24 May 2011

Braley Calls for Assessment of Proposed Delta-US Airways Deal

By Alexandra Krasov

Washington, DC - May 24, 2011 - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) called on Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to provide a state-by-state assessment of the impact of the proposed Delta Airlines-US Airways slot swap deal. Rep. Braley sent a letter to LaHood raising concerns about the possible effect of this deal on states like Iowa, which have limited flight options and depend heavily on a few carriers such as Delta.

"Iowa families and businesses have long expressed frustration at the lack of options when it comes to air travel and I don't want to see our choices limited even further," said Rep. Braley. "Delta is a major carrier in Iowa and numerous communities across the country. I strongly believe that we should assess the possible effects of a deal like this and we should know what impact this would have on personal and business travel to and from our communities."

A copy of Rep. Braley's letter is available here: http://go.usa.gov/jzV

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24 May 2011

Treasurer Fitzgerald Reminds Iowans it is Their Last Chance to Celebrate 529 Day

By Michael Fitzgerald

Register for a chance to win a $529 College Savings Iowa Account

DES MOINES, IA (05/24/2011)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael Fitzgerald wants to remind Iowans it is their last chance to celebrate 529 Day by registering to win a $529 College Savings Iowa account for a child in their life. "I encourage everyone to register for the giveaway and explore the benefits of using a 529 plan, such as College Savings Iowa, to save for their loved ones' future higher education expenses," Fitzgerald said. "By starting early, saving a little at a time and making smart investment choices, families can make their savings work for them." For more information and to register for the giveaway, please visit www.my529iowaplan.com before May 31.

May 29, 529 Day, helps bring attention to the fact that saving for college is one of the most significant things families can do for the children in their lives. Those who begin putting away money early and save little by little can, over time, make their college savings add up to a significant amount. Because saving for future educational expenses is so important, Iowa families are encouraged to open a College Savings Iowa account for a special child in their life.

College Savings Iowa offers families a tax advantaged way to save money for their children's higher education. It only takes $25 to open an account, and anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - can invest in College Savings Iowa on behalf of a child. Participants who are Iowa taxpayers can deduct contributions up to $2,865 per beneficiary from their 2011 adjusted gross income, and there are no income or residency restrictions.* Investors can withdraw their investment federally tax-free to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and certain room and board costs at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad. To learn more about College Savings Iowa, please visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com or call1-888-672-9116.

*Adjusted annually for inflation. If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income. The earnings portion of non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax, as well as state income taxes. The availability of tax or other benefits may be contingent on meeting other requirements.

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Investment returns are not guaranteed and you could lose money by investing in the plan. Participants assume all investment risks as well as responsibility for any federal and state tax consequences. If you are not an Iowa taxpayer, consider before investing whether your or the designated beneficiary's home state offers any state tax or other benefits that are only available for investments in such state's qualified tuition program.

For more information about the College Savings Iowa 529 Plan, call 888-672-9116 or visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com to obtain a Program Description. Investment objectives, risks, charges, expenses, and other important information are included in the Program Description; read and consider it carefully before investing.

24 May 2011

IOWA FARM BUREAU PARTNERS WITH VAN WALL ENERGY, MAKING WIND ENERGY MORE AFFORDABLE FOR IOWANS

By Laurie Johns

Farm Bureau Members Save up to $10,000 Through Exclusive Partnership

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA - May 24, 2011 - Iowa Farm Bureau Federation (IFBF) members interested in creating more energy efficiencies of their homes and farms are now eligible for exclusive savings of $2,500 to $10,000 on required maintenance agreements with the purchase of an Endurance personal wind turbine from Van Wall Energy.

Van Wall Energy is a new division of Van Wall Group, the popular Iowa equipment manufacturer and the exclusive distributor of Endurance personal wind turbines in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska.

The Endurance E-3120 turbine produces up to 200,000 kilowatt hours (kwh) of energy a year and the smaller S-343 turbine produces up to 19,000 kwh annually.  Members interested in purchasing one of these turbines will receive the required 5-year maintenance agreement at no charge, saving $10,000 to $2,500, respectively on the maintenance agreements.

"That's a tremendous value to farmers and Iowans who are looking for ways to be more efficient and environmentally-friendly," said Craig Lang, president of IFBF.  "Farm Bureau's philosophy has always been to promote renewable energy and partner with those who can help the market flourish in Iowa so we can do more using fewer resources.  We're pleased to offer our members this new energy benefit that will help reduce their overall energy costs."

"Iowa is the best state for developing a renewable energy market, ranking second in wind energy production," said Don Van Houweling, president of Van Wall Group.  "We're pleased to partner with a group that has been on the forefront of that market. Our experience with farmers shows they are always innovating and looking for ways to increase efficiencies while reducing their carbon footprint.

Iowans know a wind turbine is a good investment because in these times of rising energy costs, it allows them to essentially 'lock in' their electricity costs for the future.  And, the timing is right because they can also increase their savings if they apply for the 30 percent tax credit, currently available from the federal government.  Alliant Energy also offers a cash-back reward up to $30,000 to many of their customers," said Van Houweling.

For more information on this new benefit, contact Iowa Farm Bureau on our toll-free member helpline (866) 598-3693 or visit www.iowafarmbureau.com.

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24 May 2011

'Nothing Compares' to the Iowa State Fair's Free Stage Line-up

By readMedia

DES MOINES, IA (05/24/2011)(readMedia)-- The 2011 Iowa State Fair free stage entertainment is loaded with some of the nation's hottest acts. From rock legends to promising up-and-comers, "Nothing Compares" to the star-studded line-up, all free with gate admission. The Iowa State Fair runs August 11-21.

Winner of the 2010 American Country Music Award for Top Vocal Group, The Band Perry has garnered multiple other honors including a nomination from CMT for their 2011 Music Video of the Year featuring the platinum, number-one hit single "If I Die Young." The band's newest top-ten single, "You Lie," continues to gain popularity with their loyal fan base.

1960s icons Jay and the Americans have produced an unprecedented 12 top-ten albums and more than 20 pop standards including "This Magic Moment" and "Come a Little Bit Closer."

Named one of the top five must-see vocal groups in America, Tonic Sol-fa has sold more than two million albums since their debut in 1995. Today, the all-male a cappella group continues to rise in popularity as they tour the U.S. making over 150 appearances annually.

Thirty acts, including more crowd-pleasing favorites like The Oak Ridge Boys and Tenth Avenue North will be featured on the Fair's five free stages. Throughout the 11 days, Fairgoers can enjoy more than half a million dollars worth of free entertainment.

A complete listing of event dates, times and locations follows:

Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage sponsored by KCCI NewsChannel 8

August 11-13 The Nadas (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 14 Martin Sexton (8 p.m.)

August 15 Josh Kelley (8 p.m.)

August 16 Sarah Darling (8 p.m.)

August 17 Ying Yang Twins (8 p.m.)

August 18 Brother Trucker (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 19-20 The Blue Band (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 21 Here Come the Mummies (7:30 p.m.)

Anne and Bill Riley Stage sponsored by Pepsi

August 11-12 Tonic Sol-fa (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 13 Iowa State Fair Queen Coronation (7 p.m.)

August 14 The Johnny Holm Band (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 15 All Star Weekend (8 p.m.)

August 16-20 Ron Diamond (7 & 9 p.m.)

August 21 Tenth Avenue North (8 p.m.)

Budweiser Stage sponsored by ABC5

August 11-13 Jay and the Americans (8 p.m.)

August 14-15 Confederate Railroad (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 16-17 Georgia Satellites (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 18-19 Lovin' Spoonful (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 20-21 Paul Revere and the Raiders (8 p.m.)

Susan Knapp Amphitheater with media sponsor KDSM FOX 17

August 11 The Oak Ridge Boys (8 p.m.)

August 12-13 Jason Brown (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 14 Jason Michael Carroll (8 p.m.)

August 15-16 Hairball (7:30 & 9:30 p.m.)

August 17 The Band Perry (8 p.m.)

August 18 Stealing Angels (8 p.m.)

August 19 Country Gold featuring Leroy Van Dyke, Jeannie Kendall, Eddy Raven and T. Graham Brown (6 & 8:30 p.m.)

August 20 Blaine Larsen (8 p.m.)

August 21 Lee Brice (7 p.m.)

Fun Forest Stage (all shows ASL interpreted)

There will be no 11, 11:30 or Noon shows on Friday, August 12th due to VSA opening ceremonies.

August 11-21 Kids Celebration (11 a.m., 1 & 3 p.m.)

August 11-21 Mr. Stinky Feet (11:30 a.m., 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.)

August 11-21 Ray Thompson, The Mind Wizard presented by VSA Iowa Fest (Noon, 2 & 4 p.m.)

"Nothing Compares" to the 2011 Iowa State Fair, celebrating 100 years of the Butter Cow August 11-21. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit www.iowastatefair.org.

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24 May 2011

Independent Scholars' Evening

By Narveen Aryaputri
Due to requests from our co-learners at the ISE, we are continuing through the summer this year, or at least throught the next month till demand stays.  Past custom has been to close for the summer by the middle of  May to reopen in the middle of  Septemeber. This year we are responding to requests to continue ISE.
This summer we will be making entires in the manuscript kept at the Institute. This hand written manuscript is titled: "  Life on the Mississippi: The New Mellinium"  and is about what life is along the Mississpi living in historic river towns along the Mississippi.
All entries are open to the public and hand written with archieval pens provided by the Institute.
Come in and write your memory.
you are leaving a peice of  you that will continue to be handed down generation to generation, long after we are no longer here.
its a peice of  history...
in the making...
Continued  discussions on the presentation by Michael Rosenthal will be held. This discussion is also continuing online on LinkedIn under QC Independent Scholars group discussion. Please join in.
Everyones input is vital and valuable for us all.
Independent Scholars' Evenings are free and open to the public.
Second Floor ofn the Moline Club.
7.00p.m doors open at 6.30pm.
light refreshments and wine are served.
The Independent Scholars' Evenings are sponsored by The Institute for Cultural and Healing Traditions, Ltd. a 501(c)3 at state and federal level organisation according to US.
laws.
The Institute was incorporated in 1996.
24 May 2011

House Passes Braley's Andrew Connolly Bill Unanimously

By Rick Martin

Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed Congressman Bruce Braley's bill, the Andrew Connolly Veterans' Housing Act, as part of a larger legislative package. This bipartisan bill willextend a grant program to help injured and disabled veterans retrofit theirhomes after they return from combat. The bill now moves to the U.S. Senate.

"Today is a very important day for many young men and women who return from combat with severe life-altering injuries and find that the fight is far from over," said Rep. Braley. "Veterans like Andrew Connolly return to a completely new life - with new, special needs. I'm very proud that today the House unanimously voted to ensure that these brave veterans have the support they need to adjust to their new lives, reach their full potential, and feel comfortable in their homes."

 

The Andrew Connolly Veterans' Housing Act is named after Andrew Connolly of Dubuque - a constituent of Rep. Braley's who returned from Iraq with a tumor in his spine and is now restricted to a wheelchair. With Rep. Braley's help, Connolly was able to get a grant that allowed him to move into a wheelchair-accessible home.

Earlier this month, Connolly testified on veterans' housing grant programs in front of Rep. Braley's Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

A video of Connolly's testimony is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3haDUPFAPvo

A video of Rep. Braley's commentary is available here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYKuJ-BRqdE

Both files are available to be downloaded here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21501138/Braley-Connolly-Video.zip

High-resolution photos from Connolly's testimony are available here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/repbraley/5684184385/in/set-72157626640156192/

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24 May 2011

Harkin, 40 Senators Urge Extension of Trade Assistance so Workers Can Remain Competitive

By Sen. Tom Harkin

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In a letter to President Obama, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today joined a group of 41 Senators in urging an extension of Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), including a long term extension of the 2009 bipartisan reforms, before the president submits pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama.  TAA provides benefits to jobless workers adversely affected by foreign trade, including partial wage replacement and training assistance.  The 2009 reforms expanded these benefits to additional workers, such as workers in the service sector.  Harkin is Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee.

Since TAA reforms were implemented in May 2009, an estimated 435,000 workers nationally were certified to receive TAA services, approximately 185,000 of those workers might not have been eligible without the 2009 reforms.  More than 4100 Iowa workers currently rely on this assistance.  Since the 2009 reforms expired earlier this year, the Labor Department has had to deny workers' TAA petitions filed under pre-2009 eligibility rules.

"We agree with you that strengthening the safety net for the middle class by extending TAA should be a prerequisite for the consideration of new trade agreements," wrote the lawmakers.  

The full text of the letter follows.  It was also signed by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), Robert P. Casey, Jr. (D-PA), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA, Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Barbara Boxer (D-CA), Carl Levin (D-MI), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tom Udall (D-NM), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Kent Conrad (D-ND), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Al Franken (D-MN), Amy Klobuchar (D-NM), Herb Kohl (D-WI), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Mark Begich (D-AK), Chris Coons (D-DE), Kay Hagan (D-NC), Claire McCaskill (D-MO), Barbara Mikulski (D-MD), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Bernie Sanders (D-VT), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Daniel Akaka (D-HI), Mark Udall (D-CO), Jon Tester (D-MT), Tom Carper (D-DE), Daniel Inouye (D-HI), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT).

May 23, 2011

President Barack Obama
The White House
Washington, DC 20500

Dear President Obama:

We share the goal of your National Export Initiative to double U.S. exports and are looking forward to working with you on implementing a strong trade and competitiveness strategy. We are writing to support your decision to insist that Congress agree to extend Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA), including a long term extension of the 2009 bipartisan reforms, before you submit the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama. We recognize, as you do, that such a deal will be challenging to secure because it requires significant bipartisan commitments in both chambers of Congress to vote in favor of a TAA extension. The challenge is worth it. We agree with you that strengthening the safety net for the middle class by extending TAA should be a prerequisite for the consideration of new trade agreements

TAA has been a core pillar of U.S. trade policy. The program ensures that workers who lose their jobs and financial security as a result of globalization have an opportunity to transition to new jobs and emerging sectors of the economy. Important reforms were made to TAA in 2009, which have helped streamline the program and make it more efficient for beneficiaries. In 2009, Congress also expanded eligibility to all workers whose jobs have been moved offshore, regardless of whether the United States has a trade agreement with the particular country. It also recognized the important role of the service industry in the U.S. economy by bringing service workers into TAA.

The program also improved and expanded access to TAA's Health Coverage Tax Credit (HCTC) - an initiative that promotes private health insurance access for recipients, and makes health insurance coverage more affordable to workers who lose their jobs due to trade and offshoring.  In the absence of this program, more Americans would need public assistance and more individuals nearing retirement would be forced to use the emergency room as their sole source of health care.

These bipartisan reforms to the TAA program help hundreds of thousands of workers, in every state, by moving workers more quickly from government support to private sector jobs. Since TAA reforms began in May 2009, the program has assisted 185,000 Americans who may have otherwise been ineligible for services. The 2009 reforms also help ensure accountability and results by requiring data on performance and worker outcomes, enabling Congress to identify where improvements are needed.  Unfortunately, these critical TAA reforms expired on February 12, 2011. Just this month, the Department of Labor denied the first three petitions filed by groups of workers seeking TAA assistance under pre-2009 eligibility. The continued denial of critical training will impede private sector employment in emerging sectors of the economy.

While we the undersigned may have differing views on elements of the trade agenda - with some of us looking forward to supporting the pending trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama, and others skeptical of the impact of the agreements -we are unified in our belief that the first order of business, before we should consider any FTA, is securing a long-term TAA extension.  

We look forward to working with you to extend and implement TAA as part of a broader trade and competitiveness strategy that creates jobs and builds the middle class.

Sincerely,
24 May 2011

SKYNNY SKYNYRD SHOWS - Quad-Cities

By Andy Harris

Up Coming SKYNNY SKYNYRD Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute SHOWS

www.skynnyskynyrd.com or andyharris@qconline.com

309-235-5962 or 309-799-3961



Friday, June 3rd: HEADQUARTERS BAR & GRILL

Skynny Skynyrd Party - Coal Valley, Illinois

Two Shows: 9pm to 10:30pm & 11:30pm to 1am

 

Thursday, June 16: MISSISSIPPI RIVER MOTORCYCLE RALLY (formerly Sturgis on the River)

Special Guest: Gene Odom - Ronnie VanZants's best friend will be at this show!

@ The Mississippi Valley Fairgrounds, West Locust Street, Davenport, Iowa @ 8:00pm

http://sturgisontheriver.com

 

Saturday, July 9th: RACER'S EDGE (tentative)

Downtown East Moline @ 10:30pm

 

Thursday, July 14th: MODERN WOODMAN BASEBALL FIELD

9:00pm Show/Concert after the ballgame

River Drive & Gaines St - Davenport Iowa

 

Saturday, August 6th: - CANCELED - TWO FOOLS NIGHTCLUB - La Salle, Illinois.

9pm & 11:30pm Shows to be rescheduled in November

 

Friday, August 12th: TUGFEST on The Mississippi River, LeClaire, Iowa

Time TBA

 

Sunday, August 21st: SCOTTY'S SHOVELHEAD SHED, Davenport, Iowa

Time TBA

 

Thursday, August 25th: PRIVATE SKYNYRD PARTY in the Quad-Cities U.S.A.

 

Other Shows at RHYTHM CITY CASINO - Davenport, Iowa - TBA

MARTINI'S On The Rock -Rock Island Illinois - TBA

WHISKEY'S ROADHOUSE - Rockford, Illinois - TBA

CABANA'S - Rock Island, Illinois TBA

24 May 2011

The Internet Players' Summer Class Series

By Rick Martin

From a Blank Page... To a Stage

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 7th - 30th and Tuesdays and
Saturdays from July 12th - 30th
Where: 421 Brady Street, 3rd Floor Davenport, IA
Who: Adults age 18 and up (High school students may be admitted on a case by case basis)
What: Class Series for Producer/Front of House Manager, Director/Stage Manager and Acting/Noise Interaction Gam
Games. A great way for college students, young professionals and theatre practitioners to expand their theatre vocabulary and better prepare themselves to compete in the to entertainment industry!

Session Fee $200 for 14 classes


Register today for The Internet Players Summer Theatre Class Series! Three separate but intertwining classes will take place in June and July for two hours per week: Producer/Front of House Manager, Director/Stage Manager and Acting/Noise Interaction Games. The Producer/Front of House Manager Class Series will explore the techniques theatre practitioners can use to build lively theatre environments. In the series for Directors and Stage Managers, students will develop their artistic leadership skills and personal philosophies. The Acting Class Series will delve into many different acting techniques throughout history involving a great deal of movement and performing. All three classes will meet separately, before joining together in the last few weeks to create a contemporary work using the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the classes.

These Class Series will be taught by our founder and Artistic Director, Nathan Porteshawver. He has studied many different theatre techniques and theories at Brandeis University and Royal Holloway University in London. Some of those theories include Noh Drama, Suzuki acting method, Feldenkrais acting method, stage combat, Stanislavski and Bogart theatre. He's particularly well versed in ancient Greek and ancient Japanese theatre, as well as a more modern approach, called Kinesthetic Acting. He has recently combined some of these theories into his own class called "Noise Interaction Games."

Nathan has taught children of all ages and even college students. The first class he taught was Brandeis University and was about the relationship between politics and theatre. Locally, he has taught at Davenport Junior Theatre, where he developed a new and original play for his class to perform at the end of the week.

Class sizes are limited, so sign up now! Please visit www.theinternetplayers.com for details including exact class times and to get registered by selecting the "Summer Classes" link. You can also email theinternetplayers@gmail.com with any questions or to request an electronic brochure.

24 May 2011

Stern Beverage employees embrace hair on the face for Living Lands and Waters

By Kerry Gallagher

Nationwide initiative encourages water-saving measures

MILAN, Ill. - Call it old-school, but the rule at Stern Beverage in Milan, Ill., is this: Male employees must be clean shaven.

Until now.

Stern Beverage is joining Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch's national campaign with Chad Pregracke's Living Lands and Waters to conserve water by encouraging men to stop shaving from May 22-June 5, which is World Environment Day.

Each shave uses between three and 10 gallons of water, or roughly five gallons on average.

"We apologize in advance to our customers who will not be able to recognize our drivers and salespeople shortly," said Matt Stern, president and CFO of Stern Beverage. "We invited all male employees to participate. Those who don't want to participate have the option of waxing their beard."

The employees will stop shaving today. On Thursday, June 2, they will hold an "un-bearding" at 5 p.m., to show off employees' facial hair. The event will be held the company's corporate office, 961 Tech Drive, Milan.

Pregracke and crew is scheduled to be there to judge whose beard is best.

Meanwhile, anyone age 21 and older can post a photo of their own beard on the Stern Beverage Facebook page. The person with the most "likes" under their photo by 6 p.m. Sunday, June 5, will win a Budweiser Mini Fridge.

Furthermore, Budweiser, which Stern distributes, is asking adult men across America to help save one million gallons of water by not shaving in the days and weeks leading up to World Environment Day. As part of Budweiser's ongoing commitment to water conservation, the "Grow One. Save a Million." program allows consumers to get involved.

Those 21 years of age and older can visit Budweiser's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/Budweiser) to make a pledge and share the program with Facebook friends. Participants can commit to a range of options, from a few days to multiple weeks. Women can get involved by recruiting male friends or family members. The page also features a daily tracker of the gallons saved to date.

"Water is a key ingredient in the brewing of Budweiser and all our beers, which is why water conservation is a priority both inside and outside our breweries," said Kathy Casso, vice president of Corporate Social Responsibility at Anheuser-Busch. "In the past three years alone, our 12 U.S. breweries have reduced water use by 34 percent. Additionally, our employees and their families take action by volunteering to participate in local river cleanup projects in communities across the country."

In 2010, more than 1,200 employees from Budweiser brewer Anheuser-Busch skipped shaving for one week prior to World Environment Day, helping to save about 42,000 gallons of water. This year, Budweiser expanded the effort by inviting suppliers, partners, wholesalers, retailers and consumers to join the effort.

"Every gallon of water that we save makes a difference to our communities, so when thousands of people get together for one common cause, great things can happen," Pregracke said.

In 1998, Pregracke founded Living Lands & Waters, a not-for-profit organization based in East Moline dedicated to cleaning up and preserving our nation's rivers.

Stern Beverage, Inc. was founded in 1986 by Michael Stern Sr. This family-owned company distributes in Illinois from Rock Island, Mercer and parts of Henry counties to the Wisconsin border.

The beard campaign builds on the commitment Stern offers to Pregracke's organization, including $5,000 in donations this year. Company representatives, along with the Budweiser Clydesdales will be presenting Anheuser- Busch's donation to Pregracke and Living Lands and Waters at River Roots Live this summer.

"We are honored to have Chad and Living Lands and Waters right here in our backyard," Matt Stern said. "They do so much for our community as well as many others. We hope many others will put their razors down for the next couple of weeks."

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