14 Sep 2012

Des Moines, Iowa, Selected for Green Design Assistance

By Kris Lancaster

(Kansas City, Kan., Sept. 12, 2012) - EPA has selected Des Moines, Iowa, to receive technical assistance for green infrastructure design under its Greening America's Capitals program. The benefits for Iowa's capital city will include wider sidewalks, narrower traffic lanes, better lighting, improved bus stop shelters, permeable pavement, and rain gardens that can minimize stormwater runoff.

"This project will help revitalize an area of Des Moines that has been a focus of local investment, spurring economic and social benefits in Iowa's capital city," said Karl Brooks, regional administrator.  "We hope to inspire government and community leaders to expand this work elsewhere in Iowa."

The focus of the project is a proposed streetscape plan for a one-mile segment of Sixth Avenue. The Sixth Avenue Corridor serves as the northern gateway to the city's downtown, and is an official Main Street Iowa Urban Neighborhood District and has direct access to the Des Moines River. The city plans to use the Sixth Avenue project to guide designs for other planned streetscape improvements throughout the community.

A team of designers and landscape architects that specialize in green infrastructure approaches will produce schematic designs and illustrations during a three-day design workshop that will take place in Des Moines later this year or early next year.  Additionally, this project could be the testing ground for city actions, such as changes to local codes and ordinances to better support sustainable growth and green building.

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For more information: www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/greencapitals.htm

14 Sep 2012

NOTICE OF MEETING Scott County, Iowa and Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers, Local 238

By Barb McCollom
Scott County, Iowa will make an opening statement to begin negotiations with Chauffeurs, Teamsters and Helpers, Local 238 on Friday, October 12, 2012 at 10 a.m. on the 6th floor of the Scott County Administrative Center, at 600 West Fourth Street, Davenport, Iowa.

Questions regarding this meeting may be directed to the Human Resources Department at 326-8740 or 328-3209.
14 Sep 2012

NT5K Update

By Nancy Strub
We wanted to take a minute to THANK YOU for your continued support in raising awareness for Ewing's Sarcoma and our upcoming 5k!

If you're interested in any additional preview stories for the Nick Teddy 5k, please contact Race Director Holly Quinn at your earliest convenience. She can be reached by phone: 309-798-3081 or email: foundation@nickteddy.org

To date, we have 350+ people registered, so we are expecting a great turnout!

We'd like to extend an opportunity for interviews/sound bites on race day as well.

Races start this Saturday with the Family Fun Run/Walk at 9:00 AM. The 5k starts at 10:00 AM.

All events begin on Port Bryon's Main Street near the gazebo (between Cherry and Walnut St), and will head north to the Great River Trail and back.

There will be volunteers wearing marked t-shirts who can point you in the direction of Holly or other family members/race participants who will be happy to give interviews.

Additionally, when you are covering, please let Holly or a race volunteer know so you can grab a free Nick Teddy 5k t-shirt for yourself!

Thanks again for your efforts in helping us share Nick's story and raise money for a rare, underfunded cancer. Your help is very much appreciated.

Shelley Skuster and the Nick Teddy Foundation team
14 Sep 2012

Braley Continues Push for Farm Bill

By Amanda Bowman

Speaks on the House Floor; joins 50 Farm Groups at rally; Continues to lead bipartisan coalition

Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) is continuing his push for passage of the 2012 Farm Bill in the U.S. House. On Monday, Braley spoke on the House Floor to address the issue, highlighting the need for passage of a Farm Bill. Today, he joined 50 Agriculture Groups at a rally to pass the Farm Bill, and he continues to lead a bipartisan coalition that is calling for a vote before the September 30th deadline.

"Iowa farmers need stability from the farm bill to ensure the economic impact of the drought will not devastate them. Speaker Boehner is playing unprecedented games by denying and delaying this much needed bill. I am fighting tooth and nail to get the Farm Bill up for a vote and am doing everything possible to get this done for Iowa farmers."

A video of Rep. Braley speaking on the U.S. House floor can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/ASVQzc2_9bs

The video file can be downloaded here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21501138/Braley-Farm-Bill-Floor-Speech-9-10-12.mp4

 

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14 Sep 2012

Iowans Excited to Hear "Major" Lange Announcment on Ryan Budget

By Jeff Giertz
Iowans delivered copy of Ryan Budget to Lange last week

CEDAR RAPIDS, IA -- After delivering a fresh copy of Rep. Paul Ryan's budget to Ben Lange's campaign headquarters last week, a group of concerned Iowans said they were excited at the prospect of Lange's "major campaign announcement" today being a straight answer on whether or not he'd support the Ryan Budget.

Lange already supports key proposals in the Ryan Budget, including provisions that would end guaranteed Medicare and Social Security benefits for workers under age 55.  But for six months, Lange has said that because he hasn't read the entire Ryan Budget, he won't give a clear answer on whether he'd vote for it or against it.

Cedar Rapids resident Mike Olson said, "After dropping off a copy of the Ryan Budget at Ben Lange's office last week, I can only assume Mr. Lange has taken time to read the proposal and tell us where he stands.  We all know Ben Lange supports the big ideas in the Ryan Budget, like turning Medicare into a voucher program and privatizing Social Security.   But I'm excited to finally hear a straight answer from Ben Lange as to whether he'd vote for the Ryan Budget or oppose it."

Cedar Rapids resident Norm Sterzenbach, Sr., said, "Given all his talk of political courage, we expect Ben Lange to level with Iowa voters today and give us a clear answer on whether he'd vote for the Ryan Budget.  That would be a major announcement!"

Lange has said repeatedly he supports phasing out Social Security and Medicare's guaranteed benefits for workers under age 55 - proposals taken practically word-for-word from Rep. Paul Ryan's budget proposal.  

Yet for months, Lange has refused to say whether he'd vote for or against the Ryan Budget, saying he can't take a position because he hasn't read the bill. 

Last week, the group of Iowans delivered a copy of the Ryan Budget to Lange's headquarters, thinking Lange might have misplaced his copy.  A web video of the group delivering the budget can be viewed here: http://youtu.be/Gv9NyICp8kk


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14 Sep 2012

Braley Statement on Death of American Personnel in Libya

By Amanda Bowman

Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (IA-01) today released the following statement regarding the death of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three diplomats in Benghazi, Libya yesterday.

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the families of Ambassador Stevens and the other Americans who lost their lives yesterday. This is an absolute travesty, and a direct attack on Americans. I firmly believe that we should do everything possible to bring those responsible to justice."

 

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14 Sep 2012

Brucemore's Scarecrow Invasion

By Rick Martin

Celebrate the autumn harvest by building your own scarecrow for display on Brucemore's historic 26-acre property during the first Scarecrow Invasion. Scarecrow armatures are on sale now and can be purchased by calling (319) 362-7375 or visiting the Brucemore Store and Visitor Center. Armatures are $15 per individual, family, class, or non-profit organization; or $25 per for-profit business. Delivery is available for a fee to Cedar Rapids, Marion, and Hiawatha addresses on October 5; all other scarecrows must be picked up at the Brucemore Store and Visitor Center. The public is invited to witness the invasion, October 13 through 27, Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Vote for your favorite scarecrow October 13 through October 21. Winners will be announced on October 22 at 10 a.m.

Experience Brucemore, an unparalleled blend of tradition and culture, located at 2160 Linden Drive SE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. At the heart of the historic 26-acre estate stands a nineteenth-century mansion filled with the stories of three Cedar Rapids families.  Concerts, theater, programs, and tours enliven the site and celebrate the heritage of a community.  For more information, call (319) 362-7375 or visit www.brucemore.org.

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14 Sep 2012

Rahm Emanuel Should Go All Ronald Reagan On Chicago's Teachers Union

By Americans for Limited Government

Rahm Emanuel Should Go All Ronald Reagan On Chicago's Teachers Union

In Illinois the unemployment rate stands at 8.9 percent. 26,000 new teachers could be recruited in short order from teachers desperate to find work and will not mind working longer days or being held accountable for student test scores.

14 Sep 2012

LOCAL ATHLETE MEDALS IN THE 2012 SUMMER IOWA GAMES

By TheLink

The Iowa Games, Iowa's largest amateur sports festival, provides more than 20,000 athletes with a variety of Olympic-style sports during the Summer and Winter Games. The Games are part of the National Congress of State Games and are open to Iowa residents of all ages and abilities. The Iowa Games is hosted by the Iowa Sports Foundation, a nonprofit organization which has a participation base of over 240,000 Iowans. For a complete listing of all the Iowa Games events and results please visit www.iowagames.org.

Local winners include :

Bettendorf
Mary Doerder, Gold, Womens Masters (50 & Over) -- 1 Meter, Diving;
Mary Doerder, Gold, Womens Masters (50 & Over)  --  3 Meter, Diving;
Andrew Hartman, Gold, Doubles -- Beginner -- Male, Badminton;
Andrew Hartman, Silver, Singles -- Beginner -- Male, Badminton;
Elijah Hurt, Gold, K-2 Bracket 5, Wrestling;
Paige Kelly, Silver, Girls 14-15  --  1 Meter, Diving;
Paige Kelly, Silver, Womens Synchronized  --  1 Meter, Diving;
Allison Kling, Bronze, Sparring -- Green-Heavy Weight -- Female 9-11, Taekwondo;
Allison Kling, Gold, Forms -- Green -- Female 9-11, Taekwondo;
Josh Paul, Bronze, Mens A Singles, Racquetball;
Josh Paul, Silver, Men's A Doubles, Racquetball;
Andrew  Rauwolf, Silver, Doubles -- Beginner -- Male, Badminton;
Holly Schroeder, Silver, Womens Synchronized  --  1 Meter, Diving;
Benjamin Van Raalte, Bronze, Men 55-59 50 Meter Breaststroke, Swimming - Masters;
Benjamin Van Raalte, Gold, Men 55-59 200 Meter Breaststroke, Swimming - Masters;
Benjamin Van Raalte, Gold, Men 55-59 200 Meter Freestyle, Swimming - Masters;


Davenport
Sona  Bedeyan, Bronze, Girls 9U  --  1 Meter Novice, Diving;
Grace Estes, Bronze, Girls 11-12 100M Hurdles Finals, Track & Field Youth;
Isaiah Gibbs, Gold, Boys 13-14 Long Jump, Track & Field Youth;
Alyssa Goldermann, Gold, Female 16-19, Triathlon;
Frank Horvath, Silver, Intermediate Grandmaster Male, Disc Golf;
Ryan Ruwe, Gold, DeWitt  --  16 Yard  --  9-12 Grades, Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot;
Ryan Ruwe, Gold, DeWitt  --  Team  --  9-12 Grades, Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot;
Ryan Ruwe, Silver, DeWitt  --  Handicap  --  9-12 Grades, Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot;
Landon Van Fossen, Bronze, Harlan  --  Handicap  --  6-8 Grades, Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot;
Landon Van Fossen, Gold, DeWitt  --  16 Yard  --  Men 50-57, Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot;
Landon Van Fossen, Gold, DeWitt  --  Handicap  --  Men 50-57, Shooting - Satellite Trapshoot;
Joe Veith, Gold, Freestyle -- Young Adult 15-17 -- Male, Archery;
Molly Veith, Silver, Freestyle -- Adult 18-54 -- Female, Archery;


Panorama Park
Nick Cervantes, Gold, Doubles -- Beginner -- Male, Badminton;
Nick Cervantes, Gold, Singles -- Beginner -- Male, Badminton;

14 Sep 2012

ANDY HARRIS Releases Debut CD - THE PROMISE C2012 BMI

By Andy Harris

The Promise is released for digital distribution!  And here's two songs on MP3s to play on your radio station!

Andy Harris' long awaited debut CD, The Promise c2012 BMI, is now available to the public through CDBaby and other online music distribution services!    www.CDBaby.com/andyharris3

The team at Big White House Publishing Paul Hamilton, Andy Harris, Bobby Hamilton, Gary Sullivan, Joyce Hamilton and Beth Wirth poured their hearts and souls into this new CD to share the Good News of Jesus in a down-to-earth way through various styles of music and thought provoking lyrics. We'd be honored to be a new part of your music library!!  Please listen to the two MP3 releases attached to this e-mail & put one in your stations rotation.

You can easily keep up with this new music ministry through Andy's website:

http://www.andyharrisministries.com

or e-mail your request @

To book a fun musical event at one of your local Churches or for a Radio Station Event or interview, please call Andy at Master's Musicians Ministries at 309-235-5962 or 309-799-1045.

Master's Musicians Ministries   andyharris@qconline.com 309-235-5962

 

 

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