16 Jun 2014

Governor Quinn to Sign Legislation to Create New Lottery Instant Game for Special Olympics Illinois

By Katie Hickey

"Go for the Gold" Ticket Proceeds Expected to Raise Nearly $700,000 for Illinois' Athletes

NORMAL - Governor Pat Quinn today will visit the 2014 Special Olympics Illinois Summer Games Opening Ceremonies to sign legislation that creates a "Go for the Gold" Lottery ticket to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Proceeds from this new scratch-off game will provide funding for increased opportunities for Special Olympics athletes across the state. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to ensure all people have the opportunity to follow their dreams and reach their full potential.

"Special Olympics Illinois is a treasure to our state and to the many Illinois residents who benefit from their spirit of giving," Governor Quinn said. "We are so proud of our athletes and their determination both on and off the playing field. With this new Lottery ticket, we can help Special Olympics Illinois ensure more of our competitors are able to 'Go for the Gold.'"

"We are incredibly grateful for this new initiative that will allow Special Olympics Illinois to continue transforming the lives of both current and future generations of Special Olympics Athletes," Special Olympics Illinois President and CEO Dave Breen said. "Funds raised from this game will lead to further innovation and program growth, and expand opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities, their families and volunteers throughout Illinois."

Senate Bill 219, sponsored by State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) and State Representative Frances Ann Hurley (D-Chicago), creates the new $2 "Go for the Gold" scratch-off instant ticket. The ticket will be available early next year at 8,200 Lottery retailers across Illinois and is expected to raise nearly $700,000 in its first year for Special Olympics athletes and events across Illinois. The revenue will be used to support athlete training, competitions and programs for present and future Special Olympic athletes. It cannot be used for institutional, organization, or community-based overhead, indirect costs or levies. The new law takes effect immediately.

"Today we are honoring our Special Olympic Athletes by creating the 'Go for the Gold' lottery ticket," Senator Hunter said. "This ticket will raise much-needed dollars to fund statewide training programs and competitions. Some of the money will also help our next generation of Olympians by supporting the Special Children's Charities Fund."

"Go for the Gold" joins the ranks of other Lottery specialty games that raise money for specific causes like Illinois Veterans, the fight against breast cancer, MS research and assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. "Go for the Gold" tickets have potential prizes of up $20,000, and overall odds of winning a prize will be about 1 in 4.65 tickets.

"Specialty instant games like 'Go for the Gold' are what the Lottery is all about," Lottery Director Michael Jones said. "I'm confident that once this game becomes available, thousands of people will ask for it by name as a way to provide valuable funding for Special Olympics athletes across Illinois. It is a great cause that the Lottery is proud to be supporting it."

A number of the athletes gathered in Normal for this year's statewide Special Olympics competition are leaving this weekend to attend the 2014 USA Games, along with over 3,000 Special Olympics athletes from around the country.

Special Olympics Illinois provides opportunities for more than 21,000 athletes, 40,000 volunteers and thousands more people statewide through 18 Area programs in all 102 counties of the state. Special Olympics began in Illinois with the first games at Chicago's Soldier Field in July 1968. There are now more than four million Special Olympic athletes in 170 countries.

The Special Olympics mission is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.

Governor Quinn has been recognized both nationally and locally as a champion for people with disabilities. Two years ago, the Governor launched his Rebalancing Initiative to improve the state's system of caring for those with disabilities and mental health challenges. The initiative has successfully moved hundreds of people with disabilities out of institutions and into community-based care. The Governor has also introduced, fought for and signed the Employment First law that breaks down barriers for people with developmental disabilities to increase opportunities for employment. Just last week, the Governor signed an Executive Order creating the Employment First Liaison who will work with state agencies to develop a five-year plan to improve community integrated private employment outcomes for people with disabilities.

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16 Jun 2014

Creighton University Students Named to the Spring 2014 Dean's List

By Cindy Workman

OMAHA, NE (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Creighton University congratulates the following students from your area who made the Dean's List in the 2014 spring semester.

 

Thomas Bush of Davenport, a freshman in the Heider College of Business

Alexandria Clark of Rock Island, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences

Ryan Cruise of Bettendorf, a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences

Adam Dilla of Bettendorf, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences

Allison Hanser of Davenport, a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences

Elizabeth Hines of Davenport, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences

Christina Laubenthal of Davenport, a sophomore in the Heider College of Business

Samantha Staver of Bettendorf, a junior in the College of Nursing

Kailee Steger of Milan, a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences

Andrew Wilson of Eldridge, a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences

Full-time students who earn a 3.5 grade-point average or better on a 4.0 scale are eligible for the Dean's Honor Roll.

Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., enrolls 4,000 undergraduates and 4,000 graduate and professional students among nine schools and colleges. No other university its size offers students such a comprehensive academic environment with personal attention from faculty-mentors. Jesuit and Catholic, it affords incomparable interprofessional education, bridging health professions programs with law, business and arts and sciences- all on one walkable campus. Creighton has been top-ranked by U.S. News & World Report for 20 years. Visit our website at www.creighton.edu.
16 Jun 2014

Quad Cities Cruisers Open Run XXXII Car Show for Charity Saturday, June 14, 2014

By Rick Martin
It's time once again for the QUAD CITIES CRUISERS ANNUAL CAR SHOW.

We have a new location, the Kimberly Center!  The Kimberly Center is located at 1002 West Kimberly Rd., Davenport, IA.

It's our 32nd Consecutive Car Show.  This year's local charities that we are raising money for are:

Hand In Hand, Viet Nam Veterans Chapter #299, & Quad Cities Crimestoppers.

Proceeds from this car show as well as our cruise-ins throughout the spring, summer and fall will be divided equally among these three organizations.

Come see hundreds of classic cars, hot rods and rides that motor car enthusiasts of all ages will enjoy!  This FAMILY FRIENDLY event is FREE to all spectators!  The local area car enthusiasts will be donating $15 per car for a chance to compete for a top 100 plaque.

The rides will be shined and on display from 4p-9p.

For More Information contact:

John Bain, President of the Quad Cities Cruisers at 563-505-6965 or Paul Klauer, Car Show Chairman at 563-508-6211.

The Quad Cities Cruisers appreciate and thank ALL local media for your support and coverage in the past and your anticipated support and coverage this year.  We truly appreciate you helping us get the word out for our fun and charitable local event!

Club Event Phone Line 563-355-0036
www.quadcitiescruisers.org
16 Jun 2014

Gustavus Adolphus College Announces 2014 Spring Semester Dean's List

By Matt Thomas

ST. PETER, Minn. (June 12, 2014) - The Spring Semester Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College has been released. The list comprises students who have earned a 3.7 grade point average (based on a scale in which 4.0 = A) or higher for the semester ending in May 2014.

The following local student were named to the Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College:  Carla DeWit of Bettendorf

Gustavus Adolphus College is a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minn., that prepares 2,500 undergraduates for lives of leadership, service, and lifelong learning. The oldest Lutheran college in Minnesota, Gustavus was founded in 1862 by Swedish immigrants and named for Swedish King Gustav II Adolf. At Gustavus, students receive personal attention in small-sized classes and engage in collaborative research with their professors. Fully accredited and known for its strong science, writing, music, athletics, study-abroad, and service-learning programs, Gustavus hosts a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa and is internationally recognized for its annual Nobel Conference.

 

16 Jun 2014

Local students named to Carthage College Dean's List

By Mike Moore

KENOSHA, WI (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- A total of 766 students have been named to the Carthage College Dean's List for academic excellence during the spring 2014 semester. Dean's List honors are accorded Carthage students who achieve a 3.5 grade-point average while carrying at least 14 credit hours during a semester.

Local students include :

Daisy Bower of Taylor Ridge, IL

Erin Holst of Bettendorf, IA

Martha Peterson of East Moline, IL

Mitchel Wright of Hampton, IL

Sarah Anderson of Moline, IL

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.

16 Jun 2014

Kaplan University Davenport Campus Host Commencement for 100 Graduates

By Amy Hawkinson

Kaplan University's Davenport campus will celebrate the commencement of 100 graduates at the RiverCenter in Davenport, Iowa on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. 2014 Iowa State Representative Phyllis Thede will be the keynote speaker.

WHO: 100 Graduates of Kaplan University Davenport Campus

WHAT: Kaplan University Davenport Campus Commencement

WHERE: RiverCenter, Great Hall 136 E. 3rd Street, Davenport, IA 52801

WHEN: Friday, June 20, 2014, 6:30 p.m.

The 2014 graduates of Kaplan University's Davenport Campus:

Master of Business Administration
Stacy Bomleny, Fenton, IL
Kerri Bresley, Sterling, IL
Christopher Croxton, Davenport, IA
Scott Fowler, Moline, IL
Yao Houessou, Keokuk, IA
Helen Kitchen, DeWitt, IA
Brandon McCoy-Conger, Milan, IL
Denise Moser, Dixon, IL
Charles Murphy, Eldridge, IA
Angela Newkirk, DeWitt, IA
Byron Townsend, Orlando, FL

Master of Health Care Administration
Shanna Hampton, Des Moines, IA
Master of Public Health
Brooke McAden, Davenport, IA

Master of Science - Criminal Justice
Chris Barber, Stronghurst, IL
Information Technology
Chetan Gupte, Bettendorf, IA

Psychology
Janette King, Wyoming, IL
Hilary Noel, Muscatine, IA
Stephanie Shuger, Wilton, IA
Paula P. Garnette, Davenport, IA
Cassie Morrison, Letts, IA

Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Sandy Ferry, Burlington, IA
Melissanne Miller, Rock Falls, IL
Jennifer Rogers, Morrison, IL
Krista L. Wheeler, Davenport, IA
Brittney Williams, Davenport, IA

Business Administration
Stephanie D. Ford, Davenport, IA
Kayla Fulrath, Clinton, IA
Aaron Hannemann, East Moline, IL
Jasmin Jasarevic, Moline, IL
Susan Kroeger, Eldridge, IA
Amanda Overton, Coal Valley, IL
Nathan Schulz, Davenport, IA
Ternandez Smith, Davenport, IA
Danielle Snyder, Colona, IL
Katie Tucker, Davenport, IA
Nathan Tutor, Eldridge, IA
Jessica Vineyard, Park View, IA
Sheri Webb, East Moline, IL

Communications
Jody Martens, Davenport, IA

Criminal Justice
Paula Alexander, Davenport, IA
Samantha Colter, Davenport, IA
Verna Humphrey, Galesburg, IL
Casey Jensen, Davenport, IA
Hailey Jones, Oquawka, IL
TheOdocia Planty, Loris, SC

Health Care Administration
Katie Ahrens, Eldridge, IA
Mariam Hanne, Muscatine, IA
Victoria Houston, Clinton, IA
Julie Rice, Davenport, IA

Human Services
Rose Ebensberger, Clinton, IA
Sarah Reichwein, Davenport, IA
Jennifer Schumacher, Clinton, IA

Information Technology
Michael Boddicker, Long Grove, IA
Tara Carr, Muscatine, IA
Jeremy Mills, South Bend, IN
Megan Monaghan, Clinton, IA
Austin Peters, Prophetstown, IL
Robert Sharp, Davenport, IA
Travis Thoene, Buffalo, IA
Lindsay Weston, Davenport, IA

Nutrition Science
Neal Turner, Rock Island, IL

Paralegal Studies
Christine Jackson, Davenport, IA
Ashley O'Brien, Davenport, IA

Associate of Applied Science - Accounting
Angelica Brunett, Davenport, IA
Cynthia Dean, Rock Island, IL
Kendra Diehl, Milan, IL

Business Administration,
Krystina Ayala, Clinton, IA
Brandon Berg, Buffalo, IA
Kyle Cooper, Cambridge, IL
Ashley Coram, Muscatine, IA
Jennifer Deppe, Bettendorf, IA
Eugenio Fernandez Cruzado, Davenport, IA
Tara Fisher, Burlington, IA
John Fleming, Davenport, IA
Rodney Hutchins, Davenport, IA
Veronica Izaguirre, Muscatine, IA
James Magill, DeWitt, IA
Shydia Miller, Davenport, IA
Valentina Nuci, Davenport, IA
Sarah Parmenter, Moline, IL
Melinda Phillips, Prophetstown, IL
Aimee Pierce, Dubuque, IA
Rachel Snyder, Clinton, IA
Amelia Torres, Davenport, IA
Katie Verplaetse, Matherville, IL

Criminal Justice
Stephanie Andrews, Port Orchard, WA
William Berry, Bettendorf, IA
Zonie Clark-Williams, Davenport, IA
Kevin Delveau, Davenport, IA
Tyler Goff, Clinton, IA
Kalyn Griffin, Maquoketa, IA
Ashley Ipsen, Aledo, IL
Katelynn Ipsen, Matherville, IL
Cynthia Johnson, Davenport, IA
Kendra Kelley, Clinton, IA
Adrienne L. Lee, Burlington, IA
Anh John Nguyen, Davenport, IA
John Osborne, Davenport, IA
Jorge A. Perez Adams, Muscatine, IA
Jenna Platt, Muscatine, IA
Lola Shawhan, Dayton, OH
Andrew Sizenbach, Davenport, IA
Ryan Vaught, Stockton, IA

Human Services
Kelsey Braun, Sterling, IL
Dana Chapman, Davenport, IA
Crystal Disher, Savanna, IL
Todd Foss, Walcott, IA
Edward Jacobs, Davenport, IA
Queenie Jordan, Davenport, IA
Jennifer Kolb, Sterling, IL
Shannon Mefford, Davenport, IA
Sierra Morhardt, Thomson, IL
Ashley Petty, East Moline, IL
Shannon Rutherford, Davenport, IA
Christa Scott, Viloa, IL
Wendy Spencer, Clinton, IA

Information Technology
Tryca Anderson, Bettendorf, IA
Ryan Barnes, Savanna, IL
Jeff Blankchaffin, Bettendorf, IA
Larry Brown, Davenport, IA
Lisa Brown, Davenport, IA
Nathan Deitz, Davenport, IA
Amber Logue, Colona, IL
Trent Oostendorp, Bettendorf, IA
Jason Paxston, Milan, IL
Seth Porter, Rock Falls, IL
Natalie Sloan, East Moline, IL
Jeremy Vanlaningham, Davenport, IA
Paul Williams Jr., Salina, KS

Medical Assisting
Katie Bean, Muscatine, IA
Stefanie Brandenburg, Lynn Center, IL
Christine Countryman, Tipton, IA
Jessica Cox, Tampico, IL
Holly Peterson, LeClaire, IA
Angela Renner-Arjes, Davenport, IA
Shalonda N. Williams, Clinton, IA

Medical Office Management
Betty Bogart, Aledo, IL
Patricia Gillespie, Greenwood, MO
Melissa K. Jones, Galesburg, IL
Keyonna Manuel, Chester, VA
Christine Mooney, Lowden, IA
Courtney Nicholson, Davenport, IA
Danielle Roe, Eldridge, IA

Paralegal Studies
Stacy Anderson, Milan, IL
Edward Bowen, Burlington, IA
Jessica Nelson, Sterling, IL
Grace Schroeder, Blue Grass, IA
Jason Wheeler, Davenport, IA
Everett, Williams, Clinton, IA

Certificate - Medical Billing & Coding
Sylvia Gunn, Davenport, IA
Heidi Peiffer, Preston, IA

About Kaplan University
Kaplan University offers a different school of thought for higher education. It strives to help adult students unlock their talent by providing a practical, student-centered education that prepares them for careers in some of the fastest-growing industries. The University, which has its main campus in Davenport, Iowa, and its headquarters in Chicago, is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (www.ncahlc.org) and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Kaplan University serves approximately 43,000 online and campus-based students. The University has 11 campuses in Iowa, Nebraska, Maryland and Maine, and Kaplan University Learning Centers in Maryland, Wisconsin, Indiana, Missouri and Florida. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked Kaplan University's online Bachelor degree among the best in the country. Kaplan University is part of Kaplan Higher Education Group and Kaplan, Inc., a leading international provider of educational and career services for individuals, schools and businesses. Kaplan's higher education institutions serves approximately 60,000 students online and through 56 campus-based schools across the United States and offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from certificates and diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a juris doctor degree. Kaplan serves students of all ages through a wide array of offerings including higher education, test preparation, professional training and programs for kids in grades K-12.

Kaplan, Inc. is a subsidiary of Graham Holdings Company and its largest division. For more information, visit www.kaplanuniversity.edu. Kaplan, Inc. recently received acknowledgement from Fast Company magazine as one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in Education.
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13 Jun 2014

Ice Cream Social

By Lynn Bartenhagen

Kick off your Fourth of July celebrations at the Annual Ice Cream Social presented by the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center. The event will be held on Sunday, June 29th from 1 to 5 p.m. As always, there will be plenty of ice cream, desserts, live music, family-friendly fun and an art fair.

Families are encouraged to bike to the Art Center as part of the Family Bike Ride organized by the Melon City Bike Club and Harper's Cycling & Fitness. The group will depart from Discovery Park at 1 p.m. and will have the option of a short 3-mile round-trip ride or a longer 10-mile ride. Both rides will stop at the Art Center, and participants will receive a coupon for a free ice cream.

The musical line-up for this year begins with the family group "Tammy and the Fyffe's" at 1 p.m. "Indigo Quartet" will take the stage at 2 p.m., and Muscatine favorite, "The Creepin' Charlies," will perform at 3:15 p.m.

Returning this year is a book sale and art fair. Local artists Carol Steinmetz, Joseph Barnard, Brad Nord, Chris Clark, and Ashley Hogenson and Iowa City artists, Yelena Mass and Connie Schumm, will offer their works for sale.

New this year is a Puppet Building Project with "Eulenspiegel Puppet Theatre" of West Liberty. Kids can help Eulenspiegel build and decorate a giant "Pearl of the Mississippi" puppet. Also new are activities presented by the Citizens for an Off-Leash Muscatine Park, including a chance for children to read to a therapy dog and pose for a photograph in a decorated dog house.

Freddie the Fire Truck will make an appearance, thanks to the City of Muscatine Fire Department. Kids' games, sponsored by Central State Bank, will include some annual favorites plus activities that relate to railroad history as a compliment to the exhibition, "Railroads of Muscatine County". In the studio, kids will create a "Thomas & Friends" finger puppet from felt.

The railroad exhibition features interesting artifacts and photographs and engaging components for the young and the 'young at heart' including a toy train table, a step-on caboose, and working "O and S Gauge" model railroads. Among the railroads featured in the exhibition are the Rock Island Lines, the Muscatine City Railway Company, and the Muscatine & Iowa City Railway, which did not survive its first year of incorporation. In the early 1900s, Muscatine had four active railroads, two inter-urbans and a city trolley system.

Also opening at the Ice Cream Social is an exhibition of Wood Carvings by Muscatine's own Norman Bunn. Norman is the nephew of William Bunn, the Muscatine artist who is famous for WPA Post Office Murals and Mississippi River boats and scenes. In his retirement, Norman began carving figures, birds, and animals which delight people of all ages. The wood carvings will be on exhibit in the Musser Mansion Gallery from June 1 through August 28, 2014.

Admission to the Ice Cream Social (and related events) is free. All proceeds from sales of ice cream, desserts, beverages and books will go to the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center. Each year, the Friends of the Muscatine Art Center financially contributes towards the educational programs offered at the Art Center, provides scholarships for students to attend studio classes offered through the Art Center and pays for busing for area schools to visit the Art Center.

The Muscatine Art Center is located at 1314 Mulberry Avenue in Muscatine, Iowa. Hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Thursday evenings until 7:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.

13 Jun 2014

ICYMI: Newsweek: Tea Party to U.S.: We're Winning

By Rick Martin
Exhibit A for those who think the battle between the Republican establishment and the Tea Party insurgents is almost over is state Senator Joni Ernst, the GOP establishment's candidate for Iowa's open Senate seat this year.

After kicking off her campaign with a viral ad in which she bragged about growing up "castrating hogs on an Iowa farm so when I get to Washington I'll know how to cut pork," Ernst clinched the nomination by making the ultra-conservative agenda her own.

In her final debate, Ernst said she would have voted against the farm bill, opposed "amnesty" in immigration reform and supported private accounts for young Americans paying into Social Security. She not only opposes raising the minimum wage but suggested the federal government shouldn't even set one.

On social issues, Ernst said she would vote for a federal constitutional amendment banning gay marriage. She previously endorsed a fetal personhood amendment to the Iowa state constitution that would ban abortions as well as some forms of birth control.

Ernst's statements were so conservative, she won the support of Tea Party groups like the Senate Conservatives Fund, which fought McConnell in Kentucky, as well as an endorsement from the ultimate Tea Party darling, Sarah Palin.

Full article: http://www.newsweek.com/2014/06/20/tea-party-us-were-winning-254525.html
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13 Jun 2014

This Week in Downtown Davenport: 6/12 - 6/18

By QC Chamber

Let the weekend of celebration begin! MarchFourth Marching Band kicks off River Music Experience's 10 Year Anniversary Celebration with an outdoor concert tonight for FREE! Tomorrow, start your weekend off with Friday Live at 5 featuring The Candymakers, and stick around until the 6th Annual BeeRME for Music at 7 p.m. On Saturday, the fun starts early with Junk Percussion and Drum Circle with Living Lands & Waters & Terry Hansen at 10:30 a.m., and carries on until a rockin' performance by David Mayfield Parade with special guest Lissie Saturday night! Wind down the weekend on Sunday with Third Sunday Jazz and a performace by Willie Pickens Trio. Happy 10 years, RME!

 Get in on the action along the Mississippi river this weekend with Rally on the River QC. With events ranging from bike rodeo to stunt shows, this is one rally you won't want to miss. If you prefer to pedal your own wheels, don't miss out on the 30th Annual Ride the River Sunday. A Father's Day tradition in the QC, this event celebrates the beauty of the riverfront trails.

 Juneteenth continues on this week with events leading up to the all-day festival Saturday. Hear from various local and surrounding choirs tomorrow night during Gospel in the Park with a headlining performance by BET's Sundays Best runner-up, Alexis Spight. Bring the family out Saturday for the Family Festival featuring a classic car show, bounce houses, a peach cobbler eating contest, and much more.

 Dads, spend some time downtown this weekend to celebrate Father's Day! Start Saturday at the Freight House Farmer's Market for Dads and Kids Day plus the Children's Festival featuring a bouncy house, balloon man, and much more. On Sunday, head to Modern Woodmen Park and cheer the River Bandits on to a win, then stick around for post-game catch with your kids.

 Did you know it is Iowa Museum Week? Celebrate by checking out the many offerings and exhibitions over at the Figge Art Museum or the German American Heritage Center. On Saturday, the Figge opens a new exhibition, Thunderstorm, and on Sunday, GAHC offers FREE admission for Dads in honor of Father's Day.

 Follow step-by-step instructions while creating your own piece of art in a relaxed environment at Re-Cre8 Studios now open in the Mississippi Plaza!  Spend a night releasing your creative side with a drink and some friends. Create a "Sand and Art" painting tomorrow, a "Whimsical Dandelion" painting Tuesday, or a painting of "Patriotic Flip Flops" on Wednesday. Like them on Facebook to browse their class schedule.

 Celebrate local and natural foods, health and fitness, community groups and environmental stewardship Saturday at the 8th Annual Healthy Living Fair. Presented by Radish Magazine, this fair includes fitness demonstrations throughout the day, a Pet of the Year contest, music, and a multitude of vendors offering healthy goods and services. Three cheers for good health!

See you downtown!
This Week's Events: June 12 - 18

Thursday, June 12

 

10 Year Anniversary Outdoor Concert featuring MarchFourth Marching Band presented by New Belgium Brewing Company

Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

Bar Wars Trivia

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 8:30 p.m.

Price: TBD

Website

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website
Evil Twin Molotov Cocktail Keg Tapping
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: Varies
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: One of a kind art & jewelry available for purchase
Live Lunch with Ellis Kell
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Miss Iowa 2014
Where: Adler Theatre
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $37 or $110 for 3-day pass
Pub Trivia
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Rally on the River
Where: Centennial Park
Time: 5:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: $10 or FREE for motorcyclists

 

Reception: A Moveable Museum

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Recording & Audio Engineering Workshop

Where: River Music Experience, Sound Lab

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $50

Website

 

River's Edge Monthly Ice Schedule

Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge!

Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

Website

 

Summer Car Gift Series

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Website

Thursdays at the Figge: Gallery Talk: A Movable Museum

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Wine-tini Thursdays

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: 1/2 Price Bottles of Wine and 1/2 Price Martinis

Website

Friday, June 13

 

6th Annual BeeRME for Music presented by Sivyer Steel Corporation

Where: River Music Experience, Second Floor

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $25/Friends & Groups, $30 in adv., $50/VIP

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

Website

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Budlight & 7G Distributing presents Friday Live at 5 featuring The Candymakers sponsored by SSAB
Where: River Music Experience, Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 8:15 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Price: $10

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: One of a kind art & jewelry available for purchase

Website


Kids Class: Fridays at the Figge - Drawing
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $45/member; $55/non-member

Live Lunch with Tony Hoeppner
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Miss Iowa 2014

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $37 or $110 for 3-day pass

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers Breast Cancer Awareness Night

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Rally on the River

Where: Centennial Park

Time: Noon - Midnight

Price: $10 or FREE for motorcyclists

Website

 

River City Six

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

 

"Sand and Surf" Art Class

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

Saturday, June 14

 

2014 Healthy Living Fair

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market East Lot

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Budlight & 7G Distributing presents Live at 5 featuring The Diplomats of Solid Sound sponsored by Sears Manufacturing

Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Children's Festival

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Exhibition: 100 Years, 100 Stories: Celebrating the Quad City Symphony Orchestra

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: A Moveable Museum: Works from the UIMA School Programs Collections

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Landscape: Ingalena Klenell and Beth Lipman

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Local Threads

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: The World of Berta Hummel
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership
Exhibition Opens: Thunderstorm
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

 

Flag Day Flags

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m.

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Hot Summer Seats

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Website

 

Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit

Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts, Showcase #1

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: One of a kind art & jewelry available for purchase

Website

 

Junk Percussion & Drum Circle with Living Lands & Waters and Terry Hanson

Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Lunch with QC Rock Academy Rock 101 Bands

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Music at the Market- Kevin Boyd

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Miss Iowa 2014

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $47

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.; 6:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Where: Modern Woodmen Park

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Rally on the River

Where: Centennial Park

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Midnight

Price: $10 or FREE for motorcyclists

Website

 

River City Six

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

River Prairie Minstrels
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

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Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

The David Mayfield Parade with special guest Lissie

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:30 p.m. / Show 8:30 p.m.

Price: $15

Website

 

Tour: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Youth-Kelele Kid's Ukulele Club

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5/student

Website

 

Sunday, June 15

Exhibition Closes: Landscape: Ingalena Klenell and Beth Lipman
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Father's Day at German American Heritage Center
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $5 or less; FREE for Dads and members
Father's Day Brunch at Bix Bistro
Where: Hotel Blackhawk
Time: 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.
Price: Call for reservations
Father's Day Brunch & Dinner Buffet
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Lunch & Dinner
Price: $11 with players card; $12.99 without
Father's Day Catch & Cookout
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 12:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.
Price: $20/adult; $10/child 10 and under
Music on the Levee: Tewanta and Company
Where: LeClaire Park
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. ; 2:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Quad Cities River Bandits vs. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Where: Modern Woodmen Park
Time: 1:15 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
Reservations Due for Trip to Baraboo, WI Circus World Museum
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Price: $100/Member; $110/Non-Member; $85/Child 14 and under
Ride the River
Where: Freight House
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Price: $5/child 16 & under; $15/adult
Summer Car Driveaway
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: Noon - 6:00 p.m.

 

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

Website

 

Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Third Sunday Jazz presents Willie Pickens Trio

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Workshop 3:00 p.m. / Doors 5:30 p.m. / Show 6:00 p.m.

Price: $10 or $15 for reserved seating

Website

 

Tour: Innovators and Legends

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

Monday, June 16

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas & $6 Tacos

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Soccer Game Watch

Where: Me & Billy

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

Website

Tuesday, June 17

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, Admissions Area

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Quad City Kix Band

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

"Whimsical Dandelion" Art Class

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

 

Wednesday, June 18

 

$1500 Weekday Winning Slot Tourney

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points/entry; 10 entries max/guest

Website

 

Acoustic Open Mic Night

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Japanese Artist Anna Ito- Art & Jewelry Exhibit
Where: Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: One of a kind art & jewelry available for purchase
Kids Class: Art in the Middle- Painting
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: $50/member; $60/non-member

Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

"Patriotic Flip Flops" Art Class

Where: Re-Cre8 Studio

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $30

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website
13 Jun 2014

Culver-Stockton College Spring 2014 Dean's List

By Culver-Stockton College Communications Office

CANTON, MO (06/12/2014)(readMedia)-- Culver-Stockton College is proud to announce its Dean's List for the spring 2014 semester. To be named to the Dean's List, students must meet high academic standards established by Culver-Stockton, earning between 3.5 and 3.99 GPA while enrolled in at least 12 credit hours. Local students to earn these honors include :

James Granack, senior sport management major from East Moline, Ill.;

Ian Sodawasser, senior musical theatre major from Davenport, Iowa;

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.

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