax season! Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett (best known for the groundbreaking "Mystery Science Theater 3000") will back in select cinemas nationwide soon with "RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus." A hilarious never-before-seen take on K. Gordon Murray's 1959 Holiday "classic" Santa Claus, "RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus" is coming to select movie theaters nationwide on Thurs., Dec. 4 LIVE at 8pm ET/ 7:00pm CT and tape-delayed to 7pm MT/ 8pm PT.
But before then, Fathom Events, RiffTrax.com® and IGN are thrilled to bring "RiffTrax Live: Anaconda" will come to 650+ select cinemas on Tues., Nov. 4 at 7:30pm (local time).
"RiffTrax Live: Santa Claus" will be presented in the following cinemas in your area.
Cinemark Davenport 18 with IMAX 3601 E 53Rd St Davenport IA 52807
31 Oct 2014

Veterans Day Event Will Help Genesis Honor Veterans All Year

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Oct. 30, 2014 -- By honoring veterans on Veterans Day, Tuesday, Nov. 11, Genesis VNA and Hospice will also be able to honor veterans throughout the year.

We Honor Veterans is a national program of the Veterans Administration and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) with hospice care providers across the country. Genesis hospice patients who are veterans, nearing the end of life, are celebrated in an individual ceremony with loved ones. They are recognized for their service by hospice volunteers who are often veterans themselves.

To support We Honor Veterans for Genesis hospice patients, Genesis is inviting all veterans, their families and the public to the Adler Health Education Center in the lower level of the Genesis Heart Institute for an event recognizing veterans. The address is 1236 E. Rusholme Street, Davenport.

There will be a mini-health fair starting at 1 p.m. with free seasonal flu vaccinations for veterans, blood pressure checks and information about senior living, eye care, hospice care and other health services.

At 2 p.m. there will be a showing of The Monuments Men, the story of a special unit of soldiers in World War II charged with retrieving priceless works of art stolen by German troops. The Monuments Men stars George Clooney and Matt Damon. The movie will be screened again at 4:30 p.m.

The event is free and everyone is welcome to attend.

Sponsorship is being provided by the Quad-City Times Bix 7, Eye Surgeons 

Associates, Genesis Imaging and Northwest Bank & Trust. Proceeds will be used to conduct the recognition ceremonies for veterans at the end of life and will help defray the costs of Genesis hospice nurses who accompany veterans in hospice care who are able to go on Honor Flights.

In 2014 for the first time, participants in the Quad-City Times Bix 7 were able to add to their entry fee in support of Genesis efforts to recognize and honor veterans. Race director Ed Froehlich will present a check of the proceeds prior to the screening of The Monuments Men.

"It is not only World War II veterans who are at an age where they need hospice care. We are also caring for more Korean and Vietnam era veterans in hospice,'' said Pat Christy, operations manager for Genesis Hospice Services and the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House. "Every veteran deserves our gratitude and recognition of their service.

"At the end of their lives the We Honor Veterans program celebrates their service and their lives.

"In their final days, many veterans have a story to share. We Honor Veterans ceremonies give us the opportunity to recognize them while also giving them the chance to share their personal stories with their families and loved ones.''

Veterans receive an enamel pin and a certificate that they and the family can display. American flags and service flags are displayed in their homes outside hospice patient rooms at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House and service flags are flown outside the hospice house on a rotating basis each month.

For more information, call (563) 421-9263. To make a donation to We Honor Veterans, call the Genesis Health Services Foundation at (563) 421-6865.

For more information about We Honor Veterans, go to www.wehonorveterans.org.

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