On October 21st, 2014 at 8:08 AM deputies from the Blue Grass Fire, Medic Ambulance, and Scott County Deputies responded to a motor vehicle accident involving serious injuries at the intersection of Highway 61 and Coonhunters Rd. On arrival it was determined that a 4 year old had been seriously injured in the crash and Medforce Helicopter was dispatched to transport.

The initial on scene investigation conducted by the Scott County Sheriff's Office Accident Response Team determined that a Jeep was traveling North bound on Highway 61 and was attempting to turn right on Coonhunters road when it was struck in the rear by a semi-tractor trailer driven by Charles Yeoman of Ollie, Iowa. The jeep went into the ditch and struck two steel posts installed to protect a natural gas main valve. The 4 year old, who was properly riding in a child safety seat installed in the back seat of the jeep, was injured when one of the steel posts came through the vehicle's window.

Highway 61 in the area of the accident is a four lane divided highway connecting Blue Grass and Davenport. Coonhunters Road is a county two lane highway which travels from highway 61 to the city of Buffalo.
The 4 year old was transported to The University of Iowa Hospital by Medforce Helicopter for surgery. Her condition at this time is unknown. Her name and the Jeep's driver's name is being withheld at this time. The driver of the semi was cited for causing the crash.

Ernst Earns 'F's On Issues Important to Iowa's Working Families

DES MOINES, October 21, 2014 - The Iowa AFL-CIO today released the Working Family Values Report Card, which gives grades to the candidates for U.S. Senate on a handful of issues critical to Iowa's working families. Candidate Joni Ernst earned all 'F's on issues ranging from increasing the minimum wage to protecting Social Security and Medicare, whereas Rep. Bruce Braley earned 'A's due to his strong support for pro-working family policies.

"Whether it is raising the minimum wage to help low-wage employees afford a few more groceries every week or supporting equal pay for equal work so that women aren't forced to continue earning 78 cents for every dollar earned by men, Joni Ernst earned an F on every subject," said Ken Sagar, Iowa AFL-CIO President. "On issues important to the working families of Iowa, Joni Ernst needs to go back to school and study harder on the challenges facing hard-working women and men in our state."

The AFL-CIO Working Family Values report card was created by grading each candidate for U.S. Senate on a handful of key issues important to working families in Iowa. Those issues include :

  • Increasing the minimum wage

  • Pay equity

  • Protecting Social Security and Medicare

  • Supporting job creation in America and opposing outsourcing of American jobs overseas

  • Tax fairness and closing corporate tax loopholes

"It's hard enough for working families in Iowa to make ends meet these days. The last thing they need is for Joni Ernst to go to the U.S. Senate to push an agenda that puts corporate interests ahead of their needs," added Sagar. "That's why we support Bruce Braley, because he will look out for working families."

Kooky, Spooky, and All-Together Ooky Activities Fill the Family Museum for Scarecrow Shenanigans

Bettendorf – Come in costume and celebrate the fall season! On Sunday, October 26, from noon - 5:00 PM the Family Museum's annual event, Scarecrow Shenanigans, returns this year with even more kooky, spooky, and ooky activities. Almost every gallery and room in the Museum will be filled with art activities, games, and science projects.

The day will start off with the Pleasant Valley Ensemble "The Trom-Bones" performing seasonal music as the first guests arrive at noon. In the Museum's Great Hall, visitors will discover the mysteries of dry ice through ghost bubbles and screaming spoons, win piles of candy by playing Halloween games, and then grab a quick snack. The Family Museum Gallery will get a spooky make-over that is not for the faint of heart. In the dance studios, guests can watch the Family Museum Dance Company perform songs inspired by Despicable Me at 1:30 and 2:30, and they can decorate a mini pumpkin. Visitors are also invited upstairs to make slime out of common household items, make glow-in-the-dark vampire veins, and dissect real eyeballs. And new this year: there will be trolley rides for children and adults outside.

Tickets are $3.00 for Family Museum members and $8.00 each for the general public.  Tickets are available now.  Everyone must have a ticket to enter - even Family Museum members. For more information please call (563) 344-4106, or visit www.familymuseum.org.  Scarecrow Shenanigans is sponsored by The Family Credit Union.

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Saturday, October 25   7:30pm

Kresge Hall, Knox College

500 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL

Sunday, October 26   4:00pm
St. Paul Lutheran Church
2136 Brady St.
Davenport, IA

Many great choral works tell stories and this fun program explores them. Look for Eric Whitacre's playful Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine, Dinerstein's emotionally powerful When David Heard, a thrilling Bollywood tune, and a song from the hit movie Frozen!

Season tickets on sale NOW.  $60 adults, $50 for seniors.  Tickets also available at the door.  $18 adults, $15 seniors, students free.

Visit www.novasingers.com to purchase tickets.

Illinois Led the Midwest in Job Creation in September and Had Second Best Growth in Nation; Unemployment Rate Has Dropped More Than Any Other State in the Last Year

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today issued a statement regarding the latest economic information released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The information made available today showed that last month Illinois led the Midwest - and was second in the nation - in job creation. It also found that Illinois has seen the nation's largest drop in unemployment over the last year. In September, Illinois' unemployment rate dropped for the seventh consecutive month, from 6.7 to 6.6 percent, the lowest level since June 2008 and down from 11.4 percent at the peak of the recession. In the last two months Illinois employers have created more than 40,000 jobs.

"Today's news shows that the Illinois economy is making a comeback. We are making the tough decisions necessary to drive economic growth and the statistics released today show that Illinois is moving in the right direction.

"Illinois has seen the nation's sharpest decline in unemployment over the last year, and our unemployment rate is at its lowest point in more than six years.

"Last month Illinois had the second best job growth in America. Illinois employers have added more than 300,000 jobs since the recovery began.

"It is clear that Illinois' economy is growing stronger every day, and we have more work to do. Let's keep our shoulder to the wheel."

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It will be held at Greatest Grains, 1600 Harrison Street, in their new Event Center. Great snacks and beverages will be available, as will parking, either in the lot behind GG, along 16th Street, or on Harrison Street in front of the Event Center.
This is a socializing informal get together. All who support efforts to enhance our area are welcome, so bring your friends.
There is no charge. There are no speeches. Just pop on by to visit and share.

On November 4, Election Day, Iowans will cast their ballots on key federal, state, and local races, and your vote is important. Democracy only works when informed citizens take the initiative to participate. If you have not yet registered to vote, now is the time to do so. Here is what you need to know about registering to vote:

When is the deadline to register?

The deadline to vote in the election on Tuesday, November 4 is Saturday, October 25.

However, if you have missed the registration deadline, you may still register to vote and cast your ballot during early voting or on Election Day. All you have to do is go to your regular polling place or early voting site. You can find that information here: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/pollingplace/search.aspx. There, you will need to prove both who you are and where you live. The easiest way to do this is to produce your valid Iowa driver's license with your current address printed on it.

Who is eligible to register to vote?

You can register to vote if you will be at least 18 years of age by Election Day, are a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Iowa, and have not been convicted of a felony or judged mentally incompetent by a court of law.

How do I register?

You can register to vote by mail or in person. To register by mail, download, print, and complete the voter registration form that is available on the Secretary of State's website: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/pdf/voteapp.pdf. Return the form to your county auditor's office by October 25. You can also register to vote in person at your county auditor any time before the voter registration deadline.

Am I already registered to vote?

You can check to see if you are already registered to vote on the Secretary of State's website: https://sos.iowa.gov/elections/voterreg/regtovote/search.aspx/.

For more information visit Senator Harkin's website at  http://harkin.senate.gov/, or follow him on Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/ and Twitter  https://twitter.com/.

A PDF version of this article is available here.

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3 Tips for Preventing, Minimizing and Repairing Damage
from Exposure

Don't pack away the sunblock with your swimsuit and other summer accessories. Winter's sun is just as dangerous as summer's, says Adam J. Scheiner, M.D., www.adamscheinermd.com, an eyelid and facial cosmetic surgeon who's been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, The Howard Stern Show and The Doctors.

"The snow reflects the glare of the sun - and the damaging UV rays," he says. "People who like skiing and snowboarding in the mountains are getting 4 to 5 percent more UV damage for every 1,000 feet they ascend above sea level."

And then there are all those holiday cruises and escapes to warm-weather climates where beaches are packed year-round.

"It's not OK to lie baking in the sun for hours, even if it's just one week out of the winter," Dr. Scheiner says.

No matter how comfortable or cool the temperature feels, don't be fooled!

"Earlier this year, the surgeon general predicted 9,000 people will die from melanoma this year. That's preventable," Dr. Scheiner says.

"If skin cancer doesn't scare you, think with your vanity. Sun exposure is the No. 1 cause of wrinkles, discoloration, age spots and festoons, among other disfiguring problems."

Dr. Scheiner shares tips for preventing, minimizing and repairing sun damage:

•  Prevention: You're not just exposed when you're skiing, hiking, or taking a beach vacation.

"Anytime you go outside, you're exposing yourself to damaging UVB and UVA rays, and the result is cumulative. A little bit here and a little there adds up," Scheiner says.

Simply driving a car can result in serious sun damage. A study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology found more skin cancers on the left side of patients' faces - the side exposed while driving - then the right. Scheiner says he's seen truckers and others who spend years on the road with severe wrinkling on the left side of the face.

"Always wear sunscreen, which protects against UVA and UVB rays. I recommend a Broad Spectrum Sunscreen with an SPF (sun protection factor) of at least 30, preferably higher," he says. "You can also protect yourself from UVA rays, which cause deeper damage, by applying UV-protective film to your car windows. Also, wear clothes with a UPF (ultraviolet protection factor) rating of at least 30."

•  Minimizing: Good nutrition and topical products can help minimize signs of damage, such as wrinkles and age spots, Dr. Scheiner says.

Eat foods rich in antioxidants -- carrots and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables; spinach and other green leafy vegetables; tomatoes; blueberries; peas and beans; fatty fish, and nuts. An American Society for Clinical Nutrition study found that women ages 40 to 75 who consumed more vitamin C, an antioxidant, had fewer wrinkles.

Use exfoliate creams to remove dead skin cells. Prescription creams including Avita, Avage, Renova and Retin-A have been shown to reduce wrinkles and age spots caused by sun exposure.

•  Repairing: Lasers can resurface facial skin by stripping away the outermost layers. Some "non-ablative" lasers also stimulate collagen formation, which helps smooth wrinkles.

"I use RESET® Laser Skin Resurfacing, which reverses the damage and removes many pre-cancers and even active skin cancers," Scheiner says. "RESET uses an advanced Dual Pulsed Erbium Laser, and my proprietary healing protocol. "

The RESET® treatment Dr. Scheiner has vaporizes the old skin and causes the collagen in the underlying layers to tighten.

The No. 1 best thing you can do for your skin starting today is to start making application of a broad spectrum, UVB/UVA sunscreen part of your daily routine.

"Apply it to all areas of the skin that can be directly exposed to the sun," he says. "The best scenario is preventing sun damage in the first place."

About Dr. Adam J. Scheiner

Adam J. Scheiner, M.D. is world-renowned in laser eyelid and facial plastic surgery for his groundbreaking treatment for Festoons. The Tampa-based oculoplastic surgeon wrote the medical text on the condition and shared his treatment  for Festoons on Dr. Oz and The Doctors TV shows. Dr. Scheiner is author of the new book, The True Definition of Beauty.

Three Days a Week: October 27 - Dec 5

Quad Cities: The Salvation Army's Christmas Assistance Program - a community wide effort - is The Salvation Army's largest outreach event each year. Last year, for example, more than 4,000 toys and gifts were distributed to 1,935 children and more than 1,900 households received food.

Families who would like to receive assistance during the holidays must register and complete the application process before December 5th.

Registration Location in Scott County, IOWA:  3400 W. Central Park Avenue, Davenport 563-391-5325

Registration Location in Rock Island County, ILLINOIS:  2200 - 5th Avenue, Moline 309-764-6996

Registration Dates and Times for both Locations:

Mondays– 12:00PM to 2:30PM October 27; November 3, 10, 17, 24; and December 1

Wednesdays– 1:00PM to 4:00PM October 29; November 5, 12, 19; and December 3

Fridays– 11:00AM to 2:00PM October 31; November 7, 14, 21; and December 5

What to bring: (Applications cannot be taken without the items below)

1. Adults: a. Picture ID with valid date, b. Social Security card & c. Proof of address (2 pieces of mail)

2. Children: a. Social Security Cards or b. Medical Cards or c. Birth certificates for each child.

3. Proof of: a. Household Income & b. Federal or State Benefits.

The list of people being assisted is shared with other agencies in the area, so that there is no duplication of service and so that everyone who needs assistance will be able to find it.

 

 

 

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Why Preserving Hope Creek Care Center as a Public Institution is the Best Option for Rock Island County Taxpayers.

Join us for a town hall meeting concerning Hope Creek Care Center and the November 4th Referendum.

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: George O. Barr, Elementary School - Gym
1305 - 5 Ave, Silvis IL

In attendance to answer questions:
Brian Vyncke, Rock Island County Board, District 8 - ff3emtp@hotmail.com (309) 737-6896
Virgil Dueysen, Rock Island County Board, District 5 - Duey1@mchsi.com
Patrick Moreno, Rock Island County Board - District 4
Ken "Moose" Maranda, Rock Island County Board - District 23
Joshua Schipp, K.I.S.S. Committee Member - KissHopeCreek@gmail.com
Chris Baker, K.I.S.S. Committee President - KissHopeCreek@gmail.com (309) 721-6241

Please bring a family member, friend, neighbor or co-worker!  Complimentary snacks and refreshments will be available.

Call Chris Baker (309) 721-6241 with any questions about the event.

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