TROY, NY (08/07/2013)(readMedia)-- Corey Marshall of Davenport earned a BS in Aeronautical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in May, 2013.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, founded in 1824, is the nation's oldest technological research university. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in engineering, the sciences, information technology, architecture, management, and the humanities and social sciences. Institute programs serve undergraduates, graduate students, and working professionals around the world. Rensselaer faculty are known for pre-eminence in research conducted in a wide range of fields, with particular emphasis in biotechnology, nanotechnology, information technology, and the media arts and technology. The Institute is well known for its success in the transfer of technology from the laboratory to the marketplace so that new discoveries and inventions benefit human life, protect the environment, and strengthen economic development.

MOLINE, Ill., Aug. 7, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- QCR Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq:QCRH) is proud to welcome Linda K. Neuman to its Board of Directors. Linda Neuman served as a district court judge for the 7th Judicial District of Iowa and in 1986 became the first woman to serve on the Iowa Supreme Court. She served on the Iowa Supreme Court until her retirement from the bench in 2003. Ms. Neuman currently maintains a private practice specializing in arbitration and mediation and is a faculty supervisor and instructor for the University of Iowa Law School. Ms. Neuman earned a BA from the University of Colorado in 1970, a JD from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1973, and a LLM from the University of Virginia in 1998.

Ms. Neuman is highly respected in the legal community for her well-crafted and researched opinions, her application of the law, and her dedication to the judicial system. She has been active in many professional, civic, and church organizations including the American, Iowa, and Scott County Bar Associations, the National Association of Women Judges, and received a gubernatorial appointment to the National Commission on Uniform State Laws in 2004. Area non-profits that Ms. Neuman has lent her talents to include : United Way of the Quad Cities, St. Ambrose University, Davenport One, Marriage and Family Counseling Service of Scott and Rock Island Counties, Vera French Community Mental Health Center, Scott County Board of Social Welfare, Scott County Library Foundation, Royal Neighbors of America, and the Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce. Currently, she serves as the Co-Chancellor for the Episcopal Diocese of Iowa, is a Director for the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend and the See Life Clearly Foundation, and is a Community Advisory Committee member for Augustana College's Center for the Study of Ethics. Ms. Neuman has served on the board of Quad City Bank & Trust, a wholly owned subsidiary of QCR Holdings, Inc., since 2008.

Ms. Neuman has received numerous awards for her community service, leadership and expertise. She was awarded the Iowa State Bar Association's President's Award in June of 2013, was the first recipient of the Equity for Women Award from the Iowa 50-50 in 2020 Board, the Quad Cities Athena Business Women's Award in 2009, the Award for Distinguished Achievement from the University of Colorado in 1989, and the Exceptional Achievement Award from the Mississippi Valley Girl Scout Council in 1988.

"Linda is the perfect addition to our Board as she shares in our belief of the value of strong client relationships and exceptional customer service. Her outstanding career and varied community service speaks volumes to her dedication to others," said Doug Hultquist, President and CEO of QCR Holdings, Inc. "Linda's keen insights and diverse experiences will be an enormous asset to our holding company."

ABOUT QCR HOLDINGS, INC. - QCR Holdings, Inc., headquartered in Moline, Illinois, is a relationship-driven, multi-bank holding company, which serves the Quad City, Cedar Rapids, and Rockford communities through its wholly owned subsidiary banks. Quad City Bank & Trust Company, which is based in Bettendorf, Iowa, and commenced operations in 1994, Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Company, which is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and commenced operations in 2001, and Rockford Bank & Trust Company, which is based in Rockford, Illinois, and commenced operations in 2005, provide full-service commercial and consumer banking and trust and asset management services. Quad City Bank & Trust Company also engages in commercial leasing through its wholly owned subsidiary, m2 Lease Funds, LLC, based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. With the  acquisition of Community National Bancorporation on May 13, 2013, the Company now serves the Austin, Minnesota community as well as the Cedar Falls, Mason City, and Waterloo, Iowa communities through  community National Bank. Community National Bank, which is based in Waterloo, Iowa, and commenced operations in 1997, provides full-service commercial and consumer banking and trust and asset management services.

WHAT: 10^th annual Xstream Cleanup?over 1,600 volunteers will team up to clean up over 40 waterways and other areas in need of care in the Quad-Cities.

WHEN: Saturday, August 10, 2013. 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Preliminary results of the cleanup will be available by 3 p.m. Saturday. Call Brandy Welvaert at (309) 292-1020.

WHO: Over 1,600 volunteers of all ages, some working in teams and representing businesses and organizations throughout the Quad-Cities.

WHERE: Over 40 sites are targeted for cleanup. See attached spreadsheet and map for details.

§  Iowa: Bettendorf, Buffalo, Davenport, LeClaire, McCausland and Scott County

§  Illinois: Milan, Moline, Rock Island and Silvis

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Third baseman wins club's Player of the Month, promoted right-hander wins Pitcher of the Month

DAVENPORT, Iowa (AUG. 7, 2013) - Third baseman Rio Ruiz is the Quad Cities River Bandits Player of the Month for July, and right-handed pitcher Jordan Jankowski is the team's Pitcher of the Month, the Houston Astros announced on Tuesday.

The Houston Astros Player Development Department named a Pitcher and Player of the Month at each of their eight minor league affiliates. These awards are chosen every month by the field staff of each team.

Ruiz, the Astros' fourth-round pick in the 2012 First-Year Player Draft, had his best month of the season with a .279 batting average, three home runs and a team-high 15 RBIs in 23 games at third base. The 19-year-old Covina, Calif., native had seven multi-hit games, six doubles and one triple for a .477 slugging percentage during July. Until July 20, he had a 26-road-game on-base streak that is currently tied for second longest in the Midwest League this season. Through Monday, Ruiz was second on the team with eight home runs and third with 47 RBIs and a .399 slugging percentage.

Jankowski, the Astros' 34th round pick in 2012, posted a 1.86 ERA while walking just one batter in six outings spanning 19 2/3 innings in July. The McMurray, Pa., native's 0.72 walks-plus-hits-per-inning-pitched (WHIP) was the best among River Bandits pitchers who threw at least eight innings in the month. Earlier this season, Jankowski was named a Midwest League All-Star. The 24-year-old was promoted on Monday to advanced Class-A Lancaster after going 3-1 in 26 games, including 12 starts for Quad Cities. He threw 89 2/3 innings and was ranked fourth in the Midwest League with a 2.61 ERA. His 1.07 WHIP on the season was also third best in the league.

Below is a list of the Players and Pitchers of the Month this season for Quad Cities:

Month Player Pitcher

April Teoscar Hernandez Vincent Velasquez

May Carlos Correa Lance McCullers

June Carlos Correa Colton Cain

July Rio Ruiz Jordan Jankowski

Through Monday, every Astros minor league affiliate has a .500 or better record, and they are a combined 369-270 for a .577 winning percentage - the best among any organization's minor league system. Five affiliates - Triple-A Oklahoma City, Double-A Corpus Christi, advanced Class-A Lancaster, short-season Class-A Tri-City and rookie-level Greeneville were each in or tied for first place in their respective divisions through Monday. Corpus Christi and Lancaster have already clinched playoff spots with first-half division titles.

UP NEXT: Modern Woodmen Park is a nominee for the "Best Minor League Ballpark" in the 2013 10Best Readers' Choice Awards, and fans can vote once per day at 10Best.com until the winner is announced Aug. 14. The River Bandits return to Modern Woodmen Park Wednesday, Aug. 7. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at 563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: 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 112 feet over the playing field, is planned for next spring, along with a carousel and other new games and attractions. This season, the team just unveiled a new 300-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, and a number of new bounce houses . The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans can see the first team in Minor League Baseball history with back-to-back No. 1 overall draft picks - 2012 top pick Carlos Correa and 2013 top pick Mark Appel, as well as 2012 first-round draft choice Lance McCullers. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, the second half of this season is one every fan will not want to miss!

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