24 Jul 2009

ARNOLD'S BODY SHOP TO RECEIVE AIR QUALITY AWARD

By Rick Martin
In June 2008, Arnold's Body Shop in Davenport became the first collision repair business in Iowa ? and one of the first in the Midwest ? to switch from solvent-based base coatings to water-borne base coatings. On Wednesday, July 29, 2009, Governor Chet Culver will honor the business for the results of its efforts with the 2008 Governor's Iowa Environmental Excellence Award at a ceremony in the State Capitol in Des Moines.

Arnold's is being recognized in the Air Quality category because the switch has cut its volatile organic compound (VOC) content by 54 percent and reduced its hazardous air pollutant (HAP) levels by 91 percent. These pollutants contribute to the formation of harmful ground-level ozone.

"Taking an environmentally friendly approach to business is one way our family of 23 employees can pay back our customer's families and the community for 40 years of support," said John Arnold, CEO. "Plus, our commitment to preserving air quality and reducing waste is our social responsibility to the next generation."

Arnold said that the business invested approximately $60,000 in water-based paint and air handling systems so it could exceed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards beyond 2011, when more stringent air quality laws go into effect. The changes at Arnold's Body Shop have not only reduced emissions, but also save energy by reducing the heat-drying process necessary for petroleum-based paint.

"In this industry, it's important to take responsibility for the waste we produce, so Arnold's does everything possible to reduce waste. It's the most socially responsible route," Arnold said.

As education chair of the Iowa Collision Repair Association (ICRA), Arnold is taking action to help other collision repair shops understand the laws that affect the industry and the environment. He has committed to helping educate body shop owners statewide through a series of seminars sponsored by the ICRA, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Waste Reduction Center. The seminars begin this fall.

"For the sake of Iowa's citizens ? and the planet ? we are going to do what we can to get auto body shops in compliance with the new standards by 2011," Arnold said.

The goal of the Environmental Excellence Awards is to recognize Iowa organizations, businesses and individuals who have excelled in providing leadership, innovation and  education in the protection of the state's water, land and air. At the ceremony on July 29 in the State Capitol, Des Moines, Governor Chet Culver will present awards in the areas of water quality, air quality, energy efficiency, habitat restoration/development, waste management, environmental education and disaster recovery.

Arnold's Body Shop has served Davenport, Iowa, and the greater Quad Cities community with comprehensive collision repair since 1969. It became Iowa's first body shop to adopt environmentally friendly water-borne refinishing system in 2008. It is a member of the Automotive Service Association and the Better Business Bureau. See www.arnoldsbodyshop.com for details.

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22 Jul 2009

American Legion Raising Funds for Recovering Heroes

By Joe March
INDIANAPOLIS  (July  21, 2009) - The American Legion family is calling on all Americans to help purchase comfort items for troops recovering in U.S. military hospitals and warrior transition units around the world through its Operation Comfort Warriors campaign.

"The government does a good job of providing the essentials," said American Legion National Commander David K. Rehbein. "Through Operation Comfort Warriors we have been able to provide items that usually don't appear in the budget, such as personal sweat suits, I-Pods, DVDs, phone calling cards and other comfort items. The American Legion family is challenging its members, friends and, in fact, all people, to give to those who have already given us so much. These gifts provide welcome distractions to the tediousness that often accompanies prolonged hospital stays."

The American Legion family has already raised nearly $165,000 for Operation Comfort Warriors since its inception in December. Donors can make online contributions by visiting www.legion.org/ocw or by sending a check to Operation Comfort Warriors, PO Box 1055, Indianapolis, IN 46206. Administrative and promotional costs for Operation Comfort Warriors are paid by The American Legion, allowing 100 percent of the donations to be spent directly on the troops.

The American Legion also plans to operate a donations booth at its 91st Annual National Convention in Louisville.

With a current membership of 2.6-million wartime veterans, The American Legion was founded in 1919 on the four pillars of a strong national security, veterans affairs, Americanism, and patriotic youth programs. Legionnaires work for the betterment of their communities through more than 14,000 posts across the nation.

Contact:; Joe March or John Raughter - (317) 630-1253, Craig Roberts - (202) 263-2982.
20 Jul 2009

The Steep Cost of Cheap Food Obesity and Diabetes Threaten Children of Color

By Susan Lampert Smith

MADISON, Wis. - When diabetes educator Eva Marie Vivian sees overweight minority children, she sees a generational tragedy unfolding.

Type 2 diabetes was virtually unheard of in children a generation ago, but now as many as 3,700 young people were newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in a single year ? a diagnosis much more common among Native American, Hispanic or African American children. At current rates, it is estimated that one in three children born in the year 2000 will eventually develop diabetes. And it's not just the diabetes -- cardiovascular disease, kidney and eye damage, and other complications can follow uncontrolled diabetes.

"A 12-year-old with Type 2 diabetes may develop coronary artery disease by age 35,'' said Vivian, associate clinical professor in the University of Wisconsin School of Pharmacy. "We're talking about a generation of children that might not outlive their parents."

Vivian says that some heavily Hispanic zip codes in Los Angeles have rates of childhood obesity approaching 90 percent. And her recent research in Madison, Wis., shows that things aren't much better in the Midwest. She recently screened 86 children (63 percent African-American, 34 percent Latino, 3 percent white) in community settings such as churches and food pantries. She found that 54 percent were overweight or obese, conditions that can set them up for developing Type 2 diabetes, in which the body becomes resistant to insulin.

"While more than half of the children were overweight, it's interesting that only 10 percent of parents reported that they thought their children were overweight,' Vivian said. "It may be because many of the parents are overweight themselves."

So, is this merely a case of children inheriting bad genes? No.

"Genes may load the gun, but your environment and lifestyle pull the trigger,'' Vivian said.

As part of her screening, she queried parents about the factors causing children to gain weight. What she learned is startling:

  • · About 31 percent of the children consume fast food more than twice a week
  • · 86 percent watch more than two hours of television.
  • · Among the obese and overweight children, television watching was more than three hours a day.
  • · The parents themselves reported being too busy with work to prepare home-cooked meals.

Vivian's research is aimed at identifying factors that people can change to lose weight and reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Her work is funded by the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR), part of a national effort to get medical research more quickly from the laboratories into the community.

She has just received a second grant to create a community-based intervention program that will go into the neighborhood centers with programs for children and parents. While the children would be in exercise classes led by trained instructors from the UW School of Kinesiology and formerly overweight teenagers who have successfully changed their own lifestyles, parents would be learning about healthy shopping, cooking and family lifestyle changes.

"One problem is that some parents also eat unhealthy foods, and the children follow their parents,'' Vivian said. "The good news is that when you ask adults to change their lifestyle, they're more likely to be receptive if it involves helping their children."

Is Your Child At Risk For Diabetes?

1. Is your children African-American/black, Latino/Hispanic, Native American or Asian/Pacific Islander?

2. Does your child have a sister or brother with diabetes?

3. Does your child have a parent or grandparent with diabetes?

4. Has a health care provider told you your child is overweight or do you feel your child is overweight?

5. Does your child (between ages 10 and 19) get little or no exercise?

6. Does your child have a dark skin patch around the neck or in the armpits?

7. Has a doctor said your child has high blood pressure?

8. Has a doctor said your child has high cholesterol?

9. Has your daughter had irregular periods, excess facial hair or unusual weight gain?

If you answered yes to two or more questions, your child may be at risk for having or developing diabetes. You should talk to a health care provider.

20 Jul 2009

Maquoketa Art Experience Announces First Seasonal Landscape Painting Workshop

By Tracy Costello Taylor

Eastern Iowa Arts organization hosts weeklong workshop with renowned artist Ellen Wagener, including one day event at Grant Wood's Stone City highlighting Regionalist Art.

Maquoketa, Iowa, Monday, July 13, 2009: Maquoketa Art Experience launches the first of four seasonal landscape workshops, each featuring a noted landscape artist as the instructor. The first of these workshops is in August and includes a two hour symposium with Grant Wood scholars.

    Dates: August 17th- 21st, 2009

    Location: Maquoketa Art Experience Studio and Gallery, 124 S. Main Street, Maquoketa, IA 52060

    Cost: $395 - Space is limited, and a $200 deposit is required to reserve a space for the workshop.

    For more information or to register: Call 563-652-9925.

    Workshop deposits can be mailed to PO Box 993, Maquoketa, IA 52060.

This summer workshop is the first of four seasonal workshops focusing on the natural resources and beauty of Eastern Iowa. This five-day summer landscape workshop with pastel painter Ellen Wagener is geared to both beginning artists and "seasoned masters." The workshop will combine on-site studies with studio work in the Maquoketa Art Experience Studio and Gallery. The workshop will cover working processes including sketching, idea-generation, compositions, photography, and color palettes. Ellen will demonstrate and teach techniques to achieve descriptive and evocative landscapes from any location. Special emphasis will be given to pastel technique, support mediums, and approaches to framing. The workshop will also include opportunities to attend lectures at the Figge Art Museum and the Dubuque Museum of Art, where Ellen will discuss her work and influences.

The final day's events will begin in Stone City, the site of Grant Wood's Stone City Art Colony and will be open to participants who are only able to attend for one day (fee: $85). Ellen will be joined in landscape painting by Maquoketa Art Experience resident artists Rose Frantzen, Charles Morris, and Thomas Metcalf. From 3 to 5pm, at the historic General Store Pub, a symposium will be held with prominent Grant Wood scholars looking at Stone City's Regionalist history. This will lead to a discussion of possibilities for Neo-Regionalists in Eastern Iowa.

    Panelists:

    Sean Uhlmer, Curator, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art

    Edwin Ritts, Director, Dubuque Museum of Art

    Dr. Randy Lengeling, Grant Wood Scholar and Collector, Dubuque Museum of Art Trustee

    Kristy Raine, Archivist, Mt. Mercy College

The symposium at the General Store Pub is open to the public. For those who wish to attend only this event, there is a recommended donation of $20. All artists who have done landscape paintings throughout the week or during the final day at Stone City will be invited to show and sell their paintings at a closing reception and exhibition to be held at 7pm, Friday the 21st at Maquoketa Art Experience Studio and Gallery. The reception is open to all, free of charge.

Biographic Information:
Ellen Wagener received her B.F.A. from the Corcoran School of Art in Washington, D.C. in 1989. Her work has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums including the Des Moines Art Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Tucson Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, and Art in Embassies, Vilinus, Latvia, and J. Cacciola Gallery, New York City. Her work can be found in many private and public collections, such as the Figge Art Museum, Davenport, Iowa, Tucson Museum of Art, MasterCard Corporation, New York City, and Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa. Jane Milosch, Curator of Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C. says of Wagener,

    "Wagener's landscapes demonstrate her awareness of the great tradition of landscape painting, but she makes it her own, experientially. The Hudson River School, American Luminism, the French Barbizon School, Impressionism, and the 20th-century Iowa artists such as Grant Wood and Marvin Cone are models for her approach to landscape. Contrast is key in Wagener's work: crops are hard-edged and rendered in great detail while the clouds are soft in focus and more abstract; fields are tactile in quality while the sky is elusive; and the land is warm in tone while the sky is cool.  Her ability to capture the color, light, shapes, and textures of nature allow us to feel the cultivated land and to marvel at the power of a beautiful sky. She digests the characteristics of a location and recreates it anew on paper. Her works, including F5 Tornado (collection of Figge Art Museum), demonstrates her ability to work within an alphabet of landscape imagery to create symbolic, more abstract works. Stormy clouds, burning fields, dust storms, and tornados move across her formerly pristine, carefully groomed landscapes, demonstrating the powerful force of nature."

Information about Maquoketa Art Experience:

Maquoketa Art Experience is dedicated to bringing accomplished artists to Maquoketa, Iowa for short- and long-term residencies, workshops, and exhibitions. Springing up in one of the Grant Wood Scenic Byway communities, Maquoketa Art Experience exists to nurture artists and provide opportunities for developing art-related businesses in the area. Recognizing what Grant Wood saw in Iowa, Iowans and the surrounding landscapes, the artists and board of Maquoketa Art Experience are dedicated to creating easily accessible resources for Midwest artists. Similar to the Stone City Art Colony of the last century, Maquoketa Art Experience is committed to supporting arts and artists by creating local opportunities for artists to nurture and expand their talents and skills within the inspiring landscapes of Eastern Iowa.

For more information: www.maquoketa-art.org or phone: 563-652-9925

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20 Jul 2009

Bucktown BASH is Friday July 31st !

By Rick Martin

Arts venue to celebrate 4th anniversary with open house, art demos and more!

Davenport, July 16, 2009

Celebrate The Bucktown Center for the Arts' 4th Anniversary at the Bucktown BASH on Friday, July 31st from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are available prior to the event at Bucktown.

Refreshments will be served in hospitality areas throughout the building?plus, Ancient Wisdom Acupuncture will do a summer tea tasting and Cravings Chocolate will offer a sampling of chocolates.

Musical performances will include Alan Sweet and Mark Brown on the first floor; and Toby Brown and Ragaman on 2nd floor.

Other 1st floor events:

*Three Gypsies, Suite 100 will feature artist Desiree Border performing a glass bead-making demonstration.

* L. Marie Creations Suite 101 will feature jewelry by Lori Boutott, and artwork by Steve Burgess and special guest Dennis Kendal Hall.

* Unique Art, Suite 102 will host a reception by featured watercolorist Susan Drennan. Judy O. Gray will perform fine art painting demonstration; Photographer Dave Sorenson, will host a book signing.

* Small Wonders Photography, Suite 103, will offer party-goers an opportunity to have their photo taken in their "funky photo booth". Photos can be purchased on site, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit The Bucktown Center for the Arts.

*Painter Heidi Hernandez will display her latest pieces in Suite 105.

*Mosaic artist Jean Lake will show her work in Suite 107.

2nd floor events:

*Midcoast at Bucktown (Suite 206) will host the opening reception of the art installation, Dusty World & Dewy New Moon by artists Terry Rathje, Steve Banks, Bill Campbell and Elizabeth Sallak

*doeGALLERY (suite 201B) is offering a "Final Days of Summer" discount?15% off all artwork.

*Two new studios will hold their openings during the Bash?Painter Regan Hatfield is now in Suite 201 A (formerly AngleFX); and the ARTery is now in Suite 202C (formerly Hetz Gallery).

Bucktown Center for the Arts is home to 20 working studios/galleries, and over 150 artists providing original artwork for exhibition and sale. It is located at 225 E. 2nd St., on the corner of east 2nd and Pershing St.

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20 Jul 2009

Braley Secures $1 Million for I-74 Bridge in the Quad Cities

By Nicole Buseman

Washington, DC - Rep. Bruce Braley (D-Iowa) today announced that $1 million for the replacement of the I-74 Bridge in the Quad Cities he secured is included in the FY2010 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill.  Specifically, the bill provides $1 million for the city of Bettendorf to acquire the right-of-way and prepare for construction of the new I-74 bridge.  The House Appropriations Committee approved the Transportation Appropriations bill earlier today.

"The replacement of the I-74 Bridge will have huge economic benefits for the Quad Cities region," Braley said.  "This funding will help speed construction of the bridge project, which will create construction jobs, boost the local economy and improve highway safety in the Quad Cities."

Braley has long been a supporter of the I-74 bridge project.  Earlier this year, Braley and Congressman Phil Hare (D-IL) sent a letter to Chairman Oberstar encouraging him to include a "mega project" grant fund in the upcoming Highway Bill that could help expedite construction of the new I-74 bridge.

The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations bill now moves to the full House for consideration, and will likely be scheduled for a vote before the first week of August.

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17 Jul 2009

READING RAINBOW NATIONAL YOUNG WRITERS & ILLUSTRATIORS CONTEST HONORS ELDRIDGE STUDENT

By Lora Adams

Annual PBS KIDS Event Fosters Reading, Writing and Creativity.

MOLINE, ILLINOIS - WQPT is pleased to announce that the 15th Annual READING RAINBOW Young Writers & Illustrators Contest has awarded Jayda Brunkan, a first grader from Eldridge, Iowa, a national First Place in the first grade level for her story. The Contest encourages children to use their imagination to author and illustrate their own "book." Jayda is one of only 12 authors selected from more than 35,000 Contest entrants nationwide. This is the second year in a row that Jayda has been a national winner. As a kindergartener at Ed White Elementary she was a Third Place national winner.

For her original story, Jayda wrote, and drew pictures for "Gus and the Garbage Mountain," the tale of a mouse named Gus and his friend, Cuddles who recycle, reduce, reuse and repair in order to save the planet.

"We are thrilled that Jayda has once again placed as a national winner," said WQPT Educational Outreach Director, Ana Kehoe.

Conducted by the acclaimed PBS KIDS television children's series READING RAINBOW with funding from presenting sponsor Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, Inc. and The Arthur Vining Davis Foundations, the national Contest is produced by WNED-TV/Buffalo and Smarterville Productions LLC. The Contest is public television's longest running and most successful outreach effort.

WQPT was one of 95 public television stations participating in this year's Contest, with support from the Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House, Figge Art Museum and Family Museum.

Contest entries from Kindergarteners through third graders are first judged at the local level, with local winners advancing to the national competition. There were two rounds of national judging culminating in a final judging by a distinguished panel that included representatives of children's television programming, educators, a literacy expert, a librarian and university professor.

This year's national Grand Prize Contest winners were given flat-panel TVs with DVD players. Each also receives three READING RAINBOW library sets (DVDs and books) for their home, school and library.

The illustrated stories of national Contest winners can be found at pbskids.org/readingrainbow. In mid August, the newest winners will be posted. The website also features fun, engaging activities and games for kids and information about READING RAINBOW for parents and teachers.

Just as READING RAINBOW generates excitement about reading, the Contest engages children in the process of creating stories that are uniquely their own," said Donald K. Boswell, WNED's President and CEO. "Every child who participates learns what it is like to be an author."

READING RAINBOW airs on WQPT on Saturdays at 10 am and Sundays at 9:30 am. Designed to encourage children to develop a love of reading and books, the series is now in its 26th season, making it the second-longest running PBS KIDS series still in production. The series has been honored with 26 Emmy Awards, including two in 2007 for "Outstanding Children's Series "and "Outstanding Writing In A Children's Series."

WQPT has been the local PBS station for 25 years located in Moline, Illinois.

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16 Jul 2009

FALL 2009 SEASONAL & YEAR-ROUND STAFF/VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT CAMP COURAGEOUS

By Charlie Becker
Camp Courageous of Iowa is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. Campers with mental and physical disabilities, head injuries, hearing or visual impairments, autism and other special needs are served.

Working with adults with disabilities is often a very real challenge. Campers may need help with personal care including feeding, dressing, and toileting. Some campers exhibit behavior problems.  Patience, energy, good judgment and enthusiasm are important attributes for a position at Camp Courageous.  The hours are long.  An unselfish attitude and an emphasis on teamwork are needed. Staff members are expected to put the campers' needs before their own. If you possess these skills, consider applying for a position.

Volunteer positions, internships, and paid positions are available.

Paid counselors and activity specialists receive the best camp employment package around. Room and board are provided which includes an air-conditioned staff dormitory affording separate living quarters from the campers.  Staff share cabin duty on a rotating basis.  Other benefits include a restricted medical plan for seasonal staff and health insurance for year-round Program Specialists.

Year-round positions begin the first day of the fall season and require at least a one-year commitment.  Candidates for year-round positions must have previous experience with individuals with disabilities. Seasonal positions are for one or more season. Feel free to apply on line by accessing our website at www.campcourageous.org.

ALL CAMPERS IN THE FALL ARE ADULTS. Dates in the fall are August 19 to November 25, 2009. This includes staff training. Weekly sessions are from Monday through Friday. Positions include Counselors & Activity Specialists. Non-tobacco users please.

For more information on volunteering contact Shannon Poe by email at shannon@campcouargeous.org or call 319-465-5916, ext 2320. For more information on program employment contact Jeanne Muellerleile by e-mail at jeanne@campcourageous.org or call 319-465-5916, ext 2300. Camp Courageous is located at 12007 190th Street, PO Box 418, Monticello, IA 52310-0418.
16 Jul 2009

Meet QCSO Maestro Mark Russell Smith at Barnes and Noble

By Jared Johnson

This coming Wednesday your chance to meet Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith at Barnes and Noble, NorthPark Mall, Davenport. The Quad City Symphony Orchestra is hosting a bookfair at Barnes and Noble on July 22 and a percentage of the proceeds from items purchased in the store that day - everything from CDs to coffee - will be directed to the QCSO.

Music Director and Conductor Mark Russell Smith will be meeting with music lovers and hosting a presentation of next year's Masterworks repertoire starting at 5:30 PM. Barnes and Noble is also stocking recordings of much of next year's repertoire so you can spend more time with the music before hearing it live. Maestro Smith's presentation will last about a half-hour with time for questions and photos after the presentation. Present a voucher at check-out and a percentage of the proceeds from the items purchased will be directed to the QCSO. Vouchers can be downloaded at www.QCSymphony.com.

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15 Jul 2009

Camp Genesis Will Be Special Camp For Children Coping With Cancer In Their Families

By Kathy Horrell

DAVENPORT, Iowa - July 15, 2009 -- Cancer does not only impact the patient. Children, grandchildren, spouses and other loved ones can also be involved in the cancer fight.

Cancer can disrupt families and disrupt their financial situations, making vacations more difficult.

From Aug. 2-Aug. 8, Genesis Health System, Gilda's Club of the Quad Cities and the Scott County Family Y will provide an opportunity for children coping with cancer in their families to enjoy time together at YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln.

Camp Genesis will provide children ages 8-12 with an outstanding resident camp experience with special cancer education programs provided by Gilda's Club and Genesis to help kids better cope with the effects of cancer in their family. The usual $450 camp fee will be donated by Genesis. There will be no charge to campers or their families.

"This camp will provide a much-needed opportunity for kids to just be kids,'' said Sally Werner, Director, Genesis Cancer Care Institute. "This camp will be a relief to parents who may be facing illness and financial concerns because of the illness.  They will be able to share the joy and fun their children and grandchildren are having by enjoying an active, safe camp experience. Camp Genesis will provide a unique camp experience specifically designed for children who are dealing with cancer in their families.''

Camp Genesis will provide youth impacted by cancer in their family with a great Y camp experience - from campfires and canoeing to horseback riding and swimming - at Camp Abe Lincoln. Mixed in with the fun will be 30 minutes of support and education each day from the experts at Gilda's Club. The Gilda's Club staff will help campers cope with the new stresses on their families caused by cancer.

New this year will be a Parent Night for camper parents to let them see what their child or children have been doing. There will be a presentation on Parent Night about the services available at Genesis to serve the needs of cancer patients and their families.

The Genesis Cancer Care Institute in Davenport has transformed cancer care in the region with new cancer-fighting technology, renovated facilities and an expanded focus on treating the "whole'' cancer patient and families.

Gilda's Club has an office at the Genesis Cancer Care Institute and offers its special support services throughout the Quad Cities from the Gilda's "clubhouse" at 1234 E. River Drive in Davenport.

"It is especially difficult for children affected by cancer to talk to their family and friends, to express fears, to ask questions, and explore their feelings,'' said Claudia Robinson, CEO of Gilda's Club of the Quad Cities. "Because it is impossible for children to change things that are beyond their control, it is important to help them identify and express what they realistically do control. Camp Genesis will help children learn to overcome obstacles in a fun and enriching environment.''

"Camp Abe Lincoln is the perfect location for our children to forget about their worries and just have fun,'' said Frank Klipsch, President and CEO of Scott County Family Y. "Camp is where children can step outside of their shells and experience something new. YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln was recently voted Best Camp by River City Readers and offers year-round character development programming at its 250-acre site located just outside Buffalo, Iowa. Camp Abe Lincoln has been serving Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois for more than 85 years.

Anyone who knows a child affected by cancer in their family is encouraged to call Gilda's Club Quad Cities at (563) 326-7504 for more information and applications. Information can also be found at www.ScottCountyFamilyY.org or by calling YMCA Camp Abe Lincoln at (563) 381-3053.

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