05 Jun 2012

By USDA Undersecretary Kevin Concannon Fresh fruits and vegetables? Key elements of a healthy diet, for sure. But many people of modest means, including those served by USDA's nutrition assistance programs, wonder if they can afford to buy healthy foo

By Jenna Mushro

DES MOINES, IA (06/01/2012)(readMedia)-- The Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon Foundation and Cookies Food Products are once again in search of ten outstanding Iowans from across the state. The 15th annual Iowan of the Day program honors Iowa's most radiating volunteers each year and will take place August 9-19 at the Iowa State Fair.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is looking for community members that have gone above and beyond to make a difference in the state of Iowa. These shining Iowa stars must have a strong work ethic, loyalty to helping others and an outstanding sense of Iowa pride. With your nomination, the Blue Ribbon Foundation can recognize and show the deserving Iowans how much they are appreciated.

Iowan of the Day winners will receive their own day of recognition during the 2012 Iowa State Fair complete with an introduction on the Anne & Bill Riley Stage, VIP parking, gate admission, use of the Iowan of the Day golf cart and Grandstand show tickets for the evening of their award day. In addition, all winners will receive $200 in cash, accommodations at the Des Moines Downtown Marriott Hotel and one-year subscriptions to Iowan and Iowa Gardening magazines.

Help us thank the people that make Iowa such an amazing place to live. Nomination forms are available online from www.blueribbonfoundation.org/iotd or by calling the Blue Ribbon Foundation at 1-800-450-3732. Note that all nominees must currently be Iowa residents. All nominations must also be received by July 1, 2012.

The Blue Ribbon Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Since 1993, the Foundation has generated more than $80 million for renovations and improvements to the Iowa State Fairgrounds.

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05 Jun 2012

CAMP COURAGEOUS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNOUNCES ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS

By Camp Courageous

MONTICELLO, IOWA. -The Camp Courageous of Iowa Board of Directors announced the election of the following officers and members for the 2012-2013 term. The President of the Board of Directors is Winnie Williams of Monticello, IA.

Officers:
President: Winnie Williams, of Monticello, Retired Fawn Creek Homes, Anamos, IA
President-Elect: Margo Ahrendsen, Farmer, Camper Parent, and Advocate, Olin, IA
Secretary: Mary Van Houten, Banquet Manager, Kirkwood Hotel, Cedar Rapids IA
Treasurer: Randy Faulkner, Pres. Hawkeye Dry Ice/Owner The Firehouse, Cedar Rapids, IA

Those re-elected to a three-year term included:
Dr. John Bailey, Retired Medical Doctor, Anamosa, IA
Randy Faulkner, Pres. Hawkeye Dry Ice & Owner The Firehouse, Cedar Rapids, IA
Brian Gay, Executive Director, Midwest Free Community Papers, Coralville, IA
Bill Northup, Wells Fargo Bank, Regional Manager for Private Client Services, Des Moines, IA
Kay Pitlik, Retired Special Educator/Advocate/ Cedar Rapids, IA
Mag Welter, Retired Special Educator, Monticello, IA
Winnie Williams, Monticello, Retired Fawn Creek Homes, Anamos, IA
Jim Zimmerman, Principal Sacred Heart, Monticello, IA

Other board members include :
Aaron Cook, Farmer, Winthrop, IA
Jim Foels, Farmer, Brooklyn, IA
Larry Greco, Retired Cedar Rapids Police Department, Solon, IA
Merlin Hulse, Farmer, Clarence, IA
Mary Johnson, Rockwell, Marion, IA
Jim Klinger, Retired, Cedar Memorial Funeral Homes, Cedar Rapids, IA
Phil Martin, Retired United Airlines, Anamosa, IA
Steve Supple, Farmer, Cascade, IA
Bob Thoeni, Retired owner of Bob's Pioneer Seed, Monticello, IA
Dan Vorhies, Newton Sales, Monticello, IA
Chris Wiese, VP Sales LimoLink, Cedar Rapids, IA

Camp Courageous is a year-round recreational and respite care facility for individuals with disabilities. In its 38th year of serving those with special needs, a volunteer board of directors governs the camp. This year Camp Courageous will serve over 6,000 campers with special needs. The camp is run on donations, without government assistance, without formal sponsorship, and without paid fundraisers. What this means is everything that is donated to the camp goes directly to benefit the campers. Camp Courageous is available 24-hours a day, 365-days a year to meet the emergency needs of families with a special needs family member living at home.

Tours of the camp and programs about this unique facility are available by contacting the camp at 319/465-5916 or going to www.campcourageous.org

Past Board President, Aaron Cook, hands the President's gavel over to new President Winnie
Williams. (Back Row-Left-Right) Merlin Hulse, Randy Faulkner, Steve Supple, Bob Thoeni,
Dan Vorhies, Brian Gay, Dr. John Bailey, Jim Klinger, Jim Zimmerman, and Larry Greco.
Front Row-Left-Right) Mary Van Houten, Mary Johnson, Mag Welter, Margo Ahrendsen, Chris
Wiese, Jim Foels, Kay Pitlik, and Phil Martin. Not present, Bill Northup.

For More Information Contact: Charlie Becker-cbecker@campcourageous.org-319/465-5916 ext 2100

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04 Jun 2012

Women's Clothing Retailer Builds Hope

By Brittney Hanson
??maurices Sells Hope Bracelet to Support Partnership With American Cancer Society

Duluth, Minn. - National women's fashion retailer maurices is inviting its customers and the community to join its efforts in supporting the world's largest cancer-fighting fundraiser, The American Cancer Society (ACS) Relay For Life.

As part of the company's mission to help raise awareness and funds for the ACS's ongoing research, education, advocacy and service programs, maurices is selling the 2012 version of its signature Hope Bracelet in all 800+ stores, as well as online now through June 30th, or while supplies last.

Designed exclusively for maurices by fashion designer and stylist Christopher Straub, from Season Six of Lifetime's Project Runway, the Hope Bracelet features silver-tone charms engraved with the message "hope." The bracelets retail for $6, and maurices will contribute a minimum of $3 from each sale toward its fundraising efforts for the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life.

This is the eighth year maurices has participated in Relay For Life, the ACS's signature fundraising activity and the largest global cancer-fighting fundraising movement. In addition to its contributions through the sale of Hope Bracelets, maurices will also raise money through its associate and community involvement in Relay For Life events.

During Relay For Life events across the country this spring and summer, maurices associates, executives and customers will work in teams to raise funds and take turns walking or running for 24 hours. Uniting more than 3.5 million people throughout the United States and 20 other countries, these life-changing events celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and make a commitment to fight back against the disease.

"We're grateful to have the continued support of maurices," said Terry Music, chief mission delivery officer for the American Cancer Society. "Through sales of the Hope Bracelet, the American Cancer Society will be able to continue the fight for a world with less cancer and more birthdays."

To learn more about maurices or shop online, visit www.maurices.com.

About maurices
maurices, a division of Ascena Retail Group, Inc. (NASDAQ - ASNA), is the leading hometown specialty store and authority for the savvy, fashion-conscious girl with a twenty-something attitude. Today, as maurices expands into the Canadian market, it operates more than 800 stores in 44 states. The retailer stands for fashion, quality, value and customer service. maurices' styles are inspired by the girl in everyone, in every size.

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04 Jun 2012

KING'S HARVEST BEGINS CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO KEEP DOORS OPEN.

By Rick Martin

The City of Davenport is requiring a $57,000 new fire sprinkler system for King's Harvest Ministries.  King's Harvest will need to raise the money for the new system or shut their doors. So King's Harvest is starting a Capital Campaign called Saving King's Harvest to raise the money. King's Harvest serves the poor and homeless in the Quad Cities and is located at 824 W. 3rd Street in downtown Davenport.


Anne McVey, Fundraising Coordinator for King's Harvest, stated "King's Harvest is planning several special event fundraisers throughout the summer and early fall". She feels this should be a community wide effort. "It would be a sad day if King's Harvest was gone and could not help all the poor and less fortunate in our community, especially our new Shelter for Homeless Mothers with Children. Where will they go? I've seen the homeless children, will they go back into tents and cars?".


The first big fundraiser is scheduled for June 16th at the Brady Street Stadium. The Wolfpack Semi-pro football team has their first game and King's Harvest is their charity of choice. Just attending the football game with friends or family can help save King's  Harvest. King's Harvest will be receiving a portion of each ticket sold.


If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Anne McVey, ?Fundraising Coordinator for King's Harvest Ministries, please call 563-508-4170.


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29 May 2012

Father's Day Golf for Prostate Cancer Awareness

By Skip Lockwood

Golf-a-thon

Dear friend,

More than 240,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer this year, and more than 28,000 will die from the disease. By joining me and playing one round of golf on Father's Day weekend, you can save the men that mean the most to you.

ZERO's National Golf-A-Thon on Father's Day weekend, June 15-17, 2012.

The Golf-A-Thon is open to everyone, regardless of playing ability, gender or age, so register now and join in the fun! Teams and individuals are eligible to take part, and the grand prize for most money raised is a trip to one of ZERO's signature events - the Know Your Score Celebrity Golf Tournament in Myrtle Beach.

All proceeds raised will go toward prostate cancer awareness, research and testing. Hope to see you on the links!

Sincerely,

Skip Lockwood Signature

 

 

 

Skip Lockwood - CEO

ZERO ? The Project to End Prostate Cancer

23 May 2012

The Moline Foundation To Announce a Major Gift to Assist Education In Three Illinois Quad City School Districts

By Linda Martin

Thenews conference will be held on Wednesday, May 23rd at 8:30 a.m. at Roosevelt Elementary School, 3530 23rd Avenue, Moline, Illinois to announce a major funding gift from a local community foundation, the Moline Foundation, to benefit over 600 students in Illinois Quad City elementary schools.

The funding gift is the result of a comprehensive review of needs conducted by the Moline Foundation called the Quad Cities Community Vitality Scan. Sandra Kramer, Chairman of the Moline Foundation, says, "For the first time in the 58-year history of the Moline Foundation, we, as a Board, studied the needs in the community and then embarked upon sessions in proactive grantmaking that has resulted in a major grant. We want to impact change through our community-needs funding."

Other invited guests at the announcement on May 23rd will include : members of the Moline Foundation Board, Moline School District No. 40 Superintendent of Schools Dr. Cal Lee; Rock Island School District No. 41 Superintendent Mike Oberhaus; East Moline School District No. 37 Kristan Humphries; Moline Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Clint Christopher; East Moline Associate Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction LaVonne Peterson; and Rock Island Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Bill Osborne.

As a Community Foundation, The Moline Foundation offers a range of charitable funds, allowing donors to advance a cause such as education or the environment, support an individual organization, provide flexible support for community needs or recommend individual grants. The Moline Foundation, founded in 1953, is a Community Foundation which provides funding to health, human services, education, community, workforce and economic

The Moline Foundation to Announce a Major Gift to Assist Education in Three Illinois Quad City School Districts development, the arts and other charitable organizations which benefit the citizens of Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Warren, McDonough and Henderson counties in western Illinois. The Moline Foundation receives and administers charitable gifts; has a current endowment of approximately $17 million; and handles additional funds to benefit donor wishes. The Moline Foundation also serves as a catalyst and convener to bring about solutions to problems affecting quality of life in our region.

Members of the Moline Foundation Board include :

  • Sandra Kramer, Board Chairman
  • Jim McLaughlin, Board Vice Chairman
  • Darcy Callas, Board Secretary
  • Jon Tunberg, Immediate Past Board Chairman
  • Peter Benson
  • Gene Blanc
  • Dennis Fox
  • Mary Lagerblade
  • Ann Millman
  • Dennis Schwartz


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18 May 2012

Quad Cities Interfaith Newsletter

By Quad Cities Interfaith

Save the Date

Join Quad Cities Interfaith on October 5th, 2012 for QCI's 25th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser at the St. Ambrose Rogalski Center from 6-10pm. We'll keep you updated as the details unfold.

Leadership Assembly

QCI meets every month on the second Tuesday of the month. Next meeting is Tuesday, June 12th, 2012 at 6:30 pm at St. Mary's Parish Center (525 Fillmore, Dav.). Come and grow with us.

What's New

QCI is bringing toegther local clergy to work on an action calling for equitable acces to public works jobs. The next planning meeting for an August action will be at the QCI Religious Leaders Gathering onTuesday, July 17th at 11:00am, hosted by Reverend Rogers Kirk, Jr. Pastor, Third Missionary Baptist Church. We will meet at 222 W. 14th Street, Davenport. If your clergy or congregation would like more information , contact Leslie Kilgannon at 563.322.4910. 

Come visit QCI at the QC Juneteenth Festival on June 23rd, 2012 from 10am-9pm at LeClaire Park (downtown Davenport). For more info, visit www.qcjuneteenth.com. 


QCI would like to let all congregations know about local summer food programs:
Project NOW will conduct a Summer Food Service Program for children ages 0-18 years during the summer.  The addresses and dates of operation are below:

Colona Grade School                         June 4 to June 29
700 1st St. Colona, IL 61241

Eagle Ridge School                         June 4 to August 10
2002 Eagle Ridge Dr, Silvis, IL 61282

Moline Housing Authority, Springbrook                    June 4 to August 10
4141 11th Avenue A, Moline, IL 61265

Oak Grove                          June 4 to August 10
2215 Morton Dr, East Moline, IL 61241

The Summer Food Service Program is available to all eligible children regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.  To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice).  Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

If you are interested in further information regarding this program, please contact Ron Lund at 309-793-6391.

The Davenport Community Schools will offer free meals to children from 1-18 years old at summer program site, and the city's parks department will provide activities. Adults may accompany children to the sites, but meals are provided only for the children. The Community Cafe sites will operate June 11 through July 13, expect July 4.

Outdoor sites (lunch only):

Goose Creek/Americana Park, West 60th and Scott streets, 10:50 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

Herrington Park, 1100 Gaines St., 12:15-12:35 p.m.

Roosevelt Center, 1220 Minnie Ave., 11:35-11:55 a.m.

Sister Concetta Park, 6th and Warren streets, 11:40 a.m. to noon

Van Buren Park, Lincoln and Elmwood avenues, 11-11:20 a.m.

Whalen Park, 2800 W. 72nd St., 11:45 a.m. to 12:05 p.m.

Emeis Park, 2000 Emeis Drive, 12:15-12:35 p.m.

Indoor sites

Buchanan Elementary, 4515 N. Fairmount St., 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Garfield Elementary, 902 E. 29th St., breakfast from 7:40-8:05 a.m. and lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. extended dates June 4-July 27

Hayes Elementary, 622 S. Concord St., 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Madison Elementary, 116 E. Locust St., breakfast from 7:40-8:05 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Monroe Elementary, 1926 W. 4th St., breakfast from 7:40-8:05 a.m., lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Truman Elementary, 5506 N. Pine St., lunch from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Washington Elementary, 1608 E. Locust St., breakfast 8-8:30 a.m. June 11-June 28 only, lunch 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Davenport Parks and Recreation will offer free activities for children before and after lunch June 11 to July13. Parks staff and Youth Corps Volunteers will provide art, music, games, gardening, story time and more as an expansion of the mobile playground program. Before lunch activities will run from 10 am to 11:30 am at the Roosevelt Center, aTruman Elementary sites. After lunch activities will be held from 12:30-1 pm at the Hayes and Washington Elementary sites and 12-1:30 pm at Goose Creek/Americana Park. No registration is required.

Help support QCI through the Birdies For Chartity (John Deere Classic). The Birdies for Chartity organization has been around for years and has given out millions of dollars to non-profit organizations in the Quad Cities Area. On the average, if you donate just $.01 you will give $15 - $20. You may also give a one time gift of your choice for a dollar amount that you chose. This program also gives QCI a bonus of 5 to 10 % of the dollar amount donated in our name. Our Birdies for Chartity # 1065 is what you want to use so QCI will get your donation. We will pledge cards at the QCI office or you should be able to download a pledge card from the birdies for chartiy website http://www.birdiesforchartity.com/birdies.html. All donations are tax deductible.

QCI Monthly Committees

Fundraising meets June 1st, 2012
The Fundraising Committee is currently working on QCI's 25th Anniversary Fundraising Celebration to be held October 5th, 2012. We are very excited about this event and will give you more details as our event details unfold. Please save this date. We hope to have all of you there. We are currently working on a Taco Tuesday Fundraising event to be held at Mulligan's Valley Pub in Coal Valley in July. We are waiting for a date confirmation from Mulligan's. And will keep you posted as we work out the details. We are very excited about all the FUN we are having this year!

Transportation Equity and Jobs Coalition
The Transportation Equity and Jobs has been working hard to ensure that our community benefits with local jobs and a diverse workforce on  the Chicago to Moline Passenger Rail . The Coalition continues to grow and has participation from the US Department of Labor's Office of Apprenticeship, Youth Build Quad Cities, NAACP Davenport and NAACP Rock Island County, as well as many people of faith. Recently leaders met with IL Secretary of Transportation Ann Schenider and IL DOT Chief Counsel Ellen Schanzle about implemetation of Project Labor Agreement, and implementation of the CBA platform in the rail projects in the QCA, Springfield and East St Louis. 

QCI transportation leader participated in the Transportation Equity Network (TEN) annual conference in Washington D.C. in April to connect with others who are working on similar projects across the US and also met with our legislators to tell them about what the Quad Cities is doing and seeking their support. Our next Task force meeting is May 23rd at 10 AM at Church of Peace in Rock Island. This task force wil be working closely with the clergy who are planning a transportation and jobs action later in the summer.

Local QCI leaders meet US Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood: Mr. LaHood spoke at Rock Island and Scott County's Annual Law Day 2012. Pictured are: Illinois Supreme Court Justice McBride, QCI Board Member ClaraDelle Thompson, US Transportation Secreatry Ray LaHood, QCI Director Leslie Kilgannon and QCI Leader Rev. Michael Swartz, Pastor, Church of Peace, UCC in Rock Island. 
Immigration Task Force  
The Immigration Task Force is focusing on voter registration, making sure eligible voters are registered. Friday April 20th, QCI leaders will join a national webinar training on GOTV, voter registration. Task force is also focusing on know your rights sessions for the immigrant communities in the Quad Cities. A broader concern is that each immigrant understands the rights and challenges pertinent to his or her immigration status. The task force is looking at ways to work with other entities in the community to make this information available. Training will  be provided to task force members so they will have a fuller understanding of immigration legal issues. Lastly, the task force has been discussing the problem of human trafficking along Interstate 80 in Iowa.  The task force will continue to explore this issue. Our next meeting is Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 5:30pm at Village Inn (Harrison Street).

Health Equity Task Force
The Health Equity Task Force is looking at health care issues that arise when patients are not fluent in written and spoken English.  We know that clear communication is often a challenge in health care encounters, especially those that are stressful, but a whole level of complexity is added when a third party translator is involved.  Finding ways to help these situations locally will help reduce certain disparities in health care, improve equity in health care services, and ultimately, we hope, improve the health of a significant number of members of our community.  Please join us at our next meeting:  5:00 PM, Thursday, May 31st, 2012, QCI Conference Room, 111 E. 3rd St (4th floor), Davenport.
Hear Us Now Youth Leaders
Yvonne Villagomez has organized and is leading a group of 10 or so Latino youths from St. Mary's Davenport parish.  The youth have made it clear that they're interested in tackling the issues of immigration/discrimination and bullying.  The leader are planning their meeting with our elected congress persons to discuss the need for humane immigration reform that keeps families together. If your youth groups wants to get involved, please call QCI office.
Upcoming Events:

QCI monthly Leadership Assembly -- Tuesday, June 12th at St Mary's Church - 912 Fillmore, Davenport
Gamaliel of Illinois National LeadershipTraining July 8th-July 14th,2012  Mundelein, IL
Gamaliel of Illinios Week Long Training August 5th-August 11th, 2012 Chicago, IL
International Leadership Training December 6th-8th, 2012 (site TBD)

Coming Soon- Back by Popular Demand! QCI Taco Night Fundraisier coming this July 2012! Watch this space for more info!

Community Events

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18 May 2012

Old Creamery Theatre Light the Stage Raffle

By Shelley Klimes
15 May 2012

2012 Bettendorf Rotary Lobsterfest June 16th - Tickets Available

By Glenn Kass

THE National Bank presents the meal that serves the community

Bettendorf, IA - As it prepares to host the Sixth Annual "Lobsterfest" presented by THE National Bank, the Bettendorf Rotary Club looks to another successful year of serving the meal that provides service to the Quad City Area community.
The New England-style lobster bake is set for Saturday, June 16th - 5:30 to 10 PM - at Rivermont Collegiate, 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf. Tickets, priced at $70.00 each or a table of eight for $480.00, are available now by calling (563) 445-4264. The event is open to the general public.
THE National Bank is the new presenting sponsor. Additional major sponsors are RLS and Associates, Inc., Iowa American Water, Bowe Machine Company, Quad-City Times, Results Marketing, Rivermont Collegiate, McGinnis-Chambers Funeral Home, Midland Communications, Senior Star at Elmore Place, OnMedia, WOC NewsRadio 1420, Isle of Capri, HyVee and Weerts Funeral Home.
In addition, "Lobsterfest" involves several groups such as the Scott Community College Culinary School, Culinary Kids of Family Resources, Inc. and the Boy Scouts of America that assist other volunteers in delivering the fresh meal of Maine lobsters. New this year will be acoustic entertainment provided by Quad City native and national recording artist Danika Holmes (www.danikaholmes.com).
Thanks to funds raised at last year's event, the Bettendorf Rotary Club's Charitable Giving Board awarded direct grants to area charities totaling $20,000. There also was $6,000 in scholarships to students pursuing higher education.
"Our club is fortunate to have great friends and businesses that go above and beyond to support this unique event," said BRC President Scott Naumann. "The evening is already memorable for everyone involved. Once people learn the Lobsterfest story, it truly brings our mission of service to life. We look forward to welcoming the community again on June 16th."
The Bettendorf Rotary Club (www.bettendorfrotary.com), chartered on May 22, 1957, has more than 100 members fulfilling the Rotary motto of "Service Above Self" in a variety of local, regional and national community volunteer projects. The club meets each Wednesday at Noon at Fortune Garden Restaurant, 2211 Kimberly Road, Bettendorf. The club also has a page on Facebook (www.facebook.com/bettendorfrotary).
Bettendorf Rotary Club is part of Rotary International (www.rotary.org), founded in 1905 by Paul Harris, a Chicago businessman and University of Iowa alumnus. The international organization, now based in Evanston, IL, has more than one million members participating with 32,000 clubs located in more than 200 countries.
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15 May 2012

2012 Crime Stoppers 5k Bicycle Sponsorships

By Bob Holliday

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