Vander Veer Holiday Show

Vander Veer Botanical Park Conservatory presents it's annual Holiday Floral Show! With thousands of poinsettias and many lighted evergreens it's sure to get you in the holiday mood. It's also a great setting for a Christmas family photo too!  While there check out all the new merchandise is our Conservatory store!

Show Dates: December 1st through January 12th

The conservatory is open

Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm

Saturday: 10am -  8pm

Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Admission is only $1, free for kids 16 and under

Vander Veer Botanical Park 215 W Central Park

Thanks to our sponsors:
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At The River's Edge

Public Skate times this weekend at The River's Edge:
Friday, November 30
11:00am - 1:00pm &
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday, December 1
2:45pm - 4:45pm
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Don't forget our indoor golf range is now open! A large bucket of balls is only
$5, and hours are generally:
Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Call The River's Edge at 563-328-PARK (7275) for more information.
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Holiday Soccer Tournament

The Indoor Youth Soccer Tournament will be a round robin format and the top two point scorers play the Championship Game!  Maximum of 15 players per team.  4 games guaranteed.

Sunday, December 30
Fee: $225.00
Times TBD
The River's Edge
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Roosevelt Holiday
Fun Day

The Roosevelt Community Partnership is excited to bring back their FREE holiday event! Join us for an afternoon of fun ending with a visit with Santa and a holiday focused movie. The holiday fun will take place on:

Saturday, December 15th
10 am - 2 pm
Roosevelt Community Center,
1220 Minnie Ave., Davenport
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Senior Coffee

Come enjoy the sights, sounds, and fragrance of the Conservatory at Vander Veer Botanical Park.  Our theme this month is Poinsettia & Lights.

Fee: $1.00
Wednesday, December 12
10:00am - 12:00pm
Vander Veer Conservatory
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Winter Session
 
Be sure to sign-up for all the great Parks and Recreation winter programs!  Our Winter Session begins the week of January 7.  Don't delay, enroll today!

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Davenport Parks and RecreationNewsletter

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Skate with Santa

Enjoy some festive fun and skate with jolly ole' Saint Nick.  Standard Public Session rates apply - Photos just $1.00!  Free cookies and hot cocoa for all skaters.  Photos taken during the 30 minutes prior to and after the skate.

Saturday, 12/22, 1:45pm - 3:45pm
Photo Fee: $1.00, Skate Admission: $5.00, Skate Rental: $3.00

The River's Edge, 700 W River Drive
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Great Gift Ideas
Looking for a unique recreational gift? We have Golf Gift Cards and Parks and Recreation Gift Cards available at the River's Edge. We're open 6am - 10pm seven days a week for your shopping convenience.
Our Golf Card is available in any denomination and good at Duck Creek, Emeis or Red Hawk.
Our Parks and Recreation Gift Card can be used for any of our many recreationa programs including:

* Performing Arts
* Nature and Garden
* Camps
* Aquatics
* Sports or wellness
* Youth programs
* Lifelong learning course
* And more!
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Family Friday Nights

Looking for something fun and affordable to do with the whole family on Friday Nights? Well Davenport  Parks and Recreation has the answer for you.  Our Family Friday Night series includes pizza, lemonade and activities (Popcorn also included at Movie Night)!  Best of all, if you register early it is only $2.50 per person ($4.00 per person at the door).

6:00pm - 9:00pm : Fridays

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December 7 - Snowshoe Hike : Vander Veer Conservatory

December 14 - Movie Night "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" (live version) : Davenport Junior Theatre

December 21 - Ice Skating : The River's Edge

December 28 - Friday Night Jam : Roosevelt Community Center
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School Out Days
Need something FUN for your kids to do when school is not in session? We have school out days for all ages. Elementary age students can attend either the River's Edge or Roosevelt  Community Center. Days will be filled with playing games, doing crafts,
taking field trips and spending time with friends. Intermediate age students will attend Collins House and days will be focused on exploring future career options and helping engage youth in volunteerism. Program will run from 7:30 am - 5:30 pm. Each student should bring a water bottle and sack lunch, wear socks and gym shoes, and bring warm clothes to skate! Afternoon snacks will be provided.

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School Out Days coming up: December 26, 27, 28, 31.  January 2, 3, 4, 7, 21.
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Advisory Board Vacancy

Davenport Parks and  Recreation Advisory Board seeks to fill vacant board positions. We are requesting applications to  fill three Board vacancies. Applicants that possess one or more of the following  qualifications will be strongly considered:

·Civic-minded

·Possesses interest and commitment  to help shape the vision for the future of the City of Davenport

·Can represent their assigned ward,  or residential area

Board member applications are  evaluated by current board members and applicants will be notified of their  decision by January 15, 2012. Newly selected Board members will serve two-year  terms. The Parks and  Recreation Board members meet bi-weekly
for one hour.

Members of ice-sports, soccer,  ethnic and youth groups are highly encouraged to apply.

Please contact the Advisory Board  Liaison Manisha Paudel at 563-888-3107 or email mpaudel@ci.davenport.ia.us to apply or for questions regarding  the vacancy. This membership is voluntary.
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Davenport Junior Theater & School of Dance

DJT is one of our most popular programs!  Don't wait until January to register or your class will be full!  We have Dance and Theatre classes for kids ages 3 - 18. Theatre classes include Acting, Improv, Broadway, Creative Theatre Fun (3-4 year olds), and more!  Dance classes include Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Poms Dance Team and Lyrical.  Classes begin the week of January, 7.  For more information, visit the DJT website at

or call 563-326-7862 or 563-328-PARK (7275).
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Adaptive and Inclusive Programs
The programs below provide recreation opportunities for person with special needs, including those with physical, mental or emotional disabilities.  Adaptive and Inclusive programs are offered in structured, success-oriented environments in the areas of
sports and fitness, arts, independent living skills, social activities and special events.
Bowling Tournament

Come put on your bowling shoes and show off your skills at the People 1st Bowling Tournament on December 11, 2012 at 1:00pm at Miller Time Bowling!  Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.  Pre-registration is required.  Fee includes bowling and shoe rental.

12/11   Fee: $10.00   Tues. 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Miller Time Bowling New Year's Bash

Come ring in the New Years with Davenport Parks and Recreation for their New Year's Party!  Dancing, hats and noisemakers will be provided and will be required for our own dropping of the New Year's ball!  Light refreshments will be provided. No Scholarships available.

12/28   Fee: $4.00   Fri 11:00am - 1:00pm
Credit Island Lodge

Dinner Theater at Comedy Sportz

Join us for good food and laughter at our interactive dinner party on Monday December 10th at The Establishment Theatre 220 19th Street Rock Island, IL. Dinner will be served at 6 pm the show will follow. There is a $10 fee, no scholarships are available.

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DAVENPORT, IA - November 29, 2012 - Midland Communications, a leading provider in unified communications, announced today that the company is helping customers take advantage of a large tax-break for small to mid-sized businesses with Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 179. Section 179 of the IRS tax code allows businesses to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software purchased or financed during the tax year. That means that if a business owner buys (or leases) a piece of qualifying equipment, he can deduct the full purchase price from his gross income. Essentially, it's an incentive created by the U.S. government to encourage businesses to buy new equipment and invest in their companies.
The recession has taken a toll on many businesses and this program provides a means for business owners to access much needed savings on major purchases of technology equipment, software or business phone systems. If business owners act by December 31st, 2012 they can write-off the entire purchase price of qualifying phone systems in the first year up to $139,000. While every transaction is different and tax professionals should be consulted on specific situations, the potential rewards of this program have nudged many business owners to invest in the technolgy they need to gain a competitive advantage for 2013. This year, Section 179 also extends to cover off-the-shelf software purchases in addition to traditional equipment. Many business owners have installed new business phone systems as a result of this addition to the tax code, because recent breakthroughs in unified communications are enabling businesses to collaborate better, faster and more efficiently with one another.
"We were stunned to find out that so many of our customers had not yet heard of Section 179," commented Jason Smith, Vice President of Midland Communications. "We may specialize in delivering technology solutions to our customers, but we treat our customers like partners. When we find something as powerful as this program we have always considered it to be our duty to share this information to our customers. Our goal is to introduce our customers to technology that not only enhances their productivity, but more importantly increases their bottom-line. That approach has contributed largely to our success over the years and we plan on continuing to serve our customers in a proactive manner for years to come."


ABOUT MIDLAND COMMUNICATIONS

Midland Communications began more than 60 years ago in 1946 as the Worldwide Marketing Arm of Victor-Animagraph Projectors. In 1977 a communications division was formed due to a partnership with NEC America. Today, As a distributor of NEC America, for 33 years, Midland Communications has a customer base of more than 3,000 satisfied customers that include general businesses, government agencies, Universities, colleges, hospitals, and hotels.
Midland provides a wide range of communication services including VOIP, PBX and key systems, Wide Area and Local Area networking, computers, Computer integration, voice mail, CCIS, and video conferencing and paging systems. Our philosophy is simple, provide quality products at a fair price, backed by an average emergency response time of twenty minutes, and the best service in the industry. For more information on Midland Communications, call (563) 326-1237 or visit www.midlandcom.com.


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The Adler will host to back to back hits this weekend! The Quad City

Symphony Orchestra performs Shakespeare in Concert on Saturday with sounds inspired by works ranging from Romeo and Juliet to a Midsummer Night's Dream. On Sunday, an international cast of over 30 multi-talented and brilliantly costumed artists come to life when Lujack Lexus presents Cirque Dreams Holidaze. See gingerbread men flipping mid air, toy soldiers marching on thin wires and more!

 

Treat yourself to Trampled Under Foot this Saturday at River Music Experience and hear the songs that won first place in the 2008 International Blues Challenge! While on the Blues kick, be sure to hear the artistic voice of Maggie Brown Thursday, too. If you prefer your rock a little harder, check out Dynoride with The Post Mortems, My Pal Trigger, and 9th St. Memory. RME will also feature River Prairie Minstrels , Blues Cafe, or and Open Mic & Jam.

 

Handmade City Doing some holiday shopping but want nothing but completely unique and awesome gifts? Shop local during the Handmade City 5 Arts & Crafts Show at Bucktown!  With 33 amazingly talented vendors plus Bucktown's own shops, we're certain you'll find the perfect gift. Of course, there are many other great retailers downtown too, so be sure to stop in all of our stores while you're here.

 

The Figge Art Museum is thanking all members this weekend during their Member Appreciation Weekend. Members enjoy double discounts in the Museum store and free gift wrapping all weekend long. Guests of members attending Sunday's tour of Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum also receive FREE admission to the museum. Brush up on your quilt-making skills by attending the Quilt Workshop Saturday, too!

 

Looking for more tunes? The German American Heritage Center hosts its annual Christmas Concert with the Davenport Zither Ensemble on Sunday, featuring special guests the Bee Sharp Vocal Ensemble from St. Ambrose University. River City 6 makes their way back for a performance at Rhythm City Casino as well on Friday, while Lee Blackmon takes the stage Saturday.  River Action will be hosting the first of the season's Chili Loop Rides.  Enjoy our local bike trails and top it off with hot soup at the Freight House Farmers Market, as well.

 

Bring along some canned food to donate to the local food pantry when you head out to Great River Brewery for the tapping of the Abbey Ale Saturday. While you're at it, make a difference by leaving donations for Toys for Tots in the Brewer's Lounge.  Saturday,  River Action will be hosting the first of the season's Chili Loop Rides.  Enjoy our local bike trails and then top it off with some hot soup at the Freight House Farmers Market.

 

Love a good game of pool?   Don't miss the MPA Pool Tournament starting on Wednesday at the River Center.  Stay tuned for more details on this big event next week!

 

See you downtown!

 

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This Week's Events: November 29 - December 5


Thursday, November 29

 

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

Website

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Davenport String Ensemble

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

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

Price: $10

Website

 

"History of Portraiture"

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 7:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Jon Wayne and The Pain

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.

Price: $7

Website

 

Kilkenny's Open Mic with Karl

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website


Live Lunch with Randy Leasman
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Mens Rec Soccer
Where: River's Edge Turf
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 11:15 p.m.

MVBS Presents Maggie Brown
Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage
Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Public Skate
Where: River's Edge, Ice
Time: 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Price: $5 and up

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

Website

 

Thursdays at the Figge

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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

Website

 

Trivia Challenge - Win Gift Certificates!

Where: Brady Street Pub

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

Price: FREE

Website

Friday, November 30

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

Website

 

Dynoride with The Post Mortems, My Pal Trigger, and 9th St. Memory

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: Doors 6:30 p.m. / Show 7:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Website

 

Future Rock

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 9:00 p.m. / Show 10:00 p.m.

Price: $10 in adv., $12 day of show

Website

 

Live Lunch with Chris North

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music - John Wasem

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

River City 6
Where: Rhythm City Casino Lobby
Time: 7:00 p.m. -10:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Saturday, December 1

 

$20,000 Cash is King Drawing

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Abbey Ale Tapping

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00 p.m.

Price: accepting canned foods to donate to local food party

Website

 

Brewery Tours

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

 

Exhibition: 2012 College Invitational

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Picturing Identity: The Allure of Portraiture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Portrait of Maquoketa: The Dimensional View

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Sculpting with Fiber

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

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

Website

 

Exhibition: Grimm Brothers Fairytale Exhibit

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 Adults, $4 Seniors, $3 Kids)

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

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

Price: FREE

Website

 

Handmade City 5 Arts & Crafts Show

Where: Bucktown
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Holiday Origami Cards with Japanese Brush Writing Workshop

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Price: $35/member, $40/non-member, $20 materials fee payable to instructor

Website

 

Kilkenny's Live Music -  John Wasem

Where: Kilkenny's Pub

Time: 9 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Show: Franti Project

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 9:30 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Lee Blackmon

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Website

 

Member Appreciation Weekend

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership (double discounts and free gift wrapping!)

Website

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time:  2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Quad City Symphony Orchestra Masterwork Series: Shakespeare in Concert

Where: The Adler Theater

Time: 7:30 p.m.

Price: $10, $23, $32, $42, $35

Website

Quilt Workshop

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

 

River Prairie Minstrels

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

RME Guitar Circle

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 2:00 pm. - 3:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

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Trampled Under Foot

Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room

Time: Doors 7:00 p.m. / Show 8:00 p.m.

Price: $10 in adv., $12 day of

Website

 

Sunday, December 2

 

$3,000 Sunday Shake Up Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Christmas Concert with the Davenport Zither Ensemble

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: $5 Admission or FREE for members

Website

 

Cirque Dreams Holidaze
Where: The Adler Theater
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Price: $37, $47, $57

Documentary Film Series: Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Member Appreciation Weekend
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: Noon - 5:00 p.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership (member guests FREE admission to 1:30 p.m. tour)

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Over 30 Hockey

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon; 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Stick n Puck

Where: River's Edge Ice

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m.

Website

 

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

Website

 

Tour: Quilts: Masterworks from the American Folk Art Museum

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership (and for members' guests)

Website

 

Monday, December 3

 

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Margaritas and $5 Tacos

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate

Where: River's Edge Ice

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

Price: $5 and up

Website

 

Tuesday, December 4

 

Acoustic Music Club

Where: River Music Experience, RME Cafe

Time: 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Blues Cafe

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Competitor Coupon Craze

Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $10

Website

 

Drop-In Soccer

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Website

 

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

Website

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

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

Price: $3 Burger baskets

Website

 

Men's Soccer Competitive

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Website

 

Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wednesday, December 5

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

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

Price: N/A

 

Drop-In Soccer

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Website

Midday Moolah Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points per entry; 10 entries max per guest

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Midwest Poolplayers Association Singles & Team Pool Tournament

Where: The RiverCenter, Great Hall

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Price: $50-$90/Open Singles Divisions; $250/Open Team Division

Website

 

Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

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

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

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

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

RME Open Mic & Jam

Where: River Music Experience, Community Stage

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Women's Soccer

Where: River's Edge Turf

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Website

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa today urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to focus on lowering Russian barriers to U.S. agricultural products including beef, pork and poultry during a trip to Russia next week.

"U.S. farmers deserve to be treated fairly by our international trading partners.  You have an opportunity next week to continue advancing that case for our farmers," Grassley wrote to Under Secretary Michael Scuse of the Farm and Foreign Agricultural Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Scuse will lead a mission to promote U.S. agricultural exports to Russia, Dec. 3 to Dec. 7.  Representatives from the states of Idaho, Missouri, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Kansas, as well as 23 American companies, will attend.

Grassley said the United States has missed key opportunities to address Russia's unscientific barriers to U.S. agricultural products including beef, pork and poultry.  A prime opportunity was prior to Russia's accession to the World Trade Organization.  As Congress moves closer to allowing Russia to have Permanent Normal Trade Relations status, the Obama administration needs to keep the pressure on Russia to eliminate safety standards not supported by sound science, Grassley said.

As the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes, agricultural trade between the United States and Russia is significant.  The two-way trade was valued at roughly $1.5 billion in fiscal year 2012, with American farm exports accounting for 97 percent of the total.  Last year, U.S. beef, pork and poultry exports collectively ranked second only to aircraft engines in total U.S. export value to Russia.

The text of today's letter is available here.  A June letter to President Obama from Grassley and 33 other senators on Russian barriers to U.S. agricultural products is available here.

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12 Gifts of Christmas SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 30 is CANCELLED

The 12 Gifts of Christmas show originally scheduled for Friday, November 30 has been cancelled.

Here is what TicketMaster and the I Wireless Center is directing you to do to get refunds on your tickets:

Refunds are available to ticketholders at their original point of purchase.

Patrons who purchased their tickets via Ticketmaster charge-by-phone or online via www.tickemaster.com will automatically receive a refund.

Tickets sold at the I Wireless Center box office need to be refunded at the box office.

Tickets bought at TicketMaster outlets, such as stores, need to be refunded at those same points of sale.

Please note:

Prior to tickets being made available at the I Wireless Center box office or through TicketMaster, tickets were sold through iTickets.com from the 12 Gifts of Christmas event website.

Those of you who purchased tickets through iTickets.com, (not TicketMaster,) here's what you need to know:

If you call iTickets.com at 800-965-9324 for refund information, they will tell you that you need to contact Birchfalls, the show owners, directly in order to arrange a refund. iTickets.com says that they cannot refund your tickets, but that you have to go to the show owners, Birchfalls, who now have your ticket money.

Birchfalls is 866-440-7880 Monday -Thursday from 9:00 - 5:00 pm CST. Right now, you can only leave a voice mail. Obviously, they are having a busy day.

So your contact will still be 866-440-7880 to get your refunds if you bought through the show website/www.iTickets.com

 

New Anthem will send out any additional information to help you as we find out more.

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that Adam Gregg will serve as the administration's new legislative liaison. Gregg will begin his duties on Monday, December 10. Gregg replaces Todd Schulz, who served in the position two years prior to accepting a new opportunity in the private sector.

 

"Adam Gregg is a talented young professional, and his extensive knowledge of the legislative process will serve Iowa's taxpayers well as we promote sound fiscal policies and economic development initiatives to benefit all Iowans," said Branstad. "This position is important, because an individual needs to work well with both parties, and Adam will be a good consensus builder. I have always sought the most talented person for each position, and Adam will be a great addition to our team."

 

Gregg graduated in 2009 with high honors from Drake University Law School, where he received the institution's most prestigious honor, the Opperman Scholarship. While there, he earned the faculty's William and Ellen Cooney Hoye Award, given to the student who demonstrates the greatest promise as an advocate, public servant and practitioner.

 

While in school, Gregg conducted legal research in his capacity as an Iowa Supreme Court scholar with Justice Mark Cady, was a staff member for the Drake Law Review, and presided over both the Drake Law Federalist Society and Drake Law Republicans.

 

Gregg earned his B.A. from Central College in 2006, graduating first in his class as Summa Cum Laude in Political Science and History.

 

Gregg's experience includes internships with the U.S. Dept. of Defense, U.S. Congress and United Kingdom Parliament. Most recently he served in the private sector as an attorney and multi-client lobbyist.

 

"Adam Gregg is a true talent, and his experience will be invaluable as we promote our educational and economic initiatives at the Statehouse," said Reynolds.

 

Branstad and Reynolds thanked Schulz for his work on behalf of the administration, and they wish him well in his new position working in government affairs for an energy transmission company.

 

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(DES MOINES) - Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds will host the National Lieutenant Governors Association Executive Committee Meeting in Iowa Dec. 3-Dec. 5.

"It is a privilege to host the NLGA meeting in Des Moines to showcase all of the innovative and leading edge initiatives in Iowa. The meeting is designed to share best practices on critical issues facing our states today - economic development, energy, STEM education, agriculture and healthcare," said Lt. Gov. Reynolds.

The following events are open to the media.  Press are encouraged to bring credentials and a photo ID.

Monday Dec. 3, 2012

9:45 a.m. NLGA's opening ceremonies and welcome remarks by Lt. Gov. Reynolds

Des Moines Marriott - Salon D

700 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA

10:15 a.m. NLGA Panel: "Stewarding Economic Development"

Des Moines Marriott - Salon D

700 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA

Note: Lt. Gov. Reynolds will serve as the moderator.

11 a.m. NLGA Panel: "Energy Policy Forecast"

Des Moines Marriott - Salon D

700 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA

3:45 p.m. Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Lt. Gov. Murray (D-MA)  and Lt. Gov. Lamb (R-OK) hold NLGA press availability

Des Moines Marriott - Salon D

700 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA

Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2012

9:30 a.m. NLGA Panel: "The Century's Biggest Innovation Challenge: Agriculture"

DuPont Pioneer

7000 NW 62nd Ave.

Johnston, IA

10:15 a.m. NLGA Panel: "A 21st Century Economy Rooted in STEM" (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)

DuPont Pioneer

7000 NW 62nd Ave.

Johnston, IA

Note: Lt. Gov. Reynolds will serve as the moderator.

11 a.m. Lt. Governors tour DuPont-Pioneer's Beaver Creek facility and extract DNA from corn

DuPont Pioneer - Beaver Creek Facility

7000 NW 62nd Ave.

Johnston, IA

Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2012

9:45 a.m. NLGA Panel: "Blue Zones Project and the Healthiest State Initiative"

Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield

1331 Grand Ave.

Des Moines, IA

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You Will Find Joy, written by Nancy Newton, has been published by Inspiring Voices.  The Greatest Book every written! It has something for everyone; humor, pathos, romance, treachery, history, tragedy, feats of daring do. The Bible is undeniably the widest read and published book in the world. But really, something for everyone?

Many years ago I began reading "The Upper Room" as a daily devotional. I soon found numerous Bible passages spoke to me, like a primer or a guide. For example, in Psalms 24:12-14 David asks 'Do you want long life and happiness? Then keep from speaking evil and do good; strive for peace with all your heart'. I began categorizing passages like this, so when someone said 'I just don't see how the Bible applies to my life' the gauntlet was unknowingly thrown down and I picked it up resolutely. Thus You Will Find Joy came to life. And a unique life it is. Not a dogmatic tome, more a self-help manual, a way anyone can open up their lives.

Joy is unique because of its categorized biblical treatment. It is organized so whatever your situation you can easily find a Bible verse to help you.

As one reader observed: Nancy Newton's book is a delightful way to spend time with many special passages of the Bible. It can be used as a devotional guide or a topical guide. Using her knowledge of the Bible, Nancy has spent many hours in reflective  thought and created a way to help people gain insight for their journey. - Reverend Anne Lippincott, Senior Pastor, St. John's United Methodist Church, Davenport, IA

My aim in putting together Joy is to spread the word our lives can be filled with joy, no matter what life brings.

You Will Find Joy is available in soft cover for $12.00 and as an ebook for $3.99.

About the Author - Nancy Newton is a retired Government employee who lives in Davenport, IA with her greyhounds. She is passionate about her faith, and protecting animals and the environment.

Events: Book Signing at Davenport Book Rack, 15 Dec, 11-2

Contact Nancy Newton for further information. Email: sam_newton@q.com, phone 563-322-7456

Part of the proceeds from sale of the book will benefit disaster relief in the US.

Available from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, BAM the Book Rack and other fine bookstores. Published through Inspiring Voices, a division of "Guideposts" magazine.

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Branstad is ordering all flags in the state to be flown at half-staff from 5 p.m. Friday, November 30, to 8 a.m. on Monday, December 3, to honor Sgt. Joseph A. Richardson, 23, of Algona, who died while on patrol with the U.S. Army in Paktika province, Afghanistan, on November 16, 2012.

Sgt. Richardson's funeral will be held Saturday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Algona. Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard, will be in attendance to represent the Branstad/Reynolds administration.

The governor's directive applies to all U.S. and state flags under the control of the state. H.R. 692, signed in 2007, requires federal government agencies in the state to comply with the governor's executive order that the U.S. flag be flown at half-staff in the event of the death of a member of the Armed Forces.

Flags will be at half-staff on the state Capitol building and on flag displays in the Capitol complex, and upon all public buildings, grounds, and facilities throughout the state. Individuals, businesses, schools, municipalities, counties and other government subdivisions are encouraged to fly the flag at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THESE FIRST QUARTER HONOR ROLL STUDENTS

GRADE 6
OUTSTANDING
Emma Beardsley
Gabe Beardsley
Chloe Boyd
Bryan Cook
Anna Darrow
John Do
Sydney Elliott
Jonathan Fernandez
Grant Florence
Julia Fout
Parker Georlett
Lauren Hird
Evan Juarez
Hannah Luppen
Olivia Manternach
Haley Mosely
Paige Nimrick
Mackenzie Parboosingh
Faith Pickslay
Vanessa Reger
Ava Reynolds
Lily Schoeck
Kaitlyn Zonnevylle

Alyssa Klauer
Rebecca Nonnenmann
Jenna Pauley
Lauryn Praet
Clare VanSpeybroeck
Aviana Zahara

GRADE 8
DISTINGUISHED
Antonio Anderson
Megan Beckwith
Noel Huntley
Peter Moens
Samantha Sharp
Ashley Slaight
Peyton Tanghe

GRADE 7
DISTINGUISHED
Ben Luppen
Makenna Freyberger
Collin Rogiers
Collin Solorzano
Luke Trondson

GRADE 6
DISTINGUISHED
Jonathan Berry
Selena Castaneda
Emily Elliott
Nate Maynard
Aaron Mickelson
Mary Powers
Lily Steffen
Logan Swartz
Natika Woods

GRADE 8
OUTSTANDING
Lucy Adlfinger
Maris Boelens
Sidney Boelens
Conner Boyd
Augie Darrow
Brian Do
Lisa Do
Sam Dodson
Emily Ostrowski

GRADE 7

OUTSTANDING

Zoe Arvanitis
Alyssa Carpita
Bailey Estes
Amber Guzzo
Brendan Hird
Kale Hyder
Cloie Jennings

The Outstanding Honor Roll requires more A's than B's with no C's. The Distinguished Honor Roll requires more
B's than A's with no more than one C.

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