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.

28 Oct 2014

Loebsack to Attend Quad Cities Edible Food Forest Groundbreaking

By Vonnie Hampel

WHO Congressman Dave Loebsack

Mayor Bill Gluba

Food Forest officials

 

WHAT Dave will join City officials and break ground on this new community garden

 

WHERE Blackhawk Gardens Park

Corner of S. Concord and Pansy Ave.

Davenport

 

WHEN Saturday, October 25 at 10:00am

 

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28 Oct 2014

Simon marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month by urging all women to get regular screenings

By Annie Thompson

Simon: Screening is key to early detection, saving lives

 

CHICAGO - Oct. 24, 2014. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today highlighted the importance of receiving regular mammograms to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Simon visited Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago where she underwent a mammogram and urged all women to make their health a priority and seek proactive screenings.

"Studies show that as we get older, women are at an increased risk of breast cancer," said Simon. "But this disease, which takes away so many of our mothers, daughters, wives, sisters and aunts, can be preventable and treatable with an earlier warning. I'm urging all women to get screened."

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The American Cancer Society recommends all women age 40 and older have a mammogram every year to screen for breast cancer.

"Except for skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, and early detection plays a critical role in its treatment," said Erin I. Neuschler, MD, associate director of breast imaging clinical operations for Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of radiology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. "When breast cancer is detected at an early stage, it can be treated effectively in most women, and mammography is a proven method for early detection."

Simon chairs the Governor's Rural Affairs Council and advocated for improved access to women's health care in underserved areas. Throughout her term as Lt. Governor, Simon has used her own breast cancer screenings as a tool to encourage women throughout Illinois to seek proactive treatments.

"The process of getting a mammogram is quick and painless, and usually private," Simon added. "But if giving a peek into my exam room convinces even one woman to go out and get a mammogram, it's worth the discomfort."

Please see above for satellite uplink coordinates. Footage includes b-roll of Lt. Governor Simon's exam, as well as interviews with Simon and Dr. Neuschler.

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28 Oct 2014

Braley Votes Early in Waterloo, Highlights Clear Choice in Senate Race

By Sam Lau
Waterloo, IA - Today, Bruce Braley voted early at the Black Hawk County Auditor's office in Waterloo. Braley was joined by his wife, Carolyn Braley, and supporters Scott and Regina Porter and Jesse McCunniff.

"It was great to be joined today by Jesse and the Porter family, who remind me of why I'm running for the Senate - to fight for Iowans, and to always put Iowa's families first. 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.

Scott and Regina Porter are the grandparents of Joseph Craig, a Nigerian-born toddler who was adopted by Jonathan and Kayla Craig in 2011. Braley helped the Craig family navigate bureaucratic problems and secure a visa so that Joseph could enter the United States.

Jesse McCunniff is a member of the 1/133rd infantry battalion in the Iowa National Guard, and has been deployed to Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Iraq and Afghanistan during his 17 years in the National Guard. Braley led a successful effort to secure respite pay and GI Bill benefits that were initially denied to members of the 1/133rd infantry battalion.

Voting early is the simplest and easiest way to cast a ballot. 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

Help Us Fight the Battle Against Breast Cancer

By Texas Roadhouse
The Texas Roadhouse in Davenport is helping to fight the battle against Breast Cancer. Join us on Friday, October 24th through Friday, October 31st and, when you donate $5, you'll receive a $5 Voucher* for your next visit with us!

All proceeds raised will be donated locally. So, come on over and enjoy our Fresh-Baked Bread, Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs and Made-From-Scratch Sides while supporting this cause.

Get the gang together and help fight against breast cancer.
28 Oct 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 10/24/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER - DECEMBER 2014!

The December 2014 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode before Thanksgiving!

Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com, and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Many of you signed up for each 2014 1/4ly issue and will get your 10% discount and may update your ad for December! Please let us know if you want changes to the ad you ran in September, 2014, or confirm you would like the same ad. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline November 7th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for the Holidays!!

RIBBON CUTTING!

November 7th - Jones Street Java House Come help us celebrate the opening of the Java House and enjoy wonderful pastries, coffees, lattes and more! 204 Jones St., LeClaire. Time to be announced.

 

CALENDAR

 

October 31st - Wide River Winery - Live Music 5-8p.m. Travis Hosette

October 31st - Trick or Treat!  LeClaire 6-8p.m.

November 7th - Jones Street Java House Come help us celebrate the opening of the Jones Street Java House and enjoy wonderful pastries, coffees, lattes and more! 204 Jones St., LeClaire. Time to be announced.

November 7th - First Friday in LeClaire 5-8p.m.

 

November 11th - "Coffee and Conversation" Princeton Community Center Free event Veteran's Day, 8 -10a.m. Board members will welcome all residents of Princeton and surrounding communities to join them for free coffee and good conversation. Princeton Police will give a ten minute report of safety issues in our local community. The Community Center Board encourages everyone to take a few minutes to honor our Veteran's with your friends and neighbors at the Princeton Community Center "Coffee and Conversation". The Princeton Community Center, also known as the Boll's Building, was built in 1908 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.

November 15th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton - 10th annual Harvest Feast Celebration 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Dinner features all homemade menu of beef stew, apple sauce, breads, pies and a variety of desserts and drinks. Cost is $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 5 to 10. Children under 4 are free. Silent auction, free wine tasting, live auction at 6 p.m., and children's activities.

November 17th - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8.a.m.

November 19th - Funding your Paycheck in Retirement - Charles Schwab Davenport Branch, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300 Davenport, IA Presented by Eric Johannes CFP - 10 a.m. Reservations online schwab.com/davenport or call 563-275-3663.

November 29th - Small Business Saturday!

 

SAVE THE DATE

 

December 5th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

 

December 5th-7th - Christmas in LeClaire!

Friday, Dec. 5, 10am-8pm. Craft bazaars, bake sales, silent auction. 5:30-8pm First Friday food, drink, and shopping specials at participating businesses.

Saturday, Dec. 6, 10am-8pm. Breakfast with Santa from 8-10am. Santa's Playhouse noon-3pm. Free trolley rides, craft bazaars, bake sales, chainsaw carver, old-time craft demonstrations, Santas from Around the World, musicians, and carolers. 5:30-8pm First Saturday (similar to First Friday).

Sunday, Dec. 7, 10am-4pm. Crafts and silent auction at the Civic Center. Free trolley rides, craft bazaars, bake sales, and chainsaw carvings will be auctioned off.

Great Christmas shopping and dining at local shops and restaurants! For more information, contact Diane at 563-370-3509.

FYI

 

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

If you would like to attend a Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall. The October meeting will be held, however, on October 22nd.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

The Lions Club of LeClaire is involved in many various community improvement projects and programs. The Club has made donations to the LeClaire Police Department, LeClaire and Princeton Fire Departments, LeClaire Library, Levee improvements, Parks and Recreation, and more, and they provide a $1,000 college scholarship to a local Pleasant Valley high school student every year. They have offered financial support for the Freedom Rock project. They also assist those in the community in need of glasses and hearing aids.  If you are interested in membership with the LeClaire Lions Club, please contact any member listed on our roster at www.iowalions.org/cgi-bin/clubrosterlist.pl?207 They are probably people you know in our community right now!

Riverbend Signworks is holding a banner contest for non-profits, charitable and other worthy organizations.  Free Banner to the group selected!!! http://riverbendsignworks.com/giveaway/

LeClaire Community Library SHIIP Medicare Enrollment Assistance. A representative from SHIIP will be here on Oct. 14th, Oct. 28th, November 4th, and November 18th from 12-3pm to answer any questions community-area seniors may have regarding Open Enrollment for Medicare. SHIIP is a service of the State of Iowa. All services are free, confidential and objective.

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: 0.64 acres of development land available on Cody Road.  This "ready to build" property is located on a high ground lot with an exceptional view of the river.  Possibility for a dock installation with city inceptives possible.  Land could be developed for multi-family, condo, possible office or mixed use.  For more information, please contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107. Website Link for More Information:  http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7030973

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: Price recently reduced on this great Riverfront Development opportunity located on the main shopping corridor in downtown LeClaire.  Strong market for retail and apartments or condominiums.  Lot totals 0.28 acres (180' X 70').  For more information, please contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126. Website Link for More Information: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7031174

Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

October 31 - Trick or Treat - 6-8p.m.

November 7 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5 - First Friday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

 

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