19 Aug 2014

Electric Violin Blues Performer is Featured at The Muddy Waters - Thursday, August 21

By Rick Martin

Lionel Young is a high energy performer, classically trained violinist, with a bent for the blues attitude. Fans of the driven Young, love his distinctive brand of blues on the electric violin. His show features not only Young originals but interpretations of blues classics by Willie Dixon, Leadbelly, and Stevie Ray Vaughan.

His band, the Lionel Young Band (LYB), are winners of numerous awards for best in and around the Colorado region and have won the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition. Add in Lionel's victory at the 2008 IBC in the solo-duo category, and that makes Lionel Young the first double champion in the history of the IBC.

You have an opportunity to see Lionel and the LYB, at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, IA on Thursday, August 21. The show starts at 7:00 p.m. with a $5 per person cover charge.

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19 Aug 2014

ADVISORY: IOWA WILDLIFE FEDERATION TO RELEASE TICK REPORT

By Brad Anderson
Climate Change Has Led to Increases in Ticks, Mosquitos & Poison Ivy

DES MOINES, Iowa - Tomorrow in a statewide conference call with Iowa media the Iowa Wildlife Federation will release a report detailing the increases in ticks, mosquitos, fire ants and poison ivy due to climate change.  The report, titled "Ticked Off - America's Outdoor Experience and Climate Change," was produced by the National Wildlife Federation, which includes 49 state affiliates and more than four million members committed to protecting wildlife and connecting Americans with nature.

Leading the call will be Joe Wilkinson, President of the Iowa Wildlife Federation.  Joining Wilkinson will be Dr. Yogesh Shah, Associate Dean of the Department of Global Health at Des Moines University, and Frank Szollosi, Regional Outreach Manager for the National Wildlife Federation based in Ann Arbor, MI.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 19TH:

WHAT: Statewide conference call with reporters to release the report "Ticked Off - America's Outdoor Experience and Climate Change"
19 Aug 2014

Jim Smith of Davenport among nearly 800 receiving UNL degrees Aug. 16

By Tom Simons

LINCOLN, NE (08/18/2014)(readMedia)-- Jim Arthur Smith of Davenport was among nearly 800 graduates who received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in an Aug. 16 ceremony at Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Smith received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Arts and Sciences.

Susan Sheridan, George Holmes University Professor of Educational Psychology at UNL, gave the address, "Lessons from Preschool." Ron Hull of Lincoln received the Nebraska Builder Award, given by the University of Nebraska since 1946 to individuals who have displayed exceptional service to Nebraska and the university.

The graduates are from 37 states and 27 countries. For a list of Aug. 16 graduates, go to http://go.unl.edu/tjaj.

19 Aug 2014

37th HARKIN STEAK FRY TO FEATURE FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON AND FORMER SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

By Randy Stalsberg
Iowa political classic takes place Sunday, September 14th

(INDIANOLA, IOWA) - U.S. Senator Tom Harkin today announced that his last Steak Fry will feature both Bill and Hillary Clinton as speakers. The 42nd President of the United States will be attending his fourth Steak Fry, the Former Secretary of State her second.

Looking ahead to important, closely contested Iowa elections in November, including the one to determine his own Senate successor, Harkin promised to cap 37 years of high powered, high spirited political rhetoric at the Midwestern classic with a bang.

"Not only will this be my last Steak Fry, we'll also need to rally our troops for outstanding, progressive Iowa champions on the ballot this Fall - all of whom have tough races, all of which we need to win!"

"That's why I couldn't be happier than to share this special day with two such close friends. They have contributed so much good, inspiring leadership to this country for many years, and I am sure they will continue to do so in the years ahead," Harkin said.

First held on a farm in Madison County, the Harkin Steak Fry has become a signature political event in Iowa. Past special guests have included Bill and Hillary Clinton, President Barack Obama, Vice Presidents Joe Biden and Al Gore, Senators Paul Wellstone, Al Franken and Bernie Sanders, Governor Martin O'Malley, now-HUD Secretary Julian Castro and all of the major Democratic presidential candidates in 2003 and 2007, among many other luminaries.

The event will be held Sunday, September 14th from 1:00 - 4:00pm at the Indianola Balloon Field.

"What started out nearly 40 years ago as a handful of interested Iowans sitting around on hay bales, discussing politics, has grown to be an iconic gathering," said Senator Harkin.  "This year's Steak Fry just might be the best ever."

General admission tickets for the Steak Fry cost $30 and include refreshments and a steak dinner. To purchase tickets, get directions or learn more about the 37th Annual Harkin Steak Fry, visit www.TomHarkin.com or call 515-277-9966.

Register for press credentials at www.TomHarkin.com.
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19 Aug 2014

U.S. Coast Guard issues interim rule for offshore supply vesses of at least 6,000 GT ITC, effective immediately

By U.S. Coast Guard HQ Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard Tuesday issued an interim rule regarding regulations to mitigate the risk created by the removal of the statutory size limit previously placed on offshore supply vessels. The regulations were effective immediately upon publication in the Federal Register.

The Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 removed the statutory size limit previously placed on offshore supply vessels and required the Coast Guard to issue regulations to mitigate the risk created as a result, noting the need to ensure safe carriage of oil, hazardous substances and individuals other than crew on OSVs of at least 6,000 gross tonnage as measured under the Convention Measurement System.

Also, this rule will affect any vessel of at least 500 gross register tons as measured under the Regulatory Measurement System, if that vessel is not assigned a measurement under the Convention Measurement System and the owner desires to have the vessel certified as an OSV.

This interim rule may be found at: https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/18/2014-18721/offshore-supply-vessels-of-at-least-6000-gt-itc.

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19 Aug 2014

Specialty Retailer Buckle Relocates at NorthPark Mall in Davenport, IA

By Aleshia Chiesa

August 18, 2014 -- Denim destination and specialty retailer, Buckle, announces that it is now open in a new location at NorthPark Mall in Davenport, IA. The store will be accepting applications for various positions. Interested applicants can learn more about career opportunities and apply online at buckle.jobs.

Offering a unique mix of on-trend clothing, shoes, and accessories, Buckle caters to style-conscious men and women who seek to express their individuality through fashion. Buckle carries a wide selection of fits, styles, and finishes from leading denim brands, including the

company's exclusive brand, BKE, along with Big Star, Big Star Vintage, Rock Revival, MEK Denim, Miss Me, Buffalo, ReClaim, Silver Jeans and many more. To help guests complete their looks, Buckle offers tops, footwear, and accessories from popular lifestyle labels including BKE Boutique, Buckle Black, Affliction, RVCA, Corral, Sinful, Daytrip, Roar, OBEY, 7 Diamonds, Billabong, Hurley, Fossil, and Fox. In all, Buckle represents more than 200 fashion brands in its stores and online at buckle.com.

Acknowledged for their exceptional guest service, Buckle's teammates are passionate about creating the most enjoyable shopping experience possible for their guests. Bolstering this approach is the Buckle's wide array of value-added services such as free hemming, gift-packaging, easy layaway, a frequent shopper program, and a Buckle credit card with special benefits for cardholders. Buckle also offers personal fittings through its "Get Fitted" program?enabling guests to find their favorite jeans by making an appointment with a Buckle Stylist.

Headquartered in Kearney, Nebraska, Buckle currently operates 456 stores in 44 states, including 17 in Iowa. The Buckle, Inc. is traded under the symbol BKE on the New York Stock Exchange.

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19 Aug 2014

Gretchen Mohr donates $1,000 to River Bend Foodbank's Backpack Program

By Rick Martin

Check presentation held at Foodbank

 

Davenport, IA– On August 18th, Gretchen Mohr of Long Grove, IA and Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Regional Honoree, presented River Bend Foodbank with a check for $1,000. This money will help sponsor children on the Backpack Program for the 2014-2015 school year.

Gretchen is a sophomore at St. Louis University and attended North Scott High School. She is very passionate about fighting hunger and malnutrition. "I am grateful for this opportunity to assist with the worthwhile work that the River Bend Foodbank is doing, along with their sponsors, to help fight hunger in the Quad Cities through the Backpack Program," said Gretchen. As a Stephen J. Brady STOP Hunger Regional Honoree, Gretchen received a $1,000 grant for the hunger-related charity of her choice.

Caren Laughlin, River Bend Foodbank Marketing Director and Backpack Program Coordinator, said, "This is an incredibly wonderful donation by Gretchen and we are so thrilled that she chose the River Bend Foodbank Backpack Program as her charity of choice."

The Backpack Program provides children at risk of hunger with nourishing food to take home on Fridays to get them through the weekend when programs like school breakfasts and lunches are not available.  The Backpack Program targets pre-school, elementary and middle school children who are at risk of chronic hunger.  These children are identified by name by their school staff.  Each child receives a weekly food pack on Fridays to put in their Backpacks and take home for the weekend.  The food is child friendly, easily consumed and vitamin fortified. The bags contain about eight items and include two "entrees" like stew or soup, two servings of fruit, cereal, milk, and juice. We partner with the schools to select the children and distribute the food. Currently we are serving 43 schools and 1,700 of the neediest children in the Quad Cities.

The Stephen J. Brady Stop Hunger Scholarship is named for the Sodexo Foundation's founder and former president, who was an unstoppable champion in the fight to end hunger. Thanks to Steve's efforts, which made these scholarships possible, an emerging generation of leaders will be cultivated in the fight against hunger.

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19 Aug 2014

Mobile food pantry on August 23 to feed hungry in the Quad Cities

By Amber O’Brien

Modern Woodmen sponsors final Mobile Food Pantry as part of the Knock Out Hunger Campaign

 

On Saturday, Aug. 23 more than 75 Modern Woodmen of America employees and their family members will host a Mobile food pantry, organized by River Bend Foodbank. Mobile food pantries are scheduled in areas where the need for food assistance is the greatest. The volunteer event will run from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Cathedral (422 E 10th St., Davenport). Media coverage of the event is welcomed and appreciated.

Each Mobile Food Pantry provides approximately 10,000 meals and feeds hundreds of families in the Quad City community. All food is handed out in a farmer's market style of distribution.

Modern Woodmen, a fraternal financial services organization based out of Rock Island, Illinois, will sponsor the third and final mobile food pantry as part of its campaign to Knock Out Hunger. Modern Woodmen covers the expense of the Mobile Food Pantry, while employees staff the event by unloading trucks, distributing food and offering assistance to load cars.

"The summer-long campaign to Knock Out Hunger has made a tremendous difference in the Quad Cities. Just last week, Modern Woodmen packed 50,000 meals that will be distributed to families at this Mobile Food Pantry," said River Bend Foodbank marketing director Caren Laughlin.

Knock Out Hunger campaign

This year, Modern Woodmen has selected River Bend Foodbank to support through its Knock Out Hunger campaign. Modern Woodmen employees and members will donate time, money and food to the food distribution center throughout the summer.

Multiple mobile food pantry events have taken place, backpack programs provided meals for Quad City children, the meal packing event secured 50,000 meals for the hungry and the grand finale of the campaign will be the Race to Knock Out Hunger on Sept. 20.

River Bend Foodbank is the largest hunger relief organization in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, distributing more than 8 million pounds of food annually to feed the hungry. The Foodbank serves more than 10,000 individuals every week through its distribution network of 300 charitable feeding programs in a 22-county service area in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

Founded in 1883, Modern Woodmen of America touches lives and secures futures. The fraternal financial services organization offers financial services and fraternal member benefits to individuals and families throughout the United States.

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19 Aug 2014

NICK TEDDY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES PRESENTING SPONSORSHIP FOR SEPTEMBER 5K

By Nancy Strub

PORT BYRON, IL - The Nick Teddy Foundation is pleased to announce First Wealth Financial Group, of Clinton, IA, as the presenting sponsor of the 2014 "Nick Teddy 5K." The event will take place on Sept. 13, 2014, beginning at 9:00 AM.! !

The "Nick Teddy 5k" is held in memory of 29-year old Port Byron native Nick Strub, who fought a courageous battle against Ewing's sarcoma for more than 5-years. The NT5k is a family-focus event, and offers a fun day for hundreds of participants and their families. Last year's event raised $25,000 to fund research through the Liddy Shriver Sarcoma Initiative, and to help defray
travel and lodging expenses during treatment for a local Ewing's patient and her family.!

First Wealth Financial Group Founder Breton Williams has known the Strub family for several years. Their relationship and the experience they went through has touched Breton deeply. "First Wealth is very excited to be involved with such a great cause and foundation," Williams said.

19 Aug 2014

Did Bustos Mislead the Media and Keep Her Shutdown Pay?

By Jan Schweppe
Chief Administrative Officer of the House says Bustos did not give up her shutdown pay. Did Bustos mislead the media and her constituents?

EAST MOLINE, Ill.?During the government shutdown last October, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (D-East Moline) received quite a bit of media buzz for foregoing her congressional salary during the shutdown. After receiving a lot of pressure from reporters on October 1st, the first day of the shutdown, Bustos decided to announce the next day that she was giving up her pay in a letter to the Chief Administrative Officer of the House.

The media proceeded to widely report that Congresswoman Bustos was giving up her pay:

QCOnline: "Bustos Foregoes Pay During Shutdown, Durbin Unsure"
Peoria Journal Star: "No Government, No Pay for Rep. Cheri Bustos"
Sauk Valley News: "Bustos Won't Take Pay"
Washington Post: "Bustos 'has asked that her pay be withheld during a shutdown,' according to a spokesman."
CNN: "Bustos 'not accepting a paycheck.'"

But according to the Chief Administrative Officer, all Members of the House of Representatives received their pay in full during the shutdown.

Furthermore, Congresswoman Bustos has removed any reference to her giving up her pay from her website and from her Facebook page, although she did leave a post up on her Twitter account.

Jon Schweppe, communications director at Bobby Schilling for Congress, said that Congresswoman Bustos needs to explain herself.

"Last October, Congresswoman Bustos shamelessly bragged to the media that she would be returning any pay she received during the government shutdown. She received quite a bit of positive press for doing so. But did she return it? The Chief Administrative Officer of the House of Representatives says no. It's time to find out the truth. Did Congresswoman Bustos mislead the public? And why did she remove any reference to giving up her pay from her congressional website and from her Facebook page?"

"At best, Congresswoman Bustos misled the media into thinking she was giving back her pay, and then she failed to correct the record. At worst, she was downright dishonest. This is not the first time Congresswoman Bustos has misled the media, and it surely won't be the last.

"Bobby Schilling didn't just talk about leading by example?he did it. Bobby Schilling rejected the congressional health care plan and pension plan, voted against all pay increases, and cut his office budget by more than 10 percent. What has Congresswoman Bustos done? She promised to forego her pay during the government shutdown, and then she quietly accepted it anyway, hoping that nobody would notice. It's clear that Bobby Schilling is the better choice for Illinois."

To contact the Chief Administrative Officer's office, contact CAO communications director Dan Weiser at 202-226-6660.

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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