26 Jun 2006

Wireless Internet Access Now in Downtown Rock Island

By Rick Martin
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The City of Rock Island is pleased to announce there is now wireless Internet access in The District. Adding this access provides another amenity for downtown, one that will be attractive to young professionals and technologically savvy individuals.

Jennifer Fowler, Community Marketing Director, commented, “People can now come to The District, have a beverage of their choice in our of our outdoor cafes, and surf the Internet or conduct business on their laptop.

City Council set a priority to add wireless Internet access via Wi-Fi technology and security cameras to enchance downtown. During the design of the camera system, additional fiber optic cable was installed to support both initiatives.

The area of service is the Great River Plaza, or Second Avenue, from 17th to 19th Streets. Currently, there is no charge to access the system. The Service Set Identifier (SSID) for the network is RIFI. Users will see this name when accessing the wireless network in The District.

Tip for using RIFI:

  • Your laptop computer must have a Wi-Fi network card in it. Most newer laptops have this built-in. If not, computer retailers offer several choices for less than $100.

  • Once installed, depending on the operating system (the most popular is Microsoft Windows XP), the laptop will pop-up usually with a message indicating that a Wireless Network is available, and provide a list.

  • Select RIFI, and click connect.

  • Open the Internet browser of your choice.

Two 802.11g wireless access points have been installed outdoors; these units are interconnected to City Hall, and then on to the Internet. Current back-end bandwith is set at three megabits per second.

16 Jun 2006

New Artist changing how people view death. An Interview.

By Joshua Inayat
{mosimage}Joshua Inayat, recent transplant to the QCA and creator of Eternal Touch Studios; is taking the town by storm. His surreal artwork is both vibrant and alive, deep and emotional. With spectacular photography in cemeteries and cunning computer graphic manipulation, the works coming out of Eternal Touch Studios are adding beauty to all of the lives it touches.
15 Jun 2006

QC First Fridays presents "An Evening Filled with Jazz"

By Hiram Harris
{mosimage}Extend your 4th of July plans through the end of the week at "QC First Fridays!"
08 Jun 2006

July Book Club

By Catherine Worsley
{mosimage}"The Cider House Rules" by John Irving will be discussed.
07 Jun 2006

Rock Island Public Library Hosts 75th Anniversary of Talking Books

By Lisa Lockheart
{mosimage}Rock Island Public Library Hosts 75th Anniversary Celebration of Talking Books: An Intergenerational Event  Rock Island, Illinois - Childhood memories last a lifetime. A program at the Rock Island Public Library in downtown Rock Island is designed to help the memories last longer.  The Rock Island Public Library, in cooperation with the Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, will host a multi-generational program designed to capture the imaginations of 8- to 80-year-olds on Thursday, July 20 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Rock Island Public Library, 401-19th Street, Rock Island, IL
07 Jun 2006

Voyage to Book Island at the Rock Island Library!

By Lisa Lockheart
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Voyage to "Book Island" this Summer with the

Rock Island Public Library!

 

Summer is here, and there's no better place for cool (and free) family fun than the activities of the Rock Island Public Library's "Voyage to Book Island" Summer Reading program. The library is running reading incentive programs for all ages - children, teens and adults - and hosting special programs, workshops and performances.

06 Jun 2006

Rude Punch show dates

By Jeff Jager
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Rude Punch will be appearing at Blueport Junction on June 17th.  Show starts at 9:00 P.M. and goes until 1:00 A.M.

 

Also, Rude Punch will be appearing at the Sturgis on the River Festival Thusday the 15th of June.  Their set begins at 3:30 P. M. on the Scooter's stage.

 

For additional show dates, please go to the Rude Punch website at www.myspace.com/riversidereggae.

31 May 2006

Communication Coordinator

By Erin Robinson
{mosimage}Operation Medicine Cabinet, a three-day event allowing residents the opportunity to safely dispose of medications, sharps, and mercury thermometers, generated over 1,200 pounds of material.
30 May 2006

All-Day Shape Note Singing

By Annie Grieshop
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Have you been thinking about all the things you have to do this summer?  Do you wish you could go back to a simpler time, when life moved at a slower pace?

For at least one day, you can do that at a free all-day shape note singing.  Join us on June 10th in Maquoketa, Iowa, at the Salvation Army Citadel, next to Horseshoe Pond Park on S. Main, where we'll be singing between 10 and 3:30 (with a free and bountiful lunch provided).

This style of singing in 4-part harmony was very popular in Colonial and pioneer America.  Back then, people sang together as a regular part of their daily lives.  Today's singers keep that tradition alive by welcoming everyone who wants to sing hymns and patriotic songs, no matter whether they can read music or sing well.

Shape note singing gets its name from the way the music is written, as the note "heads" are printed in various shapes.  If you can read traditional music, you can read shape note music.  And if you can't read music, the other singers will carry you along until you figure out what's going on.

The singing is loud and passionate, the folks are friendly, and you are more than welcome to join in the singing.  Admission is free, and books are provided for use.  For more information about shape note singing in general, visit www.fasola.org.  For more information about the Maquoketa  River All-Day Singing, contact Annie Grieshop at 563-926-2353 or 563-920-4568.  We hope to see you there!

For more information about shape note singing in general, visit the Fasola website.

30 May 2006

HAMILTON TECHNICAL COLLEGE ANNOUNCES EXPANSION AND NEW PROGRAM

By Brian Beert
{mosimage} PRESS RELEASE Hamilton Technical College expands its Electronics Engineering Technology facility and is offering a new program in Medical Insurance/Coding. DAVENPORT, IOWA - May 31, 2006 - Hamilton Technical College announces today the expansion of the Electronics Engineering Technology Program with the addition of a new Advanced Electronics Training Center on the campus at 1011 East 53rd Street in Davenport.

The foundation of Hamilton Technical College for the last 37 years has been the Electronics Engineering Technology Program. Through the years the Electronics program has grown from an Associates Degree to offering a Bachelors degree. This fall Hamilton Technical College is unveiling the new Advanced Electronics Training Center on campus. This center will house the digital and industrial electronics laboratories and classrooms with the addition of two new Fanuc robots and a 3 dimensional lathe. This center will bring newer technology and learning resources to our Associates and Bachelor students.

In addition to the expansion of the Electronics program facilities, Hamilton Technical College is pleased to announce the addition of the Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist Program along side our highly successful Medical Assisting Program. The first class for the Medical/Insurance Coding Specialist Program begins on June 29, 2006.

Hamilton Technical College is proud to have been part of so many people's lives in the Quad Cities and surrounding area. As we celebrate our accomplishments for the last 37 years, we are keeping our eyes keenly on the future educational needs of our community.

To find out more about the Electronics Engineering Technology Program, Medical Assisting Program or the NEW Medical/ Insurance Coding Specialist Program at Hamilton Technical College please call 563-386-3570 or visit us on the web at: www.hamiltontechcollege.com

Hamilton Technical College in Davenport, Iowa has been serving the Quad Cities and surrounding area since 1969. Hamilton Technical College is an educational institution which:

  • Strives for excellence in technical training programs.
  • Is committed to providing equal access to all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the rights, privileges, programs, opportunities, and facilities generally available at the college.
  • Does not discriminate against academically qualified students in admissions or the administration of any of its educational policies or programs on the basis of : sex, age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, creed, or disability.
  • Is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action Employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations, including Title IX Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Titles I and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Hamilton Technical College

1011 East 53rd Street

Davenport, IA 52807

Phone: 563-386-3570

Fax: 563-386-6756

Email: bbeert@hamiltontechcollege.com

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