Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted on a Continuing Resolution written to include the demands of the Tea Party. The bill that was voted on today has no chance of passing the Senate or being signed into law. If a commonsense, bipartisan agreement is not reached by September 30, when the current agreement expires, the government will shut down.

"For the second time in as many days, the extreme Tea Party wing of the Republican Party has taken over and driven the House further away from reaching a commonsense agreement and getting the work of the American people done.  Let's be clear, today's vote does nothing more than push our government towards a shut down and default, threatening our economy and Iowans' jobs and retirement investments. If that were to happen, Medicare patients would have their care disrupted, veterans would see their benefits interrupted, and our men and women in uniform would have their pay delayed.

"Now that the Tea Party has gotten this out of their system, let's put the partisan bickering aside and get to work on the basics that the American people expect and avoid yet another self-inflicted wound to our economy. Instead of veering from one manufactured crisis to another, Washington must come together to re-focus its energy on job creation and the conditions necessary to promote it, while taking the difficult but necessary steps to substantially reduce the unsustainable deficit.  I will continue to work on a bipartisan basis to achieve these goals."

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SCOTT COUNTY

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

First Floor Board Room

Scott County Administrative Center

600 West Fourth Street

Davenport, IA 52801

3:00 P.M.

AGENDA

1. Call to order

2. Informational Field Trip:  Site visits to past cases decided by the Board of Adjustment -

Planning Staff and Board of Adjustment Members

? Meet outside of County Board Room at 2:45 P.M. and carpool to sites

? Return to County Board Room to resume meeting at approximately 5:00 P.M.

3. Approval of Minutes of the June 26, 2013 meeting

4. Annual Joint Meeting:  Board of Adjustment and Board of Supervisors

Joint meeting to begin at approximately 5:00 P.M. in the County Board Room
September 20, 2013


SPECIAL EVENTS
Tickets are selling out fast - Purchase your tickets TODAY
by calling (563) 324-1933, ext. 242.
Discounts available for guests planning to attend one evening and
one afternoon event


A TOAST TO DIANA*
Thursday, September 26, 2013 6:00 p.m.
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
An evening out in remembrance of Diana, Princess of Wales, kicks off with a champagne toast. This unique experience includes heavy hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, a visit to the exhibition and a beautiful tiara for each guest compliments of The Bling Bling Sisters. Cocktail/business attire recommended. $65 each or $60 for Putnam Museum members. $480/table of 8 on one reservation. Event hosted by the Soiree Sisters with special thanks to Hignight's, Hy-Vee
and Tita's Linens by Claudia

A ROYAL TEA FOR QUEENS AND THEIR PRINCESSES
Sunday, October 6, 2013 * 2:00-4:00 p.m.
A wonderful generational experience for grandmothers, mothers, daughters and granddaughters. Join us for tea and light fare on the Lardner Theater Balcony followed by a visit to the exhibition. A commemorative photo of your afternoon at the Putnam and a gift is included. Tea-length or party dresses recommended (gloves and hats optional). $40/adults over 12 and $35/children age 5-12.  Member pricing: $35/adults and $30/children. Not recommended for children under 5. Event hosted by Janette Manion, Maggie DeLaney and Marsha Findlay with special thanks to Red Rover Children's Learning Center, Talbot's, Ann's Hallmark and ShutterBooth.


* Sponsored by:


For more information on Diana: A Celebration click here!
How About Hosting a Table of Eight (8) and Inviting Some Friends Who Need the LORD?

The author of "that book" that everyone has been talking about: "90 Minutes in Heaven." You wont want to miss his testimony! You wont want your friends to, either! Especially your unsaved friends...

Mr. Piper will tell what happened to him that day and share his testimony during the prayer breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, at the RiverCenter, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport.

Singer Guy Penrod appeared in concerts all around the world for years with the Bill Gaither Vocal Band. This year, as a solo artist, he has been nominated for 2 Dove Awards! His album "Hymns" was nominated for "Country Album of the Year," and, second, "Leaning On The Everlasting Arms" was nominated for "Country Song of the Year"!

Join us at the 19th Annual Quad Cities Prayer Breakfast!

 


Company Expects Flight Disruptions To Be Resolved Promptly

 

LAS VEGAS. September 19, 2013 - Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) announces it has discovered a compliance issue which will require immediate reinspection of many slides in its MD80 fleet. The Company has already begun the reinspections and expects to complete the process by the end of September. MD80 aircraft will be placed back in service as soon as possible after the slides pass reinspection.  In the meantime, Allegiant will take as many as 30 MD80s out of service and delay, reschedule or cancel a number of flights over the next several days.

"We apologize for the disruption to our passengers and ask that they please remain patient as we work to correct the issue, reschedule affected flights and accommodate any passengers impacted," said Andrew Levy, Allegiant Travel Company President. "Allegiant is committed, above all else, to the safety of our passengers and crew, and we are dedicated to working around-the-clock to ensure that all of our fleet meets the highest standards."

At this time, it is unknown how long the disruption in flight schedule will last. Allegiant has activated additional call center staff, and Allegiant will be contacting affected travelers directly. Customers may also sign up for flight alerts for individual flights at https://www2.allegiantair.com/flight-status or call 702-505-8888.

Allegiant, Travel is our deal.®

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) is focused on linking travelers in small cities to world-class leisure destinations. The company operates a low-cost, high-efficiency, all-jet passenger airline through its subsidiary, Allegiant Air, while also offering other travel-related products such as hotel rooms, rental cars, and attraction tickets. All can be purchased through the company website, allegiant.com. The company has been named one of America's 100 Best Small Companies by Forbes Magazine for four consecutive years. For downloadable press kit, including photos, visit: http://gofly.us/17bZ4xO.

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House voted on the separate nutrition section of the farm bill. Breaking with decades of precedence, House Republicans separated the agriculture and nutrition portions of the farm bill, which threatens its chance at being signed into law. The nutrition-only section put before the House today contained $40 billion in cuts to nutrition assistance programs. The splitting of the two sections was opposed by hundreds of agriculture groups, including the Iowa Farm Bureau.

"As someone raised by a single mother who relied in part on food stamps to put food on the table, I know first-hand that the cuts included in this legislation would have a draconian impact on many families who are still trying to recover. We cannot pull the rug out from under working families, children, seniors and veterans.

"Now that the latest political theater directed by the Tea Party wing of the Republican Party is over, it is long past time for Speaker Boehner to get serious about getting a farm bill done and go to conference with the Senate. I strongly opposed splitting the agriculture and nutrition sections of the farm bill because it threatens the chances of getting a farm bill signed into law. Our farmers, rural communities and economy are depending on a commonsense, practical farm bill. The farm bill helps keep our economy strong and creates jobs far beyond the farm. We must pass the farm bill without further delay."

Loebsack has consistently fought to move a farm bill forward that can be signed into law. In July, he joined the Iowa delegation, and was one of only 24 Democrats to support the complete House version of the farm bill, which was voted down. He also introduced in the House the bipartisan Senate farm bill which was supported by both Senators Harkin and Grassley.

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by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley

 

Unemployment, at 7.3 percent, is still much too high and a pressing problem for our country.  Even worse, unemployment of young people under age 25, is at 15.6 percent.  This is a very large number of young Americans.  Many of these young people have invested in a college education and are still unable to find jobs.  Participation in the labor market is at an all-time low of 63.2 percent.  This is the lowest rate in 35 years.  Last month, 312,000 people stopped looking for work.

We need to increase production.  To do that we need two things: capital and labor.  Capital comes first.  We need capital to create jobs and lower unemployment.  One of the best ways to do that is to unleash investment.  Better policies in Washington can allow this to happen.  We need to reduce marginal tax rates, allow for the production of domestic energy, reform the tort system, and reform the corporate tax code.  We have one of the highest corporate tax rates in the world, which makes us uncompetitive in the global economy.

It's time to implement policies that will make us more competitive and, in turn, increase productivity and strengthen our economy.

Main at Locust Pharmacy Clinic and Medial Supplies, 129 West Locust Street, Davenport, is offering flu shots daily from 8:30am until 6:30pm, Monday through Friday and 8:30am until 2pm on Saturday. Walk-ins are welcome.

In addition, we also offer the Quadrivalent FluMist Nasal Spray which is a non-invasive form of the flu vaccine.

For more information you may contact the pharmacy at 563-324-1641, ext 1.

MONTICELLO, IA --The annual Camp Courageous of Iowa Pancake Breakfast and Open House is set for Sunday, September 29, 2013 from 7:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Camp Courageous began serving individuals with disabilities during the summer of 1974 with campers totaling 211. Camp Courageous of Iowa is run on donations, without government support, without paid fund raisers, and without formal sponsorship. Today the camp is open year-round and the campers number is over 6,500!

Camp Courageous is celebrating their 39th anniversary. A DVD presentation about the camp, as well as new camp merchandise can be found in the camp's main office. Leo Greco CDs and DVDs also available.

A hot breakfast that includes pancakes, sausage, and more. The cost is $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children under 12. After your breakfast enjoy a Live WMT Broadcast from the camp's main lodge. Live Reenactment Train Robbery by Red Cedar Regulators at the Train Depot at 9:00 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:45 AM, and 11:45 AM. Live! In the Sill barn performing free will be Dixie-Notes-Plus at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00.

See the new entrance to Camp Courageous, new curb / gutter, new parking surface, and location of future caboose.

The camp is located five miles southeast of Monticello off Highway 38 and 151-Exit 65.


The Pancake Breakfast is also kick-off for sales of the Camp Courageous Fruitcakes. The fresh baked Fruitcakes are $10.00 each with no purchase limit.


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Jordan Catholic School's annual walk-a-thon will be held on Friday October 4th a rain date of October 7th have been collecting pledge donations with a school goal of $12,000. The fun starts at 1:00 pm in the school gymnasium with Mo Mallard and "Minute to Win It" entertainment! Students will begin walking along the route (at right) at approximately 1:30. Hy-vee will have a hydration station set up along 20th Avenue directly behind the store.

Children will be dressed in Jordan spiritwear.

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