18 Nov 2014

Florida Georgia Line With Special Guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard

By Stephani Nagle

Saturday, February 14 - 7:30 pm

On Sale Friday, November 21 at 10 am

Florida Georgia Line with special guests Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard will bring their Anything Goes Tour to the iWireless Center on Saturday, February 14 at 7:30 pm. Tickets go on sale Friday, November 21 at 10 am.

Ticket prices are $37.75 and $57.75 and are available at the iWireless Center box office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000, and on-line at www.ticketmaster.com.

Kicking off on January 15 in Toledo, OH, the first leg of the ANYTHING GOES TOUR will cover 24-plus cities exclusively promoted by Live Nation and feature openers CMA New Artist of the Year Nominee Thomas Rhett as well as Warner Bros. rising newcomer Frankie Ballard. FGL is taking anything goes to the next level for their fans with a special VIP package which includes a premium ticket, exclusive access to a pre-show acoustic performance, limited edition autographed merchandise and more.

"Anything Goes is a mindset for us, setting the tone for everything we do, and we believe in making memories at all cost. We can't wait to bring the party to our fans at our live shows," shares FGL's Brian Kelley.

FGL's Tyler Hubbard adds, "being out on the road with Jake Owen, Luke Bryan and Jason Aldean, we've learned from the best. We took note of the things we loved and then put the FGL stamp all over. Our fans are the best and we can't wait to show them what we have in store!"

Piling on the accolades, FGL's Top 5-and-climbing hit "Dirt" has been certified PLATINUM by the RIAA for selling over 1 million copies and is the lead single from their highly anticipated sophomore album ANYTHING GOES, to be released October 14 (Republic Nashville).

FGL has skyrocketed to stardom becoming the only artist in history to join Brooks & Dunn in achieving four back-to-back, multi-week #1 singles; breaking the record for longest #1 on Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart and selling over 18.2 million tracks worldwide of their 2X PLATINUM debut HERE'S TO THE GOOD TIMES. In addition to collaborating across genres with sensations like Nelly and Jason Derulo, FGL has won numerous industry awards.

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18 Nov 2014

News Release from the Moline Public Library

By Jan LaRoche
Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver - Moviemaking Workshop

Teens and Tweens in grades 5 and up can take part in a moviemaking workshop hosted by the Moline Public Library. This workshop is part of "Project Next Generation: Dream, Design, Deliver," and will introduce students to script writing, filming, and editing. Sessions will take place from 4:00 to 5:30 on December 2 & 9, January 6 & 13, and February 3 & 10, with a special screening of the films on February 24. Attendance at all six sessions is recommended. This program is free and no experience is necessary, but space is limited and registration is required. Bus passes will be available to registered participants.

For more information, or to register for the program, contact Jan LaRoche at jlaroche@molinelibrary.org <mailto:jlaroche@molinelibrary.org>  or by calling 309-524-2470.


TEEN-ucopia

Wednesdays from 2:30 to 4:30

Teens can stop by the Teen Corner of the Moline Public Library on Wednesdays between 2:30 and 4:30 to enjoy a variety of video games, board games, crafts, and other activities. Check out our new Xbox One and make some holiday crafts. No registration required. For more information call 309-524-2440 or visit us at 3210 41st Street, Moline, IL 61265 or online at http://www.molinelibrary.com <http://www.molinelibrary.com/
Monday, December 1 @ 6:30
18 Nov 2014

We are in immediate need for Volunteers at our Upcoming STEM Events

By QCESC
No previous experience or technical background is required for many of the volunteer positions with training available. Teachers, education administers, and people in human resources are encouraged to consider volunteering to be a judge for FIRST LEGO League for Core Values (teamwork) and for the Research Project which is based around Learning.

Positions are available for adults and students in college & high school. Applications for volunteering will continue to be accepted until we fill all of the posted positions.

Volunteers will be provided food, beverages, and a great experience supporting our local youth!

If you have any questions regarding volunteering at Quad City area FIRST events, send an e-mail to qcesc.org@gmail.com

Register Today at:

http://qcesc.org/qc-first-volunteers.htm

18 Nov 2014

Happy Holidays from Atom Studio + Gallery!

By Atom Studio + Gallery

Holiday Happenings at Bucktown

Make a holiday tradition by spending the day, November 22nd, in downtown Davenport. Come in from the cold and shop indoors after the Festival of Trees parade at Bucktown Center for the Arts, 225 E. 2nd downtown Davenport. Make sure to check out our tree at Festival of Trees!

Bucktown will be open noon to 4 on Sundays, starting November 23rd, for your holiday shopping convenience.

Black Friday, November 28th, escape the crowds and do your shopping at Bucktown Center for the Arts.  The opening reception for the Angels Among Us juried show will be held from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Art from a wide variety of talented artists, interpreting the theme "Angels Among Us," will be showcased at Boho Chic, located in Bucktown, through December 31st.

Avoid lines and start your Christmas shopping in a relaxed environment.  Give your family and friends a gift of art that will last a lifetime.  There are eight galleries to choose from, including Atom Studio + Gallery and Boho Chic.  Enjoy a complimentary beverage. Chair massages will be available to ease that holiday shopping stress.

Free gift wrapping will be available for your purchases.

Small Business Saturday is this November 29th.  Support your local artists and stop by Bucktown Center for the Arts.  Give back to your community and shop the businesses you trust.  Buy local, buy American made, buy Bucktown.

Friday, December 19 - Gallery Night, Holiday Wine Walk and Jewelry Style Show - 6 to 9 p.m. Purchase a wine glass decorated by Bucktown artists and sample six unique wines. Enjoy a "tearoom style" fashion show featuring Bucktown's hand crafted jewelry and snacks as you stroll the Bucktown galleries in search of the perfect last-minute holiday gift. Frank Sinatra impersonator Travis Hosette will perform a medley of Sinatra's hits and holiday favorites to top off this fun and festive evening.  Thanks to IH Mississippi Valley Credit Union for sponsoring this event!

17 Nov 2014

Why 2014 Election Results Will Affect Education

By Michelle Tigani

There's a reasonable tendency among Americans to view the education of their kids as an exclusively local issue and distinct to their communities. After all, school buildings are constant fixtures in neighborhoods, sports teams play crosstown rivals and the vast majority of public students still attend schools based solely on zip code.

However, the innovations and flurry of activity that takes place in classrooms and communities are guided by the state level policies that govern them, which is why the 2014 gubernatorial election results matter, and could potentially mean substantial improvements to student learning.

A national analysis found that more than half of governors hold encouraging views or have proven track records on promoting the types of choice and accountability measures that will lift student outcomes and give more power to parents in the educational process.

Post-election media reports signaled an overall victory for candidates with fresh ideas on how to make education the great equalizer.

This means that if there are meaningful shifts in policy that facilitate excellent schools, they're likely to originate from the statehouses and governor's mansion.

These governors and governors-elect understand that schools cannot be properly held accountable for results if parents don't have the choice to look around them and find the best educational fit for their child. And the teachers that work hard day in and day out should be rewarded for performing well and going the extra mile for kids.

They appreciate that some students need an alternate environment to master course content, and want to expand charter schools to operate alongside traditional schools, with the necessary autonomy for teachers to cater to particular learning needs.

17 Nov 2014

USDA Announces Karis Gutter as USDA's First Military Veterans Agriculture Liaison

By USDA Office of Communications
New Position Will Coordinate Ongoing USDA Support for Active Duty Military and Veterans

Des Moines, Iowa, Nov. 14, 2014 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden today announced Karis T. Gutter, a Marine Corps Reserve veteran and current USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services (FFAS), as the first USDA Military Veterans Agricultural (MVA) Liaison. The MVA Liaison will coordinate USDA leadership across the Department to provide information, resources and support for active duty military and veterans interested in agriculture. The MVA Liaison will also have authority to facilitate formal relationships between USDA and other government agencies and non-profit organizations to strengthen USDA support for veterans.

Deputy Secretary Harden made the announcement at the Farmers Veterans Coalition and Drake University Agriculture Law Center's inaugural national conference in Des Moines, Iowa.

"Many of America's veterans come from our rural communities, and are often drawn back to the land upon returning to civilian life," said Deputy Secretary Harden. "Veterans are key to building our future generation of farmers, land stewards and conservationists. USDA already has a number of initiatives to help veterans find meaningful work in agriculture upon returning home, but this new position will help coordinate our efforts and make programs easier to navigate. I look forward to Karis' leadership as we continue to support America's heroes."

Gutter, native of Terry, Mississippi (pop. 1,099), began his career in public service as an enlisted United States Marine Corp Reservist. Gutter served as a Corporal in the Marine Corps as a communications and field radio operator for six years and participated in humanitarian relief in support of September 11 and Hurricane Katrina. Prior to his USDA service, Gutter worked for the Hinds County Board of Supervisors in Mississippi and on Capitol Hill as Deputy Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02).

"Serving as USDA's first Military Veterans Agricultural Liaison is a great honor," said Gutter, who is also attending the Iowa conference. "As a Marine, I know military veterans have unique skills, training and perspective. My job is to make sure military veterans have full access to USDA's resources and services to help them succeed in civilian life."

The USDA Military Veteran Agriculture Liaison, which reports directly to the Office of the Secretary, is a new position created by the 2014 Farm Bill. The Farm Bill also authorizes USDA to offer priority preference to veterans in several programs including the Beginning Farmer and Rancher Development Program (BFRDP) and the Value Added Producer Grant (VAPG) program.

Since 2009, USDA has invested in housing, job training and financial assistance for veterans including:

  • Providing safe and sound housing through Rural Development's Rural Housing Service by making 9,301 single family guaranteed housing loans, 952 direct home loans, 766 home improvement loans and 1,445 home improvement grants to veterans and their families.
  • Investing over $2 million to training and experience for over 600 veterans through the Veterans Fire Corps, many of which become permanent Forest Service employees. There are over 10,000 veterans employed across USDA.
  • Partnering with the Corporation for National Service (CNCS) and other federal agencies to develop the 21st Conservation Service Corps (21CSC) to create opportunities for veterans to restore and conserve natural resources. Earlier this week, USDA and CNCS announced the project locations of expanded 21CSC opportunities in 11 states. In addition, the Forest Service invested over $21 million in FY14 and leveraged $18 million from partners to engage approximately 11,000 youth and veterans in training and employment opportunities.
  • Closing 689 Farm Service Agency Farm Ownership Loans (totaling $106.8 million), 3,881 traditional Farm Operating Loans, (totaling $236.4 million) and 592 microloans (totaling $11.3 million) to veterans. Recently, the Farm Service Agency announced it would recognize leadership positions in the military as a way to satisfy experience requirements when applying for microloan funds.
  • Investing $5.4 million to veterans through Farm Service Agency Emergency Loans and over $1.1 million in Conservation Loans.
  • Launching a dedicated website for veterans and military families about available federal nutrition programs.
  • Chartering the USDA Veterans, Reservists, and Military Families Task Force (VRMF) to strengthen and coordinate programmatic and outreach efforts across the Department to better serve military and veteran families.
  • Integrating veterans into USDA efforts for new and beginning farmers.

Today's announcement of the Military Veteran Agriculture Liaison was made possible by the 2014 Farm Bill. The 2014 Farm Bill builds on historic economic gains in rural America over the past five years, while achieving meaningful reform and billions of dollars in savings for taxpayers. Since enactment, USDA has made significant progress to implement each provision of this critical legislation, including providing disaster relief to farmers and ranchers; strengthening risk management tools; expanding access to rural credit; funding critical research; establishing innovative public-private conservation partnerships; developing new markets for rural-made products; and investing in infrastructure, housing and community facilities to help improve quality of life.

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17 Nov 2014

Governor Quinn Statement on Passing of Former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne

By Katie Hickey

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today made the following statement on the passing of former Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne:

"Jane Byrne leaves a legacy of tireless service to Chicago that will never be forgotten.

"Her work on behalf of the city's children and underserved communities has meant thousands of Chicago citizens are better off today because of Jane's heartfelt dedication.

"The city's first and only female mayor, Jane Byrne was a barrier breaker and a role model for countless women who had stared too long through the glass ceiling.

"She brought transparency to the city budget process, was Chicago's first mayor to march in the Gay Pride Parade and was the nation's first big-city mayor to successfully enact a ban on handguns.

"Renaming the Circle Interchange in honor of the former mayor has rightfully placed Jane Byrne among the city's iconic leaders.

"Jane Byrne was a fearless trailblazer who has made our state a better place. She will be missed. Our thoughts are with her daughter Kathy, grandson William and their entire family today."

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17 Nov 2014

Royal Neighbors Surprises Kit Evans-Ford with a Check for $5,000 to Help Women Heal from Sexual Violence

By Rita Toalson
Representatives from Royal Neighbors of America surprised Kit Evans-Ford, Rock Island, with a check for $5,000 from its Nation of NeighborsSM Program . Founder of Testimonies of Hope: The Intercultural Christian Devotional Community, Kit also established Overcoming the S.T.O.R.M.: A Program for Women Healing from Sexual Violence. The funds will help Kit launch retreats and an annual conference for girls and women focused on using the arts for healing and hope; further develop her inspirational social media sites; and expand her S.T.O.R.M. program with a webinar series.
Kit, a survivor of sexual assault herself, has worked relentlessly in service to women and girls in the U. S. and around the world. She is a former international development worker who has met many inspiring people in her travels. As a result, she has brought hundreds of individuals together through Testimonies of Hope, an online community that provides safe spaces for women of all ages to share their stories. Through her various programs, she empowers women and girls to build their self-esteem, self-worth, personal growth, and community leadership.

Read the story and see pictures here.

Focusing on its history of standing strong for women, Royal Neighbors has given more than $1.5 million to nearly 1,200 families and individuals in reaching their goals and rebuilding their lives through its Nation of Neighbors Program. The program, which was launched in 2007, demonstrates Royal Neighbors' vision of protecting women financially and empowering them to improve their lives, families, and communities, the philosophy on which Royal Neighbors was founded more than a century ago.
Through the 2014 program, determined women of strength and courage are empowered with financial assistance to achieve their full potential, realize a sense of renewed personal growth, and give back to their communities.

Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation's largest women-led life insurance organizations, empowers women to meet the needs of their families with annuities and life insurance products such as whole life, term, final expense, and universal life. One of the most financially secure insurance carriers in the industry, it has the financial strength and stability to ensure its nearly 200,000 members are protected when the expected, and unexpected, happen. In addition to insurance products, Royal Neighbors provides member benefits at no additional cost which currently include scholarship opportunities, health and retail discounts, and participation in volunteer activities that give back to communities through the organization's local chapters. Royal Neighbors' philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women's lives through its national programs, including the Nation of NeighborsSM Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.


Royal Neighbors is headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with a branch office in Mesa, AZ. For more information, visit www.royalneighbors.org or call (800) 627-4762.
17 Nov 2014

CHRISTMAS GIFTS SOUGHT FOR AT-RISK GIRLS

By Shelley Skuster

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - More than 100 at-risk girls will have Christmas brought to them in a unique way.

For the fourth year in a row, Ganson's Neighborhood Bakery & Café has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois to bring a holiday celebration to girls who otherwise may not have the opportunity.

The Christmas program will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2014.

"Every child deserves to have Christmas," said Senior Membership Outreach Manager at Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois Missy Sweeney.

Sweeney works with area schools to determine which girls qualify as the most at-risk and invites them to attend the annual Christmas celebration with Santa, gifts, dinner and cookie-decorating.

"Some of these girls get forgotten about, and we want to make sure they know they're worthy to have an unforgettable Christmas," said Sweeney.

Organizers hope each girl can unwrap a Christmas gift and feel special.

"It makes me teary-eyed just thinking about all the smiles on the girls' faces when they get a present just for them," said Sweeney.

New, unwrapped gifts for girls in grades K-5 can be dropped off before Sunday, November 23, at the Girl Scouts Program Center located at 2011 Second Ave. in Rock Island, or at Ganson's Neighborhood Bakery & Café also in Rock Island.

Financial contributions are also accepted to offset costs for the annual Christmas program which is free for all girls who attend.

"This is a great opportunity for the community to make a difference in the lives of more than 100 girls who deserve to know they're cared about this holiday season," said Sweeney.

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17 Nov 2014

CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE JORDAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

By Janine Parr

GRADE 6 - PRINCIPAL'S LIST
Sydney Andersen
Lily Beardsley
Annabelle Bishop
Brock Clark
Ella Darrow
David Dierickx
Anna Do
Joseph Dockery-Jackson
Dana Egan
Grace Ekstrom
Anthony Guzzo
Errin Hoffman
Emily Klauer
Luke Lofgren
Casey Magee
Janie Martens
Jackson Marx
Margo Maynard
Morgan Moore
Jacob Morel
John Nonnenmann
Zachary Otten-Thoms
Jack Patting
Miriana Peterson
Brook Pickslay
Audrey Reynolds
Stephanie Ruiz
Isabelle Smith
Billy Taylor
Brianna Waller

GRADE 6 - HONOR ROLL
Kaden Boden
Lucy Evans
Caleb Habel
Billy Hayes
Jack Janssen
Seth Paniamogan

GRADE 7 - PRINCIPAL'S LIST
Emma Cowles
Tyler Estes
Jaylen Gore
Adam Hyder
Gianna Jewhurst
Madilynn Klauer
David Moens
Grace Moore
Megan Tanghe

GRADE 7 - HONOR ROLL
Alexandra Amacher
Grace Anders
Erik Coulter
Ted Fogel
Timothy Marolf
Margaret Schaecher
Daniel Smith
Collin Snyder
Tony VanDeWalle
Vanessa Verschoore
Alexis Wilkens

GRADE 8 - PRINCIPAL'S LIST
Emma Beardsley
Gabe Beardsley
Chloe Boyd
Anna Darrow
John Do
Anthony Dockery-Jackson
Sydney Elliott
Jonathan Fernandez
Grant Florence
Parker Georlett
Lauren Hird
Hannah Luppen
Olivia Manternach
Aaron Mickelson
Haley Mosley
Paige Nimrick
Taylor Parker
Faith Pickslay
Mary Powers
Vanessa Reger
Ava Reynolds
Lily Schoeck

GRADE 8 - HONOR ROLL
Jonathan Berry
Emily Elliott
Nate Maynard
Isabella Milani
Claudia Ruiz
Lillian Steffen
Logan Swartz
Natika Woods
Kaitlyn Zonnevylle

The Principal's List requires a GPA of 3.5 to 4.0. The Honor Roll requires a GPA of 3.0 to 3.49

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