05 Mar 2013

DCFAS Welcomes Rogue Collections

By Samantha Jones

February 26, 2013 (Dubuque, Iowa) - Dubuque County Fine Arts Society is pleased to announce that it will act as an umbrella 501c3 organization for an up and coming creative program: Rogue Collections.

Rogue Collections, created by Samantha Jones, of Dubuque, is designed to give cosmetologists an opportunity to showcase a unique art form and express creative potential through accessible runway shows. By connecting passionate artists in a community setting, Rogue Collections offers inspiration for local stylists while continuing to showcase Dubuque as a creative leader and arts destination.

On April 21st, 2013, Rogue Collections will present its inaugural hair/art runway show titled ELEMENTS. The show welcomes five creative local stylists presenting artistic collections based on the elements Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water.

The show is set for 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 21 at Eronel - 285 Main St. There will be a cover of $10 at the door with VIP advance tickets available.

In order to increase community outreach, and to impact women, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Opening Doors: Maria House & Teresa Shelter.

"Becoming a partner of the DCFAS was the first step in the right direction for Rogue Collections. We are very excited to work with the organization and learn as much as we can from them, and their affiliates. Rogue Collections and the DCFAS is the perfect partnership.  We are bringing an underrepresented art form to the forefront of Dubuque, as well as giving back to the community. Thanks to the DCFAS, we will have an opportunity to expand, and really start out the first year of production the best way possible." - Samantha Jones - Director - Rogue Collections

The Dubuque County Fine Arts Society, a 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit arts organization, has enriched the Dubuque community through the arts for the past 33 years. DCFAS serves as an "umbrella" organization for a range of affiliate groups and programs and is governed by an active volunteer board and several committees. The group's mission is "to encourage, promote, and present local and regional arts including music, writing, theater, and fine art."
Bringing music, writing, theater, and fine art to the Dubuque community since 1976

05 Mar 2013

Branstad, Reynolds to implement modernized health care program

By Office of the Governor of Iowa

Healthy Iowa Plan improves access, rewards positive health by focusing on outcomes, and is sustainable

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today unveiled the Healthy Iowa Plan that will cover all of the approximately 89,000 uninsured Iowans earning below 100 percent of federal poverty level.

"The Healthy Iowa Plan is a modern health plan that will pay providers to care for their whole population and based on the quality of care they deliver, while rewarding positive health outcomes," said Branstad. "Under our Healthy Iowa Plan, more Iowans will be served by the private insurance market, with access to affordable plans available through health benefits exchanges."

The Healthy Iowa Plan is designed to help those who use it become healthier while being sustainable for the long-term. The plan reduces the uninsured in Iowa while also preserving an essential safety net for Iowa's neediest.

READ MORE ABOUT THE HEALTHY IOWA PLAN

"Governor Branstad and I have set the ambitious goal of making Iowa the healthiest state in the nation," said Reynolds. "To get there, we know it is critically important for Iowans to take ownership of their health. The Healthy Iowa plan increases access to health care coverage while encouraging a healthy lifestyle."

The Healthy Iowa Plan uses a sustainable financing strategy that provides hardworking Iowa taxpayers with budget certainty. The proposal fits within Branstad's two-year budget and five-year budget projection with a total funding pool of $162 million. New funding for the plan comes through Medicaid savings created by synchronizing traditional Medicaid eligibility with benefits available through the Affordable Care Act. The savings is redirected to covering uninsured Iowans at or below the poverty level.

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05 Mar 2013

Governor Quinn Announces Illinois Ranks #5 in Nation for Best Corporate Locations

By Ryan C. Woods

Illinois Gains Over Last Year's Ranking

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the state of Illinois has been ranked #5 in the nation for new and expanded corporate facilities. Illinois moved up two spots from last year's seventh place ranking, according to the annual analysis by Site Selection magazine, one of the nation's premier corporate real estate and economic development publications. In 2012, Illinois had 322 corporate facilities locate or expand in the state.

Governor Quinn has made job creation and economic growth his top priority.

"More and more companies are choosing Illinois to invest and grow their business," Governor Quinn said. "I'm committed to advancing Illinois' competitiveness, and using every tool at my disposal to expand businesses headquartered in our state and encourage others to locate and do business here."

Illinois joins Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Georgia on the list of the top ten states with the most locations and expansions. With 311 projects, the Chicago-Naperville-Joliet metro area ranked second on the list of cities in the tier one, top ten metropolitan areas list. Illinois companies that have relocated or seen significant expansions this year include Walgreen, Nippon Sharyo, Chrysler, Woodward and LaFarge among others. Chicago maintained its #2 ranking among the metropolitan areas category for the second year in a row.

To be included in the rankings, new facilities and expansions had to meet at least one of three criteria: (1) involve a capital investment of at least $1 million, (2) create at least 50 new jobs or (3) add at least 20,000 sq. ft. (1,858 sq. m.) of new floor area.

"Illinois has the attributes that are most important to business," said Adam Pollet, acting director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "We have a strong and diverse economy, premier logistics network, skilled workforce and an entrepreneurial spirit driven by innovation."

The Governor's Cup analyses, issued by Site Selection magazine, are regarded by corporate real estate analysts as "the industry scoreboard." Site Selection is the senior publication in the corporate real estate and economic development field and the official publication of the Industrial Asset Management Council (IAMC, at www.iamc.org). The magazine's circulation base consists of 44,000 executives involved in corporate site selection decisions, most at the CEO/President/COO level.

For more information on why Illinois is the right place for business, visit illinoisbiz.biz.

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05 Mar 2013

Nonfiction explores African culture from African perspective

By Author House

Papers on Language and Culture: An African Perspective' gathers academic writings into one volume

UPLAND, Ind. - Drawn from years of presentations and publications, "Papers on Language and Culture: An African Perspective" (published by AuthorHouse), by Mary Nyambura Muchiri, Ph.D., collects documents that explore African culture from a non-Western perspective.

 

"Papers on Language and Culture: An African Perspective" is about main African concepts like Ubuntu, Bantu rhetoric, African proverbs and naming systems. It deals with other issues such as women and land, African-initiated churches, academic writing and university examinations. The last section is on semantic domains of one of the Bantu languages.

 

An excerpt from "Papers on Language and Culture: An African Perspective":

 

You are born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us, it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give others the permission to do the same.

Muchiri knows the need for her book is present. "We are living in a global society," she says,
"and hence the need to understand the culture of others, if we are to respect and understand our differences, rather than fear them."

"Papers on Language and Culture: An African Perspective"

By Mary Nyambura Muchiri, Ph.D.

Softcover | 6 x 9 in | 292 pages | ISBN 9781438912363

E-Book | 292 pages | ISBN 9781468527353

Available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble

About the Author

Mary Nyambura Muchiri is an associate professor of English at Taylor University. She has a doctorate in linguistics from the University of Lancaster in the United Kingdom. Her other books are "Communication Skills: A Self-Study Course for Universities and Colleges" and "Saved Through Fire: A Family Experiences Kenya's War of Independence." Her interests include research in college writing, colonial and post-colonial literature and women's issues.

Muchiri is also the author of "The Power of Story: Global Myths on the Origins and Character of Black People" and "His Banner Over Me Is Love: The dreams of An African Woman."

05 Mar 2013

March 7th. 2013 " Living and Working in the Bakken Oil Fields of North Dakota" by Michael Grady.ISE.

By Narveen Aryaputri
March 7 2013 "Living and Working in the Bakken  oil fields of North Dakota"  7.00 p.m. Independent Scholars' Evenings.

Independent Scholar Michael Grady, visiting us from North Dakota, will give a presentation on the  living and working environment in North Dakota.

North Dakota is the fastest growing state in the United States, due to the explosion of  high paying job and career possibilities attracting people from all over the country. Most of these jobs exist in the oilfield, mining and heavy equipment operator job sectors, including: welding, commercial truck driving, diesel mechanics, electrical, HVAC, machinist, process plant, GIS and more.

Mike Grady, will discuss the new developments in the Dakotas.

About the presenter:

Michael Grady has been an Independent Scholar at the Institute since 2004. He lives in Davenport with his wife Lina Grady, and three teenage girls. He has extensive experience in business.
He has been an export consultant for American food products exporting American wild caught fish to Asia and Eastern Europe. Mike has spent some time in Denmark, and is a recent grandfather to Ingrid, 8 months old living in Copenhagn with his son Christian Norgaard Larsen and Stina.
Currently, Mike is in North Dakota where he has established a work residency and staffing company to supply the staffing demand for the Bracken oil fields.
His wife , Lina is an expert and a consultant in Traditional Feng Shui.

Independent Scholars Evenings. 7.00 p.m.
Thursday.
1530 Fifth Avenue. Moline. Illinois 309-762-9202 or 762-8547
Doors open at 6.30 p.m.
Free and open to the public.
Dress code: business casual.
Elevators are located through the 16th Street entrance. Please call. The doors are closed after 7.00 p.m. for security reasons.
The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, LTD is a 501(c)3 at State and Federal level organization under US laws since 1996.
Please visit www.qcinstitute.org to see our archives.
05 Mar 2013

Win Prizes to Create the Perfect Wedding at The Friends of Vander Veer's Brides Bingo

By Davenport Parks & Recreation

Sunday, March 10, 2013

 

Held at

The Hotel Blackhawk

Gold Room

Downtown Davenport, Iowa

 

Doors Open: 1:00 p.m.

Bingo Begins: 2:00 p.m.

 

Bring your bridesmaids, family,
and friends and play bingo
for outstanding prizes

for your wedding!

 

 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

 

Visit any of Burke Cleaners' Iowa locations to purchase your tickets for Brides' Bingo.

 

Don't Delay! This event is limited to 300 guests!

 

Tickets: $15 in advance, purchased at Burke Cleaners or by calling The Friends of Vander Veer at 563-323-3298.

 

Tickets are available at $15 each through
Friday, March 8th.

 

NO Tickets are sold on Saturday,March 9th.

 

Tickets are $20 at the door on the day of the event, Sunday, March 10th.

 

Get your tickets TODAY and play for fun and prizes!

 

 

PRIZES INCLUDE...


Wedding Cake, donated by Heller Cakes

 

DJ Services, donated by Bo J Spaetes

 

$500 toward Flowers, donated by Milan Flower Shop

 

Bachelorette Party Limo (4hrs), donated by
A Limo Experience

 

$300 toward Tuxes, donated by Skeffington's

 

Love Story Video Package, donated by Ruby Media

 

$300 toward Invitations, donated by Create-A-Party

 

Men's Wedding Band, donated by Necker's Jewelers

 

$200 toward a Photobooth or Uplighting Rental, donated by Master Entertainment

 

Dress Dry Cleaning Restoration, donated by Burke Cleaners

 

And MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!

 

Door Prizes and Raffle Prizes will add great excitement to this event. Many chances to win!!

 

 

Contact
The Friends of Vander Veer at 
563-323-3298
for more information or visit

 

ww.friendsofvanderveer.com

 

www.qcweddings.com

05 Mar 2013

"EXHIBITION" Series Brings World Class Art from Manet, Munch & Vermeer to U.S. Cinemas Throughout 2013

By Rick Martin
Audiences can experience a global revolution of world class art, history and biography through the works of the greatest masters of our time as "EXHIBITION," a new theatrical series of events, brings the world's greatest art exhibitions to select U.S. cinemas.  Each "EXHIBITION" cinema event is hosted by art historian Tim Marlow, who will go beyond each gallery with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage.
The "EXHIBITION" series begins with a career-encompassing collection of the works of Édouard Manet on exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts?Manet: Portraying Life" on Thursday, April 11. Next is a "once-in-a-lifetime" exhibition of the greatest number of Edvard Munch's works ever, "Munch: Munch 150" on Thursday, June 27, co-hosted by the National Museum and the Munch Museum in Oslo. The third exhibition screening, "Vermeer and Music: The Art of Love and Leisure" on Thursday, October 10th, comes from the National Gallery in London where audiences will see a unique perspective on the masterpieces of Johannes Vermeer.
Tickets for the "EXHIBITION" series are available now at participating theater box offices and online at www.FathomEvents.com.
"EXHIBITION" will be shown at the following movie theaters in your area on April 11 (Manet); June 27 (Munch); and October 10 (Vermeer) - all at 7:30 PM (local time):
DAVENPORT 53 18 WITH IMAX 3601 E 53RD ST DAVENPORT IA 52807
05 Mar 2013

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Friday, March 1, 2013**

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bill:

Bill No.: HB 3450

An Act Concerning: Liquor

Modifies powers granted by a craft distiller license and provides exemptions to allow alcohol distribution at certain facilities.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

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01 Mar 2013

Kindergarten Round-Up at Rivermont

By Brittany Marietta

Discover Kindergarten at Rivermont!

When: Friday, March 8 - 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Families are invited to join us to learn all about what makes Rivermont Collegiate's Kindergarten so special. This informal setting
is the perfect opportunity to meet the teachers, discover what to expect as your child advances to Kindergarten, and hear about Rivermont's unique philosophy. Lunch will be provided from the Rivermont cafeteria. Students are welcome to attend and may either eat lunch with their parents during the presentation or join our current Junior Kindergarten students in supervised care.

What Makes Rivermont Kindergarten Unique?

Subject-specific teachers in science, foreign language, music, art, & library

Wide variety of field trips & events extend learning beyond the classroom "Centers" facilitate socialization & development of teamwork skills Science curriculum focusing on exploration into insects & spiders, solar system, color & light, and more
Foreign language curriculum including songs, games, & cultural celebrations creates a language-rich environment

Please RSVP by Thursday, March 7th
Rachel Chamberlain, Admissions Director
563-359-1366 ext. 302 - chamberlain@rvmt.org

01 Mar 2013

Think Spring and Liven Up Your Landscape at the Rock Island Library

By Rock Island Library

Rock Island, IL: If you're in the mood for spring, the Rock Island Public Library is ready to help you liven up your landscape with a new series of gardening programs in March and April.

 

The following Liven Up your Landscape programs start at 6:30 pm in the second-floor Community Room of the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

 

Go Wild, Go Native: Wednesday, March 6. Looking for some new ideas for your garden? Head to the library for a program with Marilyn Andress from Interstate Resource Conservation and Development, RiverBend Wildland Stewards. Ms. Andress will share tips and recommendations and the benefits of adding wild and native plants to your garden.

Putting Some Herbs in Your Life: Wednesday, March 13. Herbs add flavor and color to your garden and your home. Peg Christensen, from QC Herbs, will share her knowledge about how easily you can add herbs to most areas of your life, including your kitchen, bathroom, closets and more.

Starting a Rain Garden: Monday, April 1. Dan Mays, Scott County Master Gardener, created his first rain garden more than a decade ago. Mr. Mays will share some tips and tricks to getting started, how he began his first rain garden, and some recommendations you won't find anywhere else. Attendees can also pick up an application for the City of Rock Island's Rain Garden reimbursement program at the end of the evening.

Flying Flowers in Your Garden: Monday, April 8. Can you identify the butterflies of our area by some of their caterpillars? Roxie and Dallas DeShane, River Bend Wildland Stewards, will share what host plants each butterfly prefers for their larvae, so you can attract these "flying flowers" to your garden this spring. Handouts will be available to help you plan and plant your garden.

Vegetable Gardening - A Feast for the Eyes and Palate: Monday, April 15. Learn how to make your vegetable garden the star of the neighborhood by choosing edible plants that are nutritious, tasty, and beautiful. From the flashes of gold dangling from a Sunshine Cherry Tomato on a decorative trellis to the bright blue peppers of a Filius Blue pepper plant, a vegetable garden can provide a feast for the eyes and for the palate. Sandy Russell from Tastes of the Rainbow will show how using organic or heirloom seeds can help you add extra color and flavor to your vegetable garden.

 

Programs are free and open to the public. For more news about Rock Island Public Library events, visit www.rockislandlibrary.org, call 309-732-7323 (READ), or follow the Rock Island Library on Facebook and Twitter. A monthly calendar of library events is available online and at library locations.

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