02 May 2011

WQPT ANNOUNCES 2011 WRITERS CONTEST WINNERS

By Lora Adams

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - May 2, 2011 - WQPT received 378 stories from students in kindergarten through third grade for their annual PBS Kids Go Writers Contest. Sixteen winners (four from each grade) were recently selected by educators and sponsors of the contest. The winners and their families will be honored and awarded prizes at Deere-Wiman House on Sunday, May 22 at 3 pm.

Stories were judged on such criteria as: Is the story written clearly? Does it have interesting details? Is there a conflict, lesson or information learned? Do the illustrations enhance the story? How well did the author follow the guidelines?

"It's evident that many of these young authors spent a great deal of time and effort on their stories and illustrations," said Ana Kehoe, WQPT Educational Outreach Director. "The judges were pleased there were so many excellent stories, and it was a challenge to select the final 16 winners."

Sponsors for the contest were Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House, Family Museum, Figge Art Museum, Midwest Writing Center and WQPT, Quad Cities PBS. Winning stories will be on display from May 22 - June 5 at the Butterworth Center in Moline, Illinois; from June 6 to June 21 at the Figge Art Museum in Davenport, Iowa; from June 22 to July 5 at the Midwest Writing Center; and from July 6 to July 20 at the Family Museum in Bettendorf, Iowa.

WQPT is a media service of Western Illinois University - Quad Cities located in Moline, Illinois.

PBS KIDS GO WRITERS CONTEST WINNERS 2011

Kindergarten

First Place: Andrew Skinner, Alan Shepard Elementary, Eldridge, IA

Second Place: Isabel Kann, Winfield-Mt. Union School, Winfield, IA

Third Place: Juanita Lopez, Longfellow Elementary, Rock Island, IL

Honorable Mention: Aneesa Saldivar, Longfellow Elementary, Rock Island, IL

 

First Grade

First Place: Calla Brunkan, Ed White Elementary, Eldridge, IA

Second Place: Allen Catour, C.R. Hanna Elementary, Orion, IL

Third Place: Dalton Morrow, Harrison Elementary, Davenport, IA

Honorable Mention: Riley Packer, Erie Elementary, Erie, IL

 

Second Grade

First Place: Baylor Verbrugge, Ed White Elementary, Eldridge, IA

Second Place: Angela Jones, Rivermont Collegiate, Bettendorf, IA

Third Place: Ilese Rodeffer, Bushnell Elementary, Bushnell, IL

Honorable Mention: Ezra Olson, Homeschooled, East Moline, IL

 

Third Grade

First Place: Jayda Brunkan, Ed White Elementary, Eldridge, IA

Second Place: Faith Catour, C.R. Hanna Elementary, Orion, IL

Third Place: Liberio Mukdani, Jane Addams Elementary, Moline, IL

Honorable Mention: Nichole Taets, C.R. Hanna Elementary, Orion, IL

02 May 2011

IOWA'S SARAH CRONK OF BETTENDORF NAMED ONE OF AMERICA'S TOP TEN YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

By Rahel Marsie-Hazen

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program today named an Iowa student as one of America's top ten youth volunteers for 2011 at the 16th annual national awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

Honored as a National Honoree was:

Sarah Cronk, 18, of Bettendorf, co-founded a cheerleading squad at her high school that includes students with disabilities, and then formed a nonprofit corporation that encourages teens across the country to start similar squads at their schools.

Also recognized during the four-day celebration as an Iowa State Honoree was:

Jungah Kelly Lee, 14, of West Des Moines, organized a small group of youth and adult volunteers to clean up trash once a week in her neighborhood in order to make it safer and more attractive.

As a National Honoree, Sarah received a personal award of $5,000, an engraved gold medallion, a crystal trophy for her school and a $5,000 grant from the Prudential Foundation for the nonprofit charitable organization of her choice. State Honorees received awards of $1,000 and engraved silver medallions. Both students received an all-expense-paid trip with their parents to Washington, D.C., for this week's recognition events. At last night's event the two students received personal congratulations from Academy Award-winning actress Susan Sarandon.

About the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
The Prudential Spirit of Community of Awards, the United States' largest youth recognition program based exclusively on volunteer service, was created in 1995 by Prudential Financial and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The program serves to honor young people who are committed to making a positive difference and to inspire others to consider how they can also contribute to their communities and the world.

02 May 2011

Jordan Catholic School construction

By Janine Parr

Jordan Catholic School has been fund raising for several months to build a classroom addition to the elementary school building at 2901 24th Street, Rock Island, housing all Jordan students (PreK-8) on one campus. $1.8 million dollars of the $2.6 million goal has been raised to date.

This is an exciting time for the entire Jordan community, as well as the surrounding area, as the dream of an expanded, unified campus becomes a reality! The school addition plan includes:

Phase 1 - School Addition & Renovation - $2.6 million
• Four new Middle School Classrooms added, wired for technology teaching
• Computer Technology, Engineering, and Science Labs
• New Music and Art Rooms with Instrument/Supply Storage
• New Multi-Purpose Room for Early Childhood PE and sports practice
• Renovation of former Kindergarten for an expanded Library
• Courtyard with rain garden for enhanced outdoor education
• New building access security system and fire alarm system, throughout all school buildings

Construction will begin in May with an estimated completion date of January, 2012.

A Ground-breaking Ceremony will be held at 1:00pm on Friday May 6th in front of the school at 2901 24th St., RI, immediately preceding the school Walk-a-thon. Students & Staff will be dressed in brightly colored walk-a-thon t-shirts.

Groundbreaking program: 
Welcome:  Mike Daly, Principal
Opening Prayer:  Rev. Tony Ego, St. Ambrose, Milan
"I Could Sing Of Your Love Forever": Led by Julie Bushre, Music Teacher
Recognition of Naming Rights:  Rev. Michael Schaab, St. Pius X, RI
Remarks:  Bob & Marilyn Noe, General Chairs 
Blessing of the Site:  Rev. Greg Jozifiak, St. Mary/Sacred Heart, RI
Remarks:  Vern Wegerer, General Chair
Groundbreaking:  Mike Daly
Remarks:  Mike & Karen Mihm, Parent Committee
Closing Prayer:  Rev. Stephen Engelbrecht, St. Patrick, Andalusia
AMERICA (My Country Tis Of Thee):  All (one verse)












02 May 2011

Treasurer Fitzgerald Says More Names Have Been Added to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt

By readMedia

DES MOINES, IA (05/02/2011)(readMedia)-- State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald's Great Iowa Treasure Hunt spring publication is scheduled to be released soon. The upcoming list is the latest names of unclaimed property owners with undiscovered treasures. This is in part of Fitzgerald's continuous promotion of the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt.

"The release of the spring publication is always exciting for us. In upcoming weeks, we will be listing the new names of people who have had funds turned over to the Great Iowa Treasure Hunt. I encourage everyone to search for their name," Fitzgerald said. The Treasurer would also like to remind individuals they do not have to wait for the publication to begin to see if they have unclaimed property. "Individuals can go to www.greatiowatreasurehunt.com and search the entire Great Iowa Treasure Hunt list for their names anytime."

The Great Iowa Treasure Hunt program has returned over $122 million in unclaimed property to more than 310,000 individuals since Fitzgerald started it in 1983. Unclaimed property refers to money and other assets held by financial institutions or companies that have lost contact with the property's owner for a specific period of time. State law requires these institutions and companies to annually report and deliver unclaimed property to the State Treasurer's Office, where it is held until the owner or heir of the property is found. Common forms of unclaimed property include savings or checking accounts, stocks, uncashed checks, life insurance policies, utility security deposits, and safe deposit box contents.

Everyone is encouraged to keep watch for the upcoming publication. In the meantime, all Iowans are urged to visit www.greatiowatreasurehunt.com and check to see if they have unclaimed property. Individuals may also send an email to foundit@iowa.gov. For those who prefer corresponding by mail, please write to: State Treasurer Michael L. Fitzgerald, Great Iowa Treasure Hunt, Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319. Please make sure to provide current name, previous names and addresses.

02 May 2011

Davenport Chick-fil-A Invites Community to May Events

By Bernard Hendrix

WHAT: The Davenport Chick-fil-A® restaurant on E 53rd Street is offering a series of activities throughout May for families to enjoy. The community is invited to take part in the following free events:

Toddler Time

May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Every Tuesday in May, the restaurant team will set up activities for young children, such as storytelling, crafts, music and playtime in the indoor playground. Chick-fil-A will provide a free small coffee or hot chocolate for parents. A different activity is designated for children to partake in each week.

  • May 3: Mother's Day Surprise
  • May 10: Flower Necklace
  • May 17: Flower Magnet
  • May 24: Decorate a Cookie
  • May 31: Sun Catcher

 

"Around The World" Family Night

May 5, 12, 19 and 26

5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Every Thursday in May, the Chick-fil-A restaurant team will organize an evening of crafts and activities for children to learn about different countries around the world. The team will give children pretend passports on their first visit of the month, and children can collect stamps every week they attend during the month of May.

With two passport stamps, children will earn a coupon for a free Chick-fil-A® Nugget Kid's Meal (four-count). If all four stamps are collected, participants earn coupons for two Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich Meals and another free Chick-fil-A® Nugget Kid's Meal (four-count). During each Family Night, the restaurant team will offer children a free Icedream® with the purchase of a

Chick-fil-A® Kid's Meal. There will also be a complimentary sundae bar for children to add toppings of their choice.

The Chick-fil-A "Eat Mor Chikin®" Cow will appear at every Family Night to greet guests. Children are encouraged to dress up to represent each week's country.

  • May 5: Australia
  • May 12: Egypt
  • May 19: Japan
  • May 26: Mexico

 

All Pro Dad Day

Saturday, May 7th (9 - 10 a.m.)

All Pro Dad meets at the Davenport Chick-fil-A the first Saturday of every month from 9 to 10 a.m. Each month, Chick-fil-A gives away prizes to participants for attending. This month, each participating family will receive a free Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit.

All Pro Dad is the fatherhood program of Family First, a national non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening families. The one-hour breakfast features NFL players, coaches and alumni who speak out about the importance of fatherhood where fathers and their kids meet with other fathers and kids at Chick-fil-A®. Children should be in first grade or older.

To RSVP and find out more, please visit www.allprodad.com/dd/1860

WHERE: Chick-fil-A at Davenport

2945 East 53rd Street, Davenport, IA 52807

(563) 355-1742

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02 May 2011

Congressman Braley's comments on the death of Osama Bin Laden

By Alexandra Krasov

Waterloo, IA -- May 1, 2011 - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement after the announcement of Osama Bin Laden's death:

"Today the world is a safer place. Tonight's announcement that Osama Bin Laden has been killed by U.S. forces is good news for all Americans. Nearly ten years after his cowardly attacks on innocent Americans and citizens of the world, and on the eighth anniversary of declaring "Mission Accomplished," we can finally close a tragic chapter in our nation's history. Our troops have made tremendous sacrifices, with many lives lost and many changed forever, and we must never forget the real cost of this war on terror."


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02 May 2011

Braley Announces Online Voting for Congressional Art Competition

By Alexandra Krasov

Online Voting Now Open

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) announced the start of online voting in the 2011 annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery". This year, Rep. Braley's office is accepting submissions online and allowing constituents to vote for their favorite artwork. The winner of this year's competition will receive two roundtrip plane tickets to Washington, D.C. to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Capitol.

"Each year, talented students from across Iowa submit great artwork to the Congressional Art Competition," said Rep. Braley. "And this year, we're moving the competition into the 21st century. By allowing students to submit their artwork online, and allowing Iowans to cast their vote on my website to help choose the winner, we're giving more students the opportunity to participate."

The Congressional Art Competition, initiated by Congress in 1982, is a nation-wide high school arts competition sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. One piece from each Congressional district will be displayed in the Cannon Tunnel of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. for a year.

All artwork submitted to Rep. Braley's office is now displayed in an online gallery on the Congressman's website.

Online voting is open now until May 8th on the Congressman's website at: http://go.usa.gov/bIu

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02 May 2011

Braley Statement on U.S. Appeals Court Stem Cell Decision

By Alexandra Krasov

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Bruce Braley (IA-01) released the following statement after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled in favor of allowing the federal government to keep funding human embryonic stem cell research:

 

"I applaud the court's decision in this important case. Stem cell research has the possibility of leading to cures for illnesses such as diabetes, Parkinson's, and Alzheimer's. For me, this isn't a Republican or Democratic issue - it's a personal one. My own nephew suffers from juvenile diabetes, and I stand with former First Lady Nancy Reagan in support of the research that might one day save his life."

 

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02 May 2011

ADAPTIVE SPORTS EXPO PROVIDES OUTLET FOR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

By Ron Summers
Davenport Parks and Recreation and the QCA Adaptive Sports Association will hold an Adaptive Sports Expo on Saturday, May 7 from 6 - 8pm at the Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, Bettendorf. The Public is invited to attend the expo, which will highlight the many ways people with disabilities can be active participants in recreational activities and sporting events. Prior experience is not required to participate in the Expo.

The Expo will feature activities such as water-skiing, kayaking, sled hockey, aquatics, wheelchair basketball, tandem biking, tennis and seated volleyball. Demonstrations by professionally trained facilitators and athletes with disabilities will also take place. There will
also be informational exhibits and vendors.

Davenport Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of activities for people with disabilities under its Adaptive and Inclusive Programs. More information about Adaptive and Inclusive programming can be found at www.cityofdavenportiowa.com/parks, or by calling Sherrie Fisher, Adaptive and Inclusive Recreational Supervisor with Davenport Parks and Recreation at 563-888-2219. The QCA Adaptive Sports Association can be reached at 563-271-8822.

What:  Adaptive Sports Expo

Where:  Life Fitness Center, 2222 Middle Road, Bettendorf

When:  Saturday, May 7, 6-8pm






02 May 2011

Governor Quinn Statement on Federal Court Decision

By Andrew Mason

MARION, IL - April 29, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released a statement in response to the recent federal court decision regarding the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' ability to avert crisis in southern Illinois.

"I thank the court for making the right decision in allowing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to take the steps it deems necessary to ensure public safety during this crisis. We must now continue to work together to protect the lives of everyone affected by this severe flooding. My hope is that this decision will be upheld as it proceeds through the judicial process."

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