Everyday politicians and the talking heads in the media bombard us with messages that humanity is screwed and capitalism needs improving. They also try to lead us to believe that if we vote for a particular politician, or for a piece of legislation, that humanity will be unscrewed and capitalism improved--this is flat-out wrong. We the people are responsible for humanity, and if capitalism needs improving, we the people are responsible for that as well.

Humanatapilism is a new economic model that combines the best aspects of our humanity with the best aspects of capitalism, Humanity + Capitalism = Humanatapilism. In his new book, Unscrew Humanity & Improve Capitalism, Humanatapilism, Part Deux, author Aaron R. Lema outlines a simple approach to redistributing our humanity through free-market capitalism. The approach is based on the formula Psquared = P (R-T=N) + D = Q. This simple, I'll be it strange looking, formula allows all of us to work together to improve the quality of life, or Q, of our fellow human beings. And improving the quality of life of our fellow human beings is how we are going to unscrew humanity, while working together with improving the quality of life of our fellow human being as a goal is how we are going to improve capitalism.

for more information on humanatapilism, and how your participation in humanatapilism can help make the world suck less, purchase a copy of, Unscrew Humanity & Improve Capitalism, Humanatapilism, Part Deux, by author Aaron R. Lema from Amazon Books today.
Bettendorf, IA/ May 13th, 2014 - A new consumer directory in the Quad Cities area has made an immediate impact on the mission of many area non-profit organizations.  As a result of being voted a favorite by their raving fans, over a dozen groups are awarded $1,000 each in the form of a "Share the Love" advertising scholarship.  A list of the favorite groups are as follows:

 

Habitat For Humanity Quad Cities

United Way of Quad Cities Area

American Red Cross

Salvation Army

Humility of Mary Housing, Inc.

Family Resources

Gilda's Club Quad Cities

Hand in Hand

QCPaws

River Music Experience

Theplace2b

World Relief Corp

YouthHope (a ministry of Christian Friendliness)

 

Locals Love Us recently completed its first annual survey of Quad Cities area locals. The survey discovers the places, businesses and charities locals love the most. To find out more about these great charities and see a complete list of the most-loved places in the area, visit http://qca.localsloveus.com/

"It is inspiring to see the great things charities are doing in our community," said Co-Market Owner Tim "Chopper" Shea. "Locals Love Us exists to help people discover the best of their communities - from businesses and entertainment to charities. We've had a blast being a part of the Quad Cities community and rewarding charities like these every year is one of the things we love to do."

Locals Love Us (www.localsloveus.com) was founded in 2004 and focuses on delivering a comprehensive collection of a city's most-loved businesses to its residents. The Sioux Falls, S.D. based company expanded into the Quad Cities area last year and has a strong commitment to strengthening the communities where it does business.

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Rivermont Collegiate is excited to announce senior Summer Lawrence, daughter of Sherry Maurer and Mike Lawrence of Rock Island, is a recipient of the $5,000 Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship through the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. Summer will attend Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH in the fall. This scholarship, in fact, helped finalize her college decision!

A scholarship reception will be held this Sunday, May 18th at the Outing Club in Davenport from 2:00-4:00 p.m. for grant funders, scholarship recipients, and their families.

The Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship awards five $5,000 scholarships annually to deserving seniors from five local high schools: Davenport Central, Davenport North, Davenport West, Bettendorf, and Rivermont Collegiate. Applicants must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale or be in the upper one-third of his or her graduating class. It is the Werner's strong preference that the student attend a private liberal arts college located outside of the 150-mile radius of Arsenal Island. Applications are evaluated on need.

The Community Foundation administers multiple scholarship funds, all started by caring donors who are passionate about helping others attain higher education credentials. This year, 34 students will receive over $233,850 to further their education. A complete list of Community Foundation of the Great River Bend scholarship recipients is attached.

For more requirements and selection criteria on the Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship, visit http://www.cfgrb.org/student-scholarships/listings/iowa-scholarships.html#ELEVEN

For the story behind the Jane & Clem Werner Scholarship, visit http://www.cfgrb.org/donors/our-funds/jane-and-clem-werner-scholarship-fund.html
QCSO Concertmaster Naha Greenholtz and friends,
YSO alumna Saeunn Thorsteinsdottir  and QCSO Executive Director Benjamin Loeb, present the final concert on the QCSO/WVIK Signature Series this Sunday afternoon. Because of a very recent arm injury, Kyle Knox will be unable to perform.  In place of Bartok Contrasts, the program will include Bartok Andante and Rhapsody #1 for Violin and Piano. The remainder of the program will be the Saint-Saëns and Ravel Piano Trios. The concert will be on Sunday, May 18, at 3:00 p.m in Wallenberg Hall on the Augustana College campus.

Click here to purchase tickets or call the QCSO (563-322-0931) to order over the phone with no ticketing fees.

*REVISED MAY 13, 2014
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
City of Davenport, Iowa
Wednesday, May 14, 2014; 5:30 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers
I. Moment of Silence
II. Pledge of Allegiance
Ald. Boom
III. Roll Call
IV. Meeting Protocol and Decorum
V. Approval of Minutes of the April 23, 2014 City Council Meeting
VI. City Administrator Update
VII. Report on Committee of the Whole and Standing Committees
VIII. Appointments, Proclamations, Etc.
A. Appointments
1. Levee Commission
Anne Corbi (new appointment)
William Ashton (reappointment)
Karl Rhomberg (reappointment)
B. Proclamations
1. Respect for Law Week - May 11 - 18, 2014
2. Public Works Week
3. EMS Week - May 19th
IX. Presentations
A. Fire Department Annual Report - Chief Washburn
X. Petitions and Communications from Council Members and the Mayor
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XI. Individual Approval of Items on the Discussion Agenda
1. Second Consideration: Ordinance to amend Chapter 17.27.050 of the Davenport Municipal Code, entitled, "Zoning; HSD, Historic Shopping District; Infill Development Design, Scale and Materials", by adopting and incorporating "Addendum No. 1 to the Village of East Davenport Performance Standards and Design Guidelines". (City of Davenport, petitioner Case No. ORD14-02).
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS SUSPENSION OF THE RULES AND PASSAGE ON SECOND CONSIDERATION
1. Motion for suspension of the rules.
2. Motion for passage of third consideration.
2. First Consideration: Ordinance for the right-of-way vacation (abandonment) of a portion of College Avenue located between High Street and Rusholme Street, a portion of Elm Street east of College Avenue, and a portion of a twenty-foot wide east-west alley located east of College Avenue between Elm Street and Lombard Street, collectively containing approximately 1.011 acres (44,033 sq. ft.), more or less; and a portion of Esplanade Avenue located between Rusholme and Lombard Streets, containing 0.152 acres (6,600 sq. ft.), more or less. The petitioner owns the adjacent property to the west of the right-of-way segments. (Genesis Health System, Petitioner; Case No. ROW14-01) [5th Ward].
3. First Consideration: Ordinance amending Chapter 13.34 entitled "Stormwater Management" by adding, deleting, and modifying language in multiple sections and adding Section IV titled "Stormwater Quality Management".
4. Resolution awarding the contract and conditionally approving the contract and bond for the Credit Island Lodge Reconstruction Project, CIP Project #10600. [Ward 1]
5. Motion authorizing the Finance Director to seek competitive quotes with negotiation for the fireplace deck and bullpen seating projects at Modern Woodmen Park.
XII. Approval of All Items on the Consent Agenda
**NOTE: These are routine items and will be enacted at the City Council Meeting by one roll call vote without separate discussion unless an item is requested to be removed and considered separately.
Reports on Standing Committees
Community Development Committee
1. First Consideration: Ordinance providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in 2014 to the I-74/53rd St, Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19
of the Code of Iowa.
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Community Development Committee
2. First Consideration:Ordinance for a Zoning Map Amendment (rezoning) of 1.04 acres more or less, of real property known as Lot 20 in Block 1 of Ferndale Addition; Lot 3 in Block 2 of Ferndale Addition; Lots 56-58 and 85-89 of Home Addition, from "R-4" Moderate Density Dwelling District to "PDD" Planned Development District, for the purpose of expanding the Genesis Medical Center East Campus (Genesis Health System, Petitioner; Case No. REZ14-03). [5th Ward]
3. Resolution approving the "PDD" Final Development Plan for the Genesis Medical Center East Campus (1227 E. Rusholme Street), on 32.64 acres, more or less, of real property known as Genesis East Campus Addition; Lot 20 in Block 1 of Ferndale Addition; Lot 3 in Block 2 of Ferndale Addition; Lots 56-58 and 85-89 of Home Addition; and the following right-of-way tracts that are more particularly described in pending Case No. ROW14-01: a portion of College Avenue located between High Street and Rusholme Street, a portion of Elm Street east of College Avenue, a portion of a twenty-foot wide east-west alley located east of College Avenue between Elm Street and Lombard Street; and a portion of Esplanade Avenue located between Rusholme and Lombard Streets. The purpose of the request is to integrate the proposed rezoning lots in a companion request (Case No. REZ14-03) and the additional land area gained by the proposed right-of-way vacation (Case No. ROW14-01) with the existing campus, which is zoned "PDD" Planned Development District. Effective upon final approval of associated ordinances. (Genesis Health System, Petitioner; Case No. FDP14-02) [5th Ward]
4. Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute documents necessary to convey the following property: Parcel H0044-25, 1717 W. 9th Street, to Petitioner Cynthia A. Buxbaum, Ward 3
5. Resolution approving Case No. F13-20 being the final plat of Walsh Pointe Third
Addition, located south of old 67th Street now Veterans Memorial Parkway and west of
Utica Ridge Road, containing twenty-six (26) residential lots. [6th Ward]
6. Motion approving purchase of four vacant lots for the relocation of two houses due to Genesis East Campus expansion.
7. Motion approving the Annual Plan, for Year 40 (July 1, 2014 - June 30, 2015), and authorizing the City Administrator to sign necessary documents and agreements.
Public Safety Committee
1. Resolution closing Gaines Street as requested by the River Bandits. [Ward 3]
2. Resolution closing various streets, lanes or public grounds on the listed dates to hold outdoor events. [Wards 3, 5, 6 and 8]
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Public Safety Committee
3. Motion approving beer and liquor license applications:
3A. New license, new owner, temporary permit, temporary outdoor area, location transfer, etc. (as noted):
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Artisan Grain Distillery 318 East Second Street Micro- 3
Artisan Grain Distillery L.L.C. NEW LICENSE Distillery
Chuck's Tap 1731 West Sixth Street C Liquor 3
White T Corp. OUTDOOR AREA ONLY
JUNE 7, AUGUST 9 AND SEPTEMBER 13, 2014
Waterbar 1201 East River Drive C Liquor 3
CRC Investments L.L.C. NEW OWNER
(formerly The Boat House) OUTDOOR AREA
Famous Liquors 2604 West Locust Street E Liquor 4
Jay Liquors Inc. NEW OWNER C Beer/B Wine
Rudy's Tacos East 2214 East 11th Street C Liquor 5
LaRosa S. A. Inc. OUTDOOR AREA ONLY
(Criterium event) MAY 26, 2014 ONLY
3B. Annual license renewals (with outdoor area renewals as noted):
NAME ADDRESS LICENSE WARD
Frackie's 2820 Rockingham Road C Liquor 1
Frackie's Pub Inc.
K & K Food and Gas 2365 Rockingham Road C Beer 1
K & K Food and Gas Inc.
NIDU Mart 1715 West Kimberly Road C Beer 2
NIDU Mart L.L.C.
Front Street Brewery 421 West River Drive, Suite 4 C Liquor 3
Front Street Brewery Inc. (Freight House location)
OUTDOOR AREA
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Public Safety Committee
Save-A-Lot 1309 West Fourth Street C Beer 3
Conklin's Supermarkets Inc.
Sippi's 406 West Second Street C Liquor 3
Sippi's Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
The Circle Tap 1345 West Locust Street C Liquor 4
The Circle Tap Inc. OUTDOOR AREA
Aldi No. 80 5262 Elmore Avenue C Beer 6
Aldi Inc.
Azteca Mexican Restaurant 4811 Brady Street, Suite 3 C Liquor 7
Azteca Mexican Restaurant Inc.
Public Works Committee
1. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the River Heritage Park Phase I, CIP Project #10466. [Ward 3]
2. Resolution Approving the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for the Fiscal Year 2015 Contract Sewer Repair Program. [All Wards]
3. Resolution approving the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost covering the 2015 Sidewalk Repair and Construction Program, CIP Project #10525. [All Wards]
4. Preliminary Resolution covering the 2014 Brick Alley Reconstruction Program, CIP Project #10546. [Ward 6]
5. Preliminary Resolution covering the 2014 Alley Resurfacing Program, CIP Project #10546. [Ward 6]
6. Preliminary Resolution covering the 2014 Alley Improvement Project CIP Project #10546. [Ward 4]
7. Resolution accepting the Jersey Ridge Road Storm Sewer Enhancement Project completed by Miller Trucking & Excavating, Inc. of Silvis, Illinois, CIP Project #00178. [Ward 5 & 6]
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Public Works Committee
8. Resolution accepting the agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for the Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program project for the Locust Street corridor from Emerald Drive to Kimberly Road, CIP Project #01641. [Wards 1, 4, 5 & 6]
9. Resolution assessing the cost of brush and debris removal at various lots and tracts of real estate. [All Wards]
10. Resolution assessing the cost of repairing sewer lateral at various locations. [All Wards]
11. Resolution assessing the cost of boarding up building at various lots and tracts of real estate. [All Wards]
12. Resolution assessing the cost of snow removal at various lots and tracts of real estate. [All Wards]
13. Resolution approving the use of condemnation to acquire the property at 510 W 6th Street.
14. Motion awarding the contract for the Citibus Storage Facility Storm & Sanitary Sewer to Hagerty Earthworks LLC of Muscatine, in the amount of $106,177. [Ward 7]
Finance Committee
1. Second Consideration: Ordinance enacting Chapter 2.86 entitled "Sustainable Environment Methods & Technology Advisory Commission" thereby creating and enabling a new commission to advise the City in matters related to green technology
and practices. [All Wards]
2. Resolution directing the City Administrator to increase DavenportNOW rebates to 60% of City property taxes for active duty, reserve and national guard personnel,
honorably discharged veterans and eligible survivors. [All Wards]
3. Resolution making provision for the issuance of not-to-exceed $32,255,000 General
Obligation Corporate Bonds, Series 2015. [All Wards]
4. Resolution relating to financing of certain proposed projects to be undertaken by the
City of Davenport, Iowa; establishing compliance with reimbursement bond
regulations under the Internal Revenue Code. [All Wards]
5. Motion setting a public hearing for the purpose of amending the FY2014 Operating
and Capital Improvement Budgets. [All Wards]
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XIII. Other Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
*1. Resolution approving a Parking Agreement for the Union Arcade Building (Financial District Properties UA, LLC)/
XIV. Public with Business
PLEASE NOTE: At this time individuals may address the City Council on any matters of City business. This is not an opportunity to discuss issues with the Council members or get information. In accordance with Open Meetings law, the Council can not take action on any complaint or suggestions tonight, and can not respond to any allegations at this time.
Please state your Name and Ward for the record. There is a five (5) minute time limit. Please end your comments promptly.
XV. Reports of City Officials
XVI. Adjourn

Des Moines, May 13, 2014–Today, the Iowa Supreme Court issued an order requesting public comment on The Iowa State Bar Association's (ISBA) recommendation to allow graduates of Iowa's two law schools to automatically be licensed to practice law in Iowa without taking the Iowa Bar Examination. Under the recommendation, graduates of Drake University Law School and the University of Iowa College of Law would still be required to pass the character and fitness requirement.

The recommendation, called the "diploma privilege," would require amending Chapter 31 (Admission to the Bar) of the Iowa Court Rules. The supreme court believes written comments and testimony at a public hearing will be helpful before considering the ISBA's recommendations. Wisconsin is the only state currently offering a form of the diploma privilege.

The supreme court order also requests public comment on the ISBA recommendation to adopt the Uniform Bar Examination for applicants who would not qualify for the automatic licensing, such as the graduate of a law school outside of Iowa.

The Iowa Supreme Court has exclusive authority over the admission and practice of attorneys in the State of Iowa. Currently, attorneys in Iowa must have a juris doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school, be of good moral character and fitness, and pass the Iowa Bar Examination. The three-day bar exam consists of the Multistate Bar Exam (two hundred multiple choice questions), the Multistate Essay Exam (six, thirty-minute essay questions), the Multistate Performance Test (two, ninety-minute questions), and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (sixty multiple-choice questions).

Any interested organization, agency, or person may submit comments regarding the ISBA's recommendations. Comments sent by email must be emailed to rules.comments@iowacourts.gov, must state "Bar Admission Process" in the subject line of the email, and must be sent as an attachment to the email in Microsoft Word format. Comments also may be delivered in person or mailed to the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, 50319. Any comments received may be posted on the Iowa Judicial Branch website. The deadline for submitting comments is 4:30 p.m. on July 14, 2014. The public hearing is scheduled for August 27, 2014, in the Iowa Supreme Court courtroom. The court will determine presenters at a later date.

The following information is posted on the Iowa Judicial Branch website at

http://www.iowacourts.gov/About_the_Courts/Supreme_Court/Orders/

  • · The supreme court order
  • · The ISBA's report and recommendations, including proposed amendments to chapter 31 of the Iowa Court Rules
  • · A staff report providing additional information on the diploma privilege, the current format of the Iowa Bar Examination, and the Uniform Bar Examination.

 

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Iowa Supreme Court

1111 East Court Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50319

515-281-3952
Dr. Seth Meyer Named Acting Chair

WASHINGTON, D.C., May 13, 2014 - Chief Economist Joseph Glauber has announced the May 31, 2014, retirement of USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Dr. Gerald Bange and the appointment of Dr. Seth Meyer as Acting Board Chair. Dr. Meyer is currently a Senior Economist in the Office of the Chief Economist (OCE) and will assume his new duties June 1.

"USDA has benefited enormously from Bange's distinguished leadership as Chair of the World Board," Glauber said, "where he was responsible for the monthly forecasts of the World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates (WASDE) report and the Joint Agricultural Weather Facility." Bange also served as Program Chair for USDA's respected, largest annual meeting, the Agricultural Outlook Forum.

"Meyer is well-prepared for the demands of the post," Glauber said. Meyer joined USDA's Office of the Chief Economist in 2013 as a Senior Economist for domestic agricultural policy. Prior to joining USDA, Meyer was an economist in the Economic and Social Development Department at the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization. Meyer also served as a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics at the University of Missouri-Columbia as part of the Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute.

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USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Ave., SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (Toll-free Customer Service), (800) 877-8339 (Local or Federal relay), (866) 377-8642 (Relay voice users).


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DES MOINES - The Iowa Agricultural Development Division of the Iowa Finance Authority will be hosting free regional workshops statewide to increase the awareness of Iowa's Beginning Farmer Loan and tax credit programs.

The presentations will highlight the benefits of the Iowa Agricultural Development Division's programs. Participants will learn about assistance available for beginning farmers to purchase agricultural land, depreciable machinery or equipment, breeding livestock or buildings, or to improve existing farmland and buildings. There are also programs to give farmers or landowners an Iowa tax credit if they lease their land or custom hire beginning farmers.

Agricultural service providers, CPAs, Ag Attorneys, Ag Lenders, Farm Managers and other professionals connected to the agricultural industry are encouraged to attend. Registration for each event is available at IowaFinanceAuthority.gov/IADD or by calling 800-432-7230.

Trainings:

WEDNESDAY, MAY 14

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
LOCATION:

Hawkeye Community College
1501 East Orange Road, Tama Hall

Waterloo

 

TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

Manchester Public Library
304 North Franklin Street, Iowa Meeting Room

Manchester

 

THURSDAY, MAY 15

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LOCATION:

ISU Extension Office, Jackson County Courthouse
201 W Platt Street, Basement Level, Community Room

Maquoketa

 

TUESDAY, JUNE 10

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LOCATION:

Southwestern Community College
1501 West Townline Street, Main Building

Creston

 

TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

Chariton Public Library
803 Braden Avenue, Meeting Room

Chariton

 

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LOCATION:

*TBD, Ottumwa

 

TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

Access Energy Cooperative
1800 West Washington Street, Training Room

Mt. Pleasant

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 12

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LOCATION:

Muscatine Community College
152 Colorado Street, Strahan Hall
Muscatine

 

TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

*TBD, Bettendorf

 

FRIDAY, JUNE 13

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LOCATION:

Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, Horticulture Building
Cedar Rapids

 

 

THURSDAY, JUNE 19

TIME: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

LOCATION:

Des Moines Area Community College West Campus
5959 Grand Avenue, Auditorium
West Des Moines

 

TIME: 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

LOCATION:

FFA Conference Center
1055 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Ankeny

 

*Please visit IowaFinanceAuthority.gov/IADD for more information.

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May 15th. 2014
Independent Scholars Evenings.
7:00 p.m.
Moline Commercial Club
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline
" Life On The Mississippi -  The New Millennium"
The Manuscript.
Independent Scholars' Evenings :
Doors will be open at 6:30 p.m.
We continue to meet on the 2nd. Floor of the Moline Commercial Club.
The event is free and open to all.
Light snacks and wine, and beverages are provided.
A cash bar is available.
Facebook page: institutecht@gmail.com
The Independent Scholars evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural & Healing Traditions, Ltd. A 501(c)3 organization under US laws since 1996.
All contributions are fully tax-exempt.

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed the following legislation into law:

House File 2464: an Act providing for the rebate of state sales and use tax to the owner or operator of a raceway facility, and providing penalties.

 

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