10 Feb 2014

Should You Buy Pet Insurance?

By Steve Burke
By Jason Alderman

One topic I've learned to avoid with new acquaintances until I know them better (along with politics and religion) is where they stand on the treatment of pets. Some people, when their dog gets sick or badly injured, say, "It's an animal - that's just part of the circle of life." Others consider Rover a close family member and would take out a second mortgage to save his life.

Pet owners from both camps probably see the barrage of ads for pet insurance and wonder whether it's worth the expense, which might be several thousand dollars over the life of your pet. I did some research and the best answer I can come up with is, it depends.

First, ask yourself: Do you regard pet insurance as a financial investment, where you expect to get back more in benefits than you paid out in premiums over the pet's life? Or, is it more like auto or homeowner's insurance, where you hope nothing ever goes seriously wrong, but you want coverage in case there's a catastrophe?

Either way, here are some basic facts about pet insurance that may help you decide whether it's right for you:

Pet insurance shares many features with human health insurance: Policies typically have annual deductibles, copayments and exclusions, and some limit which veterinarians, clinics and hospitals you can use.

But there are numerous differences as well. For example, pet insurers are allowed to refuse coverage for preexisting conditions and to set annual and lifetime payout limits. Among the many other restrictions you should watch for when comparing plans are:

  • Premiums vary greatly depending on where you live and may increase based on your pet's age, breed, veterinary cost inflation and other factors.
  • Typically you must pay the vet or hospital bill out of pocket and get reimbursed later.
  • Many plans deny or restrict coverage for congenital or hereditary conditions (like hip dysplasia in dogs or kidney failure in cats) and preventable conditions like periodontal disease.
  • Along with annual and lifetime maximums on benefits paid out, there may be a limit on how much it will pay for treatment of an individual illness or accident.
  • If your pet suffers a particular disorder one year, don't be surprised if that condition is excluded at renewal - or if you're required to pay an additional fee for future coverage.
  • Pets over certain age limits frequently are denied coverage.
  • Certain breeds are often excluded or only eligible for restricted coverage.
  • Some carriers let you augment your accident and illness policy with optional "wellness care" coverage for things like spaying and neutering, annual physicals, vaccines and routine tests. Make sure the additional premium is worth the extra cost.

Perhaps the biggest challenge when choosing pet insurance is trying to compare plans, apples to apples. There are about a dozen carriers in the U.S. Each offers a variety of plans with varying deductible, copayment and maximum coverage amounts, as well as different covered benefits and exclusions.

You can go directly to their websites for plan details and to request a quote, or use an independent comparison website to pull quotes from multiple carriers. I'd recommend creating a spreadsheet to compare benefits and costs side by side, just as you would when shopping for auto insurance.

Bottom line: If you decide pet insurance isn't right for you, at least be sure you're setting money aside to cover expected - and unexpected expenses.

10 Feb 2014

Governor Quinn Encourages Illinois Residents to Consider Rescuing a Pet

By Katie Hickey

Governor and Comptroller Topinka Hope to Make 2014 the Year of Animal Rescue; First Dog of Illinois Rescued from PAWS

CHICAGO - Governor Quinn today was joined by Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka at Pets Are Worth Saving (PAWS) Chicago to encourage all Illinois residents to consider adopting a pet this year. Today's event is a part of Governor Quinn's commitment to protect pets and their owners, while ensuring that all animals in Illinois are treated ethically and responsibly.

"Pets are part of our families and we want to make 2014 the Year of Animal Rescue," Governor Quinn said. "It is important that we try our hardest to find loving homes for these displaced animals and make sure they get the care and attention they need. Rosie - the first dog of Illinois - came from PAWS and the other animals here today would make fine additions to many families."

"I thank Judy Baar Topinka for her lifelong commitment to protecting pets and promoting animal rights. She is one-of-a-kind," the Governor added.

"I am thrilled to have Governor Quinn as a partner in finding homes for these pets and thank him for all his efforts," Comptroller Topinka said. "I also love that he personally rescued another animal through the adoption of his new dog, Rosie. And that's what this effort is all about - introducing critters to the right people."

In 2011, Comptroller Topinka created the Comptroller's Critters Pet Adoption Program to find good homes for rescue animals and save taxpayer dollars by avoiding the costs associated with overpopulation and animal control efforts. Around 100 shelters have partnered with "Comptroller's Critters" and through an online database and pet adoption nights, there have been over 2,200 adoptions since the program began. For more information about how "Comptroller's Critters" brings together rescue animals and families, visit http://www.ioc.state.il.us/index.cfm/about-our-office/comptrollers-critters1/.

The Governor and Comptroller were joined by Rosie, the Governor's new dog. Rosie - a Yorkshire Terrier mix - is a rescue dog and was recently adopted from PAWS. This was her first public event.

Four dogs and four kittens were looking for loving families at today's Adopt-a-Pet adoption event at PAWS Chicago, the city's largest no-kill humane organization, focused on solutions to end the killing of homeless pets. Since the organization's founding in 1997, the number of homeless pets killed in the city has been reduced by nearly 70 percent, from 42,561 to fewer than 14,000 last year. Animal rescue spares animals from this fate and provides them with a forever home. For more information about PAWS Chicago and pet adoption, visit http://www.pawschicago.org/.

Governor Quinn has long been a pet lover and advocate for the humane treatment of animals. Last year he signed the "Puppy Lemon Law" to give buyers protection for pet purchases and to help reduce the possibility of emotional trauma that comes from losing a pet. He also signed new laws to help ensure that all dogs in Illinois are treated humanely when tethered outside and to provide humane options for stray farm animals such as adoption or placement in a sanctuary.

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10 Feb 2014

QC Mallards Weekend Results

By Brian Lavelle

Levesque Hat Trick Powers Mallards Past Chill 6-3 in Front of 8,761

MOLINE, Ill. (February 8, 2014) - Gabriel Levesque scored a hat trick and added an assist as the host Quad City Mallards defeated the St. Charles Chill 6-3 Saturday night in front 8,761 fans.  By winning in front of the largest Central Hockey League crowd this season the Mallards (21-11-8) reached the 50-point plateau while the loss left the Chill (10-30-5, 25 points) with 30 regulation defeats this year.

After Levesque pounced on a rebound at 17:45 of the second period to complete his hat trick and give Quad City a 4-2 lead, the Mallards would put the game away by outscoring the Chill 2-1 in the third period.  Mike Monfredo widened the Mallard advantage to three for the first time by sweeping the puck home from the left wing circle at 5:58 of the third.  With the Chill on the man advantage Dan Weiss's wrist shot snuck inside the post and trimmed the Mallard cushion to 5-3 at 10:47, but just under four minutes later Thomas Frazee would cap off the Quad City victory with a close range power play goal.

The Mallards had emerged from a wild opening 20 minutes with a 3-2 lead.  Levesque started the scoring by pouncing on a rebound for the first of his two first period power play goals 8:23 into the game.  Matt Duffy's drive from the high slot stretched the Mallard lead to 2-0 just a minute and 19 seconds later.  A Travis Ouelette wrist shot from the slot got St. Charles on the scoreboard for the first time at 13:06 of the first.  Levesque struck again at 17:09, roofing the puck from the slot to reestablish the two goal Mallard lead.  Just when it seemed that two goal margin would stand up through the end of first the Chill would strike on the power play.  Kyle O'Kane buried Nicklas Lindberg's centering feed with just 17.2 seconds left in the first to once more reduce the gap to a single goal, but St. Charles would get no closer.

The Mallards and Chill meet again tomorrow in St. Charles.  The Mallards next play at home next Friday night at 7:05 p.m. against the Rapid City Rush.  Next Friday is another $1 Dog/$1 Beer Night presented by 97X.  $1 hot dogs and beers are available at iWireless Center concession stands during each of the Mallards' 11 Friday night home games this season.

Tickets for next Friday night's game and all Mallards regular season home games can be purchased at the iWireless Center ticket office, Ticketmaster outlets, through ticketmaster.com 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.

Monfredo Scores Last Minute Power Play Winner, Mallards Outlast Chill 6-4

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (February 9, 2014) - Mike Monfredo scored a tie breaking power play goal with just 30 seconds left in regulation and the Quad City Mallards went on to claim a wild 6-4 win over the host St. Charles Chill Sunday.  With victory, the Mallards (22-11-8, 52 points) moved into sole possession of fifth place in the Central Hockey League and completed a two-game home-and-home sweep of the Chill (10-31-5, 25 points).

Monfredo blasted the game winner from the right point with the Mallards on a late man advantage that resulted from a major penalty (kneeing) assessed to the Chill's Sean Muncy.  Thomas Frazee, who also had an assist, clinched the win by scoring an empty net goal on the power play with only 13 seconds left in the contest.

The Mallards' late flurry capped off a third period Quad City comeback triggered by Justin Fox's close range equalizer at 13:36 of the final frame.  The Mallards found themselves in need of a rally when Ryan Berard broke a 3-3 deadlock from the slot with the second St. Charles shorthanded goal of the game at 11:57 of the third.

The Chill outscored the Mallards 3-2 in a back-and-forth second period to set the stage for that frantic finish.  What had been a 1-0 Mallard lead was erased when Travis Ouellete pounced on a rebound at 2:33 of the second.  Exactly two minutes later, Nick Grasso finished off a 2-on-1 rush to put the Mallards back on top.  That advantage lasted only until Martin Hlinka scored shorthanded from the top of the left wing circle to knot the game at two at 9:29.  Just a minute and 47 seconds later he Chill took the lead for the first time with Cameron Cooper's sharp angle shot.  The Mallards responded when Matt Duffy fired in a rebound at 15:27 to tie the score at three.

Jeff Lee's backhander from the slot had opened the scoring at 5:29 of the first period and kick-started what proved to be a roller coaster afternoon.

Americans Drop Mallards 5-2

MOLINE, Ill. (February 7, 2014) - Brian McMillin scored two goals and Mark Guggenberger made 40 saves as the Allen Americans defeated the host Quad City Mallards 5-2 Friday night.  With the loss, the Mallards (20-11-8, 48 points) settled for a split of their two game series with Allen while the victory ended the Americans' (26-13-4, 56 points) three-game losing streak.

Daniel Tetrault scored what proved to be the game winner on the power play at 8:38 of the second period.  Tetrault's one timer from the high slot broke a 2-2 deadlock and turned out to be the first of three unanswered Allen goals. That the Americans entered the third period still on top 3-2 was due in good part to Guggenberger's 19-save effort in the second.

The Americans took control of the contest with a pair of goals in the third.  McMillin charged into the goalmouth and buried his second of the game just 13 seconds into the final frame.  Alex Lavoie scored Allen's fifth by converting Greger Hanson's centering pass at 7:40.

The Mallards had battled back from an early 2-0 deficit to even the score in the first period.  McMillin's close range backhander opened the scoring at 2:31 of the first.  At 4:45 Hanson pounced on a rebound to double the Allen lead.  The Mallards were on the power play when Matt Duffy's blue line blast cut the gap to 2-1 at 5:47.  With just 51 seconds left in the period and the Mallards again on the power play, Mike Monfredo swooped through the left wing circle to score the equalizer but the Mallards would be unable to rally a second time.
10 Feb 2014

Governor Quinn Opens Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge Over Mississippi River

By Grant Klinzman

Monumental Bridge Will Improve Safety and Reduce Traffic Congestion

EAST ST. LOUIS - Governor Pat Quinn today was joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx, U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Missouri Governor Jay Nixon and a number of local officials to open the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge. The monumental $695 million bridge provides a better and safer way for millions of motorists to cross the Mississippi River between Illinois and Missouri. Today's event is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to create jobs and build a 21st century infrastructure that will drive Illinois' economy forward.

"The team spirit and diverse participation that went into the planning and construction of this magnificent structure is a fitting tribute to Stan Musial and the veterans after whom it is named," Governor Quinn said. "This is the first new bridge connecting downtown St. Louis and southwestern Illinois that has been built in more than four decades, and it will be a catalyst for business development and job creation for the future."

"This is more than a bridge - it is a road to opportunity for the thousands of people in Illinois and Missouri who have long deserved a faster and safer way to get to work and home again," Transportation Secretary Foxx said. "Last week, President Obama said that 'first-class jobs gravitate to first-class infrastructure,' and there is no bigger example than this first-class bridge of how transportation investments can help businesses and residents alike."

"The new bridge will mean more jobs and more economic opportunity on both sides of the Mississippi," Senator Durbin said. "I was proud to support federal funding for the bridge in Washington and proud to join Senator McCaskill in introducing legislation to name the bridge after both our brave veterans and one of my earliest childhood heroes, Stan 'The Man' Musial. I look forward to the economic boost this bridge will bring to both Illinois and Missouri."

"One-hundred and forty years after the Eads Bridge first linked Missouri and Illinois, the I-70 Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is the latest span to bring commerce and travelers across the Mississippi River at this nexus of our country," Governor Nixon said. "This is a milestone for trade and transportation that will help this region, and our two states, continue to grow."

The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge is one mile north of the Martin Luther King Bridge. It has two traffic lanes in each direction with room to expand to three lanes, and carries Interstate 70 traffic between Illinois and Missouri, connecting I-70 at the I-55/I-64/I-70 interchange on the Illinois side to I-70 near Cass Avenue in Missouri. Construction began in the summer of 2009. The project, a joint effort by the Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation, has created or supported more than 9,000 jobs.

Illinois contributed $347 million toward the bridge construction, with Missouri contributing $41 million and the federal government contributing $307 million. Part of Illinois' commitment came from Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now! capital construction program.

"We are excited to open the new Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge to traffic," Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann L. Schneider said. "Thanks to the hard work of our diverse group of trade workers, contractors and consulting engineers who made this project happen, motorists on both sides of the river will have a safer, less congested and faster commute. We are proud of the partnership with the Missouri Department of Transportation and we sincerely appreciate Governor Pat Quinn's unwavering support for this important project as part of our vision to transform Transportation for Tomorrow."

A diverse group of trade workers, contractors, and engineers have worked on the project since it began in 2009. The 24 percent minority workforce participation on the Illinois-funded part of the project is nearly 10 percent higher than the goal set by the Federal Highway Administration and sets a record for construction projects in the Metro East area.

The new bridge and its carefully planned alignment will provide economic benefits to the Metro East area of Illinois. For example, a new interchange was constructed at the relocated Illinois Route 3 that will open the National Stockyards area for redevelopment.

The work in Illinois required the largest archaeological dig in the country from 2009-12. More than 6,000 archaeological features were investigated, and in 2011 the Federal Highway Administration Environmental Excellence Award was presented to the Illinois Department of Transportation for their efforts relating to archaeology in the area. The discoveries made during the project greatly enhanced the knowledge of the civilization that flourished at nearby Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, Illinois' only World Heritage Site. The new bridge will make it easier for motorists on the Missouri side of the river to visit Cahokia Mounds.

The existing Poplar Street Bridge carried combined traffic for Interstates 55, 64 and 70 and averages 120,000 vehicles daily. By 2030, the Poplar Street Bridge would have carried more than 150,000 vehicles daily if the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge had not been built. The new I-70 bridge and the Poplar Street Bridge, which will continue to carry I-55/64 traffic, will mean much less congestion and fewer accidents and will greatly enhance traffic flow between Illinois and Missouri.

The Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge project is part of Governor Quinn's $31 billion Illinois Jobs Now! program, which will support more than 439,000 jobs over six years. Illinois Jobs Now! is the largest capital construction program in Illinois history, and is one of the largest capital construction programs in the nation.

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10 Feb 2014

Valentine's Day at the Trumpet Blossom Cafe

By Katy Meyer
We're pleased to be hosting two of our favorite musicians for Valentine's weekend:  Friday night with Dustin D Busch and Saturday night with Pete Balestrieri! In addition to our regular dinner menu we'll also be offering a three-course option with beer and wine pairings:

$70 per couple, tax & gratuity included
$100 per couple with wine or beer, tax & gratuity included
(all the food is made with gluten-free ingredients)

first course: 
shared appetizer plate with housemade crackers, sunflower seed pate, pickled veggies, fresh veggies, & cider mustard with sparkling white wine or Sutliff Cider

second course:
choice of entrees, one per person pasta with "cheesy" winter squash sauce, sundried tomatoes, olives, greens, and portobellos or spinach polenta with roasted winter veggies, lemon-balamic tempeh, herb aioli, & fried sage with Boujelais Blanc or Pale Ale, TBD

third course:
shared dessert of flourless chocolate cake with berries & mousse with Boujelais Nouveau or Stout, TBD

Treat your sweetheart to a magical night; or make memories with friends!  Don't forget to make a reservation because Valentine's is one of our busiest times of the year.  Give us a call at 319-248-0077.

310 E. Prentiss St.
Iowa City IA 52240
10 Feb 2014

2014 Bishop Hill Quilt Show

By M Ristau
Jars , Jelly Rolls, and Jewels

2014 Quilt Show By Prairie Queen Quilt Club, Bishop Hill, Illinois

Please mark your calendars

*Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16, 17, and 18, 2014

At the Colony School House in Bishop Hill, Illinois.

• 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday,

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday

Note: The Viewers' Choice voting takes place on Friday, May 16, with awards displayed Saturday, May 17, and Sunday, May 18.

*Admission - only $4.

Displays will include new and antique quilts, wall hangings and Quilting Challenges. .

*Quilting Demonstrations all days, mornings and afternoons.

*Raffles and Door Prizes

*Trash and Treasures Corner with bargains galore

The Quilting Challenge entries using the Show Theme or Themes will be displayed at the Steeple Building during the month of May.

Come and enjoy Bishop Hill and the Quilt Show. There are shops and resturants to visit. You are going to love it!!!
10 Feb 2014

Northern Illinois University announces Fall 2013 Dean's List

By Constance Ervins

DEKALB, IL (02/07/2014)(readMedia)-- Northern Illinois University announces its Fall 2013 Dean's List. The following local residents have been recognized as a Dean's List students at Northern Illinois University (NIU):

Ian Andrews of East Moline. Andrews, as a student in the College of Business

Diego Gomez of Moline. Gomez, as a student in the College of Business

Jacob Ngo of Moline. Ngo, as a student in the College of Business

Wesley Brinkman of Lyndon. Brinkman, as a student in the College of Education

Megan Wilson of Milan. Wilson, as a student in the College of Education

Angela Versluis of Silvis. Versluis, as a student in the College of Health & Human Sciences

James Green of Rock Island. Green, as a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Keaton Brown of Illinois City. Brown, as a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Jacob Blair of Silvis. Blair, as a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Ellen Collison of Clinton. Collison, as a student in the College of Visual and Performing Arts

The dean's list is compiled by NIU's academic colleges according to varying criteria. Students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale to receive this award.

We appreciate your assistance in acknowledging their accomplishment.

Chartered in 1895, NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of about 21,000. Located near a vibrant research and development corridor, NIU's main DeKalb campus is 65 miles west of Chicago and 45 miles southeast of Rockford. NIU provides more than 60 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate- and doctoral- level programs in seven colleges (Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts). The university also operates education centers in Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, where working professionals can access NIU programs at convenient times and locations. The 16 NIU Huskies athletic teams compete in the Mid-American Conference at the highest NCAA Division I level.

10 Feb 2014

Lt. Gov. Simon applauds farm bill being signed into law

By Ted Nelson

CARBONDALE - Feb. 7, 2014. Lt. Governor Sheila Simon today issued the following statement on President Barack Obama signing a new farm bill into law.

"I applaud Congress for its efforts to work together in a bipartisan fashion to pass a farm bill. After much debate, a comprehensive piece of legislation has now been signed by the President.

"As chair of the Governor's Rural Affairs Council (GRAC), I know the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and firmly believe cuts in the farm bill to SNAP are too drastic. While this is not a perfect bill, it takes important steps to assist farmers and support programs to increase access to fresh and local foods.

"I am pleased to see support for a Hunger-Free Communities Incentives Grant that provides incentives for SNAP recipients to buy local food. The grant provision is a win for consumers, who will be able to increase their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables, and a win for farmers, who should enjoy increased revenues. Illinois should follow this lead and seek these matching funds."

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10 Feb 2014

MALLARDS' LEVINE TO AHL'S SYRACUSE CRUNCH

By Brian Lavelle

Niedert Signed

MOLINE, Ill. (February 7, 2014) - Quad City Mallards goaltender Eric Levine has signed a professional tryout agreement with the Syracuse Crunch of the American Hockey League while the Mallards have signed goaltender Nick Niedert, the Mallards announced today.

Levine, a 25-year old rookie, signed with the Mallards Wednesday after starting the season with the Peoria Rivermen of the Southern Professional Hockey League.  Levine went 10-7-4 while posting a 2.72 goals against average and a .912 save percentage in 21 games with Peoria.  Levine's is the tenth AHL call-up for a Mallard this season.

Levine last year enjoyed a standout senior season at Robert Morris University, going 19-12-2 and turning in a 2.55 goals against average, a .929 save percentage and four shutouts in 35 games while helping propel the Colonials to the best record in the history of the school's hockey program.  In 72 career collegiate games, the 6' 3", 180-pound Wheeling, Illinois, native went 30-22-11 with a 2.90 goals against average, a .925 save percentage and five shutouts.

Levine arrived at Robert Morris after spending two seasons in the Ontario junior A ranks with the Pembroke Lumber Kings, Hawkesbury Hawks and Wellington Dukes.

Niedert rejoins the Mallards from the Danville Dashers of the Federal Hockey League.  This is the 31-year old's third stint with the Mallards this season.  Niedert made his Mallard debut on January 17 in Wichita, making eight saves and giving up two goals after entering what proved to a 7-1 Mallard loss to the Thunder at the beginning of the third period.  Niedert has spent most of the season with the Dashers while also tending goal in one ECHL game for the Utah Grizzlies this year.  The.  The 5' 8", 185-pound native of Hudson, Iowa, has gone 3-10-1 with a 5.25 goals against average and a .869 save percentage in 15 games with Danville.

Niedert played for five teams in four leagues last season- the Gwinnett Gladiators and Reading Royals of the ECHL, the Bloomington Blaze of the CHL, the Augusta RiverHawks of the Southern Professional Hockey League and the Danbury Whalers of the FHL.  Over the course of his nine-year career, Niedert has played for 23 teams in nine different leagues after competing for five teams over three seasons of junior hockey.  He first wore the Mallards' colors during the club's 2011 training camp.
10 Feb 2014

2013 River to River Classic Car Cruise Review & Survey

By Dave Darby
Hello Cruisers!
First off, we'd like to thank all of you for joining us on the third annual Route 6 River to River Cruise across Iowa. With your participation, we helped raise awareness of the original Highway 6, along with the towns and small businesses along the route. We made a tremendous positive economic impact in the communities we visited. This year's cruise was by far the biggest yet, with a total participation of over 200 cars! This was triple what we had in 2012.
With this growth, of course came some growing pains, which, along with a record three detours, one unprepared restaurant (someone told them we weren't coming) and some signage that was late getting installed, caused a few difficulties with staying on route. We are a nonprofit, volunteer group, who are learning as we go.
We did learn from these difficulties, and we will be making a few changes for our fourth River to River cruise, which will be October 10-12, 2014.

There will be better signage, and in addition, there will be maps, turn by turn directions, and scheduled stops, where we can catch back up, and regroup.)

We are presently developing the itinerary for the next cruise, and we would like to invite you to contribute your input.

We want to make sure no one gets lost, that the pace is comfortable, and that you can take in as many of the attractions as possible. We will have volunteers to help manage and guide traffic. This much we have established. We will once again start in Davenport, with a lunch stop in Coralville at Iowa River Power Restaurant in Coralville.
Overnights will include Grinnell, where the Chamber and the Vintage Car Club, along with the Transportation Museum are working together on something big, and in Council Bluffs where the city will be holding a Historic Route 6 Street Fest. All three of the overnight communities, and many others are preparing something special just for us. They saw our numbers, they love your cars, they share our enthusiasm, and they are rolling out their welcome mats.

Speaking of special, we used to have a tradition in Davenport called "Cruising the One ways".

On the Thursday night (October 9th) preceding the cruise, we will have hundreds of cool rides cruising those one ways, and the downtown area restaurants will have special deals for the cruisers.  Afterwards, the good folks from Dahl Ford have extended an invitation to an Open House at their fabulous "Old Cars Home". The Quad Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau will helping us out once again, and we will have lodging lined up for our out of town guests.

You can pre-register for the 2014 Classic car Cruise here:

/https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Pkq4QRSep5h5fRWqUv_6OqbfCXcxxE1sBUxMTDaK4jw/viewform

That said, whether or not you choose to join us again in 2014, we would appreciate if you could spare a few moments to fill out this brief survey (linked below). Also, if you have any other questions, comments, or suggestions, please feel free to share them with us.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1kWtH4gU077FyfBxgtzqAOSST75C5EpElsWx_G7T-T9U/viewform

Once again, we thank you very much for joining us, and for helping make this third River to River Cruise such a memorable one. Without you, it wouldn't have been possible.

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