22 Jan 2014

Governor Quinn Partners with Pizzas 4 Patriots, DHL to Provide Servicemembers with a Slice of Home

By Grant Klinzman

10,000 Chicago-Style Pizzas to be Shipped to Overseas Servicemembers

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today partnered with leaders from DHL Express and Pizzas 4 Patriots to send 10,000 Chicago-style deep dish pizzas to servicemembers just in time for Super Bowl Sunday. Pizzas will be delivered to troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Oman.

Super Bowl Sunday is traditionally America's biggest day of the year for eating pizza. Since our troops serving overseas are unable to enjoy the game at home, the not-for-profit organization Pizzas 4 Patriots works to make sure a slice of home comes to them. The idea was originally conceived by former Master Sgt. Mark Evans of Elk Grove Village as a way to show appreciation and bring reminders of home to servicemembers overseas. This is the second year that Governor Quinn has participated in the special send-off event.

"Many of our nation's sons and daughters have sacrificed the comforts of home to join the front lines," Governor Quinn said. "It's up to us to make sure they are not forgotten on Super Bowl Sunday or any day of the year. I'm proud to partner with DHL and Pizzas 4 Patriots to help honor servicemembers by giving them a small reminder of home - the best pizza the country has to offer, from right here in Illinois."

The DHL Express team will be packing and loading all 10,000 ready-to-bake, Chicago-style pizzas from Illinois-based Great Kitchens into DHL cargo jets and shipping them. Once in the Middle East, the pizza delivery will be distributed to Camp Bastion, Baghram Airbase and Kandahar Airfield and then on to various Forward Operating Bases in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Oman. DHL Express will provide door-to-door, final delivery for the distribution, working closely with the U.S. military to ensure the pizzas are delivered fresh and ready to eat. The pizzas are enough to feed every soldier stationed in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Oman.

"Eating a hot slice of pizza while watching the Super Bowl is an American tradition, so it's very special to us that we help make this delivery happen and bring troops a slice of home," CEO of DHL Express U.S. Ian Clough said. "We're delighted to leverage our international expertise and global network to transport this wonderful care package overseas."

Since 2008, Pizzas 4 Patriots has worked with DHL Express to send more than 132,000 pizzas in support of U.S. military personnel overseas, and in 2013 Pizzas 4 Patriots made a Guinness World Record for the world's largest pizza party, with over 30,000 pizzas. For more information about Pizzas 4 Patriots, please visit Pizzas4Patriots.com.

Governor Quinn has made commitment to veterans, servicemembers and their families a top priority throughout his career. He led the Illinois Warrior Assistance Program that helps veterans transition back to their daily lives and the Welcome Home Heroes program which helps support Illinois servicemembers seeking home ownership. As Lieutenant Governor, Quinn championed the Illinois Military Family Relief Fund Act, which established a fund to provide grants to families of Illinois National Guard members and Illinois residents serving in the U.S. Armed Forces Reserve components who are called to active duty. These grants help servicemembers and their families with the costs of food, housing, utilities and other expenses when the wage-earner has left civilian employment for active military duty. The fund has distributed more than $15.1 million to 29,625 Illinois military families to assist with the financial burden at home.

For more information about these and other programs for our veterans, visit OperationHomefront.org or call the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs at (217) 782-6641 or (312) 814-2460.

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22 Jan 2014

LOVE, LOSS, & WHAT I WORE opens 2/14 at the CCPA

By Emil Rinderspacher

City Circle Acting Company Presents Nora and Delia Ephron's Love, Loss and What I Wore February 14-16

City Circle Acting Company of Coralville will present Nora and Delia Ephron's play Love, Loss and What I Wore on February 14-16 at the Coralville Center for the Performing Arts. Performances are February 14 and 15 at 7:30 pm and February 16 at 2:00 pm. The show is directed by Meg Dobbs. Set design and decoration is by The Luxe Zone of Coralville.

Based on the best seller by Ilene Beckerman as well as the recollections of the Ephron's friends, the show uses clothing and accessories and the memories they trigger to tell funny and often poignant stories that all women can relate to: mothers, prom dresses, mothers, buying bras, mothers, hating purses, and why we only wear black.

Twelve talented actresses will bring these stories to life. They include Robyn Calhoun, Paula Grady, Ramya Hipp, Diviin Huff, Katy Karas, Sara Knox, Kathy Maxey, Nicole McDonough, Krista Neumann, Leslie Nolte, Mary Rinderspacher, and Mary Wedemeyer.

During the production, City Circle will be collecting donations of new and gently used professional women's clothing to benefit the clients of the Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP). Donations can be brought to the theatre or dropped off at Catherine's Boutique in downtown Iowa City at 7 S. Dubuque Street during business hours February 10-22.

Nine local businesses have donated the costumes worn by the actresses: Catherine's, Dress Barn, Domby, Dulcinea, Francesca's, JC Penney, Revival, Textiles, and Velvet Coat. The dresses will be auctioned off after the show's run to benefit the DVIP. More information about the clothing drive and auction can be found at www.citycircle.org.

Tickets to the show are $12-$27 and can be purchased online at  http://www.coralvillearts.org/ or by calling 319.248.9370 or in person at the CCPA box office at 1301 5th Street and at the Coralville Recreation Center at 1506 8th Street. ASL interpreters will be translating the performance on Sunday, Feb 16 at 2 PM. Please call 319.248.9372 to request seating in the ASL section.
22 Jan 2014

World's Toughest Rodeo Dirt Dump

By Ashley Sturgell

What: 100 truckloads of dirt will be dumped on the floor of the iWireless Center tomorrow morning in preparation for this weekend's World's Toughest Rodeo!

Where: iWireless Center, 1201 River Dr. Moline, IL

 

When: Thursday, January 23

Its Bulls... It's Broncs and it's a whole lot more for 2014 as the World's Toughest Rodeo National Tour returns to Moline's iWireless Center January 24 and 25.  Fans definitely expect to see the world's best bucking horses and bulls and double tough cowboys with nerves of steel.  But right when you think you've seen it all...expect the unexpected as Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey comes to town to thrill the fans in a way only the famous Whiplash can in his first appearance at the iWireless Center.  Or cowboys and ostriches... who knew???  World's Toughest Rodeo turns up the heat with the all new ostrich races nightly.

The World's Toughest Rodeo features the fan's favorite events: Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding with the top two competing a second time in the thrilling Winner Takes All...Showdown Round.  The Midwest's fastest cowgirls will also compete in the Women's Barrel Racing. Along with intense competition, fans will witness Mutton Bustin for the little buckaroos as well as world-class specialty entertainment making this an event guaranteed to keep fans on the edge of their seats.

The cement ends and the wild west begins each night as fans are invited to come down in the dirt on the arena floor for the Free Preshow. The Free Preshow is fun for all ages and a FANtastic opportunity to Go Out West for the Night.  Only at the World's Toughest Rodeo Preshow can fans meet the cowboys and entertainers,  get autographs and photos, have free pony rides, sit on Midnight the bull in the bucking chutes, and even get up close and personal with the World's Toughest Rodeo animal superstars as our staff  hosts a behind the chutes tour. It's cowboy tailgating right in the rodeo arena, more fun and FREE for all ages.

The World's Toughest Rodeo rides into the iWireless Center, January 24 and 25. The Free Pre-Show begins each night at 6:00pm and the action starts at 7:30pm. Tickets are available now online at www.ticketmaster.com or at the arena box office.

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22 Jan 2014

Upper Iowa University announces October 2013 graduates

By Monica Bayer Heaton
FAYETTE, IA (01/22/2014)(readMedia)-- Upper Iowa University is pleased to announce the names of its October 2013 graduates, followed by the degree earned and respective honors.

Richard Troendle of Bettendorf, IA, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Mgmt

Celia Porth of DeWitt, IA, graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

About Upper Iowa University Founded in 1857, Upper Iowa University is a private, not-for-profit university providing undergraduate and graduate degree programs and leadership development opportunities 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 program. For more information, visit www.uiu.edu.

22 Jan 2014

What's Happening at the Putnam!

By Jenna Smith
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22 Jan 2014

Concorde Career College Adds Online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration - Radiologic Technology

By Krista Thorson

Concorde understands the roll continuing education plays in the advancement of your career

Kansas City, Missouri --  Concorde Career Colleges now offers a continuing education opportunity with its new Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration - Radiologic Technology. Students will be able to earn this Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration in as little as 15 months. 

Concorde's Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration - Radiologic Technology program is the next step in advancing a career in Radiologic Technology.   This degree will expand student's potential and prepare them for leadership and management roles.  By achieving new skills that include competency in research methods, improved critical thinking and the principles of management needed to work in cross-functional teams, graduates will be well prepared for their next career step.

In addition to the opportunity for continuing education, students will also benefit from the convenience of an online education. Students can work on assignments and participate in class discussions as their schedule permits, making this program perfect for the already busy professional. 

"This online degree builds on the foundation of our entry level healthcare career programs by completing the career path for our current and future students," said Patrick Albert, Concorde CEO. "We pride ourselves in preparing committed students for successful employment in rewarding health care professions.  Our new bachelor degrees allow us to provide this support throughout the course of their career."

About Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. 

The Concorde Kansas City campus is located between the Plaza/Westport area and Crown Center at the corner of Linwood and Broadway. In addition to the online Healthcare Administration - Radiologic Technology program, the campus also offers online programs in Health Information Management (AAS), Healthcare Administration - Respiratory Therapy (BS) and RN to BSN.

Concorde Career Colleges has been training medical professionals for nearly 50 years.  Concorde has 16 campuses in 8 states and is one of very few colleges in America to offer only healthcare education and training.

Those interested in learning more about career training or employment opportunities are encouraged to call 913-745-2175.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the programs, and other important information, please visit our website at www.concorde.edu/disclosures.

Instruction and support services for Concorde Career College online programs are provided through the Kansas City, MO campus only.  Please visit concorde.edu/campus/online for more information.

For more information about Concorde Career Colleges Inc. please visit www.concorde.edu. 
22 Jan 2014

Register for the Community Arts Summit on Feb. 6th

By Experience Quad Cities
Thursday, February 6th
3:30-5:00 p.m.
Location: Rogalski Center Ballroom
St. Ambrose University Campus, 518 W. Locust St. in Davenport

Attend to share your input on what is affecting your organization, what common goals we can define to work on together, and what impact we can create on the local and regional community.  Experience Quad Cities will also update you on their new structure and announce the 2014 dates for East West Riverfest.  Encourage others of like organizations to attend! Social time with cash bar following the meeting.

Deadline to Register is Tuesday, Feb. 4th
Community Arts Summit

Hosted by Experience Quad Cities

www.experiencequadcities.com
22 Jan 2014

Presentation Explores Passion, Purpose, and Time Management

By Mark McLaughlin
IA/IL QUAD-CITIES - "Life is an exhilarating journey. It is exciting to make new discoveries as we move forward and find new passions or re-discover passions we once had. But what is passion?"

That statement, with its compelling question, comes from Bill Davis, an instructor in Ashford University's Forbes School of Business. Davis will discuss the role of passion in life in his presentation, Passion, Purpose, and Time Management, hosted by the Idea Lab, a division of Results Marketing. The Idea Lab is dedicated to providing the Quad Cities area with unique learning opportunities.
Passion, Purpose, and Time Management will be held as a Lunch and Learn presentation from 12 to 1 p.m., Jan. 31, at the St. Ambrose Professional Development Center in the New Ventures Center, 331 W. Third St., Davenport, IA. Admission is $15 and the event will include a Chick-fil-A meal.
"Bill will tell how passion ties in with purpose and time management, creating the perfect environment for success to thrive," said Todd Ashby, Managing Partner of Results Marketing. "He has written on why passion is an important factor in reaching one's goals, and we are proud to offer his inspiring presentation as our first Idea Lab Lunch and Learn of 2014."
For more information or to register, please call Marcia Brandt at 563-322-2065 or email  Marcia@resultsimc.com. Feel free to follow the Idea Lab on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Idealabqc.
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22 Jan 2014

Lt. Governor Reynolds applauds "Million Women Mentors"

By Rick Martin
Encourages Iowans to become mentors

(DES MOINES) - Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds applauds the launch of Million Women Mentors (MWM), a ground-breaking collaborative effort designed to engage one million science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) mentors. Launched on January 8, 2014, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C., the initiative aims to educate and empower girls and young women to actively pursue STEM education and careers.

"I encourage all Iowans to consider becoming a mentor; mentoring is one critical way to improve opportunities for girls and young women, so they can see firsthand they can be successful in a STEM career," said Reynolds. "Mentors can send the message that investing time in studying STEM subjects in school will pay off by building the foundation for post-secondary training or education in STEM fields."

In conjunction with National Mentoring Month, MWM has constructed a vast network of 13 corporate sponsors, and more than 40 partner organizations that are dedicated to cultivating multiple pathways of mentoring to bolster girls' confidence and increase access to professionals working in the STEM field. Collectively, these public-private entities represent more than 18 million women and girls.

To make the pledge to become a mentor, visit the website www.millionwomenmentors.org.

MWM is an initiative of STEMconnector®, the national organization that works closely with corporations and thousands of entities to assist in STEM best practices and smart STEM investments.

22 Jan 2014

For Success in Marriage, Treat It Like a Business

By Ginny Grimsley
Counselor Offers Tips for Committing One's Life to the Right Person

As an immigrant from India who feels blessed to be an American citizen, Sukhjiwan Singh remains puzzled by the divorce rate here, estimated by PolitiFact.com in 2012 to be 40 to 50 percent.

"I come from a time and place in which arranged marriages were common practice - and there was no dating allowed. It seems to me that our society today should have more successful marriages since singles can date here and get to know their future spouse before taking the plunge," says Singh, CEO of a real estate firm, a mother of two and a happily married wife to her husband of 35 years.

Singh has extensive experience as a counselor to victims of domestic violence, which has piqued her fascination for what works, and what doesn't work, when searching for a lifelong partner.

"If you truly want to commit your life to a future husband or wife, but haven't found him or her yet, there are many things you can do to ensure a successful marriage while testing the waters via dating," say Singh, author of "Marriage and the Love Myth," (www.authorsukhsingh.com), who offers tips for committing one's life to the right person.

• Don't ignore the parallels between business and dating/marriage. Just like marriages, businesses fail all the time. Both demand your best effort and resources, including an inexhaustible amount of time, dedication and, usually, as much money as you can spare. As the fate of your business or romantic relationship goes, so goes your fate. While the experiences of both are often different, both require self-awareness, sound decision-making, and the willingness to give if they are to be successful. Of course, this means finding the right niche in business, or the right person for love...

• Follow the 80-percent rule in terms of compatibility for the "big stuff." No two people are exactly alike, so where should a single person start measuring compatibility with another? Define the "big stuff," which may mean religion, culture and ethnicity for some. Another take on big stuff could be personality traits, physical characteristics, social skills and more. Still another take could mean where two people are in life, such as profession and education. Define the big stuff; if you're compatible on about 80 percent of the list, you should strongly consider purchasing a warranty for a great relationship. In other words, getting married.

• Communication skill - the glue of a lasting relationship. While establishing a relationship, take note of the conversation. Does it flow and is it enjoyable, or do you find yourself bickering frequently? As with a business, you can have the ideal partner or employee who may look stellar on paper, but if you do not work well together, it's not good for business. The same follows for a sweetheart who may seem perfect in every other way. Make sure communication is a two-way street, and watch out for frequent sarcasm toward you, which is a sign of disrespect. You should be able to talk and listen with care, respect and proper appreciation.

About Sukhjiwan Singh: Sukhjiwan Singh is the founder and CEO of New Dimensions Realty, a real estate brokerage. Through her extensive experience as a volunteer counselor for victims of domestic violence, she has become deeply aware of the causes of divorce and its devastating impact on families. Born and raised in Punjab, India, she received a master's degree in English from Punjab University and immigrated to the United States in 1979. Since then, she has lived a happy lifestyle with her two sons and the love of her life - her husband of 35 years, Malkiat.

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