28 Oct 2014

Ascentra partners with Community Foundation of the Great River Bend

By Alvaro Macias

$2 million corporate gift will support giving in the areas of youth education, financial literacy, community development and helping the financial viability of the underserved

 

Bettendorf, Iowa - Ascentra Credit Union is honoring former CEO Paul Lensmeyer by establishing the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation, a fund within the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.  Paul Lensmeyer was more than the President & CEO; he was a charismatic leader, a friend to many and an astute businessman who spent his life giving to others.  He was the heart of the organization for over 20 years and created a culture dedicated to giving back and community service.

As any great leader does, Lensmeyer had a plan in place for a worst-case scenario.  Long ago, he and the Board of Directors had put in place a key person life insurance policy that would protect the credit union in case tragedy struck.  As Lensmeyer was preparing for retirement he had already initiated a succession plan and had selected and trained Dale Owen to assume his CEO responsibilities.  When Paul passed away unexpectedly, a policy that would normally be used to search for a successor did not need to be used in that fashion.

The board and senior management team were faced with a difficult decision on what to do with the policy proceeds.  It did not take long to determine that Ascentra would like to utilize the funds to start the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation continuing the service and generosity Lensmeyer taught and lived.   "Listening, caring, doing what's right" are words that were genuinely spoken by Paul, who lived and breathed this mantra in his professional and personal life.  He instilled these beliefs into Ascentra's organization which has made a difference in the lives of its members, staff, and the communities it serves.  Now, through the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation, Ascentra is ensuring his legacy lives on and that these beliefs will have a positive ripple effect for generations to come.

"Ascentra, by its nature as a credit union, and even more so under the leadership of Paul, already contributed to the community in many ways," said Linda Andry, Chief Financial Officer.  "But Paul's legacy was a catalyst for the credit union to partner with the Community Foundation to expand its philanthropic work."

 

The credit union established an endowment and a charitable giving fund, and is in the process of working with the Community Foundation to enhance its giving and further their philanthropic outreach in the communities they serve. This collaboration represents the largest corporate partnership with the Community Foundation to date by establishing a $1.75 million endowment to support their corporate philanthropy, and a non-endowed fund of $250,000 for additional grants.

 

"What better way to not only honor Paul, but to do what is right for our community and our members?" said Dale Owen, President & CEO of Ascentra, who had been in the process of transitioning into his position when Paul passed away.

 

In honor of Paul, the credit union provided donations in the past year totaling more than $150,000 to several local organizations, including the Pleasant Valley Schools Educational Foundation, the Bettendorf/Quad City Rotary, Greater Quad Cities Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Credit Union Foundation and the Children's Miracle Network at the University of Iowa Hospitals. Dale said they approached the Community Foundation to be more strategic about future giving because of the foundation's strong reputation.

 

"The Community Foundation has a long track record of doing many great things," he said. "It is an organization we've admired and I'm glad we're partnering with them."

 

Barb Melbourne, JD, vice president of development at CFGRB, said the sentiment is shared.  "Ascentra is committed to the community in which we all live and work, and we are humbled to have an opportunity to sit alongside them to shape their mission, and identify ways to be more impactful with their philanthropic dollars," she said. "They are an incredible example of the ways local businesses can influence and support their community for the greater good."

 

It is a move that Paul would have been proud of, Andry said, as Paul also led by example at work and in his personal life.  "He encouraged staff to volunteer and give back to their community," she said. "That was?and is today?the environment in our workplace. Paul wanted staff engaged in giving back to the community. We miss him dearly."

 

About the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend:

For the past 50 years, the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend has been dedicated to bettering the communities we serve by connecting people who care with causes that matter.  We are the lead foundation for 14 Affiliate Foundations throughout eastern Iowa and western Illinois. They are part of our 17 county service area, which allows our grant and scholarship work to create impact across our region. Learn more about the Community Foundation at CFGRB.org.  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

About Ascentra Credit Union:

Founded in 1950, Ascentra Credit Union, is Iowa's premier credit union with more than $340 million in assets and 10 branches serving the communities of Bettendorf, Clinton, Davenport, Le Claire, Muscatine, Iowa and Moline, Ill. Learn more about Ascentra Credit Union at ascentra.org. Follow Ascentra on Facebook and on Twitter @ascentra.

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28 Oct 2014

Branstad, Reynolds announce Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner program

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced the Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner (CHAMP) program. The program allows Iowa colleges and universities to become CHAMP certified for their ability to educate and assist veterans on campus. The certification will help attract veterans leaving the service to Iowa and help academic institutions market their campus as veteran friendly.

"With 495 veterans hired through Home Base Iowa thus far, it's clear our veterans' jobs initiative is a growing success," said Branstad. "Today's announcement of the Home Base Iowa Certified Higher Academic Military Partner program is another step toward ensuring service members transitioning to civilian life have the educational resources they need here in Iowa."

The Home Base Iowa Act was signed into law on May 26, 2014. It passed the Iowa Senate 46-0 and the Iowa House 94-2.

"Governor Branstad and I are pleased to see the continued broad bipartisan support Home Base Iowa continues to receive across the state," said Reynolds. "With nearly two-thirds of Iowa currently in the process of becoming Home Base Iowa Communities, it's clear Iowans are embracing this initiative to match veterans with quality careers."

To become a Home Base Iowa CHAMP campus, education institutions must meet three of the four criteria in each of the three categories below:

1. On-Campus Veteran Resources

a.        Full Time Veterans Services Coordinator or Veterans' Representative and office.

b.      Veterans Center/study space dedicated to veteran student population with possibility of computers to sign up for benefits or meeting area for Vet Club.

c.       Veterans' Services Support Group (made up of Veterans' Representative, Advisors, Faculty, Staff) to address issues veterans face and encourage veterans clubs and meetings.

d.      Career placement assistance

2. Mindfulness of Service Member Transitions

a.       Consistent credit honored for all of the established military training and schools (Joint Services Transcript, Community College of the Air Force credit, ACE recommended credit, CLEP, DSST).

b.      Advanced/Preferential registration dates for student veteran population.

c.       Offer veterans sections for new student orientation.

d.      College President Signature on Principles of Excellence laid out in Executive Order 13607

3. Financial Considerations

a.       Automatic in-state tuition for former active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, spouses and children domiciled in Iowa, regardless of residency requirements.

b.      Deferred billing options to ensure timing of VA benefit payments does not hinder academic success.

c.       Deferred billing or options to assist student veterans in purchasing books, tools and supplies required for vocational programs.

d.      Specific scholarship for transitioning service members and/or their dependents.

BACKGROUND ON THE HOME BASE IOWA ACT 

Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds launched the Home Base Iowa initiative in November of 2013 at the Iowa Gold Star Military Museum at Camp Dodge. Branstad and Reynolds named Congressman Leonard Boswell and Casey's CEO Bob Myers the co-chairs of the initiative.

In January 2014, Gov. Branstad made Home Base Iowa the centerpiece of his legislative plan by stating at his Condition of the State address, "This session, the centerpiece of my agenda is Home Base Iowa. It is a bipartisan jobs plan focusing on recruiting service members to Iowa and matching them with good, high paying careers. [...] Our veterans have risked their lives defending our freedom.  To show our gratitude, let's make Iowa the leader in respect, support and opportunity for veterans."

Four communities - Greene County, Howard County, Clarke County and Floyd County - have become certified Home Base Iowa Communities.

The Home Base Iowa Act does the following:

  • Fully exempts military pensions from state income tax.
  • Gives veterans, their spouses and dependents in-state tuition at Iowa's colleges and universities.
  • Allows Iowa's licensing boards to adopt rules allowing credit for military training and experience in the licensing process.
  • Allows private-sector companies to follow the public sector's lead by allowing a preference in hiring and promoting veterans.
  • Eliminates the special plate issuance fees charged for plates associated with military service.
  • Expands eligibility for the Military Homeownership Assistance Program, which provides $5,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance.  Additional funding for the program is provided in a separate appropriations bill.

In addition to the Home Base Iowa Act, Branstad also signed Senate File 2352 in 2014.

Senate File 2352 an Act relating to the additional homestead credit for certain disabled veterans and including effective date and applicability provisions.

For more information on Home Base Iowa, please visit www.HomeBaseIowa.org.

28 Oct 2014

FFA Members Attend District Conference

By Scott Johnson
ANKENY- Each year District FFA and Iowa FFA officers plan and facilitate Greenhand Fire-Up Conferences for
FFA members in the six FFA districts across the state. The six respective host sites welcomed 1746 FFA members
from 133 chapters from across the state in recent weeks.
While at Greenhand Fire-Up Conferences, district and state officers lead four interactive workshops for first year
high school FFA members, also known as Greenhands, for the annual Conference. The workshops facilitated were
leadership focused in the areas of communications, managing priorities, SMART goals, and authenticity.
Iowa FFA President, Abrah Meyer, stated, "Greenhand Fire-Up provides a chance for first year members to get a
sneak peek of the opportunities that FFA holds, and is a conference for members to meet and interact with state and
district officers."
This year, the officers prepared and facilitated workshops of: communication, managing priorities, SMART goals,
and authenticity - in order to provide the first-year FFA members with skills they would use both within and
outside of FFA. The goal was to engage FFA members in learning about the tools that would allow them to be
successful in anything they are part of through high school and beyond.
The Iowa FFA Association has 224 local chapters with over 14,300 FFA members. FFA is a national organization
of over 610,000 members preparing for leadership and careers in science, business and technology of agriculture.
Local, state and national programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the
classroom. FFA's mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for
premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agricultural education. For more information,
go to www.iowaffa.com.
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28 Oct 2014

WEDNESDAY: Hillary Rodham Clinton to Join Bruce Braley at Grassroots Events in Cedar Rapids and Davenport

By Sam Lau
Des Moines, IA - Today, Braley for Iowa announced that Hillary Rodham Clinton will join Bruce Braley at grassroots events in Cedar Rapids and Davenport on Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Hillary Clinton and Bruce Braley will speak about the importance of voting in this year's crucial midterm election, as well as about Bruce's plans to fight for all Iowa families. 

Hillary Clinton and Bruce Braley will encourage all Iowans to vote and make their voice heard in this year's crucial midterm election. Iowans can vote early in person from now until November 3. For more information about early voting locations, visit vote.brucebraley.com.

For press credentials for the grassroots event in Cedar Rapids, RSVP here.

For press credentials for the grassroots event in Davenport, RSVP here. 

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Braley for Iowa Grassroots Event with Special Guest Hillary Clinton
IBEW Local 405 Hall,
1211 Wiley Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA
Doors open at 12:45 pm
For tickets visit www.brucebraley.com/cedar-rapids or call 515-802-8943.

Braley for Iowa Grassroots Event with Special Guest Hillary Clinton
RiverCenter, Atrium
136 E. 3rd Street
Davenport, IA
Doors open at 4:45 pm 
For tickets visit www.brucebraley.com/davenport or call 515-802-8943.
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28 Oct 2014

Governor Quinn Welcomes Illinois National Guard Brigade Home from Kuwait

By Dave Blanchette

Illinois' 108th Sustainment Brigade Returns from Deployment

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today welcomed home more than 200 Illinois Army National Guard soldiers who served in Kuwait. The soldiers are all members of the 108th Sustainment Brigade, and were deployed overseas for approximately 10 months. Homecoming ceremonies for the brigade were held today in Bridgeview and Springfield.

"I'm proud to welcome home the heroes of the 108th Brigade and thank them for serving our country and protecting our freedoms," Governor Quinn said. "It's important that we take care of those who have borne that battle and this celebration is a small thank you to our state's veterans and their families. While we could never repay them for their sacrifice, we thank each of our National Guardsmen for their service to our great nation. Welcome home."

The 108th includes soldiers from throughout Illinois, with a large concentration from Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. The soldiers trained for a brief time at Fort Hood, Texas before deploying overseas. In preparation for the deployment, the unit participated in training exercises at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas and the Illinois National Guard's Marseilles Training Center.

The 108th Sustainment Brigade, led by Col. Drew Dukett of Roodhouse and Command Sgt. Maj. John Burns of Benld, deployed to Kuwait in January.  Most were headquartered at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, while several soldiers served in other locations throughout the region. The 108th provided mission command and logistical support operations for servicemembers and civilians in Kuwait, Afghanistan and Iraq, and assisted with humanitarian aid in Iraq.

The 108th Special Troops Battalion, led by Lt. Col. Ron A. Jeanblanc of Athens, was deployed as part of the brigade and provided all internal support and medical operations within the brigade. The battalion also oversaw more than $600 million in financial transactions and conducted more than 220 financial missions throughout the Middle East. They also established the first Army Post Office in Iraq since 2011 and coordinated the transport of more than seven million tons of cargo across 75,000 nautical miles.

Governor Quinn is committed to honoring and supporting the men and women who have served our nation, and supporting the mission of the Illinois National Guard. His efforts include signing a law to create the Veterans Cash lottery ticket to be sold year round with 100 percent of proceeds supporting Illinois veterans. In 2011, Governor Quinn launched the Welcome Home Heroes program to support Illinois servicemembers seeking homeownership. Since that time more than 1,500 Illinois veterans, active military personnel, reservists and Illinois National Guard members have accessed more than $170 million to buy their homes.

28 Oct 2014

Braley Kicks Off Canvass In Davenport, Touts Plans To Fight For All Iowa Families

By Sam Lau
While Braley puts Iowa families first, Ernst stands with millionaires, billionaires and special interests

Davenport, IA - Bruce Braley visited Davenport to speak with grassroots volunteers and organizers at a canvass kickoff and share his vision to be a Senator who fights for all of Iowa's hardworking families, not just the wealthiest few. While Ernst continues to try and hide her out-of-step policies by refusing to meet with newspaper editorial boards across Iowa, Bruce is traveling the state and sharing his vision to be a Senator who puts Iowa families first.

"The excitement surrounding this election is clear to me from the energy and enthusiasm that I see from our fantastic volunteers and grassroots organizers. Iowans face a clear choice, and I'm running for the Senate to fight for all of Iowa's hardworking families. I'm committed to breaking through the gridlock to build an economy that works for all of Iowa's families, not just the wealthiest few. While my opponent has made it clear that she stands for millionaires, billionaires and the special interests backing her campaign, I'll always put Iowa first," said Braley.

In stark contrast to Bruce's focus on policies that put Iowa families first, Sen. Joni Ernst's plans - including privatizing Social Security, protecting corporations that ship jobs overseas from paying their fair share in taxes, abolishing federal student loans, and opposing a minimum wage increase that would give 300,000 Iowans a raise - would have devastating consequences for Iowa's families.

Bruce also spoke on the importance of voting early in this year's midterm election. Iowans can vote early in person from now until November 3. For more information about early voting locations, visit vote.brucebraley.com.
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28 Oct 2014

KWQC TV-6 Reports on Potential Electronic Voting Fraud

By Jon Schweppe

Rock Island County Clerk Karen Kinney remains defiant, lashes out in Facebook posts on KWQC news story

ROCK ISLAND, IL -- KWQC TV-6 reported yesterday about several complaints of electronic voting fraud with the early voting machines in Rock Island County. You can read and watch that story here.

Rock Island County Clerk Karen Kinney (D-Rock Island) offered no comment to the media about the allegations, but did take to Facebook last night to silence any criticism, calling the formal complaints "lies, & more lies" and accusing those who filed complaints of "making false allegations to suppress the vote." Kinney's posts were written under a thread about this issue on KWQC's Facebook page.

The Schilling campaign reached out to the Illinois State Board of Elections on Friday to report the situation. The State Board of Elections made contact with the Rock Island County Clerk's office and recommended re-calibrating the early voting machines. As of yet, there is no evidence that a full re-calibration has occurred.

The Schilling campaign has now received more than 20 reports from voters who have had their vote switched on the electronic voting machines. Several formal complaints have been filed to the Rock Island County Clerk's office.
Yesterday, the Schilling campaign also heard from a voter who went to early vote at the County Clerk's office and was turned away after requesting a paper ballot.

Jon Schweppe, communications director at Bobby Schilling for Congress, released the following statement:

"Every vote matters. Every vote should be counted. Karen Kinney needs to stop victim-blaming on Facebook and start working to fix the faulty machines. Voters in Rock Island County are quickly losing faith in the legitimacy of our elections, and that's unacceptable. The Rock Island County Clerk needs to do something immediately."
28 Oct 2014

Double Rides on the Ferris Wheel Nov. 1!

By River Bandits

The Giant Wheel will take you up 110 feet in the air in an open air gondola that seat up to 6 people. The wheel will spin slowly around offering views of the Mississippi River, Modern Woodmen Park, and downtown Davenport and Rock Island. The ride will be lit at light with an impressive LED light package with millions of color combinations which makes it an entirely different ride at night!

All guests below 42" must be accompanied by a supervising companion. The Giant Wheel requires five amusement coupons to ride.

For each ride, 50 cents will be donated to the Genesis Health Services Foundation, benefiting Camp Genesis, Genesis Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and Genesis Flu-Free Quad Cities.

IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union members can use the Fastpass line and be the next guests loaded onto the ride by just showing their credit union card.

Amusements Schedule and General Information

28 Oct 2014

Governor Quinn Directs Illinois Department of Public Health to Require Quarantine to Protect Against Ebola

By Katie Hickey

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today ordered the Illinois Department of Public Health to require a mandatory 21-day home quarantine for high-risk individuals who have had direct contact with an individual infected with the Ebola virus while in Liberia, Sierra Leone or Guinea.

The mandatory quarantine order includes any high-risk medical personnel who have performed medical services to individuals infected with the Ebola virus. The order will be implemented by local health departments across the state. Previously these high-risk individuals were subject to a voluntary quarantine.

"This protective measure is too important to be voluntary," Governor Quinn said. "We must take every step necessary to ensure the people of Illinois are protected from potential exposure to the Ebola virus. While we have no confirmed cases of the Ebola virus in Illinois, we will continue to take every safeguard necessary to protect first responders, healthcare workers and the people of Illinois."

This directive was issued to every local health department in Illinois earlier today.

For the most up to date information visit http://www.idph.state.il.us/ebola/index.htm.

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28 Oct 2014

"Masterworks II: A Passion for Life" Offers Drama, Beauty and Joy

By Rick Martin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - A compelling artist who combines exhilarating emotion with fierce integrity, award-winning violinist Erin Keefe has performed with the top orchestras of the world. In the second presentation of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra (QCSO) 100th Anniversary Masterworks series, Keefe will perform one of the greatest concerto masterpieces - Johannes Brahms' Violin Concerto, which abounds with rich melodies and joyous dances. Keefe's performance is just one course of the musical feast presented in Masterworks II: A Passion for Life.

Masterworks II will be held 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Adler Theatre, Davenport, IA, and 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 2 at Centennial Hall, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL. QCSO Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith will lead the orchestra. In addition to the Violin Concerto, the evening will also include a world premiere composition by James Romig entitled "Bridges," and Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique."

"Keefe is charismatic, profound and engaging," said Smith. "She imbues the Violin Concerto with life. Brahms' piece has a vibrant Hungarian folk music influence. It holds drama and also offers moments of sweeping beauty. For me, it is 'the' violin concerto." 

Erin Keefe and Brahms' Violin Concerto
Violinist Erin Keefe is quickly establishing a powerful reputation worldwide. She is a top prize-winner of international competitions and has given recitals in America, Austria, Germany, Korea, Poland, Japan and Denmark. "The Brahms is my absolute favorite concerto to perform," she said. "It is technically quite challenging but incredibly rewarding. I have played it many times but not at all in the past five years, so I'm really looking forward to this performance."

Neither of Keefe's parents are musicians, but her father always loved listening to classical music. "He thought it would be a good hobby for me," she said, "so I started taking violin lessons at the age of 7 through a Suzuki program." 

Keefe added that she feels very honored to take part in the 100th Season of the QCSO. "I have heard so many great things about the orchestra," she said, "and I'm looking forward to making music with them. It will also be fun to work with Mark Russell Smith because he was the conductor of an orchestra I played in when I was in high school."

"Erin is an exceptional musician and a true soloist with a depth of musicality," said Benjamin Loeb, Executive Director of the QCSO. "She has the talent and maturity needed to express the different roles in this beautiful work by Brahms. She will give a glorious performance."

Johannes Brahms (1833-1897) was a German composer and pianist. He composed for piano, chamber ensembles, symphony orchestra, as well as voice and chorus. His popularity and influence throughout his career were considerable. He is often grouped with Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven as one of the "Three Bs" of great composers.

James Romig's "Bridges"

New commissions have been an important part of the QCSO's history - especially during the 100th Anniversary season. New music helps to keep orchestral music relevant, and the QCSO encourages its creation. Masterworks II will feature a new composition entitled "Bridges" from Quad-Cities resident James Romig, Associate Professor of Composition and Theory at Western Illinois University.

Romig composes music that reflects the intricate complexity of nature. He enjoys hiking and photography, and is interested in chaos theory, fractal geometry, and small-world networks. Romig stated that he is delighted to be part of the QCSO's 100th Season. "I've enjoyed and appreciated the QCSO since my student days at the University of Iowa in the 1990s," he said. 

Romig's new work is entitled "Bridges" and he noted that the name has numerous meanings.  "Compositionally speaking, my new work provides multiple musical high-points that are connected by 'bridges' of long notes in the woodwinds and brass instruments," he said. "The cities of Moline, Rock Island, Bettendorf, and Davenport are quite literally connected by bridges. Also, the title is a pun on the anatomy of string instruments, whose strings rest on a thin piece of resonant wood called a bridge."

"James' diverse interests give his music an inner logic that his listeners understand implicitly," said Loeb. "His sense of structure is masterful. You may not see the girders, but you need them to make sure the building is sound." 

Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique"

The final piece of the evening, Symphony No. 6 "Pathétique," comes from composer Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (1840-1893). He was the first Russian composer whose music made a lasting impression on an international level. 

His final work, Symphony No. 6 is the capstone to a career filled with both wild success and deep disappointment. "Music is indeed the most beautiful of all Heaven's gifts to humanity wandering in the darkness," Tchaikovsky once said. "Alone it calms, enlightens, and stills our souls. It is not the straw to which the drowning man clings; but a true friend, refuge, and comforter, for whose sake life is worth living."

"Tchaikovsky poured his heart out in this piece," Loeb said. "It represents the highest highs and the lowest lows. There are profound emotions in this piece that go beyond the everyday happy and sad. While Brahms and Tchaikovsky did not like each other's music, we are sure our patrons will enjoy hearing them as part of the same program."

Quad City Symphony Orchestra tickets are available at the QCSO box office at 327 Brady St., Davenport, IA. You can also call the QCSO at (563) 322-7276 or visit www.qcso.org. For more information on future offerings from QCSO, be sure to download the full 100th Season brochure at www.qcso.org/calendar.html.

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