08 Jul 2014

THREE QUAD CITIES ALUMNI NAMED 2014 MAJOR LEAGUE ALL-STARS

By Scott Kornberg

Former Bandit Justin Morneau in NL Final Vote; a QC alum selected to All-Star Game for 17th straight year

DAVENPORT, Iowa. (July 8, 2014) - Three Quad Cities alumni were among the selections for the 2014 Major League Baseball All-Star Game. St. Louis' Matt Carpenter and Pat Neshek were named to the National League squad while Minnesota's Glen Perkins will represent the American League at Target Field in Minneapolis on Tuesday, July 15, at 7 p.m. Colorado's Justin Morneau is on the Final Vote for the National League roster. At least one former Quad Cities player has been selected to every All-Star game since 1998.

Carpenter, who was a National League All-Star last season, leads the Cardinals with a .378 on-base percentage. The 28-year old second baseman also ranks second among NL leadoff hitters with 32 RBIs while also ranking in the top 10 in the league in runs (55) and walks (28). On the season, Carpenter is batting .282 with 22 doubles, a triple, four home runs and 32 RBIs. The Galveston, Texas, native played in 29 games for Quad Cities in 2009, batting .295/.405/.390 with six doubles, two triples and 10 RBIs.

Neshek leads all NL relievers with at least 30 innings pitched in ERA (0.77) and WHIP (0.57). The Brooklyn Park, Minn., native has allowed only one run in 35 appearances since April 9 and will be returning to his home state for his first All-Star Game selection. Neshek, 33, is 2-0 and has given up only 16 hits in 35 innings. The right-hander has fanned 35 against only four walks for an 8.75 strikeout-to-walk ratio. Neshek pitched in 28 games for the Twins-affiliated River Bandits in 2003, going 3-2 with 14 saves and a 0.52 ERA. He struck out 53 against 11 walks and 20 hits allowed in 34 1/3 innings.

Perkins is one of two representatives for the hometown Twins at this year's All-Star Game. The Stillwater, Minn., native was a member of last year's American League squad and is fourth in the Junior Circuit with 20 saves this season. Overall, the 31-year old southpaw is 3-0 with a 3.22 ERA in 36 games covering 36 1/3 innings. Perkins has punched out 48 against only seven walks and 33 hits allowed for a 1.10 WHIP and 6.86 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He made nine starts for Quad Cities in 2004, going 2-1 with a 1.30 ERA in 48 1/3 frames, surrendering only 33 hits and 12 walks against 49 strikeouts.

Morneau is one of five players in the NL Final Vote at MLB.com. The 2006 AL MVP and four-time All-Star is batting .316/.348/.518 with 20 doubles, 13 home runs and 59 RBIs in 84 games for the Rockies. The 33-year old first baseman spent 64 games with the River Bandits in 2001, batting .356/.420/.597 with 17 doubles, 12 home runs and 53 RBIs.

UP NEXT: Kids Eat Free and all individual bleacher tickets are buy-one-get-one free when the River Bandits celebrate Disco Night with '70s prices on food and beer at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for Dew for Twosday presented by Pepsi, WOC and Q106.5. Game tickets are available at www.riverbandits.com. To order any of the River Bandits 2014 ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership recently made one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 105 feet over the playing field, opened May 24, and Space Camp opened June 20. Soon to come is another new ride, this one called a "Drop and Twist." In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. Last season, the team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.

08 Jul 2014

Kirkwood Community College graduates announced

By Angie Parenteau

Cedar Rapids, Iowa (July 8, 2014) - Kirkwood Community College has announced the graduating class of 2013-2014. College faculty and administration joined friends and family in saluting the grads at commencement ceremonies at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, May 17.

Bettendorf, IA

Audra Bates, Spring 2014, Liberal Arts - AS
Evan Hale, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Melissa Hayward, Fall 2013, Dental Assisting - AAS
Morgan Helgerson, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Maureen Lonergan, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Jessica Martinez, Spring 2014, Liberal Arts - AA
Ronald Mikos, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Colby Ryan, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Andrea Schlemme, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Matthew Steinhauser, Spring 2014, Liberal Arts - AA
Nolan Stratton, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Travis Timm, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA

Davenport, IA

Tony Bakeris, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Samantha Belz, Spring 2014, Liberal Arts - AA
Abigail Boyle, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Travis Bulman, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Brent Cribbs, Spring 2014, Landscape Construction and Design - AAS
Jeremy Felderman, Fall 2013, Pre-Business Transfer - AA
Sarah Franco, Spring 2014, Physical Therapist Assistant - AAS
Sarah Gasser, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AS
Aaron Hanson, Fall 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
John Losasso, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Taylor McGivern, Fall 2013, Horse Science Technology - AAS
Jeremy Sabin, Summer 2013, Criminal Justice - AA
Shyanne Saladino, Spring 2014, Liberal Arts - AS
Brian Schippers, Summer 2013, Entry-Level Firefighter - AAS
Destiny Smith, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA
Benjamin Voelliger, Spring 2014, Liberal Arts - AA

Moline, IL

Haylee Krack, Summer 2013, Liberal Arts - AA

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08 Jul 2014

MINNESOTA STATE MANKATO ANNOUNCES 2014 SPRING SEMESTER DEAN'S LIST

By Dan Benson

Mankato, MN (July 7, 2014) - The Academic High Honor and Honor lists (Dean's lists) for the past spring semester at Minnesota State University, Mankato have been announced by Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Marilyn Wells.

Among 2,953 students, a total of 682 students qualified for the High Honor List by achieving a 4.0 straight "A" average, while 2,272 students earned a 3.5 to 3.99 average to qualify for the Honor List. 

Alexis Vance, Davenport, Senior, Honor List and Olivia Weathers Goethals, Rock Island, Sophomore, Honor List

To qualify for academic honors, undergraduate students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours for the semester.

Minnesota State Mankato, a comprehensive university with 15,409 students, is part of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities system, which comprises 31 state institutions.

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08 Jul 2014

Wells 4 Wellness 5K Venue Change

By Pat Herath

Water, Water Everywhere - A Local Event Seeks to Make a Global Difference

Third Annual Wells 4 Wellness 5K Run/Walk is July 12

MOLINE, Ill. (June 23, 2014) ? Quad City-area residents are invited to enjoy an event dedicated to good old H2O. The local nonprofit organization, Wells 4 Wellness, will hold its Third Annual 5KWalk/Run on July 12, 2014, Staging and stating line will now begin at the Moline Water Plant address 30 18th Street .Course is now along river drive heading west to 1st street and then return to The water plant.Funds raised at this event will provide persons in the Western African country of Niger access to clean, safe, water.

The race begins at 8 a.m. followed by a Kids4Water bucket relay at 9:00 a.m. and adult bucket relay at 9:15 a.m. Those watching the race can cool-off as the Moline Water Department opens fire hydrants along the racecourse.

"We are running to raise awareness and funds to support the building of wells for 30 communities in one of the world's most impoverished countries," said Pat Herath, founder of Wells4Wellness. "We enjoy that glass of clean water daily and may not give it much thought. The people in the Villages of Niger that for the ability to produce food, have good health and educate their children depends on access to a reliable water supply. Each race registrant will provide clean, safe water for a family of four for one year."

Participants have the option of carrying jugs filled with Mississippi River Water to demonstrate the burden of hauling water for basic household needs.

Register online at www.wells4wellness.com or on race day beginning at 6:30 a.m. The registration fee is $30 and includes a T-shirt. Donations may be sent to Wells 4 Wellness at 1804 28th Avenue, Moline, IL, 61265. For further information, contact Pat Herath at 309-236-1301. Wells 4 Wellness is a 501c3 nonprofit, so donations are tax deductible.

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08 Jul 2014

Chuck Norris joins the Newsboys concert

By New Anthem
Chuck Norris and livestream!

Chuck Norris and his wife, Gina, just told me they will be attending The If 7:14 Calland will share their hearts for prayer and embrace of the If 7:14 initiative!

Also, due to high demand, now The If 7:14 Call will be available via livestream! Click here to get signed up, and we will send you the link before the event.

If still you want to attend in person, you must hurry because we are 95% sold out!

 

"The If 7:14 Call" featuring the Newsboys

July 13, 2014

5:00 p.m. (doors open at 4 p.m.)

Adler Theatre

Davenport, Iowa

 

"Let heaven roar and fire fall, come shake the ground with the sound of revival.  My God's not dead, he's surely alive, He's living on the inside, roaring like a lion." ~ Lyrics from the Newsboys' "God's Not Dead"

08 Jul 2014

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Monday, July 7, 2014**

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

 

Bill No.: SB 1812

An Act Concerning: Finance

Amends the Public Funds Deposit Act and the Public Funds Investment Act.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately.

 

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08 Jul 2014

Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarships Announced

By Jamie Lange
BETTENDORF, IA - The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund, Inc. has announced Kierstyn Feld, Pleasant Valley High School, and Tyler Henson, Bettendorf High School, as the recipients of its 2014 Scholarship. Ms. Feld plans to attend Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, and Mr. Henson will attend Maryville University in St. Louis, MO.

The scholarship grants a $4,000 educational awarded to one Bettendorf and one Pleasant Valley High School student, each with at least a 2.3 grade point average and who exemplifies Carl's spirit through participation in a variety of school, community and church-related activities. To date, the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship Fund has awarded 30 Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley High School students with educational scholarships.

The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Scholarship was first awarded in 1998 to graduates of Pleasant Valley High School. In 2002, it was extended to graduates of Bettendorf High School. It was established in memory of Carl Schillig, who was 15 years old when he was killed in a car-pedestrian accident in 1994. Carl was active in a variety of community, school and church activities.

For more information about the scholarship, visit the website at runwithcarl.com or find us on Facebook by searching for "Run with Carl."

Funding for the scholarship is provided by proceeds from the annual Labor Day tradition of the Bettendorf Rotary's Run with Carl event. Unity Point Health- Trinity and Genesis Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine provide majority support for Run with Carl.
About the Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund, Inc.: The Carl D. Schillig Memorial Fund was established in 1995 by surviving members of Carl Shillig, who was killed at the age of 15 in a car-pedestrian accident. The fund provides a $4000 college scholarship to graduates of Pleasant Valley High School - which Carl attended - and Bettendorf High School graduates. With Carl's philanthropy as its inspiration, the nonprofit also distributes proceeds from the run to organizations in which Carl was active, including Bettendorf/Pleasant Valley Acquatics, Cornbelt Running Club, and Our Lady of Lourdes Church.
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08 Jul 2014

Michael Herman Graduates from Wake Forest University

By Priscilla Wood

WINSTON SALEM, NC (07/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Michael Herman from Davenport graduated from Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

In her first public address since losing her job as the Executive Editor of The New York Times, Jill Abramson looked out over a sea of soon-to-be graduates, families and more than 50 credentialed media on Wake Forest University's Hearn Plaza.

08 Jul 2014

Local students named to Central College dean's list

By Rachel Vogel

PELLA, (07/07/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students were named to the spring 2014 Central College dean's list:

Daniel Dankert of Davenport

Joseph Heath of Taylor Ridge

Sydney Lunardi of Bettendorf

Sarah Montgomery of Bettendorf

Tiffany Nguyen of Davenport

Dionne Riley of Bettendorf

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.

08 Jul 2014

Daisy Bower is participating in Carthage College's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience

By Mike Moore

KENOSHA, WI (07/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Daisy Bower of Taylor Ridge is participating in Carthage College's Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.

The Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program started in the Division of Natural Sciences, and then grew to include all academic divisions at Carthage. Each summer between 20 and 40 students are chosen to participate.

Daisy is working with Prof. Kevin Crosby on the NASA Microgravity Team USIP - EMA Fuel Gauging project.

Students selected to participate in SURE spend 10 weeks on campus doing research full time (40 hours per week) with a faculty mentor. Students receive a stipend, campus room and board, and a small research budget. All SURE students and faculty mentors meet weekly for lunch, during which students present their progress. At the end of the program, students are required to write a project report and display their findings at a poster session for the Carthage community.

Established in 1847, Carthage is a college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Situated on the Lake Michigan shore, midway between Chicago and Milwaukee, the College enrolls 2,500 undergraduate students.

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