NORTHFIELD, MN (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- Marci Sortor, Dean and Provost of St. Olaf College, has named Joseph Dickens from Bettendorf to the St. Olaf College Dean's list for the Spring 2014 semester. Dickens is a Mathematics major. He is a graduate of Bettendorf High School and the son of Dan Dickens and Jayne Rose.

The Dean's list recognizes students with a semester grade point average of 3.75 or higher on a 4-point scale. Dean Sortor stated, "These students have distinguished themselves among a talented and highly qualified student body. We celebrate their success in gaining recognition for academic excellence."

St. Olaf College

One of the nation's leading liberal arts colleges, St. Olaf offers a distinctive education grounded in academic rigor, residential learning, global engagement, and a vibrant Lutheran faith tradition. St. Olaf provides an uncommon educational experience that fully prepares students to make a meaningful difference in our changing world.

This Saturday
The Ukulele Connection plays a unique blend of musical styles including standards, popular, bluegrass, and gospel songs. Bass, tenor, and banjo ukuleles along with a tuba, guitar, mandolin and harmonica provide the background for the three part vocals.

Musicians in June

June 7 - Jim Roeder
June 14 - Kevin Boyd
June 19 - Larry Lockwood
June 28 - Terry Stone

Okay Dads, June 14th is a great event for you to bring the kids to the Farmers Market. We have lots of activities for the kids and the kids can make dad a special surprise.

June 14 - Children's Festival 
June 14 -  Dads and kids day at the Market
June 14 -  Health fair in east lot: Bouncy House, Balloon Man, Tattoo painting Lady, Liquid chalk sidewalk drawings,  clown(s) and much more. Rain date June 19.
June 21 - Cake Walk. Proceeds will go to Friendly House Food Pantry.
June 28 - Children bring a white t-shirt.  They will decorate the t-shirts in red and blue paint (fireworks theme).

Crosswinds Farm just had their new "crop" of lambs come in. You just have to take a look at their Facebook page pictures She also has a blog with more wonderful pictures. while you are at the market stop and see Corrine and you can take home some wonderful greeting cards, yarn and home made treats that you can share on special occasions.

Strawberry, Blackberry, Blueberry, Raspberry lots of your favorite berries. I picked up some plain pastries and topped them with berries, oh what a treat.  Top it off with whipped cream or ice cream and you have a divine treat!  Enjoy!

At the Market in the morning,buy your lunch goodies and have a picnic lunch on the river then catch a game in the evening! 6:00 pm home games June 7,14,21 Click here for the River Bandits Schedule.

To celebrate World Environment Day, Anheuser-Busch employees spent the day sorting through 30,000 pounds of trash removed from the Mississippi River and beautifying the Soulard neighborhood with the help of Chad Pregracke, found Living Lands & Waters and winner of CNN's 2013 Hero award.

That's not the only way Anheuser-Busch gave back today, though. After the clean-up, A-B surprised Pregracke and Living Lands & Waters with a $90,000 donation. Anheuser-Busch has had a strong relationship with Pregracke for many years and was excited to honor his commitment to the environment.

Anheuser-Busch was also honored today by Missouri Speaker of the House and State Representative Timothy Jones, who issued a proclamation to A-B in recognition of the company's environmental efforts.

View photos from today's World Environment Day efforts here.
CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

 

Bill No.: SB 3287

An Act Concerning: Employment

Clarifies existing law regarding safety service organizations.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

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BELOIT, WI (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local students have been named to the spring 2014 Dean's List at Beloit College.

Olivia Covert-Proctor of Bettendorf, IA. Covert-Proctor is a First Year.

Devin Lundy of Davenport, IA. Lundy is a Senior.

Beloit College is a leading liberal arts college founded on the Wisconsin frontier in 1846. Hailed as one of the "Colleges That Change Lives," Beloit presents students with a Liberal Arts in Practice curriculum offering more than 50 majors and hundreds of internship, study abroad, and field experience opportunities. The college draws students from 48 states and 30 countries to its campus along the Rock River on the Illinois-Wisconsin stateline. For more visit www.beloit.edu.

BELOIT, WI (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- Devin Lundy of Davenport, IA graduated from Beloit College on Sunday, May 18. Lundy, earned a BA, majored in Art History.

Beloit College is a leading liberal arts college founded on the Wisconsin frontier in 1846. Hailed as one of the "Colleges That Change Lives," Beloit presents students with a Liberal Arts in Practice curriculum offering more than 50 majors and hundreds of internship, study abroad, and field experience opportunities. The college draws students from 48 states and 30 countries to its campus along the Rock River on the Illinois-Wisconsin stateline. For more visit www.beloit.edu.

Cancer Transitions™ is a free 2 hour, six-week workshop designed to help cancer survivors make the transition from active treatment to post-treatment care. Expert panelists include an oncology nurse navigator, registered dietitian and certified cancer exercise specialist. The weekly sessions will include exercise tailored to each participant's abilities, training in relaxation and stress management, tips for nutritious eating and group discussion. Cancer Transitions will answer many of your questions about cancer survivorship post-cancer treatment. The course covers the following topics:

Session 1: Get Back to Wellness: Take Control of Your Survivorship

Session 2: Exercise for Wellness: Customized Exercise

Session 3: Emotional Health and Well-Being: From Patient to Survivor

Session 4: Nutrition Beyond Cancer

Session 5: Medical Management Beyond Cancer: What You Need to Know

Session 6: Life Beyond Cancer

Date: Tuesday July 8th (for 6 weeks)

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Location: Muscatine Community Y

1823 Logan Street

Muscatine, IA

Professionally led exercise sessions are facilitated by Mel Steckel - Health Promotion Services Director and Jake Moreno Exercise Area Manager both from the Muscatine Community Y. Nutrition will be addressed by Nancy Dew, Registered Dietitian and by Chef Carrie Leftwich both from Hy-Vee. Medical management of cancer will be facilitated by Judy Howell, Oncology Nurse Navigator from UnityPoint Health.

Please note: You must be out of treatment, and a signed program waiver reviewed by your physician is required for participation.

For more details and registration, call Erin at (877) 926-7504 or email  erin@gildasclubqc.org.

WHO: Five River Bandits players and three members of the club's field staff, including manager Omar Lopez, hitting coach Joel Chimelis, and athletic trainer Michael Rendon.

WHAT: A free event - "Learn To Be a Better Player with the Quad Cities River Bandits" - in which River Bandits players and coaches help teach boys and girls in grades K-8 how to work as a team with hands-on mini-lessons. There will also be an autograph and Q&A session. Students are asked to bring a bat and glove.

WHERE: Baseball Diamonds at DeWitt Aquatic Center, 1000 14th St., DeWitt, IA, 52742

WHEN: Monday, June 9, 10:00-11:30 a.m.

WHY: The River Bandits will work directly with students, teaching them how to stop bullying, and to build baseball, teamwork and sportsmanship skills.

**Any media interested in covering the event, please contact Director of Media Relations Marco LaNave at (563) 333-2727 or Marco@RiverBandits.com, or Director of Community Relations Brittany Carter at (563) 333-2736 or Brittany@RiverBandits.com.**

FAYETTE, IA (06/05/2014)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University names its 2013-14 Dean's List. To be honored, the undergraduate must have earned a minimum 3.50 GPA for the semester and be enrolled as a full-time student.

Amanda Smith, a Athletic Training major from Moline, IL

Samantha Thrapp, a Psychology major from Davenport, IA

Gina Fox, a Nursing major from Bettendorf, IA

Nicole Belz, a Business Administration major from Davenport, IA

William Stellmach, a Accounting major from Davenport, IA

Adam Chitwood, a Accounting major from Davenport, IA

Shawn Cotton, a Criminal Justice major from LeClaire, IA

Jann Hebrank, a Psychology major from Park View, IA

Tara Harmon, a Psychology major from Long Grove, IA

Gene Lucas, a Psychology major from Bettendorf, IA

Peter Mullarkey, a Accounting major from Bettendorf, IA

Kathryn Troendle, a Human Services major from Bettendorf, IA

Samantha Barber, a Accounting major from Long Grove, IA

Jessica Buntemeyer, a Psychology major from Davenport, IA

Shannon Heck, a Business Administration major from Davenport, IA

Britta Ogden, a Human Resources Management major from Davenport, IA

Nicholas Pillard, a Business Administration major from Davenport, IA

Marissa Reese, a Human Services major from Bettendorf, IA

Travis Zurcher, a Financial Management major from Moline, IL

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu

Have you heard the news? Downtown Davenport had a banner year for economic development$24M in projects were completed this year, and a jaw-dropping $120M will be invested over the next two years via 14 projects.  300+ market-rate apartments are in the works, too.      Downtown is entering an unprecedented phase of growth, and we couldn't be more excited.  From City Square to Union Arcade, huge projects are underway.  The best is yet to come; we love our city!

 

Let the summer fun begin tomorrow when River Music Experience's Friday Live at 5 returns. Presented by Budlight & 7G Distributing, this Friday's summer concert series features Soul Storm sponsored by The Sedona Group. Stick around for a phenominal Friends of RME Appreciation Show with Caroline Rose! On Saturday, check out Iowa's signature alt-rock-country band, The Nadas, when they perform in the Redstone Room, and get your punk/indie fix on Tuesday with The Menzingers. And remember, RME celebrates their 10 Year Anniversary next week!

 

From fireworks and interactive arts to summer treats, celebrate the diversity of the Quad Cities at this weekend's QC Pridefest. If you're looking for a source of outrageous fun, this street fair is perfect for you. Juneteenth festivities also start this weekend with Alpha Phi Alpha's VIP White Party Extravaganza at the RiverCenter Saturday, fellowship and worship on Sunday, a community forum Monday, and a handful of events throughout the week.

 

Bacon lovers, unite! If you love bacon and having fun, you won't want to miss Bacon Bonanza at the RiverCenter Saturday.  This casual indoor/outdoor fundraiser features bacon-centered food samples, informational booths all about bacon, live music, and bacon-centered merchandise! To top it all off, the proceeds go to Churches United of the QC Area.

 

The River Bandits take on the Peoria Chiefs this weekend, and each game is paired with a handful of promotions to enjoy! Saturday's game gives thanks to the fans with balloon animals, face painting, and drink specials during Fan Appreciation Saturday. On Sunday, bring the pooch along for their Bark in the Park promotion. And as always, Monday features $2 bleacher & berm seats for Markdown Monday!

 

 Spend some time down by the beautiful Mississippi River this summer with the many events downtown. On Sunday, the FREE summer concert series, Music on the Levee, returns with a performance by Josh Duffee & His Graystone Monarchs. Next weekend, help celebrate the riverfront trails on Father's Day for the 30th Anniversary of Ride the River! If you haven't registered yet, click here to do so.

 

See you downtown!

Friday, June 6

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

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Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Budlight & 7G Distributing presents Friday Live at 5 featuring Soul Storm sponsored by The Sedona Group
Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Caroline Rose (RME Member Appreciation Show)
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:30 p.m.
Price: $7 or FREE for Friends (members) of RME

 

Figure Skating Club of the QC Proudly Presents the 18th Annual Quad City Championships

Where: River's Edge

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Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: Free admission, Available to purchase

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Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Pridefest Kick Off
Where: 2nd & Warren Streets
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Price: $3

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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The Hitman

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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We Play, We Sing, We Dance Interpretation

Where: Gallery 114

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Saturday, June 7

 

1st Annual Big Bacon Bonanza

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $30/Individual 18 & up; $45/Families

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition Opens: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibiton: Corn Zone

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Landscape: Ingalena Klenell and Beth Lipman

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Local Threads

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: The World of Berta Hummel
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Figure Skating Club of the QC Proudly Presents the 18th Annual Quad City Championships
Where: River's Edge

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Hot Summer Seats

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

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Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: Free admission, Available to purchase

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Pridefest

Where: 2nd & Warren Streets

Time: Noon - Midnight

Price: $5 for both days

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Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

River Prairie Minstrels
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

RME Guitar Circle
Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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The Fast Clydes

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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The Nadas

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $15

Website

 

VIP White Party Extravaganza

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $15 in adv.; $20 at the door

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Watch the Belmont Stakes

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: Varies

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Widespread Wit Tapping

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 1:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

Website

 

Sunday, June 8

Exhibition Closes: Corn Zone
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Figure Skating Club of the QC Proudly Presents the 18th Annual Quad City Championships
Where: River's Edge

Music on the Levee: Josh Duffee & His Graystone Monarchs
Where: LeClaire Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Pridefest
Where: 2nd & Warren Streets
Time: Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 both days

Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ; 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

Summer Car Driveaway
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m.

 

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

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Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Tour: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Monday, June 9

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

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Mindless Behavior

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $37 & $52

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Peoria Chiefs

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $2 and up

Website

Tuesday, June 10

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

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Live Lunch with Louis Galluzzi Jr.
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

The Menzingers

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: Doors 6:00 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m.

Price: $15

Website

 

Wednesday, June 11

 

$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest

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Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A


Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: Free admission, Available to purchase

Kids Class: Art in the Middle- Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $50/member; $60/non-member

Live Lunch with Lojo Russo
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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