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Start your weekend off with some live outdoor music, refreshing drinks, and good company when River Music Experience kicks off Friday Live at 5! Sponsored by TAG Communications, this week's event features the Ellis Kell Band. On Saturday, RME gives you an excuse to wear your PJ's out of the house during their Dress Up and Dance Series: Pajama Jam! Enjoy contests, giveaways, and live music by Have Your Cake and The Candymakers.  Tonight, catch a great all female act visting from Austin, The Trishas.  On Wednesday, RME will host a phenomenal up and coming musician from St. Louis, Pokey Lafarge.
The Figge has activities for all crowds this weekend! Middle school students can explore the drawing of pop art during the Art in the Middle workshops. For the older crowd, enjoy fun studio art activities paired with a glass of wine and light hors d'oeuvres during Wine & Art tonight. There's even a chance to bond with the whole family by heading to the new Beyond the Classroom exhibit or participating in tonight's interactive Zumba Fitness class.
Awarding more than $50,000 each year in scholarships, the Miss Iowa Scholarship Program continues to be a great asset for the state.   Come show your support at the Adler Theatre this Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Also, don't forget that tickets for the July 13th  Grace Potter & the Nocturnals show are still on sale.  Get 'em while they last!
With June already here, Father's Day is right around the corner! In need of a unique way of celebrating the holiday? Join the Quad Cities River Bandits on Sunday, June 16th, as they host pre-game catch in the outfield and their second annual Father's Day Cookout on the Sky Deck! This day not only features an all-you-can-eat buffet, but giveaways and prizes, too. Reservations must be made by June 10.
Don't miss the FREE concerts along the Mississippi River this summer during Music on the Levee at LeClaire Park. Wind down this weekend to the tunes of Josh Duffee & His Graystone Monarchs while enjoying refreshments. Speaking of music in the park, keep your eyes open for this year's River Roots Live line-up that we'll be announcing June 13th! Like our brand new
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We're excited to announce a new retail business!  If you're looking for a sweet fix, stop by Chocolate Manor located at 110 E. 2nd St. across from the Radisson!  With treats like gourmet chocolates, cupcakes, toffee, and even GELATO, this local chocolate shop is sure to impress. While you're there, ask about their gift baskets, dessert bars, and catering options. Chocolate Manor is already open, but keep an eye out in upcoming newsletters for the date of their official grand opening.
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This Week's Events: June 6 - June 12


Thursday, June 6

Backyard Blowout

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Five Course Wine Dinner

Where: Hotel Blackhawk, Bix Bistro

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: $65/person

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Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Live Lunch with Lars Rehnberg

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Miss Iowa Scholarship Program

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: $42.60 and up

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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River's Edge Monthly Turf & Ice Schedule

Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge!

Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.

Ice Schedule

Turf Schedule

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The Trishas

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 7:30 p.m.

Price: $10

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Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Stick around for live music by Kilborn Alley Blues Band

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Watercolor Class

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.

Price: $95/member; $105/non-member

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Wine & Art
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $15/student; all supplies provided
Workshop: Given Space: Writing Your Own Cartography
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership
Zumba Fitness
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Friday, June 7

$1,500 FREEky Friday Giveaway

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m, 7:00 p.m, and 8:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

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Buddy Olson
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Coach Reece Summer Hoops League
Where: Centennial Park
Time: 11:00 a.m.
The Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities presents the 17th Annual Quad City Championships
Where: River's Edge
Friday Live at 5 featuring Ellis Kell Band sponsored by TAG Communications
Where: River Music Experience, RME Courtyard
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Jacob Green
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Lunch with The Rough & Tumble
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Miss Iowa Scholarship Program
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $42.60 and up
Saturday, June 8

 

Backyard Blowout

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, and 3:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Coach Reece Summer Hoops League

Where: Centennial Park

Time: 1:00 p.m.

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Cynthia Haring CD Release Show

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Dallas Hendrix

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Dress Up and Dance: Pajama Jam featuring The Candymakers & Have Your Cake

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: $5

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Exhibition: Double Expose: Prints of Past and Present

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tues.-Sat.; Noon - 4:00 p.m. Sun.

Price: Museum Admission or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: American POP Art!

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition Opens: Beyond the Classroom

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Pushing the Envelope

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

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Exhibition: Marking Territory

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), FREE with membership

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The Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities presents the 17th Annual Quad City Championships

Where: River's Edge

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Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Josh Duffee Orchestra
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Live Music: Kevin Boyd
Where: Freight House Farmer's Market
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Price: FREE

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Miss Iowa Scholarship Program
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $42.60 and up

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
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Second Saturday

Where: Bucktown Center For the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Songwriter's All-Original Open Mic

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time :3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Workshop: Acrylic Painting- Pop Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $50/member; $60/non-member

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Sunday, June 9

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Coach Reece Summer Hoops League
Where: Centennial Park
Time: 1:00 p.m.
The Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities presents the 17th Annual Quad City Championships
Where: River's Edge

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

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Music on the Levee: Josh Duffee & His Graystone Monarchs Big Band

Where: LeClaire Park

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

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Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

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The Legacy of Jens Jensen
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Tour: American POP! Selections from the CU Art Museum Collection
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Monday, June 10

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos

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Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

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Tuesday, June 11


Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

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Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

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Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

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PELLA, (06/06/2013)(readMedia)-- The following local students graduated from Central College in December 2012.

Perry Harrah, of Davenport, graduated with a major in French and linguistics.

Hannah Seibel, of Eldridge, graduated with a major in sociology.

Tyler Wentworth, of Davenport, graduated with a major in business management.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Guided by its ecumenical Christian tradition, the college community engages in vigorous, free, open inquiry in pursuit of academic excellence. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics.

Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. Central College is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southwest of Des Moines. Please visit the college website at www.central.edu.

WELCOME

Tim Heim

Senior VP of  Sales & Marketing, Innkeeper Hospitality Services, LLP

&

Kristin McDaniel

Chief Marketing Executive, Royal Neighbors of America

 

They join current Board Members:

Frank Mitvalski, Board President, Califf & Harper

 

Jane Bahls, Secretary, Freelance Writer

 

Marty Kurtz, Treasurer, The Planning Center

 

Linda Bowers, LinguiSystems

 

Chad Ervin, US Bank

 

Suni Leinart, Vital Support Systems

 

Carol Ann Watkins, Arts Supporter

Farmers and those who advise farmers about crops will want to attend the annual spring field day for the Iowa State University Southeast Iowa Research Farm near Crawfordsville on June 27 beginning at 1:00 p.m. One of the features on the tour will be Virgil Schmitt's presentation on "Crop Weather Outlook & How New Weather Stations Will Benefit Iowa Farmers." Schmitt is an extension field agronomist with Iowa State University.

Also highlighted on the tour will be "Managing Nitrogen for Corn after a Rye Cover Crop" by John Sawyer, ISU Extension Agronomist - Soil Fertility; "Managing Glyphosate Tolerant Waterhemp in Soybeans" by Jim Fawcett, ISU Extension Field Agronomist; and "Crop Season Review" by Myron Rees, Farm Superintendent.

Certified Crop Advisor continuing education credits will be available for attending the event for a fee.  Those wishing to obtain additional CCA credits can come at 9:00 a.m. for a morning training session with a focus on soil and water management.  The credit fee for Certified Crop Advisors attending the morning session is $50.00 and includes lunch.  There is no fee for the afternoon tours.

A lunch will be available at noon for $5, followed by a demonstration on grain safety by the Washington County Health Department. Please register by June 25 for the morning CCA session and the noon lunch by calling the Johnson County Extension Office at 319-337-2145.

To reach the farm, follow U.S. Highway 218 one and three quarters miles south of Crawfordsville, then two miles east on county road G-62, then three quarters mile north.  Signs will be posted to guide you to the event.

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Every year is different and 2013 is not an exception to that rule.  The drought has broken, flooding is back, and the CSR ratings are being revised and will be called the CSR2 starting in October.  Change in agriculture is occurring at a record pace and landlords and tenants need to do their best to keep up with the changes.

Iowa State University (ISU) Extension is offering a Farmland Leasing workshop on Tuesday, August 6, 2013, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Johnson County Extension Office at 3109 Old Highway 218 South in Iowa City.  Another workshop will also be offered on Wednesday, August 14, 2013, starting at 1:00 p.m. at Buzzy's at 414 Main Street in Welton.

Jim Jensen and Ryan Drollette, ISU Extension Farm Management Specialists, will be the presenters. According to Jensen & Drollette, "The 2013 Extension Cash Rental Survey is out and will be discussed as well as the profit potential for tenants." Are cash rents keeping up with land values that have increased over 100% in the past six years?

Jensen & Drollette will be discussing land values, leasing practices, and lead an interactive discussion on methods to calculate cash rent.   Jensen stated, "The most frequent stumbling block for setting a cash rental rate is determining the land quality of the farm.  Rents on various quality soils and ways to determine land quality will be discussed. Land values and cash rental rates for various grades of land have not increased at the same percentage rate.  

The Farmland Leasing workshop cost is $25 per person and includes the 2013 Farm Leasing Arrangement booklet and copies of the presentation. To pre-register call the Johnson County Extension Office at 319-337-2145 or the Clinton County Extension office at 563-659-5125.

Registration cost can be paid at the door approximately 30 minutes before the workshop begins.

For those that pre-register 1 business day prior to or at the meeting, a $5 late registration fee will be added.

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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa is asking the Social Security Administration to account for promised plans to reduce billions of dollars in improper Social Security payments each year.  The improper payment rate for the last fiscal year was $7.9 billion.

"Improper payments cost the taxpayers billions of dollars a year and strain the system for those who rely on the benefits," Grassley said.  "The government has to take concrete steps to fight the problem, especially when it knows the payments could be improper and fails to stop them."

In a letter to the Social Security Administration, Grassley cited inspector general and agency statistics that show the Continuing Disability Review and redetermination processes are the most important program integrity tools available to the agency, yet the agency has a backlog of those reviews or fails to conduct them as needed.  Also, the Department of Justice has not prosecuted improper payment cases because the Social Security Administration in some cases is allowing the payments to continue, despite possessing information that should trigger a review.

"Those who perpetrate fraud against the government should be stopped and prosecuted," Grassley said.  "If the Social Security Administration knows payments are improper and doesn't stop them, that's a basic management failure.  Allowing fraud sends the wrong message that crime pays."

The text of Grassley's letter is available here.

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Rivermont Collegiate is honored to welcome Kim Reynolds, Lieutenant Governor of the State of Iowa, as our 2013 Commencement Speaker.

 

Members of the press are invited to join us for this distinguished speaker!

Rivermont Collegiate 126th Commencement

Friday, June 7, 2013

10:00 a.m.

South Lawn of the Historic Bettendorf Mansion

1821 Sunset Drive - Bettendorf, IA

Contact: Brittany Marietta - (563) 359-1366 ext. 308 - marietta@rvmt.org

Committee-passed legislation includes support for RIA, National Guard

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement after key provisions he authored to support the Rock Island Arsenal and the National Guard were passed by the House Armed Services Committee early this morning.  Loebsack, the only member of the Iowa delegation who serves on the House Armed Services Committee, offered these amendments to be included in the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was passed by the full committee.  The legislation also includes language, which Loebsack supported and worked to include, to address the ongoing military sexual assault crisis. Additionally, it prohibits any new BRAC rounds, which Loebsack fought to include in the bill.

"Our men and women in uniform and our military families serve our country proudly and honorably.  As a military parent, I am proud to have worked to deliver the level of support and access to resources they deserve.  The legislation that now heads to the House floor includes language that I authored, which will make the Rock Island Arsenal stronger by helping to drive work there not just from the Army, but from across the Department of Defense.  This provision will help both the Arsenal and Quad Cities' economy remain strong.

"I am also proud that the legislation would require mental health and suicide prevention resources be provided to our National Guard and Reserve servicemembers.  At a time when we are continuing to see utterly unacceptable suicide rates in our Armed Forces and shortages of mental health providers in our communities, it is critical that all of our servicemembers have ready access to high-quality mental health services.

"While this legislation does not include every initiative I have pushed for to address military sexual assault, it takes multiple important steps forward to address this crisis, ensure victims have the support they need, and  prosecute perpetrators.  I will continue to work to address this issue with the urgency it deserves."

Specifically, amendments authored by Congressman Loebsack included in the FY 2014 National Defense Authorization Act are:

·        Workload for Rock Island Arsenal - Drives workload from all of the military services and defense agencies to Rock Island Arsenal by requiring the Department of Defense to assess manufacturing work that can be performed there.  It also improves Rock Island Arsenal's ability to compete for work by requiring contracting officers to contact the arsenal with manufacturing requirements and allow them to submit bids for the work.  These provisions will provide critical workload support to Rock Island Arsenal and its workforce as the drawdown in Afghanistan continues.  By driving work to the Arsenal, they will support the highly skilled workforce there and improve Rock Island Arsenal's ability to support our servicemembers across the entire Department of Defense.

·        Mental Health Care for our National Guard and Reserve Troops - Requires the Department of Defense to provide specific resources to support mental health care and suicide prevention for our National Guard and Reserve troops.

·        National Guard and Reserve - Building on reauthorization of National Guard counter-drug schools that was included in the FY 2013 NDAA, Loebsack pushed continued support for the Midwest Counterdrug Training Center at Camp Dodge and included a provision requiring DOD to review the support for the National Guard's work at the school's to provide counter-drug training, including to local law enforcement who keep drugs off our streets.

 

In addition, Loebsack pushed to include many provisions important to our troops and their families, including.

·        A 1.8% pay raise for our troops, more than the 1% that was requested by the Department of Defense;

·        Rejects Department of Defense proposals to increase TRlCARE enrollment fees and pharmacy co-pays;

·        Allow military retirees in Iowa and elsewhere to elect to stay on TRICARE Prime instead of being forced to move to TRICARE Standard as the Department of Defense has proposed. Switching from TRICARE Prime to TRICARE Standard would increase out of pocket costs for retirees.  Loebsack has pushed for this in order to prevent health care cost increases for Iowa's military retirees;

·        Requires a minimum of 180 days notification for deployment of members of the National Guard and Reserve;

·        A number of important sexual assault prevention and prosecution provisions which Loeback has championed, including:

o   Stripping commanders of their authority to dismiss a finding by a court martial;

o   Prohibiting commanders from reducing guilty rulings;

o   Sets dismissal or dishonorable discharge dismissal as the mandatory minimum sentence for an assault conviction;

o   Removes the current five year statute of limitations on sexual assault under the UCMJ;

o   Requires victims be given access to qualified, specially trained lawyers to provide legal assistance

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Byron Buxton has hits in each of his first five at-bats to lead 21-hit attack by Western Division leaders

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (JUNE 5, 2013) - Every hitter in the Cedar Rapids Kernels starting lineup had a hit and scored a run in order to start a 10-run, 12-hit fourth inning against the Quad Cities River Bandits, and the home team rallied from a 5-2 deficit to take a 14-5 victory Wednesday night at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

Center fielder Byron Buxton finished 5-for-6 with two triples, a double and three runs scored to lead the Kernels (37-20), who moved five games ahead of the River Bandits (32-25) in the Midwest League Western Division first-half race. Shortstop Jorge Polanco went 4-for-6 with two doubles, two runs, and two RBIs, and first baseman Dalton Hicks had a game-high 4 RBIs with two doubles. In all, the Kernels had 21 hits, including six doubles and three triples.

Buxton started the Kernels offense with a leadoff single in the first inning against right-hander Jordan Jankowski, who allowed consecutive doubles by Polanco and Hicks for a 2-0 deficit. Quad Cities began its answer in the top of the second inning, as third baseman Rio Ruiz doubled, went to third base on a single by catcher Roberto Pena and scored on a groundout by designated hitter Brian Blasik. In the third inning, Ruiz added a game-tying RBI single, and Pena followed with a go-ahead double for a 3-2 lead. The River Bandits added two more runs in the fourth inning on shortstop Carlos Correa's RBI single and an RBI groundout from right fielder Terrell Joyce, against right-hander Alex Muren (4-0), who rebounded to pitch 3 2/3 scoreless innings for the Kernels.

With a 5-2 lead in the bottom of the fourth, Jankowski allowed singles by catcher Michael Quesada and second baseman Candido Pimentel before Buxton bounced a ball over Ruiz's leap at third base to bring in a run and make it 5-3. Left-hander Mitchell Lambson (2-2) then entered and allowed six straight hits to each batter he faced, including Polanco's game-tying single, and Hicks' go-ahead double. After every Kernel had a hit with no outs, Lambson left with the River Bandits down 9-5. Right-hander Richard Rodriguez came on to get the three outs in the fourth inning but also allowed a two-run single by second baseman Candido Pimentel and another RBI single by Polanco. A total of 15 Kernels batted, with 12 recording hits to build a 12-5 lead.

Cedar Rapids added a run against Rodriguez in the fifth inning as Quesada hit an RBI single to bring in designated hitter Tyler Grimes following the latter's two-out triple. Right-hander Juan Minaya made his Midwest League debut by pitching the sixth through eighth innings and allowing a sixth-inning run, as Buxton tripled and scored on Hicks' sacrifice fly to make it 14-5.

Kernels pitchers faced one over the minimum for the final 5 2/3 innings, as right-handers Caleb Brewer and Tim Atherton each pitched a scoreless inning. Quad Cities had two hits against the Cedar Rapids bullpen after reaching starter Hein Robb for five runs on four hits in the first 3 1/3 innings.

The River Bandits will send right-hander Vincent Velasquez (4-2) against Kernels right-hander Jose Berrios (4-2) in Game 2 of the series at 6:35 p.m. Thursday in Cedar Rapids.

UP NEXT: Reservations can be made from now until June 10 for the River Bandits Father's Day Cookout and pre-game catch scheduled for Sunday, June 16. Check out www.riverbandits.com for details or call 563-324-3000. 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.

The Quad Cities Cruisers, the Premiere Local Car Enthusiast Club, will celebrate their 31st Year in a row of hosting their annual Open Run Car Show for Charity.  This year's event is at the JC Penney Parking Lot of South Park Mall, Moline, IL, from 4p-9p.  This year's charities that the Quad Cities Cruisers are working for are:  ARROWHEAD RANCH, VIETNAM VETERANS Chapter 299, and QC CRIMESTOPPERS.

Come see hundreds of classic cars, hot rods and specialty vehicles at this event!!!  There will be lots of Vendors as well!

Admission for spectators is FREE.

The Entry Fee per Car is $15.00.  This is a participant judged event.  The TOP 100 Vote getters will receive a special QUAD CITIES CRUISERS OPEN RUN XXXI Commemorative Plaque.

Dave Palmer of 3D SOUND will be providing the night's music spanning decades of great tunes!

There will be a chance for spectators to vote for their favorite car in the "People's Choice" Category.

The Quad Cities Cruisers is over 90 Household Members Strong!  The Quad Cities Cruisers originated in 1981.  Over the past 32 years the Quad Cities Cruisers have donated thousands upon thousands of dollars to worthwhile and deserving local charities.

For more information contact:

John Bain, President (563)505-6965
David Klauer, Car Show Chairman (563) 508-6210
Tom Saelens, Vice President (563)505-8657
The Quad Cities Cruisers thank you in advance for your continued support in helping make the community aware of our event.

Our Club Event Telephone line - 563-355-0036

Our Club Website- www.quadcitiescruisers.org

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