Encourages Iowans to become mentors

(DES MOINES) - Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds applauds the launch of Million Women Mentors (MWM), a ground-breaking collaborative effort designed to engage one million science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) mentors. Launched on January 8, 2014, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the initiative aims to educate and empower girls and young women to actively pursue STEM education and careers.

"I encourage all Iowans to consider becoming a mentor; mentoring is one critical way to improve opportunities for girls and young women, so they can see firsthand they can be successful in a STEM career," said Reynolds. "Mentors can send the message that investing time in studying STEM subjects in school will pay off by building the foundation for post-secondary training or education in STEM fields."

In conjunction with National Mentoring Month, MWM has constructed a vast network of 13 corporate sponsors, and more than 40 partner organizations that are dedicated to cultivating multiple pathways of mentoring to bolster girls' confidence and increase access to professionals working in the STEM field. Collectively, these public-private entities represent more than 18 million women and girls.

To make the pledge to become a mentor, visit the website www.millionwomenmentors.org.

MWM is an initiative of STEMconnector®, the national organization that works closely with corporations and thousands of entities to assist in STEM best practices and smart STEM investments.

Counselor Offers Tips for Committing One's Life to the Right Person

As an immigrant from India who feels blessed to be an American citizen, Sukhjiwan Singh remains puzzled by the divorce rate here, estimated by PolitiFact.com in 2012 to be 40 to 50 percent.

"I come from a time and place in which arranged marriages were common practice - and there was no dating allowed. It seems to me that our society today should have more successful marriages since singles can date here and get to know their future spouse before taking the plunge," says Singh, CEO of a real estate firm, a mother of two and a happily married wife to her husband of 35 years.

Singh has extensive experience as a counselor to victims of domestic violence, which has piqued her fascination for what works, and what doesn't work, when searching for a lifelong partner.

"If you truly want to commit your life to a future husband or wife, but haven't found him or her yet, there are many things you can do to ensure a successful marriage while testing the waters via dating," say Singh, author of "Marriage and the Love Myth," (www.authorsukhsingh.com), who offers tips for committing one's life to the right person.

• Don't ignore the parallels between business and dating/marriage. Just like marriages, businesses fail all the time. Both demand your best effort and resources, including an inexhaustible amount of time, dedication and, usually, as much money as you can spare. As the fate of your business or romantic relationship goes, so goes your fate. While the experiences of both are often different, both require self-awareness, sound decision-making, and the willingness to give if they are to be successful. Of course, this means finding the right niche in business, or the right person for love...

• Follow the 80-percent rule in terms of compatibility for the "big stuff." No two people are exactly alike, so where should a single person start measuring compatibility with another? Define the "big stuff," which may mean religion, culture and ethnicity for some. Another take on big stuff could be personality traits, physical characteristics, social skills and more. Still another take could mean where two people are in life, such as profession and education. Define the big stuff; if you're compatible on about 80 percent of the list, you should strongly consider purchasing a warranty for a great relationship. In other words, getting married.

• Communication skill - the glue of a lasting relationship. While establishing a relationship, take note of the conversation. Does it flow and is it enjoyable, or do you find yourself bickering frequently? As with a business, you can have the ideal partner or employee who may look stellar on paper, but if you do not work well together, it's not good for business. The same follows for a sweetheart who may seem perfect in every other way. Make sure communication is a two-way street, and watch out for frequent sarcasm toward you, which is a sign of disrespect. You should be able to talk and listen with care, respect and proper appreciation.

About Sukhjiwan Singh: Sukhjiwan Singh is the founder and CEO of New Dimensions Realty, a real estate brokerage. Through her extensive experience as a volunteer counselor for victims of domestic violence, she has become deeply aware of the causes of divorce and its devastating impact on families. Born and raised in Punjab, India, she received a master's degree in English from Punjab University and immigrated to the United States in 1979. Since then, she has lived a happy lifestyle with her two sons and the love of her life - her husband of 35 years, Malkiat.

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa - January 22, 2014 - To assist farmers with farm management decisions, the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) is hosting a webinar January 28 at 1:00 p.m. to highlight key factors that will have an impact on farm profit and risk in 2014. With crop margins expected to shrink and livestock margins uncertain, this timely informational webinar will provide insight into the drivers of risk in 2014.

The webinar, 'Has the Pendulum Swung on U.S. Agriculture?' will be presented by Nathan Kauffman, assistant vice president and Omaha branch executive of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City.  Kauffman will present on topics such as crop and livestock profit projections for 2014, the drivers of farmland value and whether it's overvalued, market effects from export demand from China, and many more.

Farmers can access the webinar from their home or farm office by going to www.iowafarmbureau.com, clicking on the webinar banner and entering the forum as a guest on the day of the event.  Pre-registration is not required for online viewing.  Participants will have the opportunity to text questions to the speaker during the webinar

"Today's farmers face numerous challenges, and many factors contribute to farm management decisions," said Ed Kordick, IFBF commodity services manager.  "Each year is unique and different, and we look forward to providing our members expert analysis and outlook for 2014 and beyond."

For more information, contact Kordick at ekordick@ifbf.org.

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[Cedar Rapids, Iowa] --Kirkwood Community College has released its Dean's List for the Fall 2013 Semester. These students have achieved a 3.3 grade point average or higher after completing 12 or more credit hours with the college.

Kirkwood students from the area earning this distinction are listed below:



from Bettendorf, Iowa:

Michael Brown, Liberal Arts - AS

Maureen Lonergan, Liberal Arts - AA

Nolan Stratton, Liberal Arts - AA

Travis Timm, Liberal Arts - AA

Alex West, Golf Course and Athletic Turfgrass Management - AAS

Ryan Wilson, Entry-Level Firefighter - AAS



from Davenport, Iowa:

Brent Cribbs, Landscape Construction and Design - AAS

Veronica Fleming, Horse Science Technology - AAS

Chasney Jenkins, Liberal Arts - AA

Elizabeth Peck, Liberal Arts - AA

Shyanne Saladino, Nursing - AAS

Wednesday 01/22/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 01/23/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Got a little talent and not a lot of self-confidence? The Muddy Waters Thursday Night Jam Session is the place to be to help bring your musical talent to the stage. We welcome all musicians. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions start at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 01/24/2014

Mercury Brothers

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Mercury Brothers are cast from that exact mold of solid gold heart and pure soul blues music. From their slick classic James Dean look to their ripping tones and heavy grooves, The Mercury Brothers are an act you will not soon forget.

 

Saturday 01/25/2014

Two Peace

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Two Peace is a band out of Davenport, IA formed in early 2011. They are featured as a Reggae / Electronic / Hip Hop duo, but consistently announce themselves as just "coming to spread truth and positive vibes". This duo consisting of members Nick Harksen (Vocals/Keys/Production) and Jacob Hahn (Bass/Production).

 

Sunday 01/26/2014

Doc Anderson's "Back in the (Sun)Day" Party

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

FREE Admission

Doc Anderson is an in demand local D.J. and music aficionado (you may recognize his name from his radio show on KALA). He will be mixing up the party tunes on Sunday, January 26, flooding The Muddy Waters with music from the 70's and into today's era.

Monday 01/27/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 01/28/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

There was a guy, who just love to sing,
He was very clever and could sing most anything.
He loved the karaoke down at Muddy's bar
hoping maybe someday he could be a star.

Join this guy and help him to become,

Lest someday he wake up just to be a bum.

Wednesday 01/29/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 01/30/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home. Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 01/31/2014

John Primer

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$10 Per Person ($5 MVBS Members)

John Primer is one of the driving forces in helping to keep alive the more traditional Chicago blues sound. John moved to Chicago in the early 60's where he landed a gig playing lead guitar with the likes of Junior Wells, Lonnie Brooks, Paul Butterfield, Johnny Winter, Bonnie Raitt and many others. Along with these blues greats, John had a stint playing as lead guitarist for Muddy Waters and following Muddy's untimely death, John played with Magic Slim & The Teardrops until starting touring on his own in support of his ten solo albums to date.

 

Saturday 02/01/2014

"DETROIT" LARRY DAVISON AND CHARLEY HAYES

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Blues Duo "Detroit" Larry Davison and Charlie Hayes will be kicking this magnificent night off starting at 9:00 pm. Larry and Charlie are a great combination of two seasoned Quad Cities musicians - mixing a little piece of sultry harmonica, and mind blowing stripped down blues.

 

Sunday 02/02/2014

Super Bowl Pot Luck

5:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Join us for a Super Bowl Pot Luck - you bring a dish to share and we will supply the meat (drink purchase necessary).

 

Monday 02/03/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 02/04/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Tuesday at The Muddy Waters: FREE Pool Games from open until close (12:00 pm-2:00 am) and Karaoke starts at 9:00 p.m.

Wednesday 02/05/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/06/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

jam sessions n. An informal gathering of musicians to play improvised or unrehearsed music. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions are hosted by John O'Meara and occurs every Thursday starting at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 02/07/2014

Super Chikan

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$5 Per Person

James "Super Chikan" Johnson is a Blues Music Award winning American blues musician, artist and guitar maker based in Clarksdale, Mississippi. "Super Chikan" has toured and performed at festivals in Africa, Iceland, Japan, UK, Denmark, Canada, Mexico, Finland, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Russia and Switzerland, and has performed for the President of the United States. He will be strutting his stuff at The Muddy Waters, 1708 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa on Friday, February 7, 2014.

 

Saturday 02/08/2014

Chris & Wes Show

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The worlds of comedy and music don't usually intersect. But when they do, the results can be memorable. Wes Weeber, a drummer by trade, steps out from behind the drums to front the comedy portion of the show and interact with the audience. Chris Avey, the clownish guitarist, entertains the audience with his send-ups of classic blues music and humorous wit. Together, their show will bring waggish banana splits of many different sides.

 

Sunday 02/09/2014

Jason Carl

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

FREE Admission

Born in Davenport, Iowa, Jason has played a variety of musical instruments since he was 9 years old. At the age of 17 he picked up a guitar and has been playing and singing at local bars and events since. Jason even writes a few of his own with influences by Steppenwolf, Mike and the Mechanics, The Beatles, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers - an appealing performance to all music genres.

Monday 02/10/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 02/11/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

Only at The Muddy Waters EVERY Tuesday -

1. FREE pool games all day and all night

2. Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m.

Come and have a GREAT Tuesday with us!

 

Wednesday 02/12/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/13/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home (except for the pillows - we don't offer pillows). Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 02/14/2014

Chris Avey Band

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Chris Avey, former lead guitarist and backing vocalist for blues icon Big Pete Pearson, leads the Chris Avey Band. Chris fuels the band with his stinging guitar attack and fiery vocals. Since striking out on his own with his band, he has released two CDs?the critically acclaimed Devil in my Bed and Preacherman. Chris's vocals and guitar are reminiscent of a younger, more fiery Coco Montoya, mixed with a dash of Tab Benoit. Blues Blast Magazine says "Blues with intensity and emotion. More energy than a power plant".

 

Saturday 02/15/2014

Modern Mythology

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Modern Mythology, covering U2, Chicago, Sting, and many others. Don't miss Downtown Joe Brown's excellent cover guitar.

 

Sunday 02/16/2014

Dave Ellis

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

FREE Admission

Dave Ellis will be hosting the Funday Sunday Live Music Series on February 16. Dave plays guitar and keyboard, and sings, an eclectic mix of great classic songs and of course plenty of Buffett. It's all done with a great sense of humor and plenty of audience participation. No, Dave is not your ordinary lounge lizard!

 

Monday 02/17/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

Fall in love with Monday's!!! FREE pool games starting at 12:00 p.m. and Karaoke starting at 9:00 p.m. All at The Muddy Waters! See ya there!

 

Tuesday 02/18/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

You can be the star at The Muddy Waters during Karaoke tonight starting at 9:00 p.m. Plus FREE pool games all day and all night long.

 

Wednesday 02/19/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/20/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Got a little talent and not a lot of self-confidence? The Muddy Waters Thursday Night Jam Session is the place to be to help bring your musical talent to the stage. We welcome all musicians. The Muddy Waters Jam Sessions start at 9:00 p.m.

 

Friday 02/21/2014

Ernie Peniston Reunion Band

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Ernie Peniston Band goes on stage in Bettendorf at Muddy Waters, Friday February 21, performing a tight fusion of original music, Chicago-style blues, and R&B.  Peniston formed The Ernie Peniston Band in the Quad-Cities in the late 80's, and the current players are a reiteration of an early 90's lineup. "This group in particular is very special, and it's one of my favorite line-ups," says Peniston, The group is back in the Quad-Cities, together for the first time in 20 years, featuring acclaimed frontman Ernie Peniston and an all-star rhythm section.  Ernie Peniston has shared the stage with Prince, The Temptations, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, James Brown, Albert Collins, and many others. He also spent four years as the frontman with Blind Pig recording artists, Chicago Rhythm & Blues Kings, traveling the US and Europe.  Peniston was inducted into the Iowa Blues Hall of Fame in 2003.

 

Saturday 02/22/2014

Blackstones

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

The Blackstones combine a group of well-rounded, talent that can play anything from The Rolling Stones and the Black Crows to The Yardbirds and The Who. Don Gustofson - bass and vocals; Steve Judge - guitar and vocals; Tami Seitz - vocals; Eric Pobanz - drums; and the Joe Brown - guitar and vocals..

 

Sunday 02/23/2014

Doc Anderson's "Back in the (Sun)Day" Party

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

FREE Admission

Doc Anderson is an in demand local D.J. and music aficionado (you may recognize his name from his radio show on KALA). He will be mixing up the party tunes on Sunday, February 23, flooding The Muddy Waters with music from the 70's and into today's era.

Monday 02/24/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.

"I'm gonna jump in the water, stay drunk all the time..."

The Muddy Waters Monday Night KARAOKE starts at 9:00 p.m. plus FREE Pool Games ALL DAY!

 

Tuesday 02/25/2014

ABC Karaoke

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

There was a guy, who just love to sing,
He was very clever and could sing most anything.
He loved the karaoke down at Muddy's bar
hoping maybe someday he could be a star.

Join this guy and help him to become,

Lest someday he wake up just to be a bum.

Wednesday 02/26/2014

Bar Wars Trivia

8:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m.

The Muddy Waters is hosting Wednesday Night Bar Wars Trivia - join us starting at 8:00 p.m. to win house cash and complimentary drinks! Since we don't sell food at The Muddy Waters, we encourage you to bring your own snacks!

 

Thursday 02/27/2014

Jam Sessions with John O'Meara and Friends

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

FREE Admission

Jam Sessions, only at The Muddy Waters-where you can come and play your music feeling like your right at home. Bring your friends and plan to have a good time!

 

Friday 02/28/2014

Tangent!

9:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.

$5 Per Person

Tangent! is a high energy, 7-piece power horn band from right here in the Quad Cities. Mixing all of the best sounds and songs of Motown, Blues, Soul, Rock, and Jazz. While reasonably true to the original songs, Tangent! also lends their own style and solos into the mix, just at the right time. The music that they play will lift you off of your chair, and right onto the dance floor. If you like horns, excellent guitar and keyboards, a female singer with pipes of gold, or a rhythm section that is rock solid, come listen to Tangent. You will be glad that you did.
Junior League of the Quad Cities | Women building better communities

The seats are filling up, don't miss your chance to attend!

The event is FREE and open to the public but
reservations are encouraged due to limited space.

Click here to make your reservation.


Junior League of the Quad Cities is pleased to present a screening of





Through this film viewing of the 2012 documentary by Kirby Kick and Amy Ziering about the growing epidemic of sexual assault in the military and in conjunction with its
I AM initiative, the Junior League of the Quad Cities is committed to improving the perception and self-image of women in the Quad Cities community.

Please join us for this powerful film and a discussion to follow.
Light snacks will be provided and a cash bar is available.

When:

Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., film begins at 6 p.m.
(a discussion will follow the one-hour film)

Where:
The Establishment Theatre
(220 19th Street in Rock Island)


Go here for more information on the film and
please feel free to email us with any questions.

On Thursday, January 30th we will celebrate "Community of Knowledge" day as part of our Catholic Schools Week celebration. Vocation and career awareness talks will take place that afternoon for 6-8 grade students from 1:15-3:05.

The vocations will come first. Here are the participants and locations;

  • Gr. 8 Girls- Sr. Bobbi Bussan- Benedictine Sisters -- Rm. MS-4
  • Gr. 8 Boys- Fr. Schaab-Rm.- MS-2
  • Gr. 7 Girls- Sr. Roberta Brich- Humility Sisters-- Rm. MS-3
  • Gr. 7 Boys- Fr. Tony Ego- Rm. MS-1
  • Gr. 6 Girls- Sr. Kathleen Mullin-BVM- Rm. F-3
  • Gr. 6 Boys- Fr. Freehill- Rm. F-4

Careers will be from 2:00-3:05 with two sessions for each career. The speakers are:

  • Ben Meiresonne-Police Officer- Rm. MS-4
  • Dan Neises- Chiropractor- Science Lab
  • Melissa Baker- Nurse- Rm. MS-3
  • James Zahara- Meterologist- Rm. F-4
  • Margaret Ellis- Music Professor at Augie- Art Room
  • Jamie Nonnenmann- Dentist- Rm. MS-2 (He will need a chair to sit on since he can not stand that long)
  • Matt Randazzo- Sports Announcer- F-3
  • Tony Gasper- Banking Industry- MS-1

On Friday, Feb. 14, take a guided moonlight stroll outside during the full moon on the luminary-lit trail at Black Hawk Park in Rock Island, Illinois. Too cold outside for the walk, come to the Watchtower Lodge and keep warm by the roaring fire with refreshments and live music. 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Ballet Quad Cities presents Carmen at the Scottish Rite Cathedral, 1800 7th Avenue, Moline, Illinois, on Friday, February 14 and Saturday, February 15 at 7:30 pm. A story of passion, jealousy, obsession and death, Carmen is the timeless tale of a feisty gypsy involved in as fatal love triangle.

Share a romantic evening of dinner and dancing with the classics of Motown at the Quad-Cities Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street in Bettendorf, Iowa. Seating opens at 5:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 15, and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $25, and include a gourmet four-course dinner with two complimentary rounds of wine or beer and a Motown performance by The Voices. For more information, the menu, and for tickets, call Farraddays' Restaurant at 563-441-7111 or visit their website at theislebettendorf.com.

Enjoy Valentine's Dinner in the historic Gold Room with live music at the Hotel Blackhawk in Davenport and tickets for the Quad City Symphony Orchestra performance at 7:30pm on Saturday, February 15 in the adjacent Adler Theatre.

Check our online Romance packages for some sweetheart deals this February.

Wendy's Chili Golf Open Sat, Feb 1

Ever golfed in the snow? Now here's your chance! Tee off in the Wendy's Chili Golf Open on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the Red Hawk Golf Course in Davenport, Iowa. Golfers will play 9 modified holes of winter golf, and the event takes place regardless of weather conditions. Each golfer receives Wendy's chili, event mementos, and is eligible for prizes and give-aways. Register at 563-328-7275.

Kansas City, Missouri --  Concorde Career Colleges is adding a new RN to BSN degree program to its list of online bachelor degrees.  Classes start every 8 weeks offering students the convenience of multiple start dates to accommodate their busy schedules.  Students will be able to earn this Bachelor of Science in as little as 16 months. 

Concorde's RN to BSN is designed for nurses with an associate degree in nursing who are seeking a broader scope knowledge and career opportunities.  As a next step in the advancement of a nursing career, it can expand a nurse's potential and prepare them for leadership and management roles.  The program will use training available through Sigma Theta Tau International who offers world-renowned nursing education.

The convenience of online courses will allow students to work on assignments and participate in class discussions as their schedule permits, making this program perfect for the already busy nurse.  Learning is achieved through individual collaboration along with visual stimulations and outside activities.

"Adding this baccalaureate degree to our curriculum allows us to build on the foundation of our entry level healthcare career programs by completing the career path for our current and future students," said Patrick Albert, Concorde CEO. "By expanding their access to high quality education, we now enable them to progress on to their next level of career success.  Our online tools allow the busy nurse the opportunity to continue her education while still working and maintaining a work/life balance."

About Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. 

The Concorde Kansas City campus is located between the Plaza/Westport area and Crown Center at the corner of Linwood and Broadway.  In addition to the RN to BSN program, the campus also offers online programs in Health Information Management (AAS), Healthcare Administration - Respiratory Therapy (BS) and Healthcare Administration - Radiologic Technology(BS).

Concorde Career Colleges has been training medical professionals for nearly 50 years.  Concorde has 16 campuses in 8 states and is one of very few colleges in America to offer only healthcare education and training.

Those interested in learning more about career training or employment opportunities are encouraged to call 913-745-2175.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, please visit our website at www.concorde.edu/disclosures.

Instruction and support services for Concorde Career College online programs are provided through the Kansas City, MO campus only.  Please visit concorde.edu/campus/online for more information.

California residents enrolled in Concorde Career College online programs receive instruction and support through the Kansas City, Missouri campus.

For more information about Concorde Career Colleges Inc. please visit www.concorde.edu.

Symphony Notes

Enjoy a little mid-winter Mozart this Sunday

Come in out of the cold to enjoy a warm evening of woodwind music performed by musicians from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. This next concert in the WVIK/QCSO Signature Series features Mozart's Quintet in E flat Major for Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, and Piano, and more. The concert is on Sunday, January 26, at 3:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall at Augustana College. (Click here for a map.) This performance is sponsored by Metropolitan Medical Laboratory, PLC.

The audience is invited to meet the musicians at a free post-concert reception at the Black Ram, 1407 30th Street in Rock Island. Click here for more details.

First ever Side x Side Concert

Hundreds of musicians, young and old, will fill the Adler Theatre stage on February 1 when the professional musicians of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra perform side-by-side with the Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles for the first time ever. All four youth orchestras will have their moment to shine as they perform music by Dvorák, Strauss, Schubert, Saint-Saëns, and Shostakovich.

 The concert also features a performance by Robert Spurgeon, the 2014 Quad City Symphony Youth Ensembles Concerto Competition winner, for the first time ever accompanied by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. Spurgeon will be performing Saint-Saëns' Concerto No. 1 for Cello. Tickets for this concert start at $10, with 50% off for student tickets.

The concert is at the Adler Theatre on February 1 at 4:00 p.m. This concert is sponsored by UnityPoint-Trinity, with additional funding from The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation.

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS TODAY

Bud, Not Buddy at the Davenport Public Library

For this exciting new collaboration, musicians from the Quad City Symphony Orchestra will demonstrate the illustrative power of music. The string trio will perform well known pieces of classical repertoire chosen to mirror the emotional impact of memorable moments in the book Bud, Not Buddy, in the same way a movie score might.

The program is being performed at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on February 8 at the Davenport Public Library in downtown Davenport, 321 N. Main Street. The event is free to the public and students of all ages are invited to attend.

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