17 Dec 2013

Loebsack to Tour Skyline Center

By Vonnie Hampel

WHO Congressman Dave Loebsack

WHAT Dave will tour the Skyline Center to learn about their operations and how they provide opportunities for people with disabilities

WHERE Skyline Center

1818 S. 21st Street, Clinton

WHEN TODAY, Tuesday, December 17 at 3:30pm

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17 Dec 2013

Grassley, Wyden Look to Advance Provision to Improve Independence for Young Medicaid Beneficiaries with Disabilities

By Grassley Press

Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Ron Wyden of Oregon said today they will look for ways to advance their provision to improve independent living and community employment for teen-age and young adult Medicaid beneficiaries with disabilities.

"We should use the power of the Medicaid and Medicare programs to improve options for people with disabilities," Grassley said.  "Our proposal promotes creativity and coordination to improve outcomes for these individuals.  I look forward to continuing to work with the Finance Committee on a bipartisan basis and the Congressional Budget Office to make it a reality."

"There have been too many stories of disabled individuals being taken advantage of in the workplace," Wyden said. "Our proposal encourages states to use creative and innovative approaches to improve employment equity and help young people with disabilities become as independent and successful as possible."

Grassley and Wyden sponsored an amendment, which was offered and withdrawn, to the physician payments bill considered in the Finance Committee last week that would create Medicaid bonuses for states that think creatively in coordinating services for the disabled across several programs - including vocational rehabilitation, education, housing, and transportation - that lead to more independent living and employment within the community.  The proposal is directed at individuals ages 14 to 30 years old.

Grassley and Wyden said Medicaid and Medicare are such major programs that they can and should help drive better outcomes for the participating individuals.  The amendment took the approach of using Medicaid funding to create incentives to increase opportunities for youth with disabilities.  With more coordination of health care and support services than exists now, Medicaid could lead to improved health for individuals with disabilities that could lead to independent living and employment.

Grassley and Wyden said they will look for legislative opportunities to advance this proposal in the coming months.

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17 Dec 2013

Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Investors to Ring in the New Year with Tax Savings

By Karen Austin

Contributions to College Savings Iowa accounts must be made by December 31, 2013

DES MOINES, IA (12/17/2013)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald has an important reminder about College Savings Iowa before the big ball drops on New Year's Eve. "Don't forget to make your final contributions to your College Savings Iowa account," Fitzgerald said. "You can wrap up the year by helping a child in your life with their future plans and take advantage of the tax benefits for yourself."

Contributions to College Savings Iowa must be made by the end of the year to qualify for the 2013 Iowa state tax deduction. Account holders can deduct up to $3,045 for each open account and can contribute online at www.collegesavingsiowa.com.* Contributions sent by mail must postmark checks by December 31, 2013.

College Savings Iowa is designed to provide families a tax-advantaged way to save money for their children's higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Earnings grow tax free and investors can withdraw their investment federally and Iowa state tax-free to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and certain room and board costs at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad.**

. Also Like College Savings Iowa on Facebook and Follow the Plan on Twitter (@Iowa529Plan) to stay up to date on all current news and giveaways.

* Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income.

** Earnings on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as the responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 1-888-332-7545, or visit www.my529iowaplan.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing. Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.

College Savings Iowa is an Iowa trust sponsored by the Iowa State Treasurer's Office. The Treasurer of the State of Iowa sponsors and is responsible for overseeing the administration of the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan. The Vanguard Group, Inc., serves as Investment Manager and Vanguard Marketing Corporation, an affiliate of The Vanguard Group, Inc., assists the Treasurer with marketing and distributing the Plan. Upromise Investment Advisors, LLC, provides records administration services. The Plan's portfolios, although they invest in Vanguard mutual funds, are not mutual funds.

17 Dec 2013

Nova Singers Presents: A Nova Christmas (revised)

By Laura Lane

Nova Singers, under the direction of Dr. Laura Lane, presents two performances of A Nova Christmas: Friday, December 20 at 7:30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Galesburg, and Saturday, December 21 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Davenport, IA.

Escape from the hum-drum of daily life, the frenzy of holiday shopping and the pressure to do it all! Give yourself the gift of an hour of beauty, serenity, laughter and love with Nova Singers. A Nova Christmas features Christmas songs of all styles, including Jay Rouse's arrangement of O Holy Night and a Nova favorite, John Rutter's What Sweeter Music.  Copi's Ave Maria and Memley's O Magnum Mysterium are sure to take your breath away. We also celebrate local talent, featuring Galesburg composer Carolyn Kellert's arrangement of Quelle est cette odeur agréable, with Jill Marasa on clarinet.  And of course, it wouldn't be A Nova Christmas without an audience sing-along!

For the Galesburg concert, Nova Singers will be joined by the Galesburg High School Chamber Singers under the direction of Paula Helle for a special treat.  The choir will perform two pieces of their own before combining with the Nova Singers for two beloved Christmas carols.

Artistic Director Laura Lane says that this Christmas concert is her favorite one yet: "I adore the music of Christmastime!  These traditional songs we've heard all our lives make us feel nostalgic for the past and grateful for the present, all at the same time.  I'm delighted to have found several new Christmas songs for this concert:  two settings of Alma Redemptoris Mater by Palestrina and Victoria, full of timeless mystery, modern carols by Czech, Norwegian and Estonian composers, and, honestly, if you haven't heard Kevin Memley's O Magnum Mysterium, you won't believe its emotional power! I'm especially happy to have found an arrangement of O Holy Night that is stunning and perfect for Nova."

As if that weren't enough, Nova Singers announces the silent auction of the artist perceptions of Randall Thompson's Alleluia from the fall concert We Sing Life! The paintings by Nicholas Digioia and Julie Swanson Davis will be sold via silent auction starting now through the final concert of the 2013-2014 season. Anyone interested in bidding on one of these two paintings must attend a concert to do so.  The winners will be announced at our spring concert, American Genius, April 4th and 6th.

Nova Singers, a professional vocal ensemble under the direction of Dr. Laura Lane, hopes to share our musical holiday spirit with you.  Nova Singers is known for bringing a wide variety of choral music to its audiences, and for the beauty and charm the singers impart to their music.  Dr. Lane has been serving the greater Galesburg and Quad-Cities communities since 1986, bringing her passion for music and expressive singing to audiences and singers alike.

 

Tickets will be available at the door. Admission is $18 for adults and $15 for seniors. Students are admitted free of charge. Nova Singers season tickets will still be available through this performance. For information about group rates, tickets, recordings, or other Nova Singers events, call 309-341-7038, or e-mail nova@knox.edu.  Also, please take the opportunity to visit our Facebook page under the keywords 'Nova Singers'.  A Nova Christmas is sponsored by Miller Dredge Insurance.  Nova Singers' 2013-2014 season is partially funded by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

17 Dec 2013

HOMEBASEIOWA.ORG: Website launched to match military veterans with jobs in Iowa

By Jimmy Centers

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today launched www.homebaseiowa.org, a new website for Home Base Iowa. The initiative is a new non-profit, private-public partnership that will recruit veterans and active duty service members for private-sector job opportunities in Iowa.

The website serves as a comprehensive source for job services available to veterans in Iowa. The site features job postings, links to job fairs, and up-to-date information about educational opportunities, National Guard recruiting, job training, and much more.

"Since the launch of Home Base Iowa, we have had numerous veterans, businesses, communities, and veterans organizations contact our office about the initiative," said Branstad. "We are excited to launch this site to ensure veterans looking to establish themselves in Iowa have the most up-to-date information regarding the state's job opportunities, welcoming communities, and ways to stay engaged with the military community."

"Veterans possess a unique skill set comprised not only of technical skills, but also soft skills such as teamwork and problem solving," said Reynolds. "Their skill sets, developed under some of the most challenging conditions imaginable, will be invaluable to Iowa's businesses."

Home Base Iowa is raising private funds to support outreach efforts to veterans, including national advertising, in-person outreach, a social media campaign, and outreach through military publications.

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Home Base Iowa is a private-public partnership led by the Iowa military community, Iowa Workforce Development, Iowa Economic Development Authority, and the office of Governor Branstad that will recruit veterans and active duty service members for private-sector job opportunities in Iowa. Home Base Iowa's mission is to make Iowa the state of choice for military men and women as they begin their journey to civilian careers. Home Base Iowa will provide veterans with resources that can open doors to job opportunities, welcoming communities, and on-going engagement with the military community. Veterans, businesses, or Iowa communities interested in learning more about Home Base Iowa should contact 855-9HB-IOWA (855-942-4692) or homebase@iowa.gov.
17 Dec 2013

QC MALLARDS WEEKLY UPDATE

By Jim Kersten

THIS WEEK 
Wednesday, December 18, 7:05 p.m.
Family Arena, St. Charles
Quad City Mallards vs. St. Charles Chill

Friday, December 20, 7:35 p.m.
BOK Center, Tulsa
Quad City Mallards vs. Tulsa Oilers

Saturday, December 21, 7:05 p.m.
iWireless Center, Moline
St. Charles Chill vs. Quad City Mallards

Sunday, December 22, 4:05 p.m.
Family Arena, St. Charles
Quad City Mallards vs. St. Charles Chill

LAST WEEK
Friday, December 13
Quad City 2 Rapid City 0

Saturday, December 14
Rapid City 5 Quad City 1


Quad City
10-3-5 (23 points)
7th place
Coach: Terry Ruskowski

St. Charles
6-13-4 (16 points)
10th place
Coach: Jamie Rivers

Tulsa
14-11-2 (30 points)
3rd place
Coach: Bruce Ramsay

QUACK TRACKS
Last Weekend
Ty Rimmer made 48 saves on the way to his first career shutout last Friday in Rapid City but the Mallards had to settle for a weekend split with the Rush after last Saturday's loss ended their ten-game (6-0-4) regulation unbeaten streak.

Streak Snapped
Last Saturday's regulation loss was the Mallards' first since a 3-0 defeat in Denver on November 15. Their ten-game regulation unbeaten streak was the Mallards' longest since they went 10-0-1 between March 19 and April 10, 2004.

Upswing
Even in the wake of last Saturday's setback the Mallards' recent record remains impressive. The Flock has gone 5-1-1 in its last seven games 8-2-3 in its last 13 outings.

Playing the Percentages
The Mallards find themselves in seventh place despite boasting the league's third best winning percentage (.658) because they have played fewer games (19) than any other CHL club.

Holiday Rush
Wednesday night's game is the first of four in five nights for the Mallards. Over the weekend the Mallards will play three games in three cities in 48 hours.

On the Road
The Mallards are two games into a stretch that sees them play four straight road games and eight of nine away. After last weekend's split, the Mallards' remain at .500 (2-2-4) on the road.

Home Sweet Home
The Mallards will enter this Saturday's match-up with the St. Charles Chill at the iWireless Center riding a seven game home regulation unbeaten streak (6-0-1).

Goals, Goals, Goals
Though they scored a total of just three times in their two games last weekend, the Mallards remain the league leaders in goals per game (3.8). The Mallards last Friday scored the fewest goals (2) they have produced in a regulation win this season.

Busy
Rimmer set a league season high for saves (48) while posting his first career shutout last Friday. He also made more saves in a single game than any Mallard goaltender has since Kyle Jones rang up 52 saves on February 27, 2010 in a 3-2 International Hockey League loss to the Gems in Dayton.

Blanked
Last Friday's shutout was the Mallards' first since John Murray made 35 saves in a 6-0 stonewalling of the Missouri Mavericks at the iWireless Center on March 17 of last season. The shutout was rookie Rimmer's first since he made 37 saves for the Lethbridge Hurricanes in a 4-0 Western Hockey League whitewashing of the host Swift Current Broncos on October 25, 2012. That blanking was the tenth shutout of Rimmer's four year junior career.

One-Sided
Last Saturday's loss was the most lop-sided of the Mallards' four regulation defeats this season. The Mallards' largest margin of defeat before last Friday was three goals in their 3-0 loss to the Cutthroats on November 15.

Streaking,
Gergo Nagy's five game point scoring streak (3-6-9) ended last Saturday. Jim McKenzie has recorded eight points (four goals and four assists) in his last seven games while Matt Boyd has collected eight points (two goals and six assists) in his last eight.

Nothing Lasts Forever
Thomas Heemskerk last Saturday suffered his first regulation loss of the season (5-1-3).

Leaders
Among rookies, Thomas Frazee is tied for second in assists (12), ranks fourth in points (17) and is tied for eighth in goals (5)...Rimmer ranks seventh in save percentage (.910) and is tied for eighth in goals against average (2.85)...Heemskerk ranks eighth in save percentage (.909).

Milestones
Darren McMillan has collected 96 career CHL assists...Matt Boyd has played 195 career games.

Special Teams
The Mallards rank ninth in the CHL in power play efficiency (14.6 percent) and have converted just one of their last 22 man advantages. The Mallards rank fourth in penalty killing (84.3 percent) and are tied for third in shorthanded goals (4).

Head to Head
The Mallards will meet the Chill three times in five days beginning Wednesday night. Quad City has started the 14-game season series well, going 3-0-1 in its first four match-ups with St. Charles. The Mallards have gone 3-0-0 at home against the Chill and dropped a 6-5 shootout decision in their only previous visit to Family Arena...The Mallards opened their four-game season series with Tulsa by slamming the Oilers 9-3 on November 30. All-time the Mallards have gone 7-5-0 against the Oilers and have posted a 2-2-0 record at the BOK Center.

Ins and Outs
Rimmer returned to the Mallards from the American Hockey League's Oklahoma City Blazers last Tuesday...Goaltender Nick Niedert was waived last Wednesday.

NEXT HOME GAME
Saturday, December 21, 7:05 p.m.- Mallards vs. St. Charles Chill
Mallards Knit Cap Giveaway
The first 1,000 fans through the doors Saturday night will receive free Mallards knit caps courtesy of CBS 4 and Bierstube.

Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest
Wear your most charmingly hideous holiday sweater to Saturday night's game for the chance to win four glass seats to an upcoming game! Contestants can enter by stopping by the Drake Club to have their sweater judged at any point beginning ten minutes before the game up until seven minutes are left in the first period. The Drake Club is located adjacent to section 116. Not only will the winner receive four seats on the glass to the Mallards' home game of their choice, but, in addition, all entrants will receive a $10-off voucher toward the purchase of tickets to any future Mallards home game.

ON THE AIR
Fox Sports Radio 1230 is the radio home of Mallards Hockey Presented by Genesis Power Sports Performance.  Mallards games broadcast on AM 1230 also stream live online at www.wfxn.net.  A limited number of Mallards games- including the Mallards' games this Saturday night and Sunday- will not air on Fox Sports Radio 1230 due to conflicts with University of Illinois basketball and football and Green Bay Packer football.  Free audio webcasts of games that do not air on AM 1230 are available at myqcmallards.com.  CHL-TV pay-per-view video webcasts of all Mallards games are also available at myqcmallards.com.  For a full Mallards broadcast/webcast schedule, go to myqcmallards.com/schedule/broadcast_schedule/.

TICKETS
Single Game Tickets
Single game tickets for all Mallards regular season contests are now available.  Fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 orinfo@myqcmallards.com for more information about tickets.  Single game tickets are also available at the i wireless Center box office, at Ticketmaster outlets, through www.ticketmaster.com or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free.  The box 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.

Group Tickets
Groups of at least ten can receive savings off the walk-up price and a host of other great group benefits.  Mallards group tickets are a great fit for youth organizations, friends, co-workers, family groups, religious groups, school functions and business events.  For more group ticket information, fans can contact the Mallards at (309) 277-1364 or info@myqcmallards.com.

 

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17 Dec 2013

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips.

By Larry Whiteley

SPRINGFIELD, Mo.–Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Tips presents free, seasonal how-to tips from professional fishing and hunting experts.  Each weekly tip offers practical advice to improve your skills.

Tips offered for January include :

• Fishing for the best walleye weather? A few tricks of the trade to improve your success are offered by Gary Parsons, member of the Bass Pro Shops National Fishing Team.

• The challenge of bass fishing in the winter months can be made easier with bait tips from Jimmy Houston, host of Jimmy Houston Outdoors.

• Fish patterns change with the seasons and some hot spots now may not be as lucky in the spring.  Larry Whiteley, host of the award-winning Outdoor World Radio show, offers tips on how to use your fishing experience to your advantage.

• Late season can offer productive deer hunting for those hunters willing to adjust their strategy with tips shared by RedHead Pro Hunter, Brenda Valentine.

• As the temperature has dropped and cold has set in, fish seem harder to find.  Get expert advice on the best places to find the big catch this season from Bill Dance, host of "Bill Dance Fishing".

See the attached document for all of this month's tips or visit http://www.basspro.com and click on New & Tips.

17 Dec 2013

Coast Guard releases Top 10 videos of 2013

By U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters Public Affairs

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard has released its Top 10 video compilation for 2013, highlighting the year's most compelling cases from the work done every day by America's Coast Guard.

The Coast Guard also announced its 2013 Video of the Year contest in which the public is invited to vote for their favorite video. The contest begins Sunday, with voting open through Jan. 13, 2014. The Coast Guard's official blog, the Coast Guard Compass, will publish one of the 10 videos each day along with commentary from a servicemember who participated in the mission.

The public can vote by choosing "Like" for their favorites on the Coast Guard's Facebook page http://Facebook.com/uscoastguard or on the Coast Guard's YouTube channel at http://www.youtube.com/user/USCGImagery. All 10 of the videos competing in the Video of the Year contest will be premiered for Coast Guard recruits at Training Center Cape May, N.J., the service's only enlisted basic training center, Wednesday.

"Most Coast Guard operations and missions aren't caught on camera," said Capt. Todd Prestidge, commanding officer of Training Center Cape May. "Much of our work occurs in the black of night during the most brutal weather conditions or thousands of miles away from U.S. shores in some of the most dangerous places on earth. This gives the people we serve an opportunity to see what Coast Guardsmen do every day."

The Top 10 video compilation includes:

  • A look into the Coast Guard's rigorous basic training program at Training Center Cape May, where more than 80 percent of the Coast Guard's enlisted force begin their careers. Recruits wait an average of more than six months to attempt the program where more than 30 percent are either reverted, rephrased or washed out of training.
  • Coast Guard Cutters Tackle and Shackle break ice along the Penobscot River in Bangor, Maine, Feb. 21, 2013. These crews regularly break ice along Maine's rivers to keep the waterway open for commercial traffic and to prevent flooding.
  • An aircrew aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., medevac a 47-year-old man from a 780-foot cargo ship being tossed in heavy seas approximately 200 miles east of the Chesapeake Bay March 6, 2013.
  • Surfmen from Coast Guard Station Cape Disappointment battle the waves of the Columbia River during surf drills. Surfmen are considered to be some of the best boat coxswains in the world and are famous for piloting vessels through breaking waves.
  • An MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter aircrew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., rescues a sailor 70 miles east of Kitty Hawk, N.C. The sailor asked for help after he hit his head and was injured.
  • Coast Guard personnel participate in underwater egress training in an indoor pool at the Coast Guard Aviation Technical Training Center located in Elizabeth City, N.C. The Coast Guard implemented underwater egress training July 2013 at the ATTC aimed at increasing a member's survivability in the event of a small boat capsizing.
  • Coast Guardsmen use warning shots and disabling fire to stop a drug smuggling vessel off the coast of southern California Oct. 5, 2013. Coast Guardsmen found 31 bales of marijuana and apprehended two suspected smugglers when they boarded the vessel.
  • An Air Station Kodiak HC-130 Hercules airplane crew conducts an Arctic Domain Awareness flight with scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the University of Washington's Polar Science Center above the Arctic Circle in Alaska, July 16, 2013. Many people do not know of the extensive research that is being conducted in the Arctic.
  • Coast Guard divers demonstrate new equipment that will improve safety for the divers and allow them to remain underwater longer and work in harsher conditions March 26, 2013.
  • Coast Guard Cutter Hollyhock travels from the Coast Guard Yard in Baltimore to its homeport of Port Huron, Mich., in this time-lapse video spanning Oct. 11 to 26, 2013. The Hollyhock spent more than three months in dry dock undergoing necessary maintenance to prepare it for a busy winter season on the Great Lakes.

The Top 10 video compilation is available for viewing and download from the Coast Guard visual information site at http://www.dvidshub.net/branch/Coast+Guard and YouTube.

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Date: Dec 17, 2013

17 Dec 2013

Art Gumbo on Dec 19th

By Paula Neuhaus
Hello Friends of Art Gumbo,

Mark your calendar for this week's Winter installment of AG!

THURSDAY | DEC 19 | 6-8 PM
ST. MARK YOUTH ENRICHMENT
1201 S. LOCUST ST.
$10 = SOUP + 1 VOTE!

Proposals by:
  • Larry Raineri, Send A Smile
  • Tim Olson, DubuqueFest Panorama Phase 2: Exhibition
  • Tom Runde, Total Landfill Diversion Art Form
  • Tom Eckermann, Art Gumbo: The Documentary

Read/download proposals & full details here:
http://artgumbodubuque.blogspot.com/

Soup Du Jour:
White Bean & Kale Soup with Bread by Life's A Feast
Bottle water provided
BYOB okay! (we ask that you carry-out your bottles please)
Progress Reports by:
Trainwreck Productions
I AM Love Campaign

Your Host:
Paula Neuhaus

See you there!
17 Dec 2013

GREEN UP YOUR HOLIDAYS! REMEMBER TO RECYCLE THIS SEASON

By Brandy Welvaert

Local residents may recycle holiday lights, greeting cards, packaging and more

DAVENPORT, IA?Household waste in the United States increases by more than 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, creating an extra one million tons of garbage each week. The good news? Locally, much of this waste may be recycled!

Scott County residents may recycle many holiday items through curbside and drop-off recycling programs. Items that may be recycled include boxes from electronics, toys, shoes and shirts; wrapping paper tubes; gift/shopping bags made of paper; tissue paper; greeting cards and envelopes (even photo cards); newspapers, advertisements, magazines and catalogs; #1 and #2 plastics; glass food and beverage containers; steel cans; popcorn and cookie tins; and aluminum cans and pie plates.

Strands of holiday lights also are being accepted. These lights?along with computers, monitors, televisions, printers, digital cameras and video game systems?are considered electronic waste, or e-waste. These items may be dropped off for recycling from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility, 1048 East 59th St., Davenport. There is no charge to residents from Scott and Rock Island counties. However, fees apply for e-waste from businesses. Call (563) 823-0119 for more information.

The cities of Bettendorf and Davenport collect large e-waste items (but not holiday lights) at the curb from residents on their bulky waste/recycling days and deliver them to the Electronic Demanufacturing Facility for recycling.

Residents should be aware that not all holiday waste may be recycled. Items such as wrapping paper, bows, ribbons, Styrofoam, plastic film and artificial Christmas trees are considered contaminants to the recycling process and should not be placed in curbside or drop-off recycling containers.

For more information about holiday recycling, call (563) 381-1300 or visit www.wastecom.com.

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