14 Aug 2014

The Night People Return to CASI

By Trish Burnett
Dance the night away with your friends on Friday, August 15?when The Night People return to CASI as part of the 2014 Summer Concert Series. The Night People were favorites at the Draught House and COL Ballroom and they are still drawing crowds as they continue to play the Quad City scene. The Night People get the crowd moving with a variety of music including the hits of the 1960s. Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door and may be purchased at CASI. Cash bar and bar snacks will be available.

By purchasing a ticket you are helping fund CASI programs and activities for area seniors. CASI was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. Please contact CASI for additional information.

CASI was established in 1972 and serves the needs of older adults by providing a variety of events and activities focused on health and wellness, social engagement, lifelong learning, and community involvement. CASI also provides a senior advocacy program to assist older adults, their families, and caregivers in needs assessment and referral for services. Jane's Place at CASI is the only adult day services center in Eastern Iowa serving adults with Alzheimer's and dementia. Please contact CASI for additional information.
14 Aug 2014

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Emergency Response Services in Rural Areas

By Andrew Mason

New Laws Will Help Improve Emergency Response Times and Quality Care to People Across Every Corner of Illinois

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today visited the Illinois State Fair on Agriculture Day to sign legislation that will help improve emergency response services in rural areas throughout the state. The new laws help ensure the highest quality of care can be provided in ambulances and on the scene of accidents across Illinois. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to protect and improve the health and well-being of the people of Illinois.

"These common sense laws take advantage of the advanced emergency medical training that many emergency workers in rural areas already have," Governor Quinn said. "When every second counts and you've got a lot of territory to cover, it's comforting to know that responders in any area of the state can use all of their training in emergencies."

"By signing these bills, Governor Quinn has made Illinois a safer state, and even more lives will be saved," State Representative Don Moffitt (R-Gilson), the House sponsor of both rural emergency response bills, said. "I commend Governor Quinn for making this upgrade in the level of emergency medical care available for the citizens of Illinois."

House Bill 4523, sponsored by Representative Moffitt and State Senator John M. Sullivan (D-Rushville), allows ambulance providers in rural areas to be upgraded to the highest EMT license of any person staffing that ambulance, including registered nurses. This will allow more kinds of life-saving procedures to be performed when an ambulance responds to an emergency.

Under existing law, the ambulance itself is restricted to a set level of emergency care regardless of who is staffing it. Rural Emergency Medical Service (EMS) providers have struggled to properly staff emergency vehicles, and this legislation allows for the addition of a licensed, highly-qualified medical professional to help fill the void. The law is effective Jan. 1, 2015.

"In some rural areas of the state an ambulance ride can last up to an hour," Senator Sullivan said. "It only makes sense to allow nurses certified at a specific level to provide the highest level of care during the ambulance ride."

Governor Quinn also signed House Bill 5828, sponsored by Representative Moffitt and State Senator Chapin Rose (R-Mahomet).  Many rural communities do not have an ambulance service, but most are part of a fire protection district. Many volunteer firefighters are also trained as paramedics. This new law will allow those firefighters who are trained as paramedics to use those skills in their roles as firefighters. This was not allowed under the previous law. HB 5828, which is effective immediately, offers rural areas in Illinois increased access to medical response and care.

"This is part of my continued effort to help rural emergency service responders increase their capabilities to serve the population in some of Illinois' most underserved medical areas," Senator Rose said. "This capability will better enable our EMS crews to take care of a wider variety of emergencies."

In addition, Governor Quinn signed Senate Bill 3398, sponsored by State Senator Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) and State Representative Elgie Sims, Jr. (D-Chicago), which exempts certain specially-designated vehicles used solely for farming purposes from federal trucking regulations. The Governor signed the bill on Agriculture Day at the Illinois State Fair as part of his commitment to supporting Illinois' agriculture businesses. The law is effective immediately.

Governor Quinn is committed to protecting and improving the health and well-being of the people of Illinois. Earlier this year, Governor Quinn invested $4 million to help 193 fire departments across the state purchase equipment and other tools necessary to provide effective responses to emergencies. Over the past few years, the Governor signed multiple pieces of legislation to modify a state financing program to assist local fire departments in purchasing fire trucks and ambulances as well as making station upgrades.

In 2010, Governor Quinn signed legislation to ensure the highest quality of emergency medical transportation for people across Illinois who are critically ill. The law establishes minimum standards for ambulance services that provide advanced critical care transportation.

In 2013, Governor Quinn signed legislation to make emergency response systems in Illinois more efficient and effective by developing an Illinois 9-1-1 systems directory to allow calls answered by one system to be easily forwarded to another 9-1-1 system when necessary.

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14 Aug 2014

Downtown SCC Campus and Kahl Renovation

By T. Brecht

Total Investment: $50 Million (estimated)
Total Public Investment: TBD
Private Funds Leveraged: TBD
Jobs Created: 200-plus (estimated, construction & full-time)

The vacant First Midwest Bank building will be converted into one of the core campus buildings for Scott CC downtown

The pace of development in downtown Davenport is accelerating even faster with the announcement of a major public-private partnership between Eastern Iowa Community Colleges and developer Restoration St. Louis that will renovate three major buildings over the next two years.

Under the terms of the proposed agreement, around $50 million will be invested to create a brand new downtown urban campus for Scott Community College and renovation of the Kahl Building (the current home of Scott classrooms) into market rate housing, first floor retail, and the long-awaited restoration of the Capitol Theater.

Two vacant and deteriorating buildings - the former First Midwest Bank and former First Federal Bank/Social Security Administration building on 3rd Street - will be renovated and make up the core of the new campus building. The 80,000 square-foot campus will feature classrooms, computer labs, a science lab, student commons, outdoor plaza, meeting place and administrative offices. The college's current classrooms and offices in both the Kahl Building and the Ground Transportation Center will be consolidated on the new campus.

The Kahl will then be taken over by Restoration St. Louis and renovated into an 80-90 unit apartment building featuring first-floor retail and the new and improved Capitol Theatre. The theatre will be a big screen, first-run movie house that likely will serve food and alcoholic beverages, according to Restoration St. Louis.

Project costs are calculated at approximately $50 million. Financing will come from a variety of sources, including Historic Preservation Tax Credits, traditional lending, bond issuance proceeds and a capital campaign by Eastern Iowa Community College. EICC Chancellor Don Doucette vowed that no property taxes or tuition increases will be part of the funding. Sam Estep, senior VP of development for Restoration, said the company does plan to submit an economic development agreement to the City of Davenport at some point. This likely will involve economic incentives, but what exactly those will entail is still being worked out.

The timeline is to finalize feasibility studies and cost estimates by late fall of this year and begin construction in 2015, Estep said. College officials would like to move into classrooms in 2016.

"This is a really exciting opportunity to meet not only the growing needs of a local educational resource, but to do so while creating a major economic development project," said Estep. "We remain very excited about the future of downtown Davenport."

13 Aug 2014

Rock Island Library Starts "Last Call Book Club" Next Tuesday

By Lisa Lockheart

Off-Site Book Club for Adults Blends Cocktails & Reading

Rock Island, IL: If you're the type of reader who likes to enjoy the occasional cocktail while discussing books with friends, the Rock Island Public Library has a brand new book club for you.

The first meeting of the Rock Island Library's new Last Call Book Club is 7:00 pm next Tuesday, Aug. 19 at Icons Martini Bar, 124 18th Street, Rock Island. Interested members age 21 and older will meet to select a list of books for future discussions, and obtain a free copy of the September read, which is The Ocean at the end of the Lane, by Neil Gaiman.

The club meets on the third Tuesday of each month in the back room of Icons. Participants are welcome to bring dinner or snacks. Drinks will be available for purchase. There is no charge to join the book club.

For information about future selections in the Last Call Book Club, call 309-732-READ,  or check the library's online calendar at www.rockislandlibrary.org.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or sign up for free email newsletters.

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Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
13 Aug 2014

Simon to perform at Illinois State Fair

By Annie Thompson

SPRINGFIELD - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon and her band, Loose Gravel, will perform on Governor's Day at the Illinois State Fair. This year marks the fourth consecutive year the group has performed at the fair in Springfield.

Loose Gravel will perform at the Shed from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Carbondale-based blues band debuted at the state fair three years ago and is the only group fronted by a constitutional officer to perform.

Throughout the fair, Simon is partnering with the Illinois Reading Council to showcase live readings, a book giveaway and a book drive at her tent. Visitors may drop off new or gently used children's books to be donated to Springfield schools, and also register to win the 35 books selected for Illinois Reads 2014, a literacy project aimed at children and adults.

Lt. Governor Simon's tent is located at the intersection of Main Street and Brian Raney Avenue, across from the Emmerson Building and will be open daily through Sunday, Aug. 17, from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. For more information about Illinois Reads, please visit www.IllinoisReads.org.

EVENT: Loose Gravel performance
DATE: Wednesday, August 13
TIME: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Shed, corner of Central Ave. and Greyhound St., Illinois State Fairgrounds, Springfield

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13 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair VI

By Lori Chappell

Talented Sprouts Surprise Crowd in Iowa State Fair Talent Search

DES MOINES, IA (08/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Six talented Sprout division acts (ages 2-12) have advanced to the semi-final round in Bill Riley's 55th annual Iowa State Fair Talent Search. Each act will perform again on Thursday, August 14, Friday, August 15, or Saturday, August 16.

The names, ages, hometowns and routines of the acts are:

Eli Smith, 11, Cedar Falls, Piano

Morgan Schroeder, 10, Burlington, Katie Stephens, 10 Burlington, Jazz/Acro Dance

Allison Koch, 12, Grimes, Vocal

Addie Sopha, 13, Cresco, Josie Sopha, 11, Cresco, Ella Sopha, 9, Cresco, Gwen Sopha, 8, Cresco, Vocal

Taylor Knaack, 12, Correctionville, Emma DeStigter, 11, Moville, Tap Dance

Zach Hein, 12, Walcott, Fiddle

Bill Riley, Jr. is once again hosting the competition. Two Sprout acts will be crowned champions every day of the semi-finals. The six winning acts will perform in the talent-packed championship set for Sunday, August 17, at 1:30 p.m. on the Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi.

Each of the six Sprout Champions will receive a prize of $250 after the Championship Show. More than $18,000 will be awarded to the Senior and Sprout divisions combined. This year's contest is sponsored by Hy-Vee.

Outhouse Team Earns Number-One Spot in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/12/2014)(readMedia)-- The Afton Care Center Dribblers/Iowa Select Farms won the 11th annual Outhouse Races Tuesday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Team Jason Winther, Jordan Winther, Jamie Peterson, and Misty Gettler were awarded $300 in cash for besting their competition in style and speed.

DMACC team members Keith Wersinger, Matt Walsh, Jay Tiefentahler, Dale Chell and Melody Riley took second place and earned $200. The team has competed every year of the competition.

Third place and $100 in cash went to The Real Deal team members Hannah, Abbi, Brittany and Amanda also won Best Outhouse. Best costume went to Urgent Business team members Steve Larson, Joyce Moreland, Corey Oelberg and Laurie McClannahan.

Teams, composed of three pushers and one driver, construct their own outhouses. During the race, teams push the outhouses to a toilet where the drivers must clean off the toilet seat without using their hands. Then the drivers search for a corn cob buried in a cattle trough, change a roll of toilet paper and return to the outhouses where the teams push them back to the starting point.

Monster Men and Women Compete in Iowa State Fair Contest

DES MOINES, IA (08/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Strong-armed men and women competed in five different weight classes in the Monster Arm Wrestling Tournament held Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

First, second and third-place trophies were awarded in each class.

Complete results below:

MEN'S RIGHT

Flyweight

1) Kiefer Willis, Greenview, Ill.

2) Dustin Ohmstede, Newton

3) Jermaine Day, Des Moines

Lightweight

1) Jake Reed, Bussey

2) Todd Bolar, Marshalltown

3) Lavern Yoder, Zearing

Middleweight

1) JD Brittain, West Des Moines

2) Bobby Chance, Cambridge

3) Jake Willis, Des Moines

Heavyweight

1) Brian Willett, Muscatine

2) Branden Smith, Coon Rapids

3) Patrick Brown, Melcher-Dallas

Super Heavyweight

1) Brian Willett, Muscatine

2) Steven Aikin, Rhodes

3) Patrick Brown, Melcher-Dallas

MEN'S LEFT

Flyweight

1) Trent Todd, Washta

2) Dustin Olmstede, Newton

3) Mitch Todd, Papillion, Neb.

Lightweight

1) Jake Reed, Bussey

2) Mory Lassa, Fort Dodge

Middleweight

1) JD Brittain, West Des Moines

2) Bobby Chance, Cambridge

Heavyweight

1) Rob VanDerMolen, Des Moines

2) JD Brittain, West Des Moines

3) Jake Reed, Bussey

WOMEN'S RIGHT

Flyweight

1) Kelsey Reed, Mingo

2) Kara Rempe, Sioux City

Lightweight

1) Shawna Hartley, Nevada

2) Tiffany Davison, Middletown, Ill.

Middleweight

1) Heather Edwards, Washington

2) Kaylan Simmons, Casey

3) Riley Anderson, Kamrar

The contest was part of "Rural Americana Olde Tyme Competitions" in Farm Bureau Pioneer Hall. A first prize of $5 and ribbons were awarded to each class.

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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13 Aug 2014

John Deere chooses QC Robotics Team as ONLY US Team to represent US

By Vanessa Douglas

QUAD CITY ROBOTICS TEAM CHOSEN BY JOHN DEERE AS ONLY USA TEAM TO COMPETE AT THE FLL INTERNATIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITION IN BRAZIL

Rivermont Collegiate's Middle School Robotics team ROFL (Robots on the Floor Laughing) has been chosen to represent the United States at the FIRST LEGO League (FLL) International Robotics Competition and Festival in Bello Horizante, Brazil this September. With over 14,000 FLL Teams in the U.S, ROFL will be the sole representative from the United States. John Deere is the team's official sponsor through its John Deere Inspire program. The team, based in Bettendorf, Iowa, will depart for Brazil on August 31; the competition will take place Sept. 1-4.

Rivermont Collegiate's ROFL Robotics team was chosen by John Deere to represent the U.S. based on the team's exceptional display of Core Values in Gracious Professionalism and their robot performance during the 2014 state competition.

The theme of the FLL International Robotics Competition and Festival is "Nature's Fury" -which is the same theme of the FLL local, state, and national competitions of the 2013-14 season. The competition will kick off with a fun-filled festival with each team bringing souvenirs from their countries to exchange with other international teams. Wide arrays of activities are planned during the festival to allow each team to engage with one another and form friendships before the competition. The goal of this event is to celebrate each team's accomplishments, as well as create a unique pen-pal opportunity amongst teams and, most importantly, foster an environment of comradery and friendly competition.

The following students comprise the Middle School Robotics team (ROFL) that will represent Rivermont Collegiate and the United States in Brazil: Lauren Schroeder, Ellie Decker, Gabe Heaney, Jessica Elliott, and Nikhil Wagher.

13 Aug 2014

What's the Link Between Obesity and Diabetes?

By Everyday Health

Everyday Health: How does weight affect diabetes?

Ping H. Wang, MD: Excess weight can present health risks for anyone, not just people with diabetes. But this excess weight, in combination with other indicators such as high blood glucose (hyperglycemia), high blood pressure, and high cholesterol/triglycerides (known as metabolic disorder) is implicated in heart disease and can be life threatening to patients with diabetes. Losing weight and lowering blood pressure and lipids reduces the risks associated with metabolic disorder. In addition, losing weight can "reverse" diabetes in some individuals whose excess body fat prevents the body from effectively using its own insulin (insulin resistance).

Melissa Meredith, MD (with assistance from Barb Uselman, RN/CDE, and Carol Sargent, RD/CDE) : The most common form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes, is characterized by 2 main defects. First, the pancreas is unable to produce enough of the hormone insulin. Insulin allows the body's tissues to use glucose for energy. When there is not enough insulin, blood sugars will rise. Second, what insulin is produced does not work effectively in people with type 2 diabetes. This is referred to as insulin resistance. When a person has insulin resistance, it takes more insulin to lower the blood sugar. Weight is the major factor that contributes to insulin resistance. Excess weight will lead to worsened insulin resistance. Conversely, weight loss will improve insulin resistance and therefore less insulin will be needed to control the blood sugar. As little as a 10 pound weight loss can markedly improve insulin resistance and make it much easier to manage blood sugars!

Theresa Garnero, APRN, BC-ADM, MSN, CDE: Extra weight (being overweight or obese) affects the body's ability to effectively use the hormone called insulin (also known as insulin resistance). If your body doesn't use the insulin well, whether you make it naturally or need to inject it, your blood sugar (glucose) will go up. Also, extra weight is hard on the heart. It increases the likelihood of high blood pressure ? and thus the risk for a heart attack or stroke. It is important to know you can be fit at any weight. Just get your doctor's clearance before starting a program. Even a 5-percent weight loss can improve diabetes and lessen the risk for heart disease.

Gretchen Scalpi, RD, CDE: Being overweight or obese significantly increases the risk for developing diabetes, and in people who already have diabetes, a possible worsening of their condition. Weight that accumulates around the abdomen affects the body's cell sensitivity to insulin. An overweight or obese individual can gradually develop resistance to their own insulin. Insulin resistance leads to persistently high levels of blood sugar, and, eventually, type 2 diabetes.

13 Aug 2014

Railroad History Talk

By Lynn Bartenhagen

All Aboard!  Join local railroad enthusiast, Bill Lindsay, for a talk and guided-tour of the exhibition, "Railroads of Muscatine County". Bill will share his knowledge of the seven main lines which serviced Muscatine such as the Rock Island Line; Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern; Muscatine North & South; and the Muscatine City Railway. This program is FREE.  This event is coming up on Sunday, August 17, 2014 from 2:00 - 3:00 PM at the Muscatine Art Center.  Lindsay will begin in the Music room of the Muscatine Art Center.

Admission to this event is FREE.

The Muscatine Art Center is open to the public Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursday from 10 AM to 7 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 PM Admission is FREE.

Please contact Deidre Pearson, Program Coordinator, with any questions at 563-263-8282 or by email at dpearson@muscatineiowa.gov.
13 Aug 2014

Harkin Continues Legacy Tour

By Harkin Press Office

Events highlighting Harkin's investment in Iowa: Clinton, Keokuk, Burlington, Jewell, Mason City, and Davenport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced several events in Iowa this week designed to complement a legacy tour announced earlier this summer.  A full list of his public events follows.

Wednesday, August 13 – Clinton

9:30 A.M.       Clinton Community Health Center Event

The Canticle, Sisters of St. Francis

843 13th Avenue North

Clinton, IA 52732

Senator Harkin will meet with members of the health care community as well as local officials and supporters to encourage their ongoing commitment to the future success of the clinic. Over the years, Harkin has worked to secure $3.2 million to build the Clinton Community Health Clinic.

 

3:00 P.M.        Burlington Community Health Center

1706 W. Agency Road

West Burlington, IA 52655

Senator Harkin secured $1,825,000 to construct Burlington's Medical and Dental Clinics.  These clinics are housed on the grounds of Southeastern Community College, which provides hands-on training for nursing and health aide students studying at the college. The Burlington Community Health Center provides services to a five county area (Iowa-Des Moines, Lee, Henry, Louisa and Illinois-Hancock).

 

Thursday, August 14 – Keokuk and Burlington

9:15 A.M.       Tour of Lock and Dam No. 19

Lock 19

525 N. Water Street

Keokuk, IA 52632

Senator Harkin will meet with local officials and Colonel Mark J. Deschenes, Commander and District Engineer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District at the Army Corps Lock and Dam 19 to discuss how federal funding has helped improve the Lock and Dam system along the Mississippi River. From 2004 to 2007, as a senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Harkin helped to secure more than $23 million for rehabilitation and maintenance of projects at Lock and Dam 19.

 

11:30 A.M.      Iowa Army Ammunition Plant Picnic

Burlington Memorial

200 Front Street

Burlington, IA 52601

Senator Harkin will attend the annual Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (IAAP) Picnic in Burlington to meet with local officials and current and former IAAP workers. In 1997, Harkin received a letter from Bob Anderson, a constituent in Iowa who wrote about how he and many of his former co-workers at the IAAP had become ill with various types of cancer after working at the plant. Although the U.S. Army initially denied these accusations, Harkin continued to investigate the situation and discovered that Department of Energy workers were in fact exposed to massive doses of radiation at the Burlington plant from 1948-1974. The primitive safety measures in place at the time meant that these workers were exposed to unmonitored and excessive levels of radiation and other chemicals that led many to develop various types of cancer and other illnesses. Harkin has continued to work to get compensation to Bob Anderson and thousands of other sick workers across the United States, including the passage of the bipartisan Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Plan Act of 2000. To date, the U.S. Department of Labor has paid out almost $300 million in compensation to workers and survivors in Iowa, including both the Burlington workers and former workers at the Ames Laboratory.

 

Friday, August 15 – Jewell and Mason City

1:00 P.M.        Hamilton County Main Street Investments Tour

632 Main Street

Jewell, IA 50130

 

Senator Harkin will tour a portion of Main Street in Jewell to see firsthand the impact that Harkin Main Street Grants have had on the community. Since 2004, Hamilton County has received four Harkin Main Street Grants totaling $240,000 for restoration of historic areas in the downtown district. These Grants have leveraged over $650,000 in private funds for the projects. On the tour, Harkin will see projects completed as a result of these funds, including the Shorthorn Building that was reconstructed in 2007 as well as three residential and commercial properties that have been completely renovated after long-term vacancies.

 

3:45 P.M.        Mason City Water Treatment Plant Tour

Senator Harkin will tour the Mason City Water Treatment plant to learn about how investments for the facility have helped to protect the public health and provide access to clean water for Mason City residents. From fiscal years 2003 to 2004, Harkin worked to secure $4.9 million to help the treatment facility construct the world's third largest electrodialysis reversal technology system to remove increased levels of radium from the local water. Over the years, Harkin has worked to maintain federal assistance for the water treatment plant, including $492,000 in 2008 to expand the facility's operating capacity and $220,000 for self-chlorination services following Hurricane Katrina.

 

Sunday, August 17 – Davenport

1:15 P.M.        Quad City River Bandits' "Tom Harkin Day" Game

Modern Woodmen Park

209 S. Gaines Street

Davenport, IA 52802

Senator Harkin will throw out the first pitch at the Quad City River Bandits' game as part of "Tom Harkin Day" at the Modern Woodmen Ballpark. The Bandits, along with the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce will host the event to honor Harkin's years of dedicated service to the region through securing federal funding for local projects and investing in programs that benefit all generations of the community. Spectators will receive a Tom Harkin bobblehead and the Bandits will present Harkin with an honorary jersey for his work to support the Quad Cities region.

 

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