18 Jan 2010

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Improve Teacher, Principal Evaluations and Training

By Andrew Mason
CHICAGO - January 15, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed into law the Performance Evaluation Reform Act of 2010, a bill to implement new, rigorous evaluations for teachers and school principals across the state. The new law boosts Illinois' "Race to the Top" application by addressing one of the four priority areas outlined by the U.S. Department of Education.

"This law is another strong signal to Washington that a top-notch education for all Illinois students is our foremost priority," said Governor Quinn. "Rigorous teacher and principal evaluations will make our education system the best it can be, while ensuring Illinois is at the head of the class when it comes to winning those important federal 'Race to the Top' funds."

Senate Bill 315, sponsored by Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood) and Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora), requires every school district to incorporate student performance as a significant factor in teacher and principal evaluations. The new law requires districts to work with its local teachers' union to meet the new requirements.

More than 350 school districts, representing more than 70 percent of Illinois' students, have agreed to make student performance at least 50 percent of evaluation criteria if Illinois receives "Race to the Top" funds.

Under the legislation, Chicago Public Schools and dozens of other districts will begin using the new teacher evaluations in 2012, with full statewide implementation by 2016. All districts will implement the new principal evaluations in 2012. If the state wins "Race to the Top funds," the timeline would be greatly accelerated with most districts implementing the evaluations in 2012.

Governor Quinn also signed Senate Bill 616, sponsored by Sen. James Meeks (D-Chicago) and Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora), which allows non-profit organizations, such as Teach for America, to offer alternative certification programs independent from institutions of higher education. This allows the state to increase the number of high-quality training programs for teachers and principals, a priority established by the U.S. Department of Education. The non-profit programs will be required to undergo the same rigorous approval process as higher education institutions.

These bills represent a four-month effort by the Governor's Office, the Illinois State Board of Education, the two major teachers' unions, civic and business leaders, advocates, management groups and legislators from both parties.

"Race to the Top" is a $4.35 billion competitive federal grant process focused on innovative approaches to education. Illinois could receive up to $500 million in discretionary funds made available through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  Applications are due January 19.

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18 Jan 2010

Local Dean's List/President's List Honorees

By Randy Stalsberg

The following student was named to the Dean's List at Grand View University, Des Moines:

  • Brittany Marie Erps of Davenport

The following students were named to the President's List at Grand View University, Des Moines:

  • Deanna Keira Carr of Davenport and Katelyn Christine Carlson of Rock Island.

The following students were named to the Dean's List for the fall 2009 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis:

  • Anna Aquino, Biomedical Sciences, and Mikhaila Norton, Accounting, both of Bettendorf; Kevan Kadavy, Biomedical Sciences, of Davenport and Tara Vandygriff, Public Relations, of Rock Island.

The following students are among the 1650 Winter graduates at Iowa State University, Ames:

  • Lucas Edward Andrusyk, BS, Forestry; Thomas W. Davis, BA, Journalism and Mass Communication; Mark A. Kline,  Marketing; Kathryn Margaret McClain, BA, Political Science; Luke Allen Peterson, BS, Construction Engineering; Nichoel Michelle Said, BS, Environmental Science (LAS); Terry Thomas Tipp, BS, Construction Engineering all of Bettendorf;
  • Rebecca Christine Braet, BS, Family and Consumer Science Education and Studies of Calamus;
  • Steven Walton Beckert, BS, Electrical Engineering; Lee Brian Brandt, BS, Industrial Technology; Paul A. Byrd, MA, History; Steven Michael Campbell, MS, Electrical and Computer Engineering; April Shentel Davis, BA, Spanish; Jeffrey Alan Harris, BA, Communication Studies; Daniel Raymond Levetzow, BS, Electrical Engineering; Jared Christopher Levings, MS, Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering; Ryan Thomas Merritt, BS, Kinesiology and Health; Elizabeth Marie Ohnemus, BS, Dietetics (H SCI); Blake Richard Stalder, BS, Chemical Engineering; Josh Corey Warner, BS, Mechanical Engineering and John Andrew Wethington, BS, Civil Engineering all of Davenport
  • Eric James Murphy, BS, Mechanical Engineering of Eldridge
  • Chris Arku, BS, Industrial Engineering of Moline
  • Natalie Elizabeth McIlwain, BA, English and French of Pleasant Valley.
  • Shana Donna Kane, BS, Civil Engineering; Ryan Daniel Lepp, BA, Interdisciplinary Studies;  and Zachary Andrew Piasecki, BS, Mechanical Engineering all of Rock Island

The following students were named to the Dean's List at Gustavus Adolphus College, a private liberal arts college in St. Peter, Minn:

  • Kelsey Francis of Bettendorf and Samantha Good of Rock Island.

The following students were named to the President's List at Truman State University, located in Kirksville, Missouri's designated public liberal arts and sciences university:

  • Julie Marie Hasken, Health Sciences, Bettendorf and Aubrey Ann Crowley, Health Sciences, Davenport.

The following students were named to the Fall 2009 Provost and Vice President's List at Truman State University, located in Kirksville, Missouri's designated public liberal arts and sciences university:

  • Nicholas Stephen Ehrecke, Exercise Sciences, Andrew Keith Piotter, Exercise Sciences and Andy Wang Yang, Psychology, all of Bettendorf and Brendan Patrick O'Brien, Psychology of Davenport.

Sarah J Weber, Elementary Education, was named with High Honors to the fall 2009 dean's list at Northwestern College in St. Paul, Minn.

15 Jan 2010

ALG Urges Senators Harkin and Grassley to Oppose "Cadillac Tax" Health Care Penalty on Non-Union Workers

By Todd McGreevy

For Immediate Release                        Contact: Robert Romano

January 14th, 2010 Phone: (703) 383-0880

"It is up to Senators Harkin and Grassley who represent a right-to-work state to stop this tax on non-union

health benefits dead in its tracks. There is too much at stake. 92 percent of workers not

in unions must not be forced to subsidize the other 8 percent who receive union health benefits."

- ALG President Bill Wilson

January 14th, 2010, Fairfax, VA?Americans for Limited Government President Bill Wilson today in a letter urged Senators Tom Harkin and Chuck Grassley, who represent a "right-to-work" state, to oppose a 40 percent excise tax on non-union health care plans that "will hit your states and districts particularly hard, and is grossly unfair to non-union workers."

"I am calling upon you to publicly denounce this blatant attack upon the citizens of your state. They will, I am certain, be eagerly awaiting your response," Wilson declared in his letter, calling the tax on non-union health insurance plans "contemptible."

"This is absolutely deplorable to American workers, 92 percent of whom do not belong to unions," wrote Wilson his letter. "In essence, non-union employers and employees will be forced to subsidize the cost of exempting union workers from the tax, which will cost families in your states and districts thousands of dollars a year in additional charges."

According to the Associated Press, "Officials say the White House and labor leaders have reached a tentative agreement on how to tax high-value health insurance plans to help pay for a revamped medical system...The proposed tax has been a major sticking point because labor leaders fear union members, with some of the more lucrative benefit plans, would be hurt. President Barack Obama supports it as a way to hold down costs by nudging workers into less pricey coverage."

The tax, as passed in the Senate bill, would charge insurance companies a 40 percent excise tax on coverage above $8,500 for an individual and $23,000 for a family. Within three years, according to the Congressional Budget Office, the tax would apply to nearly 20 percent of all workers. Within six years, it would reach a fifth of all households earning as little as $50,000 annually.

"Only now," Wilson said in a statement, "the unions are exempted in a deal hand-crafted by Barack Obama."

According to Wilson's letter, "Immediately, [the tax] will have three impacts: 1) Health benefits will be cut as many insurers and employers stop providing such plans that were once affordable; 2) Of those plans not cancelled, the costs will be passed on to the insured, raising premiums; and 3) This new Health Care Penalty Tax will be used in Right-to-Work states as a backdoor method to forcing workers to join unions, since union dues would be less than the tax."

This is a tax aimed at non-union workers and non-unionized businesses, in particularly, small businesses that provide good health coverage to their employees," Wilson wrote, adding, "Moreover, this tax will disproportionately impact Baby Boomers, women, and the infirmed ? in short, anyone that pays higher premiums because of medical need ? none of whom have a seat at the closed-door negotiations hastily taking place now."


"Meanwhile, union bosses of the AFL-CIO and the SEIU have been well-represented, as is indicated by this contemptible union exemption from the 40 percent excise tax," Wilson wrote.

Previously, Wilson has called for negotiations on what he called a "government takeover of the nation's health system" to be opened to the public. In a statement, he said this latest exemption for unions "illustrates with clarity why transparency is so important."

"The American people have no seat at the table right now, as Congressional leaders make deals with union bosses resulting in kickbacks that non-union workers will have to foot the bill for," Wilson said.

"It is up to Senators Harkin and Grassley who represent a right-to-work state to stop this tax on non-union health benefits dead in its tracks," Wilson said, concluding, "There is too much at stake. 92 percent of workers not in unions must not be forced to subsidize the other 8 percent who receive union health benefits."

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Americans for Limited Government is a non- partisan, nationwide network committed to advancing free market reforms,private property rights and core American liberties. For more information on ALG please call us at 703-383-0880 or visit our website at www.GetLiberty.org.

14 Jan 2010

Local students named to Augustana College fall term Dean's List

By readMedia Newswire

ROCK ISLAND, IL (01/14/2010)(readMedia)-- 834 students have been named to the Dean's List at Augustana College for the 2009 fall term. Students who have earned this academic honor have maintained a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a four-point scale for courses taken during the term.

From your area, students who have earned this honor include :

Martha Ade from Moline, IL, a sophomore majoring in general studies.

Faria Ahmed from Bettendorf, IA, a senior majoring in psychology, biology, and pre-medicine.

Drew Allen from Bettendorf, IA, a senior majoring in international business.

Samuel Alvarado from Davenport, IA, a senior majoring in chemistry.

Amber Anderson from Port Byron, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Samuel Anderson from Rock Island, IL, a junior majoring in math and computer sciences.

Erica Aten from Coal Valley, IL, a sophomore majoring in psychology.

Angela Bahls from Rock Island, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Carrie Bestian from Taylor Ridge, IL, a senior majoring in elementary education.

Allie Bierhaus from Bettendorf, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Nicholas Borchert from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in English and philosophy.

Jasmine Brooks from Davenport, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Ryan Brummet from Moline, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Nicholas Camlin from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in political science.

Kevin Carton from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in communication studies, French, and Africana studies.

Angela Congrove from Davenport, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Brittany Dalton from Eldridge, IA, a senior majoring in pre-medicine.

Adam DeSimone from Bettendorf, IA, a sophomore majoring in economics.

Grace Drenth from Davenport, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Brianna Dyer from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in English/language arts education.

Megan Ferris from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in elementary education.

Melissa Fobert from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in accounting and business financing.

Neil Friberg from Rock Island, IL, a junior majoring in general studies.

Alyssa Harmon from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in business administration.

Thomas Harris from Davenport, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Victoria Hays from Milan, IL, a junior majoring in accounting.

Kjerstin Hurty from Moline, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Mohammed Hussain from Moline, IL, a sophomore majoring in biology and pre-medicine.

Nicole Johnson from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in English/language arts education.

Clare Kilbride from Rock Island, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Manisha Kumar from Davenport, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Mary Lambrech tfrom Moline, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Paul Lambrecht from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in history education.

Jasmin Landeros from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in elementary education.

Megan Lecander from Sherrard, IL, a junior majoring in business administration.

Thomas Lemon from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in history and business management.

Megan Lonergan from Davenport, IA, a senior majoring in elementary education and math.

Amy Malmstead from Moline, IL, a sophomore majoring in business administration.

Benjamin Marine from Coal Valley, IL, a senior majoring in biology, pre-medicine, and business administration.

Crystina Mayfield from Coal Valley, IL, a sophomore majoring in general studies.

Nathaniel McDowell from Rock Island, IL, a junior majoring in English and philosophy.

Lauren Mentado from Moline, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Kelsey Miller from Milan, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Courtney Mitten from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in psychology.

Emma Moran from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in biology, pre-medicine, and Spanish.

Allison Mulherin from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in biology.

Rayna Narvaez from Bettendorf, IA, a junior majoring in psychology and Spanish.

Leart Neziroski from East Moline, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Justine Nuguid from Moline, IL, a sophomore majoring in pre-medicine and biology.

Jacob O'Rourke from Bettendorf, IA, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Luke Osborne from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in classics with a Latin emphasis.

Andrew Palm from Rock Island, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Kayla Papish from East Moline, IL, a junior majoring in math education.

Douglas Peters from Port Byron, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Srividya Prabhu from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in biology and pre-medicine.

Andrew Randone from Davenport, IA, a senior majoring in political science.

Bridget Reich from Bettendorf, IA, a senior majoring in psychology.

Lauren Reid from Sherrard, IL, a sophomore majoring in business administration.

James Sales from Rock Island, IL, a junior majoring in biology.

Alyssa Schroeder from Coal Valley, IL, a senior majoring in business finance and accounting.

Andrew Shaffer from Rock Island, IL, a junior majoring in history.

Alex Sieg from Bettendorf, IA, a senior majoring in biochemistry.

Anna Smith from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in biology.

Mark Stumphy from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in biology.

Josephine Swanson from Rock Island, IL, a sophomore majoring in biology.

Astrid Tello-Rodriguez from Milan, IL, a first-year majoring in general studies.

Theodore Teros from Moline, IL, a sophomore majoring in philosophy.

Katherine Vander Vennet from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in business marketing and communication studies.

Courtney Vandewiele from Rock Island, IL, a junior majoring in political science and accounting.

Bret Vandewoestyne from Silvis, IL, a senior majoring in biology.

Felipe Villagomez from Moline, IL, a junior majoring in anthropology and business administration.

Maria Vital from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in Spanish.

Katherine Voigt from Bettendorf, IA, a junior majoring in biology.

Audrey Waner from Davenport, IA, a junior majoring in art.

Emily Weller from Rock Island, IL, a senior majoring in art education.

Jacob Wells from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in biology.

Peter Wessels from Bettendorf, IA, a sophomore majoring in business administration.

Lauren White from East Moline, IL, a junior majoring in accounting.

Eric Wigand from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in business finance.

Nicholas Wilczynski from Moline, IL, a senior majoring in pre-medicine and biology.

Laurel Williams from Sherrard, IL, a sophomore majoring in communication science and disorders and English.

Jennifer Youngs from Taylor Ridge, IL, a sophomore majoring in general studies.

Deanna Zwicker from Orion, IL, a junior majoring in business finance.

About Augustana: Founded in 1860 and situated on a 115-acre campus near the Mississippi River, Augustana College is a private, liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The college enrolls nearly 2,500 students from diverse geographic, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds and offers more than 60 majors and areas of study. Augustana employs 226 faculty and has a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Augustana continues to do what it has always done: challenge and prepare students for lives of leadership and service in our complex, ever-changing world.

14 Jan 2010

College Savings Iowa Rated One of the Top Three 529 Plans in the Nation

By readMedia Newswire

Headline News money expert Clark Howard puts College Savings Iowa on the Dean's List.

DES MOINES, IA (01/14/2010)(readMedia)-- Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald announced today that College Savings Iowa has received top ratings from Headline News money expert Clark Howard. "We're pleased that College Savings Iowa has been recognized as one of the top plans in the nation," Fitzgerald stated. "It's always great to have a financial expert acknowledge our great program. We strive to provide individuals with the best way to save for college."

College Savings Iowa was listed as one of the top three 529 plans in the country by Clark Howard, making his Dean's List with High Honors. To read his review of College Savings Iowa, please visit http://tips.blogs.cnn.com/2009/12/15/the-best-way-to-save-for-college.

College Savings Iowa is a state-sponsored 529 plan designed to give families a flexible, affordable way to save money for college. College Savings Iowa lets anyone - parents, grandparents, friends and relatives - invest for college on behalf of a child. Investors can choose from thirteen Vanguard investment options, including four age-based investment tracks. Iowa taxpayers can deduct up to $2,811 in contributions per beneficiary account from their adjusted gross income in 2010.*

Withdrawals used to pay for qualified higher education expenses including tuition, books, supplies and room and board at any eligible college, university, community college or accredited technical training school in the United States or abroad.** For more information about College Savings Iowa, visit www.collegesavingsiowa.com or call 888-672-9116.

*If withdrawals are not qualified, the deductions must be added back to Iowa taxable income.

** Earnings on 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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14 Jan 2010

Upcoming Josh Duffee & His Orchestra Performances.

By Rick Martin

Josh Duffee & His Orchestra

"Perform the Hits of the 30's and 40's"

Come listen to music made popular by Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Gene Krupa, Tommy Dorsey and many more!

PLUS 60 DANCE

THE COL BALLROOM

1012 West 4th Street

Davenport, IA

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2010

7:00PM TO 10:30PM ; DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM

ADVANCE TICKETS - $8 ; AT THE DOOR - $10

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Josh Duffee & His Orchestra

"Back to the 1920's"

Take a ride back to the 1920's with Josh Duffee & His Orchestra as you listen to the sounds of Jean Goldkette, Bix Beiderbecke, Fletcher Henderson and

The Coon-Sanders Nighthawk Orchestra for our first live performance in Clinton!

SPECIAL CONCERT

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH

439 - 3rd Avenue South (Corner of 3rd Ave and 5th St)

Clinton, IA

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2010

2:00PM TO 4:00PM ; DOORS OPEN AT 1:00PM

$15 - Adults ; $10 - Students (includes desserts following the concert)

$5 from each ticket sold goes towards the Mission Trip for their Youth Group

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Thanks again for supporting live music around the Quad City Region.  We sure hope to see you at our performances in February in Davenport and Clinton.

14 Jan 2010

Arc's Speak Out Announces 10th Anniversary Party

By Rick Martin

Speak Out, the self-advocacy organization affiliated with The Arc of Rock Island County, announces plans to celebrate the founding of the group ten years ago.  The event will be held Friday, January 22, 2010, from 1-2:30 p.m. in the Speak Out Room at Arc Industries located at 610 37th Avenue in Rock Island.  The 10th Anniversary Party is free of charge and open to the public.

The celebration takes place the same week we honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for his advancements in Civil Rights.  Members of Speak Out actively engage in educating the public on the personal needs and rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities; collaborating with state-wide organizations to create an even louder voice for choices; and advocating for expanded rights to our elected officials.  True to its motto, "Changing the words, changing minds," Speak Out hosted a rally during Freedom Quest 2009 and joined forces with other local agencies, traveling to Springfield to advocate for a change in human services programming.

Founded in 1952, The Arc of Rock Island County serves more than 300 individuals with developmental disabilities daily.  The mission of The Arc is living and working in partnership with the community to support individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

14 Jan 2010

GROWTH Awarded $18,530,708 from HUD's Neighborhood Stabilization Program

By Rick Martin

Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $18,530,708 in funding from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) to assist the communities of Rock Island, Moline, and Sterling.

GROWTH created the Northwestern Illinois Coalition for this NSP program. GROWTH will serve as the Lead Applicant to administer the overall program and will work in concert with four Consortium Partners including: City of Moline, City of Rock Island, City of Sterling, and Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA).

NSP is funded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and is designed to spur economic development in hard-hit communities and create jobs. GROWTH is one of nearly 60 applicants nationwide to receive an award. Total awards amount to $2 billion.

"We are so excited to receive this allocation! This award will help stimulate our economy, create jobs, and help stabilize our neighborhoods," commented Brian Hollenback, President of Renaissance Rock Island.

The original request for funding totaled $35,295,425. At this time, GROWTH does not know what exact projects have been funded. Specific areas, or census tracts, in each community would be eligible for program funding.

The original application requested:

Purchase-rehabilitation of homes  57 units $   7,540,000

Redevelop vacant property for housing  145 units $20,675,000

Demolition of homes    49 units $     751,750

Financing mechanisms for homebuyers 78 units $  3,120,000

General administration (10%)     $  3,208,675

Total      251 units $35,295,425

The following outcomes were projected in the original application:

  • Increase in median market values of real estate in targeted areas
  • Increase in the local tax base
  • Removal of blight to advance investment in new housing
  • 969 construction jobs created / 150 peripheral jobs impacted
  • 202 units made energy efficient
  • 49 units demolished
  • 202 low-to-middle income households gain long-term housing affordability
14 Jan 2010

African Drum Circle

By Joe Van Houtte

You are invited to an African Drum Circle that will start at the TERANGA: House of Africa on Wednesday,

January 27, 2010 @ 6pm, then every other Wednesday, 1706 3rd Avenue Rock Island, Il 61201 (Downtown).

We welcome all drummers, at any level, to come and drum with us, even if you

are just starting out.

Contact Linda VanHoutte @ 309-762-4469

Tammy Reed @ 309-269-7260 or

Sonya @ TERANGA, HOUSE OF AFRICA 309-788-0801

Donations welcomed: To bring in future Drum Masters and Seminars

14 Jan 2010

Richard Katrovas to Read in The River Readings at Augustana

By Margaret Rogal

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL - Writer Richard Katrovas reads from his work in The River Readings at Augustana on Thursday, February 4.

The recipient of numerous grants and awards, Katrovas is the founding academic director of the Prague Summer Program, and is the author of six books of poetry, Green Dragons, Snug Harbor, The Public Mirror, The Book of Complaints, Dithyrambs and Prague Winter; a book of short stories, Prague USA; two memoirs, The Years of Smashing Bricks and The Republic of Burma Shave; and a novel, Mystic Pig. He is a professor of English at Western Michigan University.

Of The Years of Smashing Bricks, Patricia Hampl wrote, "Richard Katrovas has become an indispensable masculine voice, by turns brash and strikingly tender. These short stories form a strong, singular narrative, but they are also individual pieces of beauty and insight. Maybe only a poet can write memoir with this kind of torque."

The reading is free and open to the public and takes place Thursday, February 4, at 7:00 p.m. in Wallenberg Hall, inside the Denkmann building (3520 7th Ave.) on the Augustana College campus. A reception follows the reading.

The River Readings at Augustana is sponsored by the Institute for Leadership and Service, the Thomas Tredway Library, and the English Department at Augustana College.

The River Readings at Augustana calendar:

February 4, Richard Katrovas, poetry, fiction, and memoir

March 18, Chris Offutt, fiction and memoir

April 15, Daniel Woodrell, fiction

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