04 Jan 2013

Governor's Innovation Recognition Dinner to Recognize and Honor Efforts of Iowa innovation Leaders

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds will be on hand Monday, January 7, 2013, to recognize the ongoing efforts of Iowa's business community to push Iowa's innovation forward.  The event is open to the media.

Monday, January 7, 2013

5:30 p.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds attend Governor's Annual Innovation Dinner

Iowa Science Center

401 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Parkway

Des Moines, IA

For the past 10 years, leaders in business and industry, government and the state's colleges and universities have been focused on establishing an innovation network of collaboration to support and grow the state's innovation economy.  This dinner recognizes the hundreds of volunteers and the thousands of hours they have committed to making Iowa as a top tier state for innovation.

The program will include remarks from Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds about the future of innovation in the state.  In addition, several business leaders will be recognized for their roles in developing the state's innovation ecosystem.  They include : Ted Crosbie, Monsanto; Irving Hahn, QCI; Jack Harris, Rockwell Collins (retired); Peter Hong, New Tech Ceramics; Mark Kittrell, Prime Logic; and Chris Nelson, Kemin.

John LaMarche from VentureNet will be recognized with the Innovation Focus award for his groundbreaking work mentoring start-ups and his commitment to expansion of the Iowa Innovation Network.

Mary Andringa from Vermeer will receive the Iowa Innovator Award for her ongoing commitment to furthering innovation not only within Vermeer, but the state and the nation.

The event is hosted by the Iowa Innovation Corporation, Iowa Innovation Council and the Iowa Economic Development Authority.

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04 Jan 2013

Gov. Branstad appoints Mark Ray Lawson Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge

By Office of the Governor of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today appointed Mark Ray Lawson Seventh Judicial Circuit Judge.

Lawson, of Bellevue, earned his law degree from Drake University and is currently working in private practice and as Magistrate for Jackson County.

The Seventh Judicial Circuit includes Cedar, Clinton, Jackson, Muscatine and Scott counties. 

Lawson fills the vacancy left by Judge Pelton.

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04 Jan 2013

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions January 4, 2013

By Iowa Judicial Branch
Notice: The opinions posted on this site are slip opinions only. Under the Rules of Appellate Procedure a party has a limited number of days to request a rehearing after the filing of an opinion. Also, all slip opinions are subject to modification or correction by the court. Therefore, opinions on this site are not to be considered the final decisions of the court. The official published opinions of the Iowa Supreme Court are those published in the North Western Reporter published by West Group.

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NOTE: Copies of these opinions may be obtained from the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319, for a fee of fifty cents per page.

No. 12-0158

IN THE MATTER OF B.B., Alleged to be Seriously Mentally Impaired, B.B.

No. 12-0608

IN THE INTEREST OF A.K., Minor Child A.K., Minor Child
04 Jan 2013

Statement from Governor Pat Quinn on U.S. Senator Mark Kirk's Return to Capitol Hill Today

By Nafia Khan

SPRINGFIELD - January 3, 2013. Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding U.S. Senator Mark Kirk's return to Capitol Hill after suffering a major stroke early last year:

"I want to join in welcoming Senator Mark Kirk back to the United States Senate. Each step that he takes is an inspiration to us all.

"Senator Kirk turned a life-changing health challenge into an opportunity to help others, devoting his efforts to support those who have also suffered a stroke. His dedication during his own recovery is a mark of his character.

"Senator Kirk, all of us in Illinois are proud of you."

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04 Jan 2013

Statement by Congressman Loebsack on the Beginning of the 113th Congress

By Vonnie Hampel

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after being sworn in at the beginning of the 113th Congress.

"I am honored to have been given the opportunity to continue to serve the great people of Iowa's Second District.

"As we begin the 113th Congress, we have many issues that must be addressed, and none is more important than boosting the economy and setting our country on a sustainable path.  To do this, we have to work to create jobs and bolster middle class and working families.  We have to resolve our long-term deficit and debt problem, but it cannot be done on the backs of seniors, the middle-class, and hard working families.  I truly believe that our best days are in front of us and with hard work and commonsense, we will be able to move our great country forward.

"I look forward to continuing to serve the people of the Second District and be their voice."

Loebsack will have two District offices, in Iowa City and Davenport, and will remain in the same office in Washington.  He also has staff based in Burlington and Albia.

Iowa City District Office

125 South Dubuque Street
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone: 319-351-0789

Toll Free: 1-800-914-4692

 

Davenport District Office

209 W. 4th St., #104

Davenport, IA 52801

 

Washington, D.C.

1527 Longworth House Office Building

Washington, D.C. 20515

Phone: 202-225-6576

 

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02 Jan 2013

Iowa Supreme Court Requests for Further Review

By Iowa Judicial Branch
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FURTHER REVIEW RESULTS

December 13, 2012

DENIED:

 

NUMBER

COUNTY

CASE NAME

 

 

 

11-0692

Polk

Knop v. State

11-0971

Polk

State v. Pate

11-1287

Dubuque

Horsfield Constr. v. City of Dyersville

11-1451

Scott

Dunlap v. Action Warehouse

11-1490

Scott

Mel Foster Co. v. Moday Realty

11-1528

Polk

State v. Triplett

11-1552

Dallas

Clarke Cnty. State Bank v. Reel

11-1605

Story

State v. McCurdy

11-1694

Story

Tyerman v. State

11-1845

Polk

Verizon Bus. v. McKenzie

11-1985

Shelby

In re Marriage of Hopp

12-0176

Dubuque

Estate of Brehm v. Dubuque CSD

12-0507

Tama

Alvarez v. Gonzalez

12-1303

Howard

In re A.K.

 

 

 

GRANTED:

 

NUMBER

COUNTY

CASE NAME

 

 

 

11-1501

Davis

MC Holdings v. Davis Cnty. Bd. of Review

11-1544

Van Buren

Keo Rental v. Bd. of Review

11-2100

Dubuque

Dorshkind v. Oak Park Place

12-0344

Polk

Watson v. DOT
02 Jan 2013

Simon, "Modern Family" actor to launch marriage equality days of action

By Rick Martin

CHICAGO - Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will be joined in Chicago on Wednesday by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, a star of ABC's hit comedy "Modern Family," to launch marriage equality days of action.

Simon and Ferguson will be joined by marriage equality advocates to encourage Illinoisans to contact their legislators on Wednesday and join a Bow Tie Lobby Day in Springfield on Thursday that urges the General Assembly to pass marriage equality legislation during the January legislative session.

"It is our responsibility to ensure that everyone is treated equally under the law, and right now we have a group of citizens that we are treating as second-class," said Simon, a longtime advocate for marriage equality and LGBT rights.

Ferguson and his fiancé, Justin Mikita, recently launched a not-for-profit organization called "Tie The Knot," that sells unique, limited-edition bow ties, with profits going to charitable organizations that are working for marriage equality throughout the country. The bow ties are sold through The Tie Bar, a Naperville-based company which Simon, Ferguson and Mikita will visit on Wednesday afternoon. To commemorate this occasion, Ferguson and Mikita released a limited-edition Signature Black Wedding tie which is available through TieTheKnot.org or by visiting TheTieBar.com.

Illinois would be the 10th state to allow gay marriage.
28 Dec 2012

Popular Baby Names At Genesis

By Craig Cooper

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Dec. 27, 2012 - Olivia and Mason were the most popular names for babies born at Genesis this year.

Olivia (18 babies) edged out Isabella (17) as the most popular name for newborn girls at Genesis BirthCenters in Davenport and at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis. Sophia, No. 3 on the Genesis list this year, held the top spot the past two years.

Olivia moved up from a tie for sixth in 2011.

Mason, which didn't make the Genesis top ten last year but was No. 1 in 2010 at Genesis, was the name for 17 baby boys born at Genesis.

The rest of the top most popular girls names for Genesis babies were Ava and Madison (12); and Emma and Zoey (11).

Following Mason as the most popular boys name at Genesis were Benjamin (14), William, Alexander and Noah (13 each).

Babies born at Genesis were trendy again in 2012. The top five girls names nationally, according to babycenter.com were Sophia, Emma, Olivia, Isabella and Ava. The top five boys names were Aiden, Jackson, Ethan, Liam and Mason.

Isabella, the most popular baby girls name at Genesis in 2009 and No. 1 nationally in 2010, continues to be a regular on popular baby name lists. Isabella instantly became one of the most popular baby girl names in the U.S. with the release of the "Twilight" series of books and movies.

A few babies born at Genesis in 2012 can be pretty certain they won't have to share their names with classmates. Among the unique names given to babies born at Genesis in 2012 were Aabro, Akyndrea, Ellashawnee, Jahzzyiah, Laushantiana, Princess Tylaiz, Unterriona, Izhais, Souleymane and Xhevdet.

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2012 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Olivia (18); 2. Isabella (17); 3. Sophia (14); 4. tie, Ava and Madison (12); 6. tie, Emma (11) and Zoey (11); 8. tie, Avery and Chloe (10); 10. Lily (9).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2012 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Mason (17); 2. Benjamin (14); 3. tie, William, Alexander and Noah (13); 6. Elijah (12); 7. tie, Henry, Anthony, Jayden and Jackson (11). 

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2011 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Sophia (22); 2. Ava (17); 3. tie, Addison and Isabella (16); 5. Lily (13); 6. tie, Olivia, Emily and Ella (11); 9. Madison (10); 10. Kylee (9).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2011 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Alexander (17); 2. Elijah (15); 3. tie, Noah and Landon (14); 5. Logan (13); 6. tie, Owen, Aiden, Brayden, Liam (12); 10. tie, Gavin and Jackson (11).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2010 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Sophia (30); 2. Isabella (23); 3. Emma (22); 4. Ava (20); 5. Addison (18); 6. Ella (17); 7. tie, Madison (14) and Madelyn (14); 9. tie, Lillian (13) and Abigail (13).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2010 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Mason (22); 2. Aiden (17); 3. tie, Alexander (13); Jacob (13); Jayden (13); Luke (13); Zachary (13); 8. tie, Noah, Owen, Caleb, Benjamin, and Carter (12).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2009 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Isabella (27); 2. Olivia (20); 3. Addison (17); 4. Abigail (16); 5. Ava (15); 6. Grace (14); 7. tie, Emily; Emma and Madison (12); 10. tie, Alexis and Hailey (11).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2009 At Genesis BirthCenters

1. Noah (20); 2. tie, Ethan and Carter (19); 4. Alexander (18); 5. Logan (17); 6. tie, Jacob and Aiden (16); 8. Benjamin (15); 9. Jack (14); 10. William (13).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2008 At Genesis Birth Centers

1. Addison (21); 2. Hailey (20); 3. Madeline (18); 4. tie, Abigail, Emily and Emma (17); 7. tie, Isabella and Olivia (16); 9. Chloe (15); 10. Ava (12).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2008 At Genesis Birth Center

1. Jaden (25); 2. Aiden (23); 3. tie, Alexander and Noah (21); 5. tie, Kaiden and William (19); 7. tie, Landon and Logan (17); 9. Elijah (16); 10. Benjamin (15).

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2007 At Genesis Birth Centers

1. Ava (22); 2. Olivia (21); 3. tie, Addison and Lily (18); 5. Elizabeth (16); 6. tie, Madeline, Alexis, Sophia, Isabella (14); 10. tie, Emma, Madison (13).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2007 At Genesis Birth Centers

1. Aiden (29); 2. tie, Noah and Jacob (18); 4. Ethan (17); 5. tie Jackson, Tyler, Landon, Gabriel, Benjamin, William and Alexander (Alex) 15.

Most Popular Girls Baby Names In 2006 at Genesis Birth Centers

1. Emma (29); 2. Olivia (20); 3. tie, Ava and Hannah (19); 5. Addison (18); 6. Grace (17); 6. Isabella (16); 7. Abigail (15); 8. tie, Alexis and Lauren (14); 10. Emily (13).

Most Popular Boys Baby Names In 2006 at Genesis Birth Centers

1. Ethan (28); 2. tie, Aiden and Carter (20); 4. tie, Andrew, Logan, Mason and Noah (17); 8. tie, Alexander and Jacob (16); 10. tie, Hunter and Joseph (15).

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27 Dec 2012

MCC QC TO HOLD WORSHIP SERVICES AT TRI-CITY JEWISH CENTER IN JANUARY

By Rev. Richard Hendricks
In January of 1994, an electrical fire at the Metropolitan Community Church of the Quad Cities ("MCC QC"), then located in Rock Island, Illinois, left the congregation temporarily without a home. Several communities of faith in the Quad Cities were quick to lend a hand, including Temple Emanuel in Davenport, which housed MCC QC worship services at the Jewish synagogue for a time until the current facility at 31 st and Harrison Streets was purchased.

In January of 2013, history will repeat itself in reverse - sort of. The MCC QC congregation sold the Harrison Street facility in December and is excited to be seeking a larger facility with adequate parking that is handicap accessible. Now finding itself again in need of temporary worship space, the Tri-City Jewish Center in Rock Island has opened its doors to the growing church. So when the congregation lost its home in Rock Island, it took refuge at the Jewish Temple in Davenport. Now when the congregation leaves its home in Davenport, it will take refuge at the Jewish Center in Rock Island.

"God has called us to go and we will go where God leads us," says MCC QC's pastor, Rev. Rich Hendricks. "I am so pleased that we will have a temporary worship home at the Tri-City Jewish Center and we are very grateful for their hospitality." MCC QC strives to live up to its mission of providing lively worship and reaching out to all people with God's inclusive love, and that includes those with physical handicaps. "We can't say 'You and your spiritual journey are welcome here,' and mean it if we are not handicap accessible,"

says Hendricks. During the past year, the congregation met once a month at the Clarion Hotel in order to provide handicap accessible worship services at least once a month. From now on all of the Sunday morning services will be handicap accessible.

The growing 33-year-old congregation hopes to find a permanent home soon, as its facilities housed AA groups, QC Pride meetings, feed the hungry cooking and many other weekday activities. All of that has had to be relocated for now. Rev. Hendricks remains confident: "We know that this is a great community and we feel sure there is a wonderful facility out there for us that we can afford."

The congregation will hold its worship services at 11:00 a.m. on Sundays at the Tri-City Jewish Center, 2715 - 30th St., Rock Island for now. For more information about MCC QC you may call the church at 563.324.8281 or check them out on the web at www.mccqc.com .

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21 Dec 2012

Loebsack Statement on Congress Leaving Washington for the Holidays

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the House of Representatives left town for the holidays without taking meaningful steps to address the "fiscal cliff" that the nation will go over in 10 days.

"The last thing Congress should be doing is going home rather than working to move forward with a meaningful solution. Months ago, I proposed a compromise plan that would bridge the gap by asking those who have the most to contribute a little more to protect the middle class, small businesses and family farms.  I will be remaining in Washington, prepared to work with anyone who is willing to actually get things accomplished to move our country forward.  Unfortunately, instead of pursuing a solution, it seems the majority in Congress has again decided to bring the economy to the brink.  Washington needs to get serious, get to work, and get this done now."

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