(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today launched EducationLeadership.Iowa.gov, a website for the second Iowa Teacher and Principal Leadership Symposium, which will be held on Monday, Aug. 4, 2014, at the FFA Enrichment Center at Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny. Featured speakers include Vivien Stewart from the Asia Society, Ee-Ling Low from the National Institute of Education in Singapore, and Barnett Berry from the Center for Teaching Quality. Also featured are Iowa's first 39 school districts to launch teacher leadership systems in 2014-15 as part of Iowa's landmark 2013 education reform package, two Iowa school districts - Central Decatur and Saydel - that started teacher leadership systems in 2013-14 with the help of a federal grant, and a student panel on the difference great teaching makes.

The event is open to the public, with the goal of attracting a broad cross section of Iowans, including educators, parents, school board members, business leaders and legislators. The website includes the agenda, speaker biographies, sponsors and information on how to register.

REGISTER NOW FOR THE IOWA TEACHER AND LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

The purpose of the symposium is to continue the public conversation about the critical role teacher and principal leadership will play as Iowans work to give students a world-class education.

  

"Iowa has many exceptional teachers, and the 2013 transformational education reform elevates the profession to a higher level by recognizing how teacher leadership can improve instruction to raise student achievement," said Branstad. "We look forward to learning from those who have started to experience the teacher leadership and compensation system as well as experts from outside Iowa who are steeped in this work."  

 

"We want to ensure the Teacher Leadership and Compensation System is as successful as possible, and the symposium is one way to continue the dialogue and make certain our children are prepared to be competitive in a global, knowledge-based economy," added Reynolds.

Click here to register for the symposium. Registration for the day is $30, with room for about 465 attendees.

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Don't wait any longer! Our exciting new lineup of summer classes begins Monday!

 

- Christina Perri and MKTO to Join Tour as Special Guests -

 

iWireless Center / Moline, IL

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Tickets On Sale Friday, 6/6 at 10am!

 

- Tickets On Sale Starting June 6, Through the Live Nation Mobile App and at LiveNation.com-

 

LOS ANGELES (May 29, 2014) - Multi-talented, platinum-selling recording artist Demi Lovato announced today the North American dates for her all-new World Tour that kicks off on Sept. 6 in Baltimore, Md. at the Baltimore Arena. Produced and promoted by Live Nation and sponsored by the Tampax and Always Radiant Collection, the tour will make stops in 25 cities across the United States and Canada, with shows planned in San Diego, Chicago, Montreal and Miami,with additional cities to be announced soon. Christina Perri and MKTO will join Demi's World Tour as special guests. Tickets go on sale starting Friday, June 6 through the Live Nation mobile app and atwww.livenation.com.

 

Citi® cardmembers will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday,June 3 at 10:00 a.m.local time through Citi's Private Pass® Program.For complete pre-sale details,visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

 

Earlier this month, in celebration of the one-year anniversary of the release of her album Demi, Lovato launched a social media storm with her #DEMIVERSARY campaign. After a temporary black out of all her social networking sites, Demi's fans (the self-titled "Lovatics") quickly decoded the message of the #DEMIVERSARY, and caused numerous worldwide social media trends. The Demi album has yielded the hit singles "Heart Attack" and "Neon Lights" and sold over 5 million tracks globally.

 

The #DEMIVERSARY celebration has featured a host of new content. VEVO debuted video footage from Demi's Neon Lights Tour. Spotify offered a worldwide stream of five songs recorded in London last year and a video previously available only on Demi's iBook for her poignant ballad "In Case," which went live on VEVO. VEVO also debuted the lyric video for Demi's sassy, up-tempo new single, "Really Don't Care," that has already amassed nearly 4 million views.

 

In support of the #DEMIVERSARY and her new single, "Really Don't Care," Demi will be performing on Good Morning America on June 6 and appearing on Late Night with Seth Meyers on June 4.

 

This Sunday, June 1, from 5-6pm at the 
Davenport Soccer Complex

Featuring Challenger Sports' British Coaching Staff!

This special free clinic is designed for your child to meet the British coaching staff that will be in town all next week, running the week long camp.

Anyone is welcome to attend - invite your friends and team mates! Clinic is for ages 3-16 years old.

PLEASE BRING A SOCCER BALL AND ARRIVE 10-15 MINUTES EARLY TO CHECK IN - 
NO PRE REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Note: These wonderful coaches are conducting a Mon-Fri camp. If you haven't yet signed up, you can register at Sunday's clinic. Check payment preferred.

To view next week's camp - CLICK HERE

Sundaze Concert Series

The 1st "Sundaze" concert premieres Sunday, June 1st at Creekside Vineyards Wine Terrace. The Wine Terrace will host either a duet or trio that specializes in a particular genre.

Broaden your horizons and enjoy our "Fresh Air, Fresh Rhythms, and Flavorful Wines". Free Concert; Wine & Beer & light fare available for purchase. Wine Terrace is open 1-6pm on weekends, May-October. Changes due to inclement weather posted by noonthe day of a performance on Facebook & at www.creeksidevineyards.com. Picnics, smiles, friends & families are all welcome (grab the lawn chair and blanket, too); seating available; no outside beverages. $10 minimum purchase appreciated.

SPEARFISH, SD (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- Stephanie Wiegel, of Illinois City, IL, was one of more than 300 students who graduated during Black Hills State University's 167th commencement ceremony this month. Wiegel earned a Bachelor of Science degree.

Founded in 1883, Black Hills State University is a master's level University that promotes excellence in teaching and learning; supports research, creative and scholarly activities and provides service to the state, region, nation and global community. The third-largest University in South Dakota, BHSU enrolls nearly 4,500 students from each of the 66 counties in South Dakota, 44 states, and 29 different countries. Located in Spearfish, S.D., BHSU's location in the beautiful Black Hills offers students endless options for recreation, unique research opportunities and a vibrant community

Long Grove, Iowa

Friday and Saturday June 6th and 7th

Friday Beach Party featuring

Blackout Unplugged

Doors Open at 6, Band Starts at 8

Saturday featuring

Coupe DeVille, the Cadillac of Rock and Roll

Doors Open at 6, Band Starts at 8

KENOSHA, WI (05/29/2014)(readMedia)-- Sarah Anderson of Moline, IL graduated from Carthage College on Sunday, May 25. A total of 602 students participated in the ceremony in the N. E. Tarble Athletic and Recreation Center Field House.

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.

DES MOINES, IA - The Des Moines Area Sports Commission, a division of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, is seeking an additional 1,500 volunteers for the AAU Junior Olympic Games, July 22 - August 2 in Greater Des Moines. Principal Financial Group, West Bank, Nationwide and Wells Fargo & Co. have committed to providing more than 500 volunteers towards the event. Areas of need include event assistance, awards assistance, registration and set-up/tear-down. Shifts are available for sign-up atcatchdesmoines.com/aaujo.

The 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games will include 14,000 athletes and 40,000 total visitors in Central Iowa over 12 days. Athletes range from ages 3 to 22 competing in 23 sports at eight Greater Des Moines facilities?including the Iowa Events Center and Drake Stadium. The Games are expected to generate $47 in economic impact for Greater Des Moines. Des Moines hosted the Games previously in 1995, 2004 and 2009.

"We're proud to again host AAU athletes, coaches and fans this summer," says Greg Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission. "Our community's support is vital as volunteer interaction greatly enhances the overall city experience for visitors."

"The Junior Olympic Games provide thousands of youth with an opportunity to learn sportsmanship, physical fitness and teamwork," says Suzie Glazer Burt, Honorary Chair of the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games. "It takes volunteers from our community to educate and support these youth athletes, providing a positive and impactful experience they'll always remember."  

 

Signature Sponsors of the 2014 AAU Junior Olympic Games include Principal Financial Group, UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, Wells Fargo and Co. and Markey's Rental and Staging. Champion Sponsors include MidAmerican Energy, Nationwide Insurance, Prairie Meadows, West Bank, Greater Des Moines Partnership, Alliance Technologies, Atlantic Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Adventureland Park. Supporting Sponsors include Classic Tents, ColorFX, Copy Systems, Electronic Engineering, Knapp Properties, NB Golf Cars, Scheel's, Sigler, Greg and Suzie Glazer Burt, Vital Signs and Reynolds and Reynolds.

About the Amateur Athletic Union

Founded in 1888, the Amateur Athletic Union is one of the largest multi-sport, not-for-profit, volunteer organizations in the United States. It is dedicated to the development of amateur sports and physical fitness programs for youth and adults. The AAU Junior Olympic Games are the largest national multi-sport event for amateur youth conducted in the United States.

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote Greater Des Moines as a fun, vibrant and affordable destination statewide, nationally and internationally. Our focus increases visitors to our community through meetings, conventions, sports events, leisure travel, and group tours, thereby contributing to the local economy.

Registration is now open for the 6th annual Engineering Kids Camp at the Putnam Museum. The one day camps will be held during the week of July 21st - July 25th for kids in grades 2nd - 8th.

The camp is a partnership between the Quad City Engineering & Science Council (QCESC), the Putnam Museum and the Iowa State University College of Engineering, who design and lead the camp.  Each one day camp will be an exciting, engaging experience for your young engineer. Three fun, hands-on sessions including LEGO robotics with challenges for various student experience levels, the opportunity to create and learn side-by-side with engineering students from Iowa State University and Quad City professional engineers, and a big screen 3D movie along with a camp t-shirt and lunch.

Camp free is $40 and includes lunch and a t-shirt. Camp runs 9am - 3pm daily with extended care available for additional fees at the Putnam Museum, 1717 W. 12th Street, Davenport, Iowa. Space is limited, register today atwww.putnam.org/What-s-Happening/SummerCamps or call 563-324-1933 ext. 266.

Dates:

  • July 21st - Grade 4-6
  • July 22nd - Grades 4-6
  • July 23rd - Grades 2-3
  • July 24th - Grades 4-8 GIRLS ONLY!
  • July 25th Grades 7-8

For more information about the Iowa State University Engineering Kids Program, visit www.isek.iastate.edu. For more information on the Quad City Science & Engineering Council, visit www.qcesc.org.

 

For further information, please contact Pat Barnes atbarnespatricko@johndeere.com or (563) 370-5513.

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