02 Sep 2014

Exposing Iowa's Poverty Wrought by the Polk County Cartel

By Narcisse for Governor 2014

Schedule: "Restoring Iowa to Her People" Policy Presentations

Iowa Party: Competing to Win, and Building a Potent State Wide Political Tool

Yesterday (Sept. 1, 2014) was the first of ten major policy presentations from the campaign in an effort to create awareness and understanding of the impoverishing impact of the Polk County Political Cartel.

A Narcisse administration will, "restore Iowa to her people," says the candidate.  

Ending Poverty in Iowa

Iowa's urban centers have become major poverty zones - more than 57% of the families with children in the "Urban Eight" School Districts: Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Sioux City and Waterloo - cannot feed their children without government assistance.

In Davenport, Sioux City and Waterloo more than 60% of the families with children in those districts live in poverty and in our state's capital more than 70% of the families with children in our state's largest district live in poverty.

To put this in perspective, the Des Moines School District has more impoverished students - 21,872 - than the populations of all but 22 of Iowa's 947 incorporated cities.

High poverty isn't limited to our urban areas, however. Throughout much of rural Iowa the percentage of families living in poverty is equal to or greater than the numbers in our urban centers, for example Columbus (74.3%), Denison (73.4%) and Storm Lake (75.6%).

There are other indicators that should give us pause when hearing proclamations of how well Iowa is faring.

In their December 19, 2011, SFY 2013 Budget Hearing the Iowa Department of Human Services published on page 3 of their report that they served a total of 928,566 clients - more than 30% of Iowa's 3,046,355 population.

On page 74 of the Legislative Service Agency's 2013 Fiscal Facts 412,710 Iowans are projected to be monthly recipients of Medicaid and 437,849 are projected to be monthly recipiencts of food assistance.

On Monday Iowa Party gubernatorial candidate Jonathan R. Narcisse will layout a plan of action to eliminate poverty in Iowa.

"We live in a world where men possess the wealth of nations. It is shameful that children go to bed hungry. It is even more unacceptable that children in Iowa go to bed hungry. We have the means to end poverty in this state - we must now exert the will to end it," stated Narcisse.

"We learned a great deal in 2010. We learned how not to run a gubernatorial campaign but we also learned we have support in every county in Iowa, in every house district in Iowa, in every senate district in Iowa and in nearly every precinct in Iowa. Winning will not be easy but we are competing to win - to End the Branstad Era and Restore Iowa to Her People.

"At the same time we are realistic about the uphill battle we face. So there are other key objectives we will accomplish with this campaign. We expect to secure the votes necessary to create an official Iowa Party - a unique hybrid that will operate without and within our two party system.

"We are building political capacity that will help us influence both the Democratic and Republican Caucus in 2016. Although we will be an official state party we will encourage our members to participate in either the Republican or Democratic caucus, get elected as delegates, central committee members, and key committee members. In many respects we will do what the Tea Party and Organized Labor have failed to do - we will be active in both parties."

Building Capacity to End the Branstad Era & Expose the Polk County Political Cartel

"We are building a potent statewide political tool that will help us recruit good candidates to run for local office - school board, city council and county seats - as well as legislative candidates we will encourage to run in primaries where our organizational muscle will help them oust vulnerable incumbents in the June elections. We will especially present a second party alternative where incumbent Democrats and Republicans at the county and legislative levels are re-elected term after term without ever facing a viable opponent, if any at all.

"One key objective is to expose the Polk County Politica Cartel. While certain compromised media has shielded Iowans from truths like Terry Branstad's biggest contributor is his opponent's business partner, we will make Iowans aware of these facts and others such as the disproportionate representation Polk County residents have on our state's boards and commissions. For example, a majority of the members on the State Utility Board and the Iowa Public Broadcasting Board are from Polk County. And, four of the nine members who sit on the Iowa Court of Appeals hail from Polk County.

"The greatest contribution, however, our campaign will make is to offer solutions. The Branstad Era has witnessed Iowa's academic decline, the rise of poverty, the plumeting of real wages, the ascent of crime, addiction, gambling and the stagnation of our growth evidenced by the loss of two congressional seats (1993 & 2013) at a time when state's like Utah are gaining seats in the U.S. House.

"During this same period of time our politicians, including Terry Branstad and Jack Hatch, have prospered. In the case of Branstad and Hatch they became multi-millionaires. Our campaign will provide detailed plans on how we reclaim and restore Iowa."

In addition to Monday's presentation major policy presentations are planned for:

September 9th - Sioux City (Social Concerns: Families Matter!)

September 16th - Iowa City (Justice: Delayed? Denied!)

September 17th - Fairfield (Agriculture: More Than Feed, Fuel & Meat!)

September 23rd - Waterloo (Education: Our Highest Priority!)

September 30th - Council Bluffs (Iowa: More Than Polk County and Sometimes Linn!)

October 2nd - West Des Moines (Governance: Accountability To The People!)

October 7th - Cedar Rapids (Economic Empowerment: A Better Way!)

October 14th - Dubuque (Health: More Than Illness Management!)

October 21st - Davenport (Taxes: The Sacred Trust!)

In addition to these major policy events the Campaign will hold "An Iowa Worth Fighting For" presentations in Ames, Ankeny, Atlantic, Bettendorf, Burlington, Carroll, Cedar Falls, Clinton, Fort Dodge, Fort Madison, Indianola, Iowa Falls, Marion, Marshalltown, Mason City, Mt. Pleasant, Muscatine, Newton, Oskaloosa, Ottumwa, Pella, Spencer, Storm Lake, Urbandale, and Waukee.

At these presentations Narcisse will summarize his vision for Iowa including key solutions from each of these major policy presentations.

For more information contact (515) 770-1218 or info@narcissforiowa.com and visit www.NarcisseForGovernor.com

02 Sep 2014

Governor Quinn Dedicates Jane Byrne Interchange

By Katie Hickey

Governor Renames Circle Interchange in Honor

of Chicago's First and Only Female Mayor to Date

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today formally dedicated the "Jane Byrne Interchange" in downtown Chicago in honor of the woman who shattered glass ceilings in both regional and national politics by becoming the first woman to govern a major American city. Also known as the Circle Interchange, the meeting point of most of the city's major highways is being completely reconstructed as part of the state's largest ongoing road construction project.

"Jane Byrne is a daughter of Chicago who went on to break barriers and become this city's first and only female mayor," Governor Quinn said. "While leading the city, she fought tirelessly for Chicago's children and low-income communities. The Jane Byrne Interchange will help ensure that her legacy and lasting impact on the city of Chicago are never forgotten."

Jane Byrne was born and raised in Chicago, attending St. Scholastica High School and the University of Illinois at Chicago's Circle Campus. She first served in Chicago city government as Commissioner of Sales, Weights, and Measures. Byrne was elected Mayor of Chicago in 1979 and served until April 29, 1983.

Byrne's time as Mayor was marked by many firsts, including enacting the city's handgun ban, a first for a major American city, and becoming the first Chicago Mayor to march in the Gay Pride Parade, setting an example of inclusivity for other cities across the country. Mayor Byrne initiated the now famous Taste of Chicago as well as the development of Navy Pier and the Museum Campus, producing long term growth and economic development for the city.

The Governor today designated the "Jane Byrne Interchange" by proclamation. The interchange contains interstates 90, 94 and 290, and is currently undergoing a four-year renovation by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The interchange connects the Kennedy, Dan Ryan and Eisenhower Expressways and the Congress Parkway, facilitating travel for more than 400,000 vehicles daily.

The interchange is a vital regional and local hub for commuters, businesses and freight movement, and the ongoing $420 million reconstruction project will address congestion and improve traffic flow in the area. The reconstructed interchange will reduce traffic delays by at least 50 percent and save drivers five million hours annually. The improved traffic flow will lead to a savings of 1.6 million gallons of fuel per year.

The interchange was constructed between 1958 and 1962, and has outlived its design life according to several performance indicators on safety, infrastructure condition and congestion. The interchange experiences an average of 940 crashes per year. In 2010, the Federal Highway Administration and the American Transportation Research Institute identified this joining of most of Chicago's major highways as the number one bottleneck among highways crucial to the nation's freight transportation system. Of the more than 400,000 vehicles that use the interchange each day, about 33,000 are trucks.

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02 Sep 2014

Terrostar/Medix Dental - New Business

By Rick Martin

A very old building in the heart of downtown Davenport will soon be the home of two very modern companies.

Terrostar and Medix Dental - which do online marketing and IT and technology support for the dental industry, respectively - are moving into the former Schneff Jeweler s and First Trust and Savings Building at the corner of Third and Brady streets. Tom Terronez, who owns both companies, says he hopes to have the 20-plus member staff moved into the renovated third floor of the nearly century old building by the end of 2014.

"A lot of stuff is happening in downtown Davenport, and being a tech-based business, we wanted something that fits our personality," he said. "We love the historic building and we love being close to the action going on. My staff is very young and they want to be near the restaurants, bars and other things going on."

The companies are currently housed on a couple different floors in their Bettendorf building on Utica Ridge Road, and Terronez plans to add five new employees in the current year. Being out of room, and wanting to consolidate operations, are another reason for the move, he said.

There is quite a bit of work to do to convert the former administration offices of Palmer College of Chiropractic into a tech-savvy, open design workspace. Although the high ceilings and bright windows remain, pretty much everything else will be updated and renovated, Terronez said.

The building's owner - TR Holdings - has plans to create second floor apartments and first floor retail and loft space - but there is not a firm construction timeline at this point, said a company spokesman. Work will also include some facade cleanup on the building that was erected in 1918.

Terronez said his project should fit in nicely with recently announced plans Eastern Iowa Community College's new "urban campus" in the renovated bank buildings across 3rd Street. He hopes to bring in interns from both the college and from the Davenport School District's Creative Arts Academy.

"The long-term vision is to have downtown Davenport be a tech and education corridor," he said.

02 Sep 2014

PURSUING PANCHO VILLA: LIVING HISTORIANS SHOW ILLINOIS SERVICE DURING 1916 BORDER CAMPAIGN

By Illinois National Guard PAO

SPRINGFIELD, IL (08/29/2014)(readMedia)-- On Sept. 6, Military Museum Living Historians will display equipment, uniforms and weapons used by the Illinois National Guard in the Border Campaign and discuss the military operation.

WHO:

• Illinois State Military Museum Living History Detachment

• Illinois National Guard and Militia Historical Society

• Illinois State Military Museum

WHAT:

On March 15, 1916, Maj. Gen. John Pershing launched the yearlong Border Campaign into Mexico to pursue Pancho Villa. A week earlier the Mexican revolutionary had raided Columbus, N.M., killing eight Soldiers and 10 civilians and wounding six Soldiers and two civilians. Illinois National Guardsmen were mobilized and deployed to the Texas border to support Pershing's operation. The 1916 expedition was the first time the Army used airplanes, motorcycles and trucks and served as a dress rehearsal for the mobilization of U.S. forces for World War I. On Saturday, Military Museum Living Historians will display equipment, uniforms and weapons used by the Illinois National Guard in the Border Campaign and discuss the military operation.

WHEN: Saturday September 06, 2014 at 10:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)

WHERE:1301 N. MacArthur Blvd,
Springfield, Illinois 62702

NOTES:

• Admission and parking are free.

• Illinois State Military Museum, 1301 N. MacArthur Blvd, Springfield, Ill., 62702, two blocks north of the intersection of MacArthur Blvd. and North Grand Ave.

02 Sep 2014

Fall Family Day at Brucemore

By Tara Richards

Families are invited to Brucemore for an afternoon of autumn-themed activities, crafts, and snacks to celebrate the season during Fall Family Day on Sunday, October 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Highlights include :

·         Exploring the estate's historic 26 acres during a nature scavenger hunt offered at 1:15 and 2:15 p.m.

·         Creating a scarecrow to be included in Brucemore's Scarecrow Invasion. One scarecrow armature per family, straw-filling, and basic supplies to put the scarecrow together will be included with the Fall Family Day registration fee; participants should bring clothing or thematic elements to decorate their unique scarecrow.

Admission is $10 per child and $7 per child of a Brucemore member. One free adult admission is included with each child; additional adults are $5 each. This event is intended for children 6 -10 years old. Space is limited, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org to purchase tickets. Children should dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Family programming at Brucemore is sponsored by US Bank.

Scarecrows made during Fall Family Day will be included in Brucemore's Scarecrow Invasion?a display of scarecrows made by individuals, classes, businesses, organizations, and families on Brucemore's lawn from October  14 through October 28. Registration for the Fall Family Day is not required for participation in the Scarecrow Invasion. More information can be found at www.brucemore.org.

Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families.  Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community.  For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.

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29 Aug 2014

World Alzheimers Month

By Ginny Grimsley

5 Brain-Health Tips from Bodybuilding Neurosurgeon
During World Alzheimer's Month, Take Steps
to Care for Your Most Vital Organ

As a fitness expert and neurosurgeon, Dr. Brett Osborn says he appreciates the growing public interest in general health and fitness. Now, he says, that attention needs to extend to arguably our most essential organ - the brain.

"There are several, multi-billion dollar industries out there dedicated to burning fat and building muscle; cognitive health, on the other hand, has been largely overlooked," says Osborn, author of "Get Serious, A Neurosurgeon's Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness," www.drbrettosborn.com.

"Of course, any good health expert is quick to remind readers that it's all connected. For example, what's good for the heart will be, directly or indirectly, good for the brain."

September's an appropriate time to talk brain health: its World Alzheimer's Month, and it's the beginning of football season. By now, we know that football players in the NFL, college and even high school suffer considerable head trauma, whether through big hits resulting in concussions or moderate, repeated blows, he says.

It's also soccer season in other parts of the world. Concern continues to mount about the neurological damage done to players from repeated headers, where the ball is hit by the head. The long-term effects, including depression and other mental-health problems, are similar to those suffered by American football players, he says.

"Sports can impart great habits to kids, including discipline, fellowship and an emphasis on strength and endurance," says Osborn, a bodybuilder and father. "As our children return to school and sports, health-care providers, coaches and parents need to make it a top priority to protect our student-athletes' brains."

Osborn offers five tips to help everyone maintain brain health:

•  Learn new skills. "Just as with other health concerns, brain health should be rooted in the prevention of disease," he says. Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease, the causes of which, and the cure, are unknown. However, it's widely thought that brain stimulation and activity can delay the onset of the disease. The acquisition of a new skill - whether it's learning to play an instrument or taking up waterskiing - exercises the brain "muscle."

•  Commit to actual exercise. Everyone knows that exercise helps protect the heart, but not everyone knows that physical activity is also good for the brain. The brain is not a muscle, but it can be worked as muscle is worked during exercise, which forges new neuron pathways.

"Let's face it, there is a component of learning in exercise," Osborn says. "You cannot master the squat overnight; the brain has to change. Neuronal connections, or 'synapses,' are formed through very complex biophysical mechanisms. That takes time."

•  Don't sweat stress. There is such a thing as good stress, including the acute bodily stress involved in strength training. Of course, there's the bad stress, such as psychological stress associated with work or interpersonal relationships, and environmental stress, derived from pesticide-laden food - toxins. As always, you have a choice. You don't have to accept mental stress in your life. Reconsider toxic relationships. Rethink how you handle pressure at work. Perhaps adopt a lunchtime exercise routine.

•  Fuel a better body and brain. "I don't believe in 'diets,' " Osborn says. "Fit individuals were around for eons before the term existed, and I associate the term with temporary and, often, self-destructive behaviors."

Again, it's all connected. A healthy balance of food and activity will inevitably be good for the entire body: the heart, skeleton, muscles, brain, etc. Proper nutrition is a natural mood enhancer, and good health will inevitably improve self-esteem.

•  Feed your head with smart drugs. Some pharmaceuticals may help enhance cerebral blood flow and increase concentration, including Hydergine, Deprenyl and Prozac, to name a few. Ask your doctor about these. There are also over-the-counter smart drugs to consider. Piracetam is one of the oldest and has been shown to have a variety of positive effects in patients with cognitive disorders like dementia and epilepsy. Vinpocetine has potent anti-inflammatory effects, and inflammation is a key component in the pathogenesis of Alzheimer's disease, and others. You may also want to check out gingko biloba and pregnenolone.

About Dr. Brett Osborn

Brett Osborn is a New York University-trained, Board-Certified neurological surgeon with a secondary certification in Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery and of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. He holds a CSCS honorarium from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Dr. Osborn specializes in scientifically based nutrition and exercise as a means to achieve optimal health and preventing disease. He is the author "Get Serious, A Neurosurgeon's Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness," www.drbrettosborn.com.

29 Aug 2014

Farmers Market News August 30th

By Freight House Farmers' Market

Bring the kids.

There is always great fun at the Farmers Market, be sure to stop by the patio and see what activities we have planned.

Look at all those fresh fruits and vegetables.  With over 150 vendors at the market you can bet that if it grows locally its at the market. Brown, white, mixed or variegated farm fresh eggs are hard to beat.

Always great entertainment at the Market. You can find Jim playing on the grass by the playground.

Don't forget the indoor market where you will find more local and homemade goodness.

29 Aug 2014

Sign Up Open for Free Hometown Teams Tour of Historic Stadiums

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: For more than 80 years, Rock Island and Moline sports fans have loyally cheered on their favorite Hometown Teams. Now the historic stadiums where our teams play will get their day in the spotlight. The Rock Island Library will offer a guided bus tour of Rock Island High School stadium, Wharton Field House, Browning Field and Augustana College's Lindberg Field (formerly Ericson) from 9:30 am to noon on Saturday, Sept. 27.

The free tour includes presentations on the historic features and significance of each stadium, along with running bus commentary by Thom Cornelis on 44 years in local sports broadcasting. Reservations are required for bus arrangements. To sign up, call the Rock Island Library at 309-732-7345, or use the registration option on the library's online calendar.

Reservations are requested by Monday, Sept. 22.  The event is free and open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult, and strollers are not recommended due to space limitations. The bus leaves from the Rock Island Main Library's 20th Street parking lot promptly at 9:30 am and returns by noon.

The free tour is part of Hometown Teams, which brings national and local sports history to the Rock Island Public Library from Sept. 13 to Oct. 25. Activities include a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian Museum, local sports history displays and 12 free programs on local sports heritage.

"Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America, will be on view Saturday, Sept. 13 to Saturday, Oct. 25, at the Rock Island Library's Main Branch, 401 19th Street, Rock Island. The library will kick off the exhibit with a free opening day ceremony from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturday, Sept. 13, with tailgate hot dogs and bands in the library's 20th Street parking lot. The event also includes a Saturday baseball story time, with Rascal the River Bandit, at 11:00 am in the Children's Room. The opening ceremony is free and open to the public.

All events are free and open to the public. Free program guides are available, or contact the library at 309-732-READ or www.rockislandlibrary.org.

"Hometown Teams: How Sports Shape America" is part of Museum on Main Street, a unique collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and the Illinois Humanities Council.

Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. Local sponsors include the Rock Island Community Foundation, Illinois Humanities Council, Modern Woodmen of America,  Rock Island Public Library Foundation, and Sedona Staffing, along with sponsorships from WHBF TV/CBS 4, Townsquare Media  (ESPN Quad Cities 93.5, The HAWK 104.9, 97X WXLP, and B100 ), Mickle Communications, The Dispatch/Rock Island Argus and the River Cities Reader. In kind support has been received from Bill's Moving and Storage, Victory Enterprises, and Midwest Graphics Management.

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Exhibit Venue: Rock Island Main Library: 401 19th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201, 309-732-READ (7323), www.rockislandlibrary.org. Second- floor exhibit space open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily, during all scheduled library programs, and by contacting first floor service desk at other times. Exhibits close one-half hour before library closing. General library hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The library is closed on Sundays.
29 Aug 2014

Lutherans in Iowa Quad-Cities collect food for local pantries

By Lisa Willey

Members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) congregations in the Iowa Quad-Cities will collect non-perishable food for local food pantries Saturday, Sept. 6, at local grocery stores.

Volunteers will be on hand from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to distribute brochures with a "wish list" of non-perishable groceries, including pasta, canned goods such as soup, tuna, fruit and vegetables; peanut butter; gelatin; popcorn; and pasta sauce that customers can purchase at the store and donate on their way out. Anyone may donate.

The churches then will distribute the groceries to needy families through neighborhood Quad-City area food pantries.

"We hope that the community will see Lutherans being Christ in the world, responding to the needs of others - in this case, those who are hungry," said the Rev. Travis Fisher, pastor of St. Mark Evangelical Lutheran Church in Davenport. "It will also show that we as congregations are working together for the sake of the Gospel."

This is part of the "God's Work. Our Hands" initiative of the ELCA. Nearly 10,000 congregations of the ELCA will gather to serve communities in ways that share the love of God with all of God's people.

Participating grocery stores are Save-A-Lot, Davenport; Fareway at 53rd and Division, Davenport; Jeff's Supermarket, Blue Grass; and the Hy-Vee stores on Rockingham Road, West Kimberly, West Locust and East Kimberly Road. The 14 ELCA Iowa Quad City Area churches and their neighborhood pantries are

Bettendorf

Buffalo

  • Calvary Lutheran Church - Churches United, Buffalo Community Center

Davenport

Dixon

  • Hope Lutheran Church - Carrol Assistance Center - Wheatland, IA

Durant

  • Gloria Dei Lutheran Church - Durant-Wilton Food Pantry

Eldridge

  • Faith Lutheran Church - North Scott Food Pantry

Pleasant Valley

Princeton

  • Zion Lutheran Church - Churches United, Princeton Presbyterian Church

For more information about "God's Work. Our Hands," visit http://www.elca.org/dayofservice#sthash.OSMx8zNG.dpuf or call Pastor Travis Fisher, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 563-322-5318.

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29 Aug 2014

Against the Grain: Wood Art from the Figge Collection

By Natalie Dunlop

Davenport, Iowa (August 28, 2014) - Starting Saturday a selection of over twenty works from the Figge's permanent collection will be on display in the Lewis Gallery. The works will showcase artists who have been inspired by the unique qualities and expressive potential of wood.

Ranging from delicate vessels to large, free-standing sculptures, the artwork will celebrate the natural beauty of wood and challenge perceptions of art and art-making.

"Much of the beauty of a turned work of art depends on chance and is an accident of nature. A wood turner not only creates, but uncovers qualities inherent in the wood such as the grain patterns, cracks, worm holes and variations in hue," said Figge Curator Rima Girnius.

In addition to using traditional techniques of lathe-turning (spinning a piece of wood and shaping it with a hand held chisel), the artists explore various methods for altering and modifying the surface of their vessels including carving motifs, applying paint or beading to the surface and sandblasting for textural effect.

Contributing artists will include Steve Sinner, Lane Philips, Galan Carpenter, Harvey Fein, Liam O'Neill, Michael Mode, Stuart Mortimer and many others. The installation will also feature several recent acquisitions, including Michael Peterson's New Terrain (2008), made possible through the generosity of the Windgate Charitable Foundation.

This exhibition will be on display through January 25, 2015 and is organized by Figge Preparator Robin Hill.

About the Figge Art Museum

The Figge Art Museum is located on the riverfront in downtown Davenport at 225 West Second Street. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday and Sundays 12-5 p.m. Thursdays the museum is open until 9 p.m. Admission to the museum and tour is $7. Admission is free to Figge members and institutional members and free to all on Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. To contact the museum, please call 563.326.7804, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.

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