November 1, 2013 Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension Office, 10:00 am-2:00pm

November 6, 2013 Ornamental and Turf Applicators, Scott County Extension Office, 1:30 pm-4:00 pm

November 13, 2013 Commercial Ag Weed, Insect, and Plant Disease Management, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:45 am

November 19, 2013 Fumigation, Scott County Extension Office, 9:00 am-11:30 am

November 26, 2013 ISU Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

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Challenge your friends as the Scottish Rite Masons and St. Ambrose University join together to present a

TRIVIA NIGHT!

Proceeds to to support St. Ambrose/Rite Care Speech & Language Clinic and Scottish Rite operations.

WHEN: Saturday, October 26 @ 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30pm)

WHERE: The Masonic Center, 511 East 65th St (Veterans Memorial Parkway), Davenport

COST: Individual price $10.00 (8 per table - $80)

RSVP: To register, call 563-391-0665 or 800-944-7483

Email: davsrmasons@msn.com for more information.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC - BRING YOUR FRIENDS

COSTUME THEME!

Food and soft drinks available. Personal snacks and beverages welcome. No smoking or alcohol please.

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday signed Executive Order 83, ensuring local control in determining Iowa Core's state academic standards and assessments. The executive order reads as follows:

Executive Order Number Eighty-three

WHEREAS, the Iowa Constitution encourages a strong educational foundation by providing that, "[t]he General Assembly shall encourage, by all suitable means, the promotion of intellectual, scientific, moral, and agricultural improvement" (Iowa Const. art. IX, 2d, § 3); and

WHEREAS, rigorous state standards detailing expected academic achievement are essential to provide a high-quality education, which is key to students' futures and the future of this state; and

WHEREAS, the adoption of state standards should be done in an open, transparent way that

includes opportunities for Iowans to review and offer input; and

WHEREAS, it is the responsibility of local school districts to make decisions related to

curricula, instruction, and learning materials consistent with state academic

standards; and

WHEREAS, it is inappropriate for the federal government to require as a condition of

application of federal grants the adoption of any federally developed standards; and

WHEREAS, the protection of student and family privacy is paramount and Iowa must protect its citizens against intrusive, unnecessary data collection and tracking.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Terry E. Branstad, Governor of the State of Iowa, declare the following:

The State of Iowa, not the federal government or any other organization, shall determine the content of Iowa's state academic standards, which are known as the Iowa Core.  The Iowa Department of Education shall develop a regular review cycle for the Iowa Core, including public comment, to determine the contents of and to continually improve state academic standards.

The State of Iowa, not the federal government or any other organization, shall choose the statewide assessments that will measure how well students have mastered the Iowa Core.  School districts may also choose to use additional assessments to measure student academic progress.

The collection of student data by school districts and the Iowa Department of Education shall be done in a manner consistent with state and federal laws intended to protect student and family privacy.  Only aggregate student data shall be provided to the federal government to comply with federal laws.

No Constitutional right of Iowa children and their families shall be violated through an overreach by the federal government into Iowa's educational system.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I HAVE HERE­UNTO SUBSCRIBED MY NAME AND CAUSED THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF IOWA TO BE AFFIXED.  DONE AT DES MOINES THIS 16th DAY OF OCTOBER IN THE YEAR OF OUR LORD TWO THOUSAND THIRTEEN.

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TERRY E. BRANSTAD

GOVERNOR OF IOWA

ATTEST:

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MATT SCHULTZ

SECRETARY OF STATE

DAVENPORT – The Board of Directors for Center for Active Seniors (CASI) are proud to announce Laura Kopp as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Kopp joined the Quad Cities community 10 years ago, when she relocated from the south Florida area with her husband, Dr. Steve Kopp, who was born and raised in northwest Davenport.

Kopp is looking forward to her new role and is thrilled to be joining the agency at such a crucial time.

"My professional and personal goal has always been to be a part of developing a healthy, strong and vibrant community where I can raise my children. Through my work with abused children, troubled youth and adults with significant disabilities, I feel I have laid some of that groundwork. Joining CASI at a time when the demographics of the Quad Cities demand a more comprehensive set of services for our seniors, will be the realization of a lifelong dream for me."

"Seniors and senior services are changing and we needed someone who could help mold CASI's future," said Board Chair Gwen Tombergs. "Laura brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm which will well serve CASI and its clientele."

Kopp's most recent position was as the Vice President of Programs with Goodwill of the Heartland where she provided direct oversight to 23 rehabilitative programs across a 19 county territory. Kopp has served previously as the Director of Clinical Services for Family Resources, Inc, and the Director of Children's Trauma Services with the Child Abuse Council. Kopp earned a Master's degree in Educational Psychology from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in 1996.

Kopp was recognized as one of the Quad Cities Area Leaders Under 40 by Blackhawk College in 2007. In addition to her work within the not-for-profit arena, Kopp has been involved in the Quad Cities United Way Income Council, the Scott County Community Partnerships for Protecting Children, and the Iowa Chapter of Child Advocacy Centers.

Kopp and her husband, Steve, reside in Davenport along with their two children.

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