Davenport, Iowa (November 2013) - Gilda's Club and The Lymphoma Research Foundation are teaming up to host Dr. Brian Link Professor of Internal Medicine Hematology, Oncology and Blood and Marrow Transplantation from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Link will give an overview of lymphoma, discuss treatment options, provide research updates, and take time for questions. This program is offered free-of-charge to the community. The workshop will take place on Monday, November 4th at 6:00 p.m. at Gilda's Club Quad Cities, 1234 East River Drive, Davenport, Iowa.

Advanced Registration is required and dinner is included.

Three Easy Ways To Register:

Phone: 800-500-9976

E-mail: mspellman@lymphoma.org

Web: lymphoma.org/askthedoctor

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after a bipartisan compromise was reached to end the needless shutdown and avert the economic consequences of defaulting.

"Make no mistake about it, the bipartisan compromise announced today, at the end of the 11th hour, could have been avoided and dealt with months ago. It is unconscionable that a small group of Tea Party Republicans would take our economy to the brink. Congress must pass this compromise immediately and end this manufactured crisis that is already hurting our economy.

"While I stand ready to continue to work with any member of Congress to avoid a similar crisis in the future, unfortunately, I remain unconvinced that the result will be any different next time. This agreement once again kicks the can down the road. We should have already come to a long-term solution. Iowans are demanding that Congress turn its attention from brinksmanship and political games to growing the economy and creating jobs. Fixing the economy and getting Iowans back to work has been and will continue to be my number one priority."

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Veterans from WWII, Korean Wars view monuments built in their honor

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today welcomed the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight to the National World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington.  Loebsack presented the members of the Honor Flight with copies of the Congressional Record statement he submitted in recognition of their service, as well as copy of the Our Flag booklet.  The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight brings both World War II and Korean War veterans to Washington to visit our nation's capital and Memorials built in their honor.

"I look forward to welcoming each Honor Flight to our nation's capital so they can see the memorials that were built in their honor.  Being able to welcome these veterans today was especially meaningful," said Loebsack.  "We cannot thank these veterans enough for their service to our nation.  I was honored to present them with a copy of the statement I made for the official Congressional Record to recognize their service."

The Honor Flights are all fully paid for, and the veterans are typically accompanied by volunteers who donate their time to ensure that the veterans have a safe trip. This group included 83 veterans. The Eastern Iowa Honor Flight left from the Eastern Iowa Airport this morning and will return tonight.

Loebsack is an avid supporter of our veterans. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, he has worked to improve care and benefits for our servicemembers and veterans, including expanding Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits for the National Guard; expanding access to mental health care; helping our veterans find civilian jobs; and opening new Community Based Outpatient Clinics to improve access to VA services for Iowa veterans.  He also co-introduced bipartisan legislation to eliminate the waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for servicemembers wounded in combat.

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Congressman Dave Loebsack joins veterans from the Eastern Iowa Honor Flight at the World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C.

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Congressman Dave Loebsack welcomes a veteran from Eastern Iowa who flew to Washington D.C. to visit the WWII Memorial.

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Lights ON Day

Even though it is fall break at United Township High School...students in the Lights ON program are spending the day learning about local history

(East Moline) Heather Monson, Social Studies teacher at United Township High School, is leading a unique local history excursion for UT students on their fall intersession.  Approximately 50 students volunteered to take part in this experience, which focuses on Quad City history from the Civil War to the 21st century.  Through visits to the Black Hawk Hotel, Arsenal Island, Davenport House and Modern Woodman Park, students will learn how residences of the Quad Cities lived, worked and played through the decades.  The goal is for students to investigate our community's role in the American History they are studying in the classroom.  This trip is made possible by the 21st Century Learning Communities Grant and the Lights On for Learning grant coordinators.

Agenda:  Approximately 50 students and 4 adults will be leaving from UTHS at 9am.
9:00-9:30am-Travel to the Blackhawk Hotel
9:30-10:30am-Private tour of Historic Blackhawk Hotel
10:30-10:40am Travel to Modern Woodman Ball Park
10:45-11:30am Behind the scenes look at Modern Woodman Park
11:30-12:15pm Lunch in Sky Deck
12:15-12:30pm  travel to Arsenal Island Via Moline
12:30-1:30pm Groups Split 1st Group Arsenal Museum/Davenport House
1:30-2:30pm Route Groups
2:30pm Load buses, drive through cemetery...head home
NOW ON EXHIBIT
Little Princess Tea
Saturday, October 26, 2013 2:00-4:00 p.m.
COMING SOON

Show your support for the Putnam's STEM Learning Center Campaign
Theater Throwbacks:
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

 

Friday October, 18
6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 19:
4:15 p.m., 7 p.m.

Click here for the entire



Girl Scout Events


Daisies (grades K-1):
Water Wise
October 19, 2013 * 2:00 - 5:00 pm

Brownies (grades 2-3):
WOW Wonders of Water Journey

 


Classic Film Series:
Vertigo
Tuesday, October 22:
1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.

Theater Throwbacks:
Alien

 

Friday, October 25
6 p.m., 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 26:
4:15 p.m., 7 p.m.



FREE Event:
Iowa Girls Collaborative Project
Informational  Meeting
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Simon continues efforts aimed at assisting military families in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD  - October 16, 2013.  Continuing her efforts to assist military families in Illinois, Lt. Governor Sheila Simon on Wednesday released the recommendations and findings of a defense community survey that aims to help retain and strengthen military bases in Illinois. With military communities in jeopardy, Simon also called on the U.S. Congress to work quickly to come to a debt ceiling agreement before potentially devastating cuts take place.

"These survey findings and recommendations provide a helpful blueprint to better serve our Illinois military families," said Simon. "I am eager to work with the Governor and General Assembly to implement this survey's recommendations, and Congress can do their job and come to an agreement to avoid further disrupting military pay."

Simon chairs the state's Interagency Military Base Support and Economic Development Committee (IMBSEDC) which reviewed the survey findings and recommendations at its quarterly meeting on Wednesday in Springfield. The recommendations included:

  • Developing an economic impact study to measure the various benefits military bases have on the community and state;
  • Helping ease the transfer of credits between school districts in Illinois and other states for the children of military personnel;
  • Developing a methodology to improve the transfer of professional licenses across state lines; and
  • Continue developing processes to award credentials for training received in the military.

Over the summer, Simon's office convened listening posts in Metro East, Quad Cities and North Chicago, all of which are home to military installations and that are dealing with the economic impact of sequestration, federal government shutdown and the possibility of future cuts. A statewide online survey followed in the fall. The survey and listening posts were administered for the IMBSEDC in partnership with the Illinois Institute for Rural Affairs (IIRA). More than 750 participants answered questions pertaining to business opportunities, education, workforce training and quality of life.

The IMBSEDC coordinates the state's activities and communications relating to current and former military bases in Illinois. The committee was established in 2005 in response to U.S. Department of Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) orders to close and realign military bases nationwide.

Simon is calling on the federal government to come to an agreement regarding the debt ceiling before it has a negative impact on military families in Illinois and across the country. In a January letter to Congress, former-Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner noted that benefits like military pay and social security could be at risk without the extension of borrowing authority.

"Military paychecks should not by jeopardized by the dysfunction in Washington, D.C.," said Simon. "With a Thursday deadline fast approaching, I sincerely hope an agreement is reached quickly. The consequences of doing nothing could be devastating."

Following the IMBSEDC meeting, Simon will chair a Governor's Rural Affairs Council (GRAC) meeting. The 25-member council will discuss proposals to boost access to local foods, promote small businesses, strengthen emergency services and assist rural school districts.

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Next week!

Chris Tomlin

Louie Giglio

The Burning Lights Tour

7:30 PM Friday, Oct 25

Venue:

i wireless Center

1201 River Drive

Moline, IL 61265 US

Grammy-winning and multi-platinum recording artist Chris Tomlin with special guest Louie Giglio will bring his Burning Lights Tour to the iWireless Center. His latest album Burning Lights features the radio single Whom Shall I Fear [God Of Angel Armies] and an all new recording of White Flag. Chris continues to write songs that connect people to the heart of Jesus and lead them to a greater worship of Him.

The world at large is learning his music: accumulating the biggest first-week sales numbers of his history-making career, Chris Tomlin's latest album,Burning Lights, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. With more than 72,000 units sold, Burning Lights marks Tomlin's first trip to the top of the Billboard 200 and only the fourth time in history that a Christian music album has entered that chart at No.1.

Chris Tomlin combined with Louie Giglio is promising to be an evening of powerful worship and inspiration. Dont miss it!

Concert time: 7:30 PM

Doors open time: 6:30 pm

Ticket Prices: (plus fees)

$20.00
$25.00
$35.00

Get tickets:

http://www.ticketmaster.com/chris-tomlin-burning-lights-tour-with-moline-illinois-10-25-2013/event/06004ACDE699D734?artistid=982298&majorcatid=10001&minorcatid=50&tm_link=artist_msg-0_06004ACDE699D734

OTHER WAYS TO BUY TICKETS

iWireless Center Box Office
Monday through Friday 10:00am -5:30pm
Saturday 10:00am -2:00pm

TicketMaster Phone Center: 1-800-745-3000

Area TicketMaster Outlets


The Burning Lights Tour is brought to us by:  Awakening Events


Join us for Chris Tomlin, Louie Giglio and the Burning Lights Tour!

We hope to see you there!

Yours in Christ,

Timm Dalman

New Anthem

Saturday, October 26, 2013. Check in 10 A.M. to 12 P.M.

Rock Island County Animal Care & Control and QC PAWS, Indoor Outdoor Productions, and The Quality Group would like to invite the public to a benefit ride "Miles for Mutts", open to any and all motorcycles, cars and trucks because it's all about the animals. Registration will be from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at Crabby's Bar & Grill in Coal Valley, IL. This year the route will include : Ducky's Lagoon, Bent River Moline and/or Bent River Rock Island, and the Rock Island County Animal Shelter off Route 150. This event is in conjunction with the Animal Shelter's Halloween Howl from 12-3 P.M. There is no order in which you have to attend the locations, just make sure you get your card stamped at each. It is a $10 per person registration fee. The first 20 registrants receive an event t-shirt. All proceeds support the animals at Rock Island County Animal Care & Control and QC PAWS.

Attending just for the show and shine? Donations will be accepted.

We will be returning to Crabby's by 3:30 P.M. There will be opportunities to win prizes and 50/50 raffles.

This event is RAIN OR SHINE!!

Ashford University degree propels young veteran's career 

DAVENPORT, IOWA (October 16, 2013) - Mitch Chapman, a 28-year-old wounded warrior and father of two, received his Ashford University diploma on Sunday, Oct. 13, five years to the day from his life-altering combat injury. Donning cap and gown at the University's graduation ceremony, Chapman marched across the stage with Justice, his 3-year-old black Labrador service pup.

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The flexibility and convenience of online education allowed the young veteran to pursue a bachelor's degree in operations management and analysis, with a minor in project management. Two years into his degree, Paws & Effect, a nonprofit organization that trains service dogs for children and disabled veterans, placed him with Justice. The dog became Chapman's daily companion, assisting him with mobility and providing a source of comfort and strength. The duo worked and studied together.

"Justice hasn't left my side in nearly two years," said Chapman. "He has been a major part of my college experience. I couldn't imagine not sharing this proud moment with him. I'm thankful and honored he could be with me at graduation. We did it."

Chapman was injured on Oct. 13, 2008 while serving as an Infantryman with the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan. An explosion hit his vehicle, killing his best friend, injuring his commander, and leaving Chapman with multiple wounds, spine fractures, and hearing loss.

"Despite the tough recovery process, I was fortunate to come home, get married, find a job, and start a family," said Chapman. "I wanted to set an example for other disabled veterans and knew that furthering my education would help progress my career."

Chapman's spinal injuries and full time job as a records management specialist for the federal government precluded him from a traditional university education, but the online education model was just right. In 2009, Chapman enrolled in Ashford University, an online and on-campus university offering graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Chapman's pregnant wife, Lindsey, and daughters, Kayla, 6, and Jillian, 3, accompanied him to the graduation ceremony in Moline, Ill. The family also had an opportunity to visit the Ashford University campus and meet some of Chapman's fellow online classmates.

Chapman is thrilled about his accomplishments and is looking forward to a bright future. His degree put him on track for a promotion to a contract specialist.

He is thankful for the support of his family, Justice, and the University, and hopes to be an example for disabled veterans. "It's been a challenging few years, but if I can earn a college degree while balancing a full time job and a family, so can any determined veteran."

 

About Ashford University

Achievement belongs to all of us at Ashford University. By offering a traditional college campus as well as online degree programs, Ashford meets the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their

lives and in their communities. Students may earn an associates, bachelor's, or master's degree online, while campus students in Clinton, Iowa may earn a bachelor's degree. Whether on campus or online, Ashford students enjoy the same supportive community. For more information, please visit ashford.edu.

 

 

 


Celebrate holidays past by participating in Brucemore's annual tradition, Holiday Mansion Tours, November 29 through December 31. Visitors will enjoy the seasonal splendor of 13 glowing trees, a dining room set for Christmas dinner, stunning mantel arrangements, the lush garland adornment of the grand staircase, and other seasonal cheer throughout the Mansion. Sunday tours will feature live music from the original 1929 Skinner Pipe Organ. The holidays at Brucemore are sponsored by Pearson.

Daytime tours will begin on the hour, Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and, Sundays, noon to 3:00 p.m.  The last tour will begin at 3:00 p.m. Admission for daytime tours is $7 per adult, $3 per youth ages six to 18, and free to Brucemore members. Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour in the Brucemore Store located in the Visitor Center. Space is limited to 15 people per tour; please show up early to purchase tickets. Groups of 10 or more are required to make a reservation at least two weeks in advance. Evening tours will be offered as part of the Thursday Night Lineup; visit www.brucemore.org or call (319) 362-7375 for dates and more information. Brucemore will be closed  on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families.  Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community.  For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.

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