14 May 2014

Revised Davenport City Council Meeting Agenda

By Jackie E. Holecek
*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
14 May 2014

Supreme Court Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Amendments to Rules for Licensing Iowa Lawyers

By Iowa Judicial Branch

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
14 May 2014

USDA World Agricultural Outlook Board Chair Dr. Gerald Bange to Retire

By USDA Office of Communications
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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14 May 2014

Iowa Agricultural Development Division to Offer Free Workshops on Programs and Incentives Available to Farmers

By Emily Toribio

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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14 May 2014

Independent Scholars Evenings May 15

By Narveen Aryaputri
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.
14 May 2014

Gov. Branstad signs House File 2464, Knoxville Raceway bill, into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(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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14 May 2014

A Message from State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald

By Karen Austin

DES MOINES, IA (05/13/2014)(readMedia)-- With graduation season upon us, there is no better time than now to start planning for the future. Whether your children are graduating from grade school or high school, a contribution to their College Savings Iowa account is a great way to show how proud of them you are.

While any form of saving for college is better than not saving at all, there are advantages to using a 529 plan, such as College Savings Iowa. With initial and ongoing contribution amounts as low as $25, College Savings Iowa is an affordable way for families to save in order to meet the rising costs of higher education. As a way to help families start saving, we are celebrating 529 College Savings Day on May 29 and giving away a $5,290 College Savings Iowa account. For more information and to enter the giveaway, please visit collegesavingsiowa.com any time before May 31.

Administered by my office, College Savings Iowa allows you to choose from multiple investment choices, including four age-based options that take into account the child's age and the account owner's tolerance for risk. As a general rule, age-based accounts opened for younger beneficiaries are heavily invested in stocks early on; these accounts try to maximize returns by taking advantage of the longer time horizon. As the beneficiary nears college age, the assets are automatically shifted to more conservative portfolios. This allows you to protect your capital and reduce the market risk before you begin making withdrawals for college expenses.

In addition, College Savings Iowa offers significant tax benefits to help your savings grow even more. Contributions and earnings grow free of federal and Iowa state income taxes while invested. They remain tax-free when they are used to pay for qualified higher education expenses at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad. Iowa taxpayers who participate in College Savings Iowa are also allowed to deduct up to $3,098 in contributions per beneficiary account from their 2014 adjusted gross income.*

While a college education is an investment that lasts for a lifetime, the season to save for it is a lot like summer vacation - much shorter than you think. Start saving today and help make college a reality for a child in your life.

. Also, be sure to like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter (@Iowa529Plan) to stay up to date on all our current events and giveaways.

* Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The earnings portion of nonqualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state and local income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing.

College Savings Iowa is an Iowa trust sponsored by the Iowa State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa sponsors and is responsible for overseeing the administration of the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, an affiliate of The Vanguard Group, Inc., assists the Treasurer with marketing and distributing the Plan. Upromise Investment Advisors, LLC, provides records administration services. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard mutual funds, are not mutual funds.

14 May 2014

Ian Sodawasser recognized during Culver-Stockton College Honors Day

By Culver-Stockton College Communications Office

CANTON, MO (05/13/2014)(readMedia)-- Ian Sodawasser, senior musical theatre major from Davenport, Iowa, was among students recognized during the annual Honors Day Convocation held May 13, 2013 at Culver-Stockton College in Canton, Mo. Sodawasser received the the Theta Alpha Phi Upperclass Awards in Theatre.

Dozens of students were awarded for overall academic achievement, outstanding performance within their major, academic competition and scholar-athlete rankings. Many of the awards have been established by or in memory of Culver-Stockton alumni/ae.

"This long-standing tradition of the College not only unites the student body as they honor their classmates and friends for achievements in the 2013 - 2014 academic year, but also represents the culmination of a year of hard work. I can think of no finer way to end another academic year on "the Hill' than to pay tribute to members of our student body," commented C-SC President Richard Valentine.

Photos of the Honors Convocation, as well as the separate divisional honors can be viewed at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/c-sc/sets/72157644242484660/

Members of the class of 2014 will receive their diplomas during the Commencement Ceremony, held Saturday, May 17 at 9:30 a.m. on the campus of Culver-Stockton College.

Culver-Stockton College, located in Canton, Mo., is a four-year residential institution in affiliation with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). C-SC specializes in experiential education and is one of only two colleges in the nation to offer the 12/3 semester calendar, where the typical 15 week semester is divided into two terms, a 12-week term and a 3-week term.

14 May 2014

ILLINOIS NATIONAL GUARD, POLISH MILITARY, OTHERS PARTICIPATE IN EARTHQUAKE RESPONSE EXERCISE IN SPRINGFIELD

By Illinois National Guard PAO

SPRINGFIELD, IL (05/13/2014)(readMedia)-- The Illinois National Guard, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and U.S Northern Command will hold a media availability during a week-long earthquake response exercise at the 183rd Fighter Wing in Springfield at 11:00 a.m. May 14. The media availability will coincide with a visit from the Illinois National Guard's State Partners from Poland.

WHO:

• Illinois Air National Guard's 183rd Fighter Wing based in Springfield, Ill.

• Illinois Army National Guard's 65th Troop Command Brigade based in Springfield, Ill.

• Illinois National Guard State Partnership Program Polish delegation

WHAT:

• Media availability highlighting the Illinois National Guard's earthquake response training and its strong partnership with Poland.

WHEN: Wednesday May 14, 2014 at 11:00AM Central Time (US & Canada)

WHERE:183rd Fighter Wing
1301 J. David Jones Pkwy
Springfield, Illinois 62707

NOTES:

• The Illinois National Guard is conducting a week-long exercise to prepare its units for rapidly responding to a major earthquake along the New Madrid and Wabash faults in southern Illinois.

• A delegation of Polish Army officers is visiting the Illinois National Guard to study the Guard's domestic operations mission.

• The Polish delegation will observe three days of exercises.

• The delegation is part of the National Guard's State Partnership Program, which partners U.S. states with European countries to support the Department of Defense security cooperation objectives.

• Representatives from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and advisors from U.S. Northern Command are also participating in the exercise.

14 May 2014

Special Program to be presented at Hilltop Campus Village Annual Meeting

By Scott Tunnicliff

May 20 event to feature overview on THE SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME

Two of the most exciting events ever to take place in Davenport will be discussed in detail at the Hilltop Campus Village Annual meeting, set for 5:30pm, on Tuesday May 20 at the Third Missionary Baptist Church, 222 West 14th Street.

In addition to the overview of projects undertaken during the 2013-2014 year by volunteer work groups, CSO architects and Missman and Associates will be presented a detailed power-point presentation on the much-anticipated $23 million expansion to Davenport Central High School, which will include the construction of a new swimming facility and a performing arts center.

Prior to that will be a special presentation on the Creative Arts Academy, by program coordinators Joel and Diane Franken of the Davenport Community School District, along with some remarks by Philip McKinley, who had directed the Broadway production of SPIDERMAN, and worked with such luminaries as Hugh Jackman. Mr. McKinley lives in Davenport and is an Augustana College graduate who is lending his talents to the development of the Creative Arts Academy.

"Our board feels that these two elements are genuine game-changers, not only for the Hilltop Campus Village, but for the school district, the city and the entire region", stated Scott Tunnicliff, Director of the HCV. "We've had an extraordinary year of accomplishment, but feel that people will want to attend this program, which celebrates the present but also very much the future, and shows the shape of things to come."

"We've seen a real spike in reinvestment in the Hilltop Campus Village", added Board President Robert E. Lee. "But what is being presented here is also about the sustained development of a creative class in our regional workforce. It will take place in the Hilltop, the downtown and other parts of the Quad Cities, and have a positive impact for generations."

A spaghetti dinner with dessert and beverage comes with the $5 admission fee, and the program also includes prizes for which drawing will be held. All are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP by calling 563 322 8293 or emailing hcvscott@gmail.com

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