WQPT,
the Quad Cities' PBS station, has announced that "Ready to Lead
in Literacy," a series of public-service announcements produced and
directed by Lora Adams and edited by Paul Magnuson, has won a
prestigious CINE Golden Eagle award. Magnuson
and Brad Mosier videotaped the project, with Dick Oberg shooting the
still photography. This is WQPT's second CINE. The CINE Golden
Eagle awards, distinguishing excellence in professional and amateur
works, are recognized as symbols of the highest production standards
in filmmaking and videography. The award was founded in 1957. CINE
conducts two competitions each year, and the current one began in
August 2006.
Dan Huber, the president and CEO of DavenportOne, will be leaving that post later this month. He will join the Frontier Management Group, which owns several Quad Cities hotels. Huber led DavenportOne (and its organizational ancestors) since 1999. DavenportOne will now begin a search for Huber's replacement.
The City of Davenport has halted issuing citations based on information gathered by speed and red-light cameras. In a decision last week, District Judge Gary McKenrick noted that Iowa law does not permit municipalities to enact ordinances that conflict with existing state traffic laws. He ruled that Davenport's authorization of red-light and speed cameras was in-conflict with state law and was therefore illegal. A press release from the City of Davenport said that "the cameras remain operational and are collecting data but, pending further [city] council direction, city staff will not be issuing citations for violations."
The second stocking of rainbow trout will be at West Lake Park in Davenport on Saturday, January 13, at the boat ramp at approximately 10:30 a.m. These 10- to 12-inch fish will be ready to catch. Trout will be stocked again in mid-March. To fish for these trout, you will need a valid fishing license and trout fee, which can be obtained at any local hunting- and fishing-license dealer or online at (http://www.iowadnr.com).
The training series "Building Common Ground: How to Reach All Children in a Diverse Community" is being offered to people who work with or are interested in working with children of varied backgrounds. The series features a two-part workshop on working with immigrants presented by Robert and Imelda Luna-Crinklaw from 9 to 11:30 a.m. on Friday, January 12, and Friday, January 26, at Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, 2312 18th Avenue in Rock Island. Register for all or any part of this series by contacting Dave Layton at (309) 793-4425 or (dlayton@wiaaa.org).
The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s commitment to nonviolence will be remembered in a community-wide celebration to be held in his honor at Augustana College. The event, "Nonviolence: Our Community Heals," will take place at 7 p.m. Saturday, January 13, in Augustana's Centennial Hall (3703 Seventh Avenue in Rock Island). Organized and sponsored by Augustana College, United Neighbors, the American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area, Martin Luther King Community Center, and the Rock Island County NAACP, the program is open to the public free of charge. And on Monday, January 15, St. Ambrose University's KALA will air King: From Atlanta to the Mountaintop from noon to 3 p.m. The documentary can be heard at 88.5 or 105.5FM in the Quad Cities.
Master Sergeant Steven Cotton of Davenport was one of 88 soldiers from across the country honored during festivities for the 2007 Army All-American Bowl for service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The game, held on January 7 this year, is the annual match-up for the nation's top 80 high-school football players. Master Sergeant Cotton's full biography can be accessed on the All-American Bowl Web site (http://www.usarmyallamericanbowl.com).
On Tuesday, January 23, at 6 p.m., the Fairmount Street location of the Davenport Public Library will be hosting a business-plan workshop titled "Business Planning: The Key to Success." Professor Bill Lynn from St. Ambrose University will present the workshop for anyone interested in learning how to start a business. The workshop will cover all aspects of writing the plan, such as using statistical research, budgeting, and marketing. Registration is required for this free event. Call (563) 888-3371 for more information, or register online at (http://www.davenportlibrary.com).
The Illinois Nurses Association will offer a community forum to discuss changes to the State of Illinois' Nursing & Advanced Practice Nursing Act - Sunset 2007 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. and again from 3:45 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 11, at the Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, 2122 25th Avenue in Rock Island. Open to all area nurses, the forum has been designed to help attendees understand the proposed revisions to the Nursing & Advanced Practice Nursing Act as well as aid them in communicating support or concerns to their legislators. For more information about the community forum, call (309) 779-5990.
The Rock Island Public Library has copies of Veterans History Project forms available at the Main Library Reference Desk at 401 19th Street. The Illinois Veterans History Project is designed to create a permanent record of the names and memories of American war veterans and civilians who served. Veterans and families of deceased veterans can pick up and complete the form. Participants will receive a certificate of appreciation from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White.
The voting deadline for the River Cities' Reader's annual Best of the Quad Cities survey is nearing: Monday, January 15. Go to (http://www.rcreader.com) and click on the "Best of 2006" link to cast your ballot. Make sure you complete at least 41 categories, or your vote will not be counted. All valid ballots are eligible for prizes. If you'd rather have a paper ballot, or if you have any questions, please contact us at (563) 324-0049.
