Author Cat Erin Davis shares plan for personal success using universal law of attraction

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Cat Erin Davis claims smokers everywhere can use the universal law of attraction to quit smoking for good in her new book, "You Can Stop Smoking in Forty-Eight Days: Using the Law of Attraction" (published by Balboa Press).

The law of attraction - first developed by New Thought Movement pioneer Thomas Troward - claims positive thoughts will produce additional positive thoughts and actions, and that negative thinking will only result in greater negative feelings.

Using this law as a basis for conquering her own addiction to cigarettes, Davis quit her 38-year-long smoking habit.

Her new book details the steps needed to apply the law of attraction to smoking cessation and provides a 48-day workbook for readers to track progress.

"It all starts by listening to your soft, heartfelt inner voice, the one that loves you," Davis says. "(Listen to) your unique inner spirit."

"You Can Stop Smoking in Forty-Eight Days"

By Cat Erin Davis

Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 178 pages | ISBN 9781452590653

Softcover | 5.5 x 8.5 in | 178 pages | ISBN 9781452590646

E-Book | 178 pages | ISBN 9781452590639

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Cat Erin Davis grew up around nature in Houston. She has an extensive work portfolio that includes building muscle cars as an auto mechanic and working as a professional dog trainer, as well as becoming a first class manual machinist, a paint contractor, a Class A truck driver and an author.

Balboa Press, a division of Hay House, Inc. - a leading provider in publishing products that specialize in self-help and the mind, body, and spirit genres. Through an alliance with indie book publishing leader Author Solutions, LLC, authors benefit from the leadership of Hay House Publishing and the speed-to-market advantages of the self-publishing model. For more information, visit balboapress.com. To start publishing your book with Balboa Press, call 877-407-4847 today. For the latest, follow @balboapress on Twitter.

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BATON ROUGE, LA (04/22/2014)(readMedia)-- The following local residents recently were initiated into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines:

Sara Adamek of Bettendorf initiated into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign chapter

Andrea Rascher of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Julie Seier of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Regina Wilkerson of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Leann Weiss of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Gina Meier of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Antoinette Leveille of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Emily Brooks of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Lashon Moore of Davenport initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Hal Nerhus of Grand Mound initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Kimberly Hochstein of Princeton initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Barbara Myers of Coal Valley initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Holly Lock of East Moline initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Yarong Chen of East Moline initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Evan Regenwether of Fulton initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Astrid Tello-Rodriguez of Milan initiated into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign chapter

Judith Kaple of Moline initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Karyn Robertson of Moline initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Jeremiah Sherwin of Moline initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

David Chavira of Rock Falls initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

Grant Snyder of Rock Island initiated into University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign chapter

John Wagle of Rock Island initiated into Western Illinois University chapter

These residents are among approximately 32,000 students, faculty, professional staff and alumni to be initiated into Phi Kappa Phi each year. Membership is by invitation and requires nomination and approval by a chapter. Only the top 10 percent of seniors and 7.5 percent of juniors, having at least 72 semester hours, are eligible for membership. Graduate students in the top 10 percent of the number of candidates for graduate degrees may also qualify, as do faculty, professional staff, and alumni who have achieved scholarly distinction.

Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and headquartered in Baton Rouge, La., Phi Kappa Phi is the nation's oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. The Society has chapters on more than 300 college and university campuses in North America and the Philippines. Its mission is "To recognize and promote academic excellence in all fields of higher education and to engage the community of scholars in service to others."

More About Phi Kappa Phi

Since its founding, more than 1.25 million members have been initiated. Some of the organization's more notable members include former President Jimmy Carter, NASA astronaut Wendy Lawrence, novelist David Baldacci and YouTube cofounder Chad Hurley. The Society has awarded approximately $15 million since the inception of its awards program in 1932. Today, $1 million is awarded each biennium to qualifying students and members through graduate fellowships, undergraduate study abroad grants, member and chapter awards and grants for local and national literacy initiatives.

Moline native homers in first two at-bats of five-RBI game that helps halt Quad Cities' four-game skid

CLINTON, Iowa (April 22, 2014) - Shortstop Thomas Lindauer blasted two-run home runs in each of his first two at-bats as part of a 3-for-4, five-RBI game to lead the Quad Cities River Bandits to snap a four-game losing streak with an 11-2 win over the Clinton LumberKings at Ashford University Field Tuesday afternoon.

Playing his second consecutive game as the first-ever Quad Cities native position player to appear for the Midwest League franchise, Lindauer began the River Bandits' scoring by following catcher Jobduan Morales' leadoff walk with a drive to the lawn beyond the left-field fence off left-hander Eddie Campbell (1-1). Left fielder Tanner Mathis followed with a single to center field, and first baseman Chase McDonald drove in Mathis with a two-out double to right-center field for a 3-0 lead.

In the fourth inning, Quad Cities (8-10) added to its advantage by batting around. Right fielder Brett Phillips tripled to center field, and third baseman Alex Gonzalez, making his Midwest League debut, doubled to right field for an RBI. Morales hit a chopper to first baseman Justin Seager, whose misplay allowed Gonzalez to score for a 5-0 score. Lindauer stepped in again and lifted a 3-1 Campbell offering over the left-center field fence underneath the scoreboard to make it 7-0. It marked the first multi-homer game by a River Bandit this season.

Right-hander Adrian Houser held the LumberKings (9-8) scoreless until the bottom of the fourth inning, when he allowed the first three batters to reach base. Left fielder Tyler O'Neill and designated hitter Austin Wilson each singled, and Houser walked third baseman Joe DeCarlo. With the bases loaded, Houser got first baseman Justin Seager to ground to Lindauer, who stepped on second base and threw to first base for a double play that brought in Clinton's first run. Catcher Christian Carmichael singled in another run to close it to 7-2. Houser was finished after four innings, allowing two earned runs on four hits and four walks with three strikeouts.

After Campbell allowed seven runs - six earned - in 3 1/3 innings, right-hander Tommy Burns walked the first batter he faced before retiring 11 in a row to complete 3 2/3 innings. Meanwhile, Quad Cities brought in right-hander Patrick Christensen (1-1) for a scoreless fifth inning, and right-hander Gonzalo Sanudo, entering in the sixth inning, retired the first seven batters he faced. Sanudo allowed a pair of singles in the eighth inning but struck out DeCarlo to complete three innings and stretch his season-opening scoreless streak to 13 innings.

In the Quad Cities eighth inning, LumberKings right-hander Ramire Cleto allowed a two-out double by Morales and Lindauer's RBI single to center field for an 8-2 River Bandits lead. Cleto also gave up two walks, two hits and three more runs in the ninth inning, as McDonald smacked his second RBI double, and Gonzalez drove a two-run double to cap a 2-for-5, three-RBI debut and extend the lead to 11-2.

Right-hander Andrew Walter worked around a one-out walk for a scoreless ninth inning. It was just the fifth game in the River Bandits' first 18 this season that has been decided by more than two runs.

The four-games series in Clinton continues at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. River Bandits left-hander Chris Lee (0-0) is scheduled to face LumberKings right-hander Carlos Misell (3-0).

UP NEXT: Markdown Monday opens the next River Bandits homestand on April 28. Bleacher and berm tickets, as well as hot dogs, peanuts, popcorn and nachos are $2 each. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for the 7 p.m. game against the Clinton LumberKings. Tickets are available at www.riverbandits.com. To order any of the ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 110 feet over the playing field, is opening in May, along with a carousel, a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded 300-foot long zip line, and many other new games and attractions. In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. The team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, just saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.

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Rebuilding Together Quad Cities, a volunteer-based home rehabilitation group, will be working on six home repair projects in Davenport, Rock Island, Moline, and Coal Valley this Saturday, April 26, as part of National Rebuilding Day.

Work is performed at no cost to the homeowners, who were chosen for assistance based on income, disability or age. Work begins at 8:00 am and continues until projects are completed, usually mid to late afternoon.

More than 50 volunteers will help elderly and disabled homeowners with repairs to sub-flooring, ceilings, bathrooms and railings, painting, window replacement, and yard work. Volunteers include retirees, LOTUS and NEON employee groups from Deere & Company, Youth Build, Davenport Jaycees and Home Depot. Lunches will be provided to volunteers with a grant from the Davenport Women's Club.

The group's work is funded by a variety of grants and donations, including the Scott County Housing Council, Davenport Jaycees, Doris and Victor Day Foundation, Iowa Mortgage Association, the Moline Foundation and the Amy Helpenstell Foundation.

Rebuilding Together Quad Cities was founded as Hearts and Hammers in 1990, and, with the help of generous community volunteers and supporters, has completed more than 800 home repair projects in the Quad Cities. With affiliate chapters across the United States, Rebuilding Together is the nation's largest non-profit organization dedicated to the goal of a safe and healthy home for every person.

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April 22nd, 2014 - Cedar Rapids, Iowa. For Immediate Release:  Due to unprecedented demand, eight performances were added to TCR's Les Misérables production schedule; one to benefit Cedar Rapids Washington High School "Patrons for the Performing Arts" group.

Scheduled to open on June 20th with a special Gala performance to celebrate the final production of TCR's blockbuster 80th season, the production will feature a cast of local talent who were among the 300 that auditioned for a chance to perform in the hit musical.

When asked what is most exciting about the prospect of adding so many performances, Artistic Director Leslie Charipar said, "It is outstanding to know so many people not only want to see Les Misérables, but are truly excited to see our unique production. Adding this many shows is a testament to the demand for big budget musicals in our community, just as it is a reminder that TCR consistently produces new or unique works to satisfy the spectrum of theatergoers in the Creative Corridor." 

To Charipar's point, an adult comedy play that is set to open on Friday April 25th in TCR's 90-seat Grandon Studio just added three performances to satisfy demand. The production of God of Carnage originally had eleven performances, but just recently increased that number when performances began to sell out.

When asked if adding so many performances is common, TCR Sales & Marketing Director Richie Akers said, "Earlier in the season, Studio productions of Jake's Women and For Colored Girls required added shows, just as the big musicals like Jesus Christ Superstar and Spamalot did. Five productions this season alone added performances to meet demand, but not quite on this scale. We anticipated a lot of people would want to see Les Misérables, but we haven't seen anything quite like it since we produced the musical Rent four years ago. We are all just thankful that we have the opportunity to tell our stories to more people than anticipated, and look forward to the many opportunities we'll have to repeat it in our next season."

Theatre Cedar Rapids is the first local organization in Iowa's Creative Corridor to produce the musical that first debuted on Broadway twenty-eight years ago. With nineteen scheduled performances open to the public, the production is expected to draw over 8,000 patrons during its six week run. Added performances with the best current availability are highlighted in red. Tickets for all performances can be purchased at www.theatrecr.org/onedaymore
  • Friday June 20th at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday June 21st at 7:30 pm
  • Thursday June 26th at 7:30 pm
  • Friday June 27th at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday June 28th at 7:30 pm
  • Sunday June 29th at 2:30 pm
  • Thursday July 3rd at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday July 5th at 7:30 pm
  • Sunday July 6th at 2:30 pm
  • Friday July 11th at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday July 12th at 7:30 pm
  • Sunday July 13th at 2:30 pm
  • Friday July 18th at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday July 19th at 7:30 pm (Washington HS PPA benefit)
  • Sunday July 20th at 2:30 pm
  • Thursday July 24th at 7:30 pm
  • Friday July 25th at 7:30 pm
  • Saturday July 26th at 7:30 pm
  • Sunday July 27th at 2:30 pm


TCR's production of  Les Misérables is sponsored by Great America Financial Serivces, and part of the CRST Broadway Series. God of Carnage is sponsored by KDAT and part of the Grandon Series.

About Theatre Cedar Rapids
Among the region's largest and longest-operating community theatres, Theatre Cedar Rapids is located in the Iowa Theater Building in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Founded by regionalist artist Grant Wood, TCR is a nationally-recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit community theatre in its 80th season of quality local programs that reach more than 60,000 eastern Iowans of all ages.  Core goals of the organization center on the quality and accessibility of programs.  During the August to July season, the 12 full-time staff, part-time help and contract artists fill more than 3,000 volunteer placements and work together to create an ambitious lineup of musicals, comedies, dramas and classics in addition to providing theatre education programs. The mission of Theatre Cedar Rapids: "Together, we create the magic of live theatre."

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  • Over 60,000 patrons and participants last season
  • Founded by artists Grant Wood and Marvin Cone in 1925
  • An independent certified public accountant audits the theatre annually
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Addresses Industry Leaders on State's Improving Housing Market and New Program for First-Time Homebuyers

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today addressed the annual Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing where he discussed the state's commitment to affordable homeownership and his new Welcome Home Illinois loan program for first-time homebuyers. The mortgage assistance package has seen significant interest since its launch in March - so far 384 Illinois residents have reserved $46 million in total financing. The conference is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to drive Illinois' economy forward by improving access to affordable housing.

"Illinois has come a long way since the economy crashed, and the housing market continues to play a big role in driving our state's recovery," Governor Quinn said. "Making sure people have access to homes and apartments they can afford is critical. That's why today homebuyers can turn to our Welcome Home Illinois program for an opportunity to make homeownership a reality. Investing in affordable homeownership will build and protect the middle class, while providing more stability to families and communities."

The new loan program provides first-time homebuyers $7,500 in down-payment assistance with an interest rate as low as 3.875 percent for a secure, 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Generating interest at a faster pace than other IHDA programs, the timing is perfect for Welcome Home Illinois, tailored to working families, with borrower income limits up to 140 percent of the area median income (AMI) as the spring buying cycle hits its stride. More than 47,000 interested residents have visited the Welcome Home Illinois website and local homebuyers are quickly recognizing the program for its historically low rates, currently at 3.875 percent, which is well below the benchmark 30-year fixed-rate mortgage at 4.47 percent.

For more information on Welcome Home Illinois, please visit WelcomeHomeIllinois.gov.

Under Governor Quinn's leadership, financing from the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has created 14,500 full time jobs in construction and construction-related industries since 2009. This activity also generated more than $1.2 billion in federal, state and local taxes, as well as local business income and wages. The IHDA is a major contributor to the financial health of the state during a crucial time in Illinois' economic recovery.

"Our members are proud to partner with IHDA to build and rehab homes and apartments across the state," Illinois Housing Council Executive Director Andrea Traudt said. "The sharing of experiences and best practices at this event helps us in our mission to make Illinois a better place to live and work through the construction and preservation of affordable housing."

The conference also honors the state's partners who create and sustain affordable housing for families, veterans, senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Innovative developments and initiatives made possible with state funding are recognized for the impact they have on their local communities.

"There is no greater friend to affordable housing in Illinois than Governor Quinn," IHDA Executive Director Mary R. Kenney said. "Housing affects almost every aspect of a person's life, including access to jobs, transportation, education and healthcare. Under the direction of Governor Quinn, IHDA has stepped up to the challenges of today's housing market to make a real difference in peoples' lives."

Governor Quinn's leadership in affordable housing includes:

·         Launching the Welcome Home Illinois program, a strong benefits package for first-time homebuyers with $7,500 in down payment assistance and a below-market interest rate currently at 3.875 percent.

·         Helping 6,400 working families capitalize on historically low interest rates by accessing $724 million in IHDA mortgages and down payment assistance.

·         Declaring 2013 as the Year of Homeownership to emphasize the importance of housing in Illinois' economic recovery. Five new homeownership programs were launched during the year.

·         Targeting $130 million in Illinois Jobs Now! capital funding for affordable housing, marking the first time this state funding source has been dedicated to housing.

·         Providing safe and affordable rental options for a growing number of Illinois renters. IHDA has invested or leveraged $2.5 billion to create and preserve 19,700 affordable rental homes in 257 developments since 2009.

·         Helping persons with disabilities or special needs live with freedom, choice and dignity by financing the creation of more than 2,000 units of new permanent supportive housing.

·         Investing $150 million to bring 1,000 vacant properties back to productive use and to save 375 homes in targeted communities.

·         Committing more than $327 million in federal mortgage assistance from the Illinois Hardest Hit program so that 12,500 families could stay in their homes.

The IHDA (www.ihda.org) is a self-supporting state agency that finances the creation and the preservation of affordable housing across Illinois. Since its creation in 1967, IHDA has allocated $12.4 billion and financed approximately 240,000 affordable units across the state.

The two-day Conference on Affordable Housing is co-sponsored by IHDA and the Illinois Housing Council, and draws more than 700 developers, non-profit organizations, community development corporations, legislators and other partners dedicated to the success of affordable housing in Illinois. Representatives from IHDA, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development all participate in the event's panel discussions and workshops.

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FAYETTE, IA (04/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University recently held its 29th annual Scholarships and Awards Recognition Banquet and awarded 122 scholarships to students across the University. Of those, 98 scholarships were bestowed on UIU students attending classes in Fayette and another 24 were awarded to students who take courses through other UIU locations. Several local recipients were selected for recognition by the UIU Honors and Awards Committee. The following local residents were recipients of an award:

Abbie Moellenbeck of Calamus, IA, received Margaret Share Kerfoot Scholarship. Established in memory of Margaret Share Kerfoot by her son, Harold L. Kerfoot, class of 1924, this scholarship is to be awarded to a student of outstanding character and who has an academic record for the freshman year among the top five percent.

Laurie Kruse of Clinton, IA, received Michael David Selgelid Memorial Scholarship. In memory of their son, Michael David, Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Selgelid established this scholarship with funds raised through the efforts of their friends and Doc Dorman's "Old Time Peacocks." Dr. Selgelid, class of 1931 and an organizer of Doc Dorman's Old Time Peacocks, was also a former Upper Iowa University Trustee.

Traci Schmidt of Blue Grass, IA, received Thomas Parker Goebel and Helen Goebel Scholarship. This scholarship is for students interested in pursuing their studies in science, given by Thomas Parker Goebel and the late Helen Goebel.

Photos of the recipients can be downloaded from the UIU Flickr site here. A complete list of all the recipients can be found here.

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs to more than 6,200 students-nationally and internationally-at its Fayette campus and learning centers worldwide. Upper Iowa University is a recognized innovator in offering accredited, quality programs through flexible, multiple delivery systems, including online and self-paced degree programs. With a focus on developing leaders and lifelong learners, UIU provides dual enrollment programs for high school students as well as continuing education and professional development opportunities for learners of any age. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

Congressman calls on Congress to permanently extend the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors

Washington, D.C. - After the expiration of a tax credit that had helped put 1400 Iowa veterans back to work, Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today wrote Speaker of the House John Boehner urging him to restore the tax credit and make it permanent.

"Fifty thousand veterans have been helped by this tax credit?1400 of them in Iowa alone?and it's time we made it permanent," Braley said. "Iowa employers have a strong commitment to hiring our highly-skilled veterans and this law would allow them to continue that commitment."

 

Braley introduced the Hire a Hero Act in December of last year. It was designed to make permanent a temporary tax credit that could be used to hire unemployed veterans.

"Recently I met with veterans and businesses in Ames, Grinnell, and Iowa City. I saw firsthand the individuals and employers that benefited from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors," Braley wrote.

In 2011, Braley wrote the Combat Veterans Back to Work Act to provide employers with a payroll tax break if they hired recently returned veterans, including members of the Iowa National Guard. The bill was incorporated into new tax credits signed into law in November 2011. The Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors work opportunity tax credits provide anywhere between $2,400 and $9,600 to businesses who hire veterans.

These credits are available to businesses that hire unemployed or returning veterans and qualify for tax credits worth between $2,400 and $5,600. Businesses that hire unemployed veterans with a service-connected disability qualify for tax credits of between $4,800 and $9,600. There is no limit to how many veterans a business can hire, therefore no limit on how many tax credits they can receive.

The letter to Speaker Boehner is available below:

 

 

April 22, 2014

The Honorable John Boehner

Speaker of the House

United States House of Representatives

H- 232 The Capitol
Washington, D.C. 20515

 

Dear Mr. Speaker:

I'm writing to urge you to quickly bring up H.R. 3648, the Hire a Hero Act of 2013 for a vote in the House.

Recently I met with veterans and businesses in Ames, Grinnell, and Iowa City.  I saw firsthand the individuals and employers that benefited from the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors. Unfortunately, this tax credit expired at the end of 2013. Thanks to the credit, in 2013, the unemployment rate for Iowa veterans fell to 3.4 percent, which was about half the national average. However, there are still significant populations of veterans that are in need of good jobs. For example, in December 2013, the national unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans was 7.3 percent. This remains unacceptably high, and that's why we must renew and extend this important tax credit that helps our nation's veterans find good jobs.

On December 4th, 2013 I introduced H.R. 3648, the Hire a Hero Act of 2013. This bill would make the Work Opportunity Tax Credit for Returning Heroes and Wounded Warriors permanent. Over 50,000 veterans have been hired because of this tax credit nationally, 1400 of those in Iowa. These key figures illustrate the need to make the tax credit permanent, which provides a valuable incentive for businesses to hire veterans.

I urge you to swiftly bring up this bill for a vote in the House and I look forward to hearing back from you soon.

Sincerely,

 

Bruce Braley

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APRIL 23, 2014 @ 4:00 P.M.

First Floor Board Room

Scott County Administrative Center

600 West Fourth Street

Davenport, IA 52801


AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Approval of Minutes of the March 26, 2014 meeting

3. Public Hearing - Variance - Richard August (applicant): Request for a variance to demolish a portion of an existing non-conforming accessory building to allow for the construction of a new addition onto the remaining portion of the building. The property is located in Section 19 of Hickory Grove Township, 6381 230th Street.

4. Public Hearing - Variance - Sherry Bowe (applicant): Request for a two (2) foot side yard variance to allow a new deck to be located three (3) feet from a side property line, in lieu of the required five (5) feet. The property is located in Section 5 of LeClaire Township, 25996 Valley Drive.

5. Public Hearing - Special Use Permit - Jeff Cook / Cook Real Estate Development (applicant): Request for an exception to the parking and circulation area paving requirements of the Scott County Zoning Ordinance (Section 6-23.4) for a new commercial development. The property is located in Section 25 of Blue Grass Township, 11425 / 11417 160th Street.

Public Hearing Procedure:

a. Chairman reads notice of public hearing.

b. Director reviews case.

c. Applicant/Representative speaks on behalf of request.

d. Public may ask questions or make comments.

e. Director makes staff recommendation.

f. Applicant may respond to comments and/or recommendation.

g. Board members may ask questions.

h. Chairman closes the public portion of the hearing. (No more comments from public or applicant.)

i. Discussion period to determine justification for decision.

j. Board members move to accept, reject, or modify request.

k. Final vote. Case closed. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any decision or determination of the zoning administrator or to decide in favor of an application for a variance or conditions for a special use permit. The Board of Adjustment is "quasi-judicial" and not a recommending body. Therefore, any appeals to their decisions should be filed with District Court within 30 days of the meeting.

Please turn off or silence all cell phones and other electronic devices

Jim Victor Junior Achievement Golf Classic on Monday, May 5, 2014

 

Moline, IL - Grab your golf clubs and participate in the Jim Victor JA Golf Classic on May 5, 2014.  Not only will you enjoy a great day of golf, but you will help Junior Achievement empower students to make a connection between what they learn in school and how it can be applied to the real world.  JA of the Heartland serves more than 53,000 students in 260 schools and youth organizations throughout its 24-county service area.

Community participation is important for the success of JA programs. All proceeds from the golf classic will be used to help cover the cost for JA's financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship programs in area schools.

The Jim Victor JA Golf Classic will be held at Davenport Country Club and TPC at Deere Run in the Quad Cities on Monday, May 5.  Tee time is at noon with registration and warm-up at assigned course starting at 11:00 a.m. Golfers are invited to the Player Award Reception at the Davenport Country Club immediately following play.  The reception is a great networking event with wonderful auction items to bid on.

An additional tournament is scheduled for Monday, May 12 at Kewanee Dunes Golf Club in Kewanee, IL.

Register online for either event at www.jaheartland.org.

If golf is not your game you still have the opportunity to support JA's mission by being a "Spirit Golfer" with a $50 donation. Spirit Golfers receive a player gift and an invitation to the Player Award Reception.

Special thanks to event sponsors including title sponsor Jim Victor and course sponsor HNI Corporation.  For more information contact Leslie Corlett at (309) 277-3919 or leslie.corlett@ja.org.

About Junior Achievement USA™

Junior Achievement (JA) is the world's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their future, and make smart academic and fiscal choices. JA programs are delivered by corporate and community volunteers, and provides relevant, hands-on experiences that give students from kindergarten through high school knowledge and skills in financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship. Today, JA reaches four million students per year in 124 markets across the United States, with an additional six million students served by operations in 119 other countries worldwide. Visit www.ja.org for more information.

Locally, Junior Achievement of the Heartland serves 24 counties in eastern Iowa, western Illinois and Grant County, WI.  Each year more than 53,000 benefit from a JA learning experience.  Visit www.jaheartland.org for more information.

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