11
Apr
2006
• A ground "re-breaking" for the $5.2-million renovation of St. Ambrose University Christ the King Chapel took place on Thursday, April 6. Dr. Edward Rogalski, Bishop William E. Franklin, the St. Ambrose board of directors, and members of the campus community were in attendance. Renewal of Christ the King Chapel began in summer 2005, when the roof was replaced. The chapel closed February 1, 2006, for the complete interior change. The project is intended to make the chapel more accessible, boost its use, and preserve one of the Quad Cities' finest examples of contemporary church architecture. The chapel, with its 103-foot-tall bell tower, has been a fixture on the northwest Davenport skyline since it was completed in 1953. St. Ambrose University kicked off fundraising to renew Christ the King Chapel in December 2003 on the occasion of the chapel's 50th anniversary. For more information, including a video and animations of the chapel's history and renewal, visit (http://web.sau.edu/campaign/chapel/default.htm).
• Royal Neighbors of America contributed $5,000 to the Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) to assist in improving the health of the Quad Cities region. Created in 1999, the QCHI is a community partnership of more than 500 individuals in active pursuit of a healthier community. The initiative raises awareness of health issues, encourages and creates projects to address gaps in health services, and fosters community collaboration in all aspects of health.
• Through May 24, Iowa students in grades nine through 12 are eligible to enter the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Essay Competition for a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize, a $600 second prize, or a $400 third prize. The essay competition is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the interstate-transportation network and encourage student participation and interest in its future. For details, go to (http://www.iowainterstate50th.com).
• Project NOW Head Start is accepting applications for the 2006-7 school year. Applications may be submitted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Project NOW Head Start office in East Moline. Interested parents are asked to call (309)792-4555 to schedule an appointment. Head Start is a no-cost, federally funded program that provides early-childhood education and a full range of support services to low-income families. Children must have reached at least their third birthday to be eligible. Also, priority is given to families who meet federal poverty guidelines. Project NOW serves 360 Head Start children in Henry County, Mercer County, and parts of Rock Island County. (Families residing in the Rock Island/Milan school district attend Head Start at the school district.) Center-based, home-based, and extended-day options are available to meet each family's need. Transportation is also available to most sites. Bilingual services are available for children who speak a language other than English in the home. Screenings, referrals, and services for children with disabilities are also part of the Head Start program.
• The Friends of the Davenport Public Library presented the Davenport City Council with a commemorative check in the amount of $1,189,842.52 at a recent meeting to celebrate the organization's first payment for construction costs at the Davenport Public Library Fairmount Street location. This amount is part of the Friends' ongoing "Branching Out" campaign to raise funds for the building of both the Fairmount Street and north-central library locations. The estimated cost of the Fairmount Street location was $6.75 million. The north-central Davenport branch library is scheduled to be completed in 2009. The Friends have agreed to contribute $4.8 million to the $13.5 million projected cost of the two libraries. To learn more about the Friends' ongoing fundraising efforts, visit (http://www.friendsofdavenportlibrary.org).
• The Davenport Community School District is releasing a number of high-school diplomas dating as far back as 1968 that have been held for various reasons. Diplomas sometimes are not picked up by the students, and others are held because of outstanding fees. Those wanting to know if their diploma is currently being stored should call Linda Zurborg in the Record Services Department at (563)336-5058. (Some fees may still require payment for the diploma to be released; payment options can be discussed with the Record Services Department.) The district cannot replace lost or destroyed diplomas. You must show photo ID to pick up your diploma. You may not pick up someone else's diploma unless you have a copy of their photo ID and a note handwritten by the person stating that he or she has your permission to pick it up. The district will not mail diplomas.
• Mississippi Bend Model Boaters meet Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, at Middle Park Lagoon in Bettendorf. Boaters and spectators are invited. For information, contact Steve at (563)349-4033 or Matt at (563)386-0134.
• The Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation (CDHF) is a not-for-profit volunteer group that works to preserve Colonel George Davenport's former home and share his story with the community. Volunteers are needed to preserve the colonel's house and to expand programming activities. For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit (http://www.davenporthouse.org).
• Royal Neighbors of America contributed $5,000 to the Quad City Health Initiative (QCHI) to assist in improving the health of the Quad Cities region. Created in 1999, the QCHI is a community partnership of more than 500 individuals in active pursuit of a healthier community. The initiative raises awareness of health issues, encourages and creates projects to address gaps in health services, and fosters community collaboration in all aspects of health.
• Through May 24, Iowa students in grades nine through 12 are eligible to enter the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Essay Competition for a chance to win a $1,000 grand prize, a $600 second prize, or a $400 third prize. The essay competition is an opportunity to raise public awareness about the interstate-transportation network and encourage student participation and interest in its future. For details, go to (http://www.iowainterstate50th.com).
• Project NOW Head Start is accepting applications for the 2006-7 school year. Applications may be submitted from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Project NOW Head Start office in East Moline. Interested parents are asked to call (309)792-4555 to schedule an appointment. Head Start is a no-cost, federally funded program that provides early-childhood education and a full range of support services to low-income families. Children must have reached at least their third birthday to be eligible. Also, priority is given to families who meet federal poverty guidelines. Project NOW serves 360 Head Start children in Henry County, Mercer County, and parts of Rock Island County. (Families residing in the Rock Island/Milan school district attend Head Start at the school district.) Center-based, home-based, and extended-day options are available to meet each family's need. Transportation is also available to most sites. Bilingual services are available for children who speak a language other than English in the home. Screenings, referrals, and services for children with disabilities are also part of the Head Start program.
• The Friends of the Davenport Public Library presented the Davenport City Council with a commemorative check in the amount of $1,189,842.52 at a recent meeting to celebrate the organization's first payment for construction costs at the Davenport Public Library Fairmount Street location. This amount is part of the Friends' ongoing "Branching Out" campaign to raise funds for the building of both the Fairmount Street and north-central library locations. The estimated cost of the Fairmount Street location was $6.75 million. The north-central Davenport branch library is scheduled to be completed in 2009. The Friends have agreed to contribute $4.8 million to the $13.5 million projected cost of the two libraries. To learn more about the Friends' ongoing fundraising efforts, visit (http://www.friendsofdavenportlibrary.org).
• The Davenport Community School District is releasing a number of high-school diplomas dating as far back as 1968 that have been held for various reasons. Diplomas sometimes are not picked up by the students, and others are held because of outstanding fees. Those wanting to know if their diploma is currently being stored should call Linda Zurborg in the Record Services Department at (563)336-5058. (Some fees may still require payment for the diploma to be released; payment options can be discussed with the Record Services Department.) The district cannot replace lost or destroyed diplomas. You must show photo ID to pick up your diploma. You may not pick up someone else's diploma unless you have a copy of their photo ID and a note handwritten by the person stating that he or she has your permission to pick it up. The district will not mail diplomas.
• Mississippi Bend Model Boaters meet Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, weather permitting, at Middle Park Lagoon in Bettendorf. Boaters and spectators are invited. For information, contact Steve at (563)349-4033 or Matt at (563)386-0134.
• The Colonel Davenport Historical Foundation (CDHF) is a not-for-profit volunteer group that works to preserve Colonel George Davenport's former home and share his story with the community. Volunteers are needed to preserve the colonel's house and to expand programming activities. For more information on volunteer opportunities, visit (http://www.davenporthouse.org).
