$1 Dog/$1 Beer Fridays, Genesis Jersey Auctions,

4 for $20 Wednesdays, Sunday Kids Days Highlight 36-Game Home Slate


MOLINE, Ill. (October 15, 2014) - The Quad City Mallards today announced their 2014-15 promotional schedule, a slate headlined by the return of $1 Beer/$1 Dog Fridays presented by 97X and MetroLINK, a pair of Genesis game worn jersey auctions and two jersey giveaway nights along with the introduction of 4 for $20 Wednesday and Sunday Kids Day.

Each of the Mallards' ten Friday night home games will again this season be $1 Beer/$1 Dog Fridays presented by 97X and MetroLINK.  The return of this popular promotion provides fans with the chance to enjoy $1 beer and $1 hot dogs from iWireless Center concession stands during each of those Friday evening contests, starting when the Mallards' open their first ECHL season on Friday, October 24 against the Rapid City Rush.  The curtain raiser is just the start of a 36 game home schedule packed with exciting promotions, savings and more.

 

The Mallards once again this year will team with Genesis Health System for a pair of game worn jersey auctions to benefit the Genesis Health Services Foundation.  On Saturday, January 31, the Mallards will go for the classic look when they sport Original Six throwback jerseys in their game against the Brampton Beast.  Those one-of-a-kind jerseys will go up for bid in a live auction immediately following that game.  A second game-worn jersey auction will follow on March 14 when the Mallards wear sweaters designed by the winner of the team's jersey design contest against the Wichita Thunder.  Fans can create their entries for the jersey design contest through October 31 at http://www.hockeyjerseyconcepts.com/p/mallards-comp.html.

 

4 for $20 Wednesdays give fans the chance to enjoy Mallards action at a great savings by purchasing four tickets for just $20.  The first of the Mallards' ten 4 for $20 Wednesdays is set for November 19 when the Mallards host the Tulsa Oilers.  After each Wednesday night game fans are encouraged to join the Mallards for a post-game party at T.G.I. Friday's adjacent to the iWireless Center.

 

Fans can also save when coming out to any of the Mallards' five Sunday Kids Day games.  Tickets for children 12 and under are available for just $5 when the Mallards take the iWireless Center ice on Sundays.  The Mallards will play their first Sunday Kids Day game on December 21 at 4:05 p.m. against Brampton.  The Mallards' second Sunday tilt- a December 28 rematch with the Beast- will face off at 6:05 p.m., while each of their remaining Sunday contests- a January 18 collision with Rapid City and March 1 and March 15 dates with the Missouri Mavericks- will face off at 4:05 p.m.  Fans will also have the opportunity to join the team on the ice and skate with the Mallards after each of those final three Sunday games.

 

The first 1,000 fans 12 and under through the doors for the Mallards' Saturday, February 7 tussle with Wichita will receive free Mallards youth replica jerseys courtesy of Scott County Family Y and Two Rivers YMCA.  1,000 youngsters will again take home Mallards replica jerseys from the Mallards' Saturday, March 7 scrap with the Allen Americans.

 

Young fans will no doubt also enjoy themselves at the iWireless Center on on Halloween night.  Fans 12 and under who wear costumes to the Friday, October 31 match-up between the Mallards and Cincinnati Cyclones will receive a free ticket to that game.  In addition, children will have a chance to trick-or-treat on the ice during one of the intermissions.

 

On the occasion of their final home game before Veterans' Day the Mallards will recognize the contributions of those who have served in the armed forces.  Tickets to the Mallards' Saturday, November 1 Military Appreciation Night game against Cincinnati will be available to current and former members of the military and their families for just $5.

 

The Mallards' Saturday, November 22 game against Rapid City will immediately follow Lighting on the Commons- the Quad Cities' kick off to the holiday season- at nearby John Deere Commons.  Fans who attend Lighting on the Commons before heading to the Mallards' 7:05 p.m. clash with Rapid City will receive a free kids ticket to that game with purchase of paid adult ticket.

 

Just in time for the onset of winter, the first 1,000 fans through the gates for the Mallards' Saturday, December 20 battle with the Beast will receive free Mallards scarves.

 

The Mallards will continue to spread the spirit of the season with the Holiday 3 Pack.  Fans who take advantage of this three-game package will enjoy a great value for the Mallards' December 21, December 27 and December 28 games against Brampton.

 

Season ticket holders will have the chance to share Mallards hockey for a reduced rate with Friends and Family Night on Saturday, December 27.  Season ticket holders can purchase additional seats for the Mallards' get together with the Beast for just $10.

 

The Mallards will welcome the costumed crime fighters among us to Super Hero Sunday on January 18.  Fans of any age who come out to the Mallards' game against Rapid City dressed as super heroes will be admitted free of charge.

 

On Saturday, March 7 the Mallards should have plenty of support when they kick off the home stretch of the regular season with John Deere Community Night.  Courtesy of John Deere, fans will be able to purchase tickets to the Mallards' duel with Allen at a significant discount.

 

The Mallards will wrap up the regular season with Fan Appreciation Night when they host the Tulsa Oilers on Saturday, April 11.  The season finale will double as American Heart Association Night as the Mallards lend a hand in AHA's efforts to build healthier lives free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

 

Further promotions for the 2014-15 season will be announced in the weeks to come; the promotional schedule is subject to change.

 

Single game tickets for the coming season 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.

 

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 approaching 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.com.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/qcmallards

KEWANEE, IL -- Former Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood lended his support and endorsement to Bobby Schilling on the campaign trail today. LaHood, who served during the entire first term of the Obama Administration, told a crowd of 85 supporters at the Elks Lodge in Kewanee, Ill. that Bobby Schilling is the "right guy for the job" in the Illinois 17th District.

"I'm very proud to support somebody who wants to get our country moving again, particularly in western Illinois," LaHood said.

LaHood pointed to Schilling's bipartisan record of success in Congress and said we need more bipartisanship in Washington.

"Bobby has a great track record of bipartisanship," LaHood said. "When I was Secretary of Transportation, I participated with Bobby and Congressman Loebsack in really identifying the importance of replacing the bridge across the Mississippi River. Bobby worked very hard on that and moved it to a position where now, when there's a transportation bill, this bridge is going to be replaced."

In 2012, Schilling and Loebsack, a Democrat Congressman from Iowa, invited Secretary LaHood to the Quad Cities to inspect the I-74 bridge. At the time, LaHood called the I-74 bridge "one of the worst bridges I've ever seen."

LaHood also highlighted Schilling's work for the Rock Island Arsenal.

"On the House Armed Services committee, Bobby really helped strengthen one of the biggest economic engines in the Quad Cities. He got those key provisions passed into law. That wouldn't have happened if Bobby hadn't worked as a member of the House Armed Services Committee."

Schilling said he appreciated LaHood's support, calling him a "true statesman."

"Ray LaHood is a guy who gets it," Schilling said. "He understands that it's about serving people, not party, and he's proven that. I'm honored to have his support, and I'm really appreciative he came tonight to our event in Kewanee."

Bobby Schilling (R-Colona) was born and raised in Rock Island, Illinois. He has been married to his wife, Christie for 28 years and together they have 10 children. Schilling represented the Illinois 17th District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2011-2012, serving on the House Armed Services Committee, the House Agriculture Committee, and the House Small Business Committee. Schilling is seeking another term and is running against incumbent Congresswoman Cheri Bustos.

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We have a variety of great offerings for you and your family or friends this weekend! We hope you will join us for one (or all!) of these events!
Friday, Oct 17- 3pm & 7pm
Turner presentation at the Butterworth Center, Moline- FREE!

World-Class Physical Culture on a One Dollar Investment

 

Presented by Dr. Ed Thomas

 

The Quad-Cities led the way during the Golden Era of physical training from around 1885-1920, including the Turners Society and the Turnvereine or gymnastic unions. The methods, materials, and motivators of classical physical training systems from that period are being rediscovered nationwide, and this visual presentation will explore unique opportunities for the Quad Cities to once again lead the way in physical culture.

 

This program has been facilitated with the assistance of the German American Heritage Center, Davenport.

Sat. Oct. 18th 9:30-3:30
Free Teacher's Workshop from the Goethe Institute!

 

There is still room to sign up for this free workshop for Educators & Educators to be!

The workshop will focus on those in the fields of social studies, history, sociology, environmental studies, pre-engineering, sports and German language teachers.

A certificate for 6 hours of attendance credit is available from WIU for this event. The presenter and materials are furnished to us by the Goethe Institute, which is funded as a cultural arm of the German government and is high quality.

The workshop will include information on how you may qualify for a free, all-expense study trip to Germany. A 2012 recipient of this award came from the North Scott School District, and it would be exciting to see another area educator take part in the next round!

Snacks and Lunch Provided -Call 563-322-8844 to register!

Sat. Oct. 18th 6pm-8pm
SUDS II Beer Tasting!

 

Raise your Glass to Support the German American Heritage Center at this year's beer tasting!

SUDS II is the third annual beer tasting at GAHC with the MUGZ home brewers. Our friends at MUGZ will be brewing up German style beers while Jerry's Market will be on hand with German sausages and potato salad. Come enjoy this fun atmosphere of great beer, food, and more as we support the educational programs and exhibitions at GAHC.
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Must be 21 and over.
For tickets or more info contact Kelly at
Operation Rebuild Achievement Ready to Start Fourth Project
Groundbreaking Ceremony Scheduled for October 22nd at 2:00 p.m.
Galesburg, IL - The fourth major project in the Galesburg Community Unit School District (CUSD) #205 $110M Master Facility Plan, Operation Rebuild Achievement, is ready to kick off. At 2:00 p.m. on October 22nd a groundbreaking ceremony will be held to commemorate the beginning of construction of the new Silas Willard Elementary school at 495 E. Fremont Street in Galesburg, IL. Press is invited to attend.
A brand new 69,250 s.f. elementary school will replace the existing Silas Willard facility. The new two-story state-of-the-art school will include a 5,460 s.f. gymnasium, 4,600 s.f. multi-purpose building, 20 full-sized classrooms and administrative offices.
In March 2011, Galesburg CUSD selected Russell to deliver the 10-year / $110M Master Planning process designed to improve student achievement and increase property values by investing in the revitalization of 11 buildings within the district. For more information on Operation Rebuild Achievement, please visit Galesburg CUSD's website at www.galesburg205.org, or the project website at www.galesburg2020.com.
For more information on Russell Construction, please visit their website at www.russellco.com.
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CHALLENGE:  GO RED FOR SOPHIA

HENDERSON COUNTY - The family of an 11 year-old Girl Scout is asking people to wear red on Tuesday, October 21, while she undergoes heart surgery.

Janna Carter's daughter, Sophia, was diagnosed with a heart disease over the summer.

Carter created a community Facebook page called, "Go Red for Sophia."

She is challenging people to wear red on the day of Sophia's surgery - October 21 - then take a photo and share it on the Facebook page.

"Part of this is to show support for Sophia, but it's also to spread awareness about heart disease and the importance of women's heart health. Heart disease is the #1 killer of women, even more so than cancer," said Carter.

Sophia appreciates the support, because the surgery is scary for her. She also hopes that spreading awareness about heart disease will help change people's perception that it only happens to people who are unhealthy.

"She eats well and exercises daily. In fact, she'll have the surgery just in time to begin swim season," said Carter of her daughter. "We want people to know this can happen to anyone."

 

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About Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois: Girl Scouts is the premier leadership development program for girls where girls can have fun, make new friends and learn new things in a safe all-girl setting. Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois serves over 17,000 girls in 38 counties. For more information, visit GirlScoutsToday.com or call your local Girl Scout Leadership Center at 800-798-0833.
Davenport's Hilltop Campus Village Welcomes Ascentra to the Neighborhood BETTENDORF - Ascentra Credit Union will break ground for a new branch to be built on the corner of Brady and Locust Streets in Davenport on Friday, Oct. 17 at 4:00 p.m. This new branch will replace the nearby branch Ascentra merged in with Scott Schools Credit Union in 2013. It will provide convenient access to members and future members of the credit union in a very visible location. The state of the art facility will have the distinct Ascentra look similar to their new Bettendorf branch. The 3,400 square ft. structure will feature family friendly amenities, will beautify the landscape and enhance pedestrian access to the corner in the Hilltop Campus Village. Ascentra looks forward to opening this office in late spring 2015. Located within walking distance from St. Ambrose University and Palmer College of Chiropractic, this branch will provide much needed access to financial services for students in the heart of our community. "We look forward to working within an area of Davenport that is vibrant and very diverse," Ascentra President and CEO Dale Owen says. "This is a wonderful location for our business, and we have been very pleased to work with the City staff, the City Council, the Design Review Board and the Hilltop Campus Village organization." "Ascentra has seized a terrific opportunity by redeveloping a prominent corner site within the historic Hilltop Campus Village of Davenport," said Joshua A. Schoenemann, Design Project Manager for LaMacchia Group, the construction and design firm for the project. "In addition to convenient vehicular accessibility off Brady and Locust, the enhanced landscaping and pedestrian connection demonstrates the credit union's desire to immerse themselves into the fabric of the community they are serving. I feel the students, residents and visitors of this mixed-use neighborhood will greatly appreciate the effort Ascentra has put into adapting its signature look and feel to fit amongst the unique excitement of the area," Schoenemann added. See a progress of the build on Ascentra's Facebook and Twitter. About us: 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. ###

WASHINGTON D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), announced today that Iowa will receive an initial allocation of nearly $48.5 million to help low-income Iowans meet home energy costs. This funding was made available by language Harkin helped to secure in the fiscal year 2015 Continuing Resolution that passed Congress in September. This funding is part of a total of $3 billion announced today by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) recipients throughout the country. Additional funding will be made available later in the year once a final fiscal year 2015 appropriations bill is enacted. Harkin is the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS subcommittee) that oversees these initiatives.

"No family should have to choose between paying their heating bill and putting food on the table," said Harkin. "Access to LIHEAP provides a safety net for low-income households, especially those with children, people with disabilities, and senior citizens. As temperatures begin to drop across the state, many Iowans will start to feel the effects of higher heating bills and this funding is welcome relief for the thousands of Iowans families that depend upon the program."

Last year, this program provided home heating assistance to approximately 85,000 Iowan households. Read more about Harkin's legacy in fighting for the middle class: http://www.harkin.senate.gov/labor.cfm.

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DES MOINES, IA (10/15/2014)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced that Tuesday's Invest in Iowa online auction was one of the most successful to date. All thirty-four of Iowa's participating financial institutions received money, for a total of $57.5 million in deposits. "We use an auction format offering state deposits to Iowa financial institutions six times a year. This allows the state to earn a competitive return on the funds while ensuring local financial institutions have the money they need to keep the economy moving," Treasurer Fitzgerald said. "The program currently has over $230 million invested in Iowa banks."

Fitzgerald created the Invest in Iowa program in 1983 as a way to invest state funds in Iowa financial institutions. The financial institutions hold the funds as CDs and use the money to make loans.

Invest in Iowa quarterly auctions are held on the second Tuesday of January, April, July and October. The next auction is scheduled for January 13, 2015 at 10 a.m. Each auction has an established minimum interest rate and a minimum bid. To learn more about the Invest in Iowa program, visit iowatreasurer.gov, select "Invest in Iowa" under the "For Businesses" tab or contact the Treasurer's office at 515-281-5368.

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WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2014 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced several steps that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is taking to address the increase of herbicide resistant weeds in U.S. agricultural systems.

"Weed control in major crops is almost entirely accomplished with herbicides today," said Vilsack. "USDA, working in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency, must continue to identify ways to encourage producers to adopt diverse tactics for weed management in addition to herbicide control. The actions we are taking today are part of this effort."

Today USDA is announcing several of the steps it is taking to help farmers manage their herbicide resistant weed problems in a more holistic and sustainable way:

  • USDA's Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) will offer financial assistance under its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for herbicide resistant weed control practices that utilize Integrated Pest Management plans and practices.
  • Later this year NRCS will be soliciting proposals under the Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) Program for innovative conservation systems that address herbicide resistant weeds.
  • USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will actively promote use of best management practices (BMPs) in design protocols for regulated authorized releases of genetically engineered (GE) crops and will include recommendations for BMPs with the authorization of field trials of HR crops.
  • USDA is partnering with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) and is providing funds to develop education and outreach materials for various stakeholders on managing herbicide-resistant weeds. The Secretary has directed Dr. Sheryl Kunickis, Director of the USDA Office of Pest Management Policy, as the point person leading this effort with the USDA.

The issue of herbicide resistant weeds has become one of increasing importance for agriculture. When herbicides are repeatedly used to control weeds, the weeds that survive herbicide treatment can multiply and spread.

With EPA's announcement today on the registration of new uses for herbicide mixtures containing the herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate (in the Enlist® formulation) in conjunction with new genetically engineered crop varieties, farmers are being offered one more new tool to better manage emerging populations of herbicide-resistant weeds in corn and soybeans crops. In its decision for 2,4-D use on genetically modified corn and soybean, EPA has outlined new requirements for registrants as part of a product stewardship program.

The USDA Office of Pest Management Policy worked with EPA to address the issue of herbicide resistance through appropriate label language that will require registrants to develop a stewardship program for the herbicide, develop training and education on proper use of the product that includes diversifying weed management, investigate and report nonperformance, and develop and implement a remediation plan for suspected herbicide resistant weeds.

EPA intends to require the same stewardship plans for all new applications for product registration on genetically modified crops with the goal being to encourage effective resistance management while maintaining needed flexibility for growers.

USDA recognizes that the problem of herbicide resistant weed control will not be solved solely through the application of new herbicides. USDA has worked with the Weed Science Society of America for a number of years on identifying best management practices for farmers and on addressing impediments to adoption of those practices.

USDA will continue to work to ensure that growers have the diverse tools they need to address the management of herbicide resistant weeds.

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Churches United of the Quad City Area has received a $20,000.00 grant from the Amy Helpenstell Foundation Fund, in support of Winnie's Place.  We are extremely grateful for this gift.

Winnie's Place is a shelter serving women (and their children) who are homeless and/or victims of domestic violence. Last year, Winnie's Place served a total of 119 women and 147 children residentially, provided 4151 lodgings, 8229 meals, and answered 859 crisis calls.

Churches United has a 53-year history of reaching out to our community. Its 134 member churches represent 50,000 people from the Quad City Area. As well as Winnie's Place, Churches United operates 25 food pantries and 3 hot meal sites in the Quad City Area. For information about services offered, or ways to support Churches United, call 563-332-5002, or visit our website at www.CUQCA.org.

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