26 Mar 2014

Inventor-Mom's Breakthrough Wrap-E-SootheTM Products Ease Suffering for Millions of Children with Eczema, End Parents' Frustration

By Ann McVey

AD RescueWear Garments Simplify Application of Wet Wrap Therapy for Weary Parents

DENVER?Denver-based AD RescueWear, LLC, now offers in the U.S. and worldwide a complete line of innovative Wrap-E-SootheTM wet wrap garments that soothe the skin of children with eczema and are quickly and easily applied by parents or other caregivers.

AD RescueWear is the first and only U.S. company to manufacture and sell ready-to-wear wet wrap therapy garments for the treatment of childhood eczema. Wrap-E-Soothe products are now available in the U.S. through McKesson Medical-Surgical.

Eczema is the most common chronic skin disorder in infants and children worldwide, afflicting up to 20% of children in the U.S. and as many as 6.4 million children under 7. Historically, wet wrap therapy options have entailed wrapping a child with wet gauze bandages, a cumbersome and time-consuming process now eliminated by Wrap-E-Soothe products.

AD RescueWear's founder is inventor-mom Beth Scott, who vividly remembers the anguish of watching her four-month-old son suffer from eczema. "He would scratch until he bled, and no one in the family could sleep because he was up all night," Scott said. After an allergist diagnosed Scott's son with eczema and a full-body staph infection, doctors recommended wet wrap therapy, proven a safe and effective treatment.

Scott also remembers the frustration of tackling this type of treatment. "I was told to wrap my son in wet gauze or clothing and tape wet socks on his hands and feet," says Scott. "Imagine doing that to an itchy, irritable and wriggling child. The process took an hour each time."

Scott set out to find a better way, starting with prototypes she made at her kitchen table. "The results of wet wrap therapy can be amazing, but the process is so time-consuming," says Scott. "I wanted to design a product that would simplify this therapy for my son and the millions of other children who suffer from eczema, and simplify the lives of their parents as well."

AD RescueWear's Wrap-E-Soothe products represent a breakthrough in comfort and relief for children with eczema and convenience for the millions of parents who struggle to apply wet wrap therapy. The product line includes the Wrap-E-Soothe Suit, a full-body suit for children ages six months to three years; Wrap-E-Soothe Tops and Bottoms designed for four- and five-year-olds; and Wrap-E-Soothe Sleeves for problem areas on hands, arms, legs, feet, and ankles.

"Wrap-E-Soothe products are simply moistened by the caregiver and then slipped onto the child," Scott describes. "The Wrap-E-Soothe Suit can wrap a child's body in less than two minutes. Wrap-E-Soothe Sleeves can be applied to arms, legs, hands, and feet in under 30 seconds. And built-in fold-over hand covers prevent kids from scratching."

Traditional wet wrap therapy involves covering the inflamed area with wet dressings to hydrate the skin and prevent scratching. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, benefits include a decrease in staph bacteria (staphylococcus aureus) found on the skin, and reduced redness and inflammation. Wet wrapping also rehydrates dry skin, lessens itching, and promotes restful sleep.

Pediatric allergist Paul M. Ehrlich, M.D., clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at New York University School of Medicine and past president of the New York Allergy and Asthma Society, now recommends Wrap-E-Soothe products to his patients.

"I find wet wrap therapy using Wrap-E-Soothe clothing a wonderful way of treating and managing atopic dermatitis in children," says Dr. Ehrlich. "This hydration method helps dampen the pruritus (itchiness) of the skin and lessen the use of expensive corticosteroid creams and ointments. It adds immeasurably to overall treatment."

Jenny Horman, an Iowa mom whose son suffers from eczema, agrees. "The whole process of applying creams and getting my son into his Wrap-E-Soothe Suit took less than two minutes?including putting on his pajamas," said Horman. "When I took my son out of his crib the next morning and undressed him, I was amazed at how soft his skin was. I was thrilled."

"His eczema spots were much less noticeable if at all there," says Horman. "This suit gives him the upper hand in his battle with eczema."

Symptoms of eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, include thickened, cracked, or scaly skin with intense itching. Scratching the rash can make it even itchier and cause more inflammation. Once the skin barrier is broken, skin can become infected by bacteria which live on the skin, especially staph. Itching makes falling asleep difficult and also causes night-waking, so sleep deprivation is common for children with eczema and their parents. This in turn affects family relationships and performance at school and at work.

Wrap-E-Soothe products are made with 94% TENCEL®/lyocell, a fully sustainable fiber made from eucalyptus pulp that is free of hazardous chemicals. Not only is it one of the softest fabrics available, it is smoother and more breathable than cotton, with excellent cooling and thermo-regulating properties. A small amount of spandex is added to the fabric for easy dressing and a close fit to optimize wet wrap therapy. Children love the feel of the super-soft fabric of the Wrap-E-Soothe products on their irritated skin.

Wrap-E-Soothe products can also be worn dry as anti-itch undergarments to soothe irritated skin and prevent scratching. The garments are reusable and machine-washable, which makes them more convenient and economical than gauze.

About AD RescueWear

Beth Scott, founder of AD RescueWear, is the mother of child with eczema. Beth developed Wrap-E-SootheTM wet wrap garments and launched her company after her experience with the cumbersome process of wet wrap therapy. AD RescueWear is the first and only U.S. company to manufacture and sell ready-to-wear wet wrap therapy garments for the treatment of childhood eczema/atopic dermatitis. Available for purchase online and through retailers in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Denmark, Wrap-E-Soothe products are designated as Class 1 medical devices by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Patents are pending. More information is at www.adrescuewear.com.

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26 Mar 2014

Gov. Branstad takes action to increase accountability, openness and transparency in employee settlements

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Administration releases all employee settlements since January 14, 2011; Ensures openness by making all settlements public moving forward; Ends troubling use of confidentiality agreements in personnel settlements; Increases accountability by requiring additional review

 

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced the signing of Executive Order 85 to increase accountability, openness and transparency of employee settlements.

Speaking from the administration's weekly press conference, Branstad said, "After a thorough review, the facts show employees were not terminated based on political affiliation. I am troubled and disappointed by the use of confidentiality agreements. This practice of keeping information from the taxpayers is unacceptable and wrong."

Branstad continued, "I've signed Executive Order 85 today to ensure the executive branch operates in a transparent manner, ending the use of these confidentiality agreements, increasing accountability, and making employee settlements readily available for taxpayer viewing online."

Executive Order 85 does the following:

  • ACCOUNTABILITY: No state agency may enter into a settlement agreement on behalf of the state unless the personnel settlement agreement is reviewed by the Attorney General's Office; and

o   For an agency not governed by the Board of Regents, the Director of the Department of Management; Director of the Department of Administrative Services and the head of the agency involved with the matter at issue each approve the settlement agreement in writing; or

o   For an institution governed by the Board of Regents, the executive director of the Board of Regents and the head of the institution involved with the matter at issue each approve the settlement agreement in writing.

  • OPENNESS: No personnel settlement agreements shall contain any confidentiality provisions.
  • TRANSPARENCY: Every final personnel settlement agreement shall be posted to the Department of Administrative Services or Board of Regents website in a location easily accessible to the public.

Executive Order 85 is not intended to supersede any law or collective bargaining agreement. The settlement agreements can be found on the Iowa Department of Administrative Services website under the "News & Information" heading titled "Settlement Agreements."

"Governor Branstad and I are steadfastly committed to transparent government," said Reynolds. "Executive Order 85 ends the misguided practice of using confidentiality agreements, and gives the Iowa taxpayers an opportunity to view settlements while being guaranteed the agreements are facing increased scrutiny and oversight."

Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds asked staff to gather and review the facts after learning of the use of the confidentiality agreements. After a review of the facts of the agreements, Governor's Office chief of staff Matt Hinch, legal counsel Brenna Findley and Iowa Department of Management director David Roederer found the following:

The text of Executive Order 85 is as follows:

Executive Order Number Eighty-Five

WHEREAS, Transparency provides Iowans the necessary access to information to hold our government accountable; and

WHEREAS, Our Open Records Act is essential to ensuring openness, including settlement agreements (Iowa Code section 22.13); and

WHEREAS, Our administration has maintained a steadfast commitment to transparent government, and the use of confidentiality agreements within employee settlements is troubling and runs contrary to our priority of operating state government in an open manner.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Terry E. Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, declare that accountability, openness and transparency are essential to the efficient operation of state government and in the best interest of taxpayers.  I hereby order and direct that:

1.      Accountability: No state agency may enter into a personnel settlement agreement on behalf of the state unless the personnel settlement agreement is reviewed by the Attorney General, or his or her designee; and

a.       For an agency not governed by the Board of Regents: the director of the Department of Management, director of the Department of Administrative Services and the head of the agency involved with the matter at issue each approve the personnel settlement agreement in writing; or

b.      For an institution governed by the Board of Regents: the executive director of the Board of Regents and the head of the institution involved with the matter at issue each approve the personnel settlement agreement in writing.

c.       In the event that subsection 1(a) or (b) is not consistent with a collective bargaining agreement, the relevant head of agency or institution, director, executive director and attorney general designee will be provided with regular reports of personnel settlement agreements.

2.      Openness: No personnel settlement agreement shall contain any confidentiality provision that attempts to prevent disclosure of the agreement itself.

3.      Transparency: Every personnel settlement agreement shall be posted to the Department of Administrative Services or Board of Regents website in a location easily accessible to the public.

4.      For purpose of this Order, the following definitions shall apply:

a.       "Agency" means a unit of state government, which is an authority, board, commission, committee, council, department, or independent agency as defined in section 7E.4, including but not limited to each principal central department enumerated in section 7E.5 and the office of the governor.  However, "agency" does not mean any of the following:

i.      The office of an elective constitutional or statutory officer, other than the office of the governor.

ii.      The general assembly, or any office or unit under its administrative authority.

iii.      The judicial branch, as provided in section 602.1102.

iv.      A political subdivision of the state or its offices or units, including but not limited to a county, city, or community college.

b.      "Personnel Settlement Agreement" means an agreement with the State of Iowa, subject to Iowa Code section 22.13, to resolve a personnel dispute including but not limited to settlement of grievances (excluding those resolved at step one).

5.      This Order shall apply prospectively as of the date of the signing of this Order. This Order shall be interpreted in accordance with all applicable laws.  It is not intended to supersede any law or collective bargaining agreement.

6.      If any provision of this Order, or the application of such provision to any person or circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remaining provisions, as applied to any person or circumstance, shall not be affected thereby.

7.      This Order is not intended to, and does not, create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law or in equity, by any party against the State of Iowa, its Departments, Agencies, or Political Subdivisions, or its officers, employees, or agents, or any other person.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of Iowa to be affixed.  Done at Des Moines this 24th day of March, in the year of our Lord two thousand fourteen.

26 Mar 2014

Resist the Urge to Tap Retirement Plans Early

By Jason Alderman

I have yet to meet anyone who thinks they're saving too much money for retirement. On the contrary, most people admit they're probably setting aside too little. Retirement accounts must compete with daily expenses, saving up for a home, college and unexpected emergencies for every precious dollar.

If taking money out of your IRA, 401(k) or other tax-sheltered plan is your best or only option, you should be aware of the possible impacts on your taxes and long-term savings objectives before raiding your nest egg:

401(k) loans. Many 401(k) plans allow participants to borrow from their account to buy a home, pay for education, medical expenses or other special circumstances. Generally, you may be allowed to borrow up to half your vested balance up to a maximum of $50,000 - or a reduced amount if you have other outstanding plan loans.

Loans usually must be repaid within five years, although you may have longer if you're using the loan to purchase your primary residence.

Potential drawbacks to 401(k) loans include :

  • If you leave your job, even involuntarily, you must pay off the loan immediately (usually within 30 to 90 days) or you'll owe income tax on the remainder - as well as a 10 percent early distribution penalty if you're under age 59 ½.
  • Loans cannot be rolled over into a new account.
  • Some plans don't allow new contributions until outstanding loans are repaid.
  • Many people, faced with a monthly loan payment, reduce their 401(k) contributions, thereby significantly reducing their potential long-term account balance and earnings.
  • Your account value will be lower while repaying your loan, which means you'll miss out on market upswings.

401(k) and IRA withdrawals. Many 401(k) plans allow hardship withdrawals to pay for certain medical or higher education expenses, funerals, buying or repairing your home or to prevent eviction or foreclosure. You'll owe income tax on the withdrawal - plus an additional 10 percent penalty if you're younger than 59 ½, in most cases.

Traditional IRAs allow withdrawals at any time for any reason. However, you'll pay income tax on the withdrawal - plus the 10 percent penalty as well, with certain exceptions. With Roth IRAs, you can withdraw contributions at any time, since they've already been taxed. However, to withdraw earnings without penalty you must be at least 59 ½ and the funds must have been in the account for at least five years.

To learn more about how the IRS treats 401(k) and IRA loans and withdrawals, visit www.irs.gov.

Further financial implications. With 401(k) and traditional IRA withdrawals, the money is added to your taxable income, which could bump you into a higher tax bracket or even jeopardize certain tax credits, deductions and exemptions that are tied to your adjusted gross income. All told, you could end up paying half or more of your withdrawal in taxes, penalties and lost or reduced tax benefits.

Losing compound earnings. Finally, if you borrow or withdraw your retirement savings, you'll sacrifice the power of compounding, where interest earned on your savings is reinvested and in turn generates more earnings. You'll forfeit any gains those funds would have earned for you, which over a couple of decades could add up to tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost income.

Bottom line: Carefully consider the potential downsides before tapping your retirement savings for anything other than retirement itself. If that's your only recourse, consult a financial professional about the tax implications.

26 Mar 2014

Tom Hoefling launches 99 county tour; after one week, no response from Gov. Branstad on Hoefling debate challenge

By Tom Hoefling
Republican gubernatorial candidate Tom Hoefling today announced the launch of a 99 county tour of Iowa.

"We have already worked very extensively in several dozen counties during the petitioning process, so all we will really be doing is continuing the work of taking this grassroots campaign directly to the people of our state," he said.

Details are being finalized, and will be made available daily on the campaign website. (http://www.tomhoefling.com)

One week ago, on March 16th, Tom Hoefling challenged incumbent Governor Terry Branstad to a series of five debates in the run up to the June 3rd primary.

Hoefling said, "In seven days, we have heard nothing back from the Governor or his campaign. As the challenger, I've done my part. Now the ball is in his court."

The Hoefling debate proposal includes four smaller events hosted and organized by willing county GOP organizations within the four congressional districts, and would culminate in a large venue debate hosted by the state party. Any proceeds would be split proportionally between the various party organizations participating, for use in electing local Republicans in November. Moderation would be provided by the state and county party chairmen.

Hoefling said at the time, "I think 'Building Iowa's Future,' which is Terry Branstad's campaign theme, is the right focus for debate. But I also think that the people of Iowa deserve to hear both candidates in this primary explain fully what they think that future should look like."

He added, "If Governor Branstad does not find this reasonable, constructive proposal to be acceptable, I am willing to debate any time, anywhere in the state, under any circumstance."

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26 Mar 2014

Iowa's largest train show is headed to the Fair Center

By Rick Martin

Davenport, Iowa (March 23, 2014) - All aboard for Iowa's largest train show!

The third annual Quad-Cities Model Railroad and Memorabilia Train Show takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. one day only -- Saturday, March 29 - at the Mississippi Valley Fairground's Fair Center, 2815 West Locust St, Davenport.

This is a new location with 30,000 square feet of excitement, more dealers and great hard-surface parking right outside the door.

There will be 200 tables of new and used HO trains as well as a large selection of Lionel, American Flyer and Marx trains. Loads of railroad memorabilia, including locks, keys, lanterns, china, timetables and more will be on display and for sale.

Operating train layouts will entertain adults and kids alike.

Bring the entire family: Adult admission is only $3. Children under 12 are admitted free with an adult admission. For more information, phone (563) 326-5338.

 

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26 Mar 2014

MALLARDS FALL TO MAVERICKS BUT CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH

By Brian Lavelle
MOLINE, Ill. (March 22, 2014) - Five different Missouri Mavericks scored and Shane Owen made 25 saves as the Mavericks claimed a 5-2 victory over the host Quad City Mallards in front of 5,802 fans Saturday night, though the Mallards did clinch a playoff berth despite suffering a second loss to Missouri in as many evenings.  The fifth place Mallards (29-22-10, 68 points)  locked up a postseason spot thanks to the Tulsa Oilers' win over the Wichita Thunder Saturday evening- a result that left the ninth place Thunder mathematically incapable of catching the Mallards in the Central Hockey League standings

Dave Pszenyczny gave the Mavericks a lead they would never relinquish by putting the puck into a gaping net to open the scoring at 5:19 of the first period.  Tyler Currier doubled the margin from a sharp angle at 11:34 of the first.  The Mallards rebounded when Vladimir Nikiforov streaked down the slot to cut the gap to 2-1 at 14:49 of the opening frame.

Just as they did in the first, the Mavericks would outscore the Mallards 2-1 in the second period.  Henrik Odegaard's tip-in made it 3-1 just ninety seconds into the second.  The Mavericks were shorthanded when Anders Franzon- who also had an assist- scored the fourth Missouri goal from point blank range at the 6:50 mark.  With just 12.8 seconds left in the second, the Mallards battled back to within two goals with Gabriel Levesque's backhander from the slot.

Evan Vossen weaved into the Mallard goalmouth and backhanded the fifth Maverick goal in under the crossbar at 6:03 of the third period.

The Mallards, who have qualified for the playoffs for the second year in a row, will begin the best-of-seven opening round in early April on a date to be announced against an opponent yet to be determined.

The Mallards and Mavericks meet again tomorrow in Independence, Missouri.  The Mallards next return home when they play their final regular season game on Sunday, March 30 at 4:05 p.m. against the Mavericks.  March 30 is Fan Appreciation Day at the iWireless Center.  Fans can bring their skates to the March 30 game and skate with the Mallards after that tilt.  In addition, all fans in attendance will receive a coupon good for a free bag of popcorn at iWireless Center concession stands.

Tickets for the March 30 game can be purchased in person at the iWireless Center box office, online at ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their seventeenth season their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards.

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26 Mar 2014

Area student ranks in top 2 percent at Iowa State University

By Penni Bryant

AMES, Iowa - These area students have achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Iowa State University:

Kimberly Ann Booe, senior from Bettendorf.

Joshua C. Thompson, junior from Bettendorf.

Heather Nicole Bennett, senior from Davenport.

These area students have achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Iowa State University:

Amrinder Singh, junior from Bettendorf.

Aubrey Elizabeth Foulk, sophomore from Moline.

These area students have achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Human Sciences at Iowa State University:

Stephanie Ann Blaser, senior from Bettendorf.

Samantha Christine Zust, junior from Bettendorf.

Vanessa Lynn McNeal, senior from Davenport.

These area students have achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Engineering at Iowa State University:

Caleb Anthony Redman, freshman from Davenport.

Louis Alonzo Redmond, sophomore from LeClaire.

These area students have achieved academic ranking in the top 2 percent of students in the College of Business at Iowa State University:

Anne B. Cramond, freshman from Bettendorf.

Kate Marie Fennelly, sophomore from Davenport.

26 Mar 2014

Events in LeClaire, Iowa, compliment attractions, shops, and restaurants

By Cindy Bruhn

Historical LeClaire, Iowa has a penchant for fun times and enjoys hosting events to attract visitors to town. Many people who are aware of the fun to be had in LeClaire return year after year; while others are looking forward to attending LeClaire's events for the first time.

"We often hear how much people love LeClaire or that they want to come visit LeClaire, because they have heard so many great things," stated Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager. "Sometimes the events are what first attracts a person to our town, so we like to have something special going on every month."

Coming up on April 4-5, the "4th Annual Girls' Getaway Weekend" will include a fashion show and dinner at the award-winning Steventon's Restaurant overlooking the Mississippi River with entertainment by standup comedian Bobby Ray Bunch. Also included in the weekend are a cooking class from award-winning chef, Robert Day, at the Faithful Pilot Café and a Beauty Boot Camp hosted by Carissa Evans. There will be prizes and free wine tasting at Wide River Winery and Grasshoppers. Play the LeClaire Murder Mystery game and win prizes. There will also be plenty of time to shop in the unique stores in downtown LeClaire and attend a free tour at the Mississippi River Distilling Co. Cost is $45 per person. Complete details and registration can be found at www.leclairegirlsgetaway2014.com.

In May, the "2nd Annual French Market Days" will take place. This event will include "Tour de LeClaire" Big Wheel races for the kids sponsored by the River Valley Optimists Club, a French flea market and farmers' market on the Levee, lunch on the veranda of Vignettes with a scarf tying class, LeClaire Community Library book sale, and much more. Organizer, Terri Applegate says, "French Market Days includes something for everyone - all ages and interests. We are having a plant sale put on by our Rec Board. The plants are extras from our parks and the proceeds will go back into improving our parks, so it is a win-win." French Market Days take place on May 2-3. Details and can be found at www.visitleclaire.com

A popular event with many local residents and visitors is "LeClaire Garage Sale Days" on June 6 and 7. If you enjoy "picking" in your own back yard, LeClaire is a great place to find elusive treasures. You can always stop by Antique Archaeology - home of the American Pickers - and see what fresh picks they have, too.

On the "First Friday" of each month, LeClaire has a mini-festival of sorts from 5:30 - 8:00 pm with stores staying open late, restaurants offering specials, live music, and Mississippi River Distilling Co. and Wide River Winery offering food and drink samples. Details can be found at www.visitleclaire.com

Monthly "Trivia Nights" are scheduled through May and two car shows are being planned. On August 2nd the "Heartland British Auto Fest" and on September 6th the "Vettes on the River" will be taking place on the LeClaire riverfront. Also coming up in August is the world famous "Tug Fest" and in October LeClaire will have the annual "Apple Fest", "Dogtober Fest", and "Witches' Walk". "Christmas in LeClaire" in December is always a popular tradition among visitors and LeClaire residents. A complete list of LeClaire events can be found at http://www.visitleclaire.com/events.html

LeClaire, Iowa is located at a point where the Mississippi River makes a sharp bend to the southwest. LeClaire's historic bond with the river and the bold men who tamed the Upper Rapids is still visible in the homes and buildings they left behind. On May 7, 1979, their homes were recognized as part of the nine-block Cody Road Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. LeClaire's other attractions include the Buffalo Bill Museum/Lone Star Stern Wheeler, Mississippi River Distilling Co., and Antique Archaeology, home of the American Pickers.

• 563-289-4242 x1135 • info@visitleclaire.com

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26 Mar 2014

Check Out a Cake Pan from the Rock Island Library!

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: Thanks to a recent donation to the Rock Island Public Library, your library card can now help you bake a more attractive cake.

The collection is the result of a phone call from Rock Island resident Kristina Lefever, who had a cake pan collection that needed a new home. "She used to live near a library in central Iowa that had a circulating collection of cake pans. After moving to Rock Island, she decided her own collection had been packed up long enough, and called us. We agreed to see how patrons respond to this new service," notes Kim Brozovich, Director of Technical Services at the Rock Island Public Library.

Fifteen pans are available, in the following shapes:

  • Book pans
  • Bunny cake
  • Cookie Monster
  • Cross
  • Goofy
  • Heart cake
  • Holly Hobbie
  • Mini-cupcake tins
  • Mini egg pan
  • Pink Panther
  • Precious Pony
  • Strawberry Shortcake
  • Tweety Bird

"The pans will be housed at our Main Library, but can be sent via our delivery system to another Rock Island branch, or any other library in the RiverShare catalog," added Brozovich.

The items appear in the library online catalog under the subject heading "cake pans." Borrowers are responsible for washing the pans before they are returned. Pans check out for 21 days, and incur a standard late fine of 20 cents per day. Pans may be borrowed or put on hold by any patron with a library card from any RiverShare library, but cannot be sent to libraries outside the RiverShare consortium.

For more events at Rock Island Public Libraries, visit the library website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow the library on Facebook or Twitter, or call 309-732-7323.

Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.

 

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26 Mar 2014

Spring is in the Air

By Joedy Cook

My Sincere Thanks: I want to reach out personally and give my heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful sponsors, donors, workers and all those who attended and shared in the success of Tutu Fabulous!  Your efforts beautifully combined to raise a total of over $9,000 to keep the bullying prevention campaign of The Ugly Duckling program in area schools. Sincerely, Joedy Cook.


Two inspiring and challenging world premiere ballets will be presented with live music provided by our partner Orchestra Iowa - the "Rite of Spring" & "Tehilah" set to the music of  Appalachian Spring. Amazing new choreography set to the magnificent music of Igor Stravensky & Aaron Copeland.

  • 4/5/2014 7:30 PM,  4/6/2014 2:30 PM at Paramount in Cedar Rapids,

  • 4/12/2014 1:30 PM &  7:30 PM at the Adler, Davenport

 

Mouse King comments

Yes, I was scurrying around at the Blackhawk, watching and listening!  It was hard with all the feet moving around the room, especially the dancing!  I really liked the "Mashed Potato Martinis" - so yummy!  I laughed so hard I thought everyone would hear me . . . one of our beautiful ballerinas thought it was ICE CREAM!! Yes, those ladies eat ice cream - and I have benefited from more than a few cookies crumbs  :). All in all, it was a very exciting, magical night.


MUSCATINE , Iowa - 3/8/2014. Second-graders from around the district - 450 in all - ooh'd and aww'd as the dancers from Ballet Quad Cities performed "The Ugly Duckling" on the Central Middle School auditorium stage Friday morning.  "Ballet QC brings Art and Life Lessons" Dispatch/Argus 1/28/2014. "The Ugly Duckling" is not only a beautiful dance fairy tale in the capable hands and expressive bodies of Ballet Quad Cities' professionals. The company works with thousands of local students annually to reinforce its message of bullying prevention and introduce youngsters to the wonders of ballet.


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