02 Jun 2014

News from Truman State University

By Heidi Crist Templeton

Truman State University Announces Spring 2014 President's List

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (May 30, 2014) - Truman State University has released the Spring 2014 President's List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 4.0 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit.

Area students include : Allison Fullenkamp, Exercise Science; Kayleen Green, History and Pre-Education/Secondary; and Scott McKillip, Business Administration - all from Davenport.

Truman State University Announces Spring 2014 Provost and Vice President List

KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (May 30, 2014) - Truman State University has released the Spring 2014 Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs List. To qualify for this list, an undergraduate student must attain a semester 3.50-3.99 grade point average and must complete 12 semester hours of credit.

Area students include : Simone Collins, Rock Island, Psychology and Pre-Education/Secondary; and William Daniel, Davenport, Business Administration.

Founded in 1867, Truman has the highest graduation rate among the state's public colleges and universities and approximately 50 percent of Truman students pursue an advanced degree immediately upon graduating. U.S. News & World Report has rated Truman as the No. 1 public university in the Midwest region for 17 consecutive years. The Princeton Review named Truman as the No. 9 best value college in the nation among public schools and Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine places Truman at No. 12 in the nation on its list of "100 Best Values in Public Colleges."
30 May 2014

Governor Quinn Statement on Bipartisan House Passage of Highway Construction Bill

By Dave Blanchette

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Illinois House passage of House Bill 3794, legislation that would authorize $1.1 billion in transportation infrastructure projects throughout the state. It will now be considered by the Illinois Senate:

"We must continue to invest in our world-class transportation system to compete in the 21st century.

"This capital construction bill lets us build upon the success we've had with the Illinois Jobs Now! program, which has already supported more than 400,000 jobs building and repairing more than 7,800 miles of roads and 1,450 bridges.

"This bill will put more people back to work improving our state's roads and bridges.

"I commend Speaker Mike Madigan and Leader Jim Durkin for working to pass this legislation and I urge the Senate to act quickly so I can sign it and continue Illinois' economic comeback."

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30 May 2014

Freight House Farmers' Market June Events

By Rick Martin

June 14 - Children's Festival 

Bouncy House, Balloon Man, Tattoo painting Lady, Liquid chalk sidewalk drawings,  clown or clowns and much more. Rain date June 19.

June 19 - Cake Walk. Proceeds will go to Friendly House Food Pantry.

June 28 - Children need to bring a white t-shirt.  They will decorate the t-shirts in red and blue paint (fireworks).

Musicians in June

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

30 May 2014

Governor Quinn Statement on Senate Passage of Anti-Bullying Bill

By Rick Martin

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Illinois Senate passage of House Bill 5707, a bill that sets a comprehensive anti-bullying standard for Illinois school districts. The measure had previously passed the Illinois House, and now heads to the Governor's desk:

"All Illinois students deserve to go to school where they feel welcome and safe.

"This legislation requires school districts to have policies in place to prevent bullying and thoroughly investigate when it happens. By requiring schools to shine a light on the problem and come up with solutions, we will make great strides to eliminate bullying from our classrooms.

"I applaud Representative Kelly Cassidy and Senator Heather Steans for sponsoring this legislation. I look forward to signing it and increasing safety and tolerance in our schools."    

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30 May 2014

CLUE comes to Vander Veer Botanical Park

By Davenport Parks & Recreation
The Mystery of the Missing Plant


here has been a sudden disappearance of one of our most beloved and exotic specimen plants in the Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory!
Was it killed, stolen, misplaced, by who and with what?


Enjoy a fun-filled day of mystery, geocaching, and adventure at Vander Veer Botanical Park this summer! Check out a Detective Backpack in the Park Store and help us solve our Mystery of the Missing Plant using real GPS units, code wheels, and more!


Park Store Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm
Vander Veer Botanical Park
215 W. Central Park Ave.

 

CLUE takes place from June 1 through Labor Day.

For more information call Vander Veer Botanical Park Store at 563-326-7818.

 

Sponsored by The Friends of Vander Veer.

30 May 2014

Governor Quinn Statement on Millionaire Tax for Education

By Katie Hickey

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement regarding Illinois Senate passage of House Bill 3816:

"Our democracy works best when everyone has a voice. Residents across Illinois will now have the opportunity to voice their opinion on whether millionaires should pay a little more to help ensure all students have access to a high-quality education.

"An investment in education is the best investment we can make for our economic future.

"I commend Speaker Michael Madigan and Senator Mike Noland for sponsoring this important bill and I look forward to signing it into law."

The bill has passed the Illinois House and now goes to the Governor's desk.

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30 May 2014

Parkland Ford ASSET Graduate Geovanni Tlalpan Lands Job at Dealership

By Patty Lehn

CHAMPAIGN, IL (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Geovanni Tlalpan of Silvis, Illinois, a recent graduate of the Ford ASSET Program at Parkland College, has been hired as entry-level service technician by Sexton Ford Sales in Moline.

About the Ford ASSET Program

The two-year Ford ASSET Program trains students to diagnose, service, and maintain Ford automotive products using recommended procedures, special tools, and Ford service publications. Classroom work and additional technical training combine with periods of real-world work experience to complete the training. Graduates of Parkland's program enter the workforce as entry-level service technicians with the same Ford Motor Co. certifications that a technician would receive by going to a Ford Training Center, for a fraction of the cost at private schools. Graduates also earn the Associate in Applied Science degree in Automotive Service Technology and often opt to transfer their earned credits toward a bachelor's degree.

Parkland College is a fully accredited public community college serving the needs of District 505, Illinois' third largest community college district. Offering 120+ degree and certificate options for career placement or academic transfer, Parkland has provided vocational/technical skills training and traditional academic instruction to more than 270,000 people since 1967. The mission of Parkland College is to engage the community in learning.

30 May 2014

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Thursday, May 29, 2014**

By William Palmisano

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

Bill No.: HB 1584

An Act Concerning: Regulation  

Changes any reference to the term "children's respite care center" to "children's community-based health care center" within the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Act and the Alternative Health Care Delivery Act.    

Action: Signed  

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015  

   

Bill No.: HB 4403

An Act Concerning: Healthcare  

Clarifies a previous law regarding local referendums to improve access to local mental health services.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately  

Bill No.: SB 0221

An Act Concerning: State government

Allows the Legislative Ethics Commission to designate an Acting Legislative Inspector General.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately  

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30 May 2014

Belmont University Announces Spring 2014 Dean's List

By April Hefner

NASHVILLE, TN (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- The following students achieved the Dean's List at Belmont University for the Spring 2014 semester. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.

Janell Just of Rock Island 

Kellen Moss of Eldridge 

Kathleen Walter of Bettendorf 

Ranked No. 7 in the Regional Universities South category and named for the fifth consecutive year as one of the top "Up-and-Comer" universities by U.S. News & World Report, Belmont University consists of approximately 6,900 students who come from every state and more than 25 countries. Committed to being a leader among teaching universities, Belmont brings together the best of liberal arts and professional education in a Christian community of learning and service. The university's purpose is to help students explore their passions and develop their talents to meet the world's needs. With more than 80 areas of study, 22 master's programs and five doctoral degrees, there is no limit to the ways Belmont University can expand an individual's horizon. For more information, visitwww.belmont.edu.

30 May 2014

Loebsack Welcomes Quad Cities Honor Flight to Washington

By Joe Hand

Veterans from WWII and Korean Wars view monuments built in their honor

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today welcomed the Quad Cities Honor Flight to the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington. Loebsack presented the members of the Honor Flight with copies of the Congressional Record statement he submitted in recognition of their service, as well as a pocket Constitution. The Quad Cities Honor Flight brings World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington to visit our nation's capital and Memorials built in their honor.

"I look forward to welcoming each Honor Flight to our nation's capital so they can see the memorials that were built in their honor. Being able to welcome these veterans today was especially meaningful," said Loebsack. "We cannot thank these veterans enough for their service to our nation. I was honored to present them with a copy of the statement I made for the official Congressional Record to recognize their service, as well as a pocket Constitution."  

The Honor Flights are all fully paid for, and the veterans are typically accompanied by volunteers who donate their time to ensure that the veterans have a safe trip. This group included 92 veterans. The Quad Cities Honor Flight left from the Quad Cities Airport this morning and will return tonight.

Loebsack is an avid supporter of our veterans. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, he has worked to improve care and benefits for our servicemembers and veterans, including expanding Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for the National Guard; expanding access to mental health care; helping our veterans find civilian jobs; and opening new Community Based Outpatient Clinics to improve access to VA services for Iowa veterans. He also co-introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for servicemembers wounded in combat.

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