01 Apr 2014

Branstad to sign Senate File 2341, Newton Speedway bill, into law Wednesday in Newton

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today announced he will signSenate File 2341, an Act relating to the rebate of sales tax imposed and collected at an automobile racetrack facility and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions, into law Wednesday, April 2, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. in Newton, Iowa. The bill will be signed before Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds hold their Jasper County "Iowa is Working" town hall meeting.

Senate File 2341 passed the Iowa Senate 36-9 and the Iowa House 82-14.

Wednesday, April 2, 2014  

10:30 a.m. Gov. Branstad signs Senate File 2341 at Jasper County "Iowa is Working" town hall meeting

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31 Mar 2014

5,218 WATCH MALLARDS CLOSE REGULAR SEASON WITH FOURTH STRAIGHT WIN

By Brian Lavelle
MOLINE, Ill. (March 30, 2014) - Mike Stinziani scored once and added two assists and Jeff Lee provided the third period game winner as the host Quad City Mallards closed out the regular season by defeating the Missouri Mavericks 5-3 Sunday in front of 5,218 fans.  With the victory, the fifth place Mallards (33-23-10, 76 points) head into the Central Hockey League playoffs riding a four game winning streak while the defeat was the third in a row for the regular season champion Mavericks (44-20-2, 90 points).

Lee crashed the net to break a 3-3 deadlock and put the Mallards on top for good at 4:04 of the third.  Lee buried the winner just two minutes and four seconds after Mike Ramsey had evened the score for the Mavericks with a wrist shot from the right wing circle.  At 7:23 of the third Matt Boyd's wraparound goal provided vital insurance for the Mallards.

The Mallards, who never trailed, got an early jump on the Mavericks by outscoring Missouri 2-1 over a wild two minute and thirty-four second stretch of the first period.  Justin Fox's point blank power play goal gave the Mallards a 1-0 lead at 7:39 of the first.  One minute and five seconds later, Mike Stinziani's shorthanded wraparound doubled the margin.  The Mavericks got on the scoreboard for the first time when Andrew Courtney swept the puck in from the doorstep at the 10:13 mark.

The second period brought more rapid fire scoring.  Thomas Frazee's one timer from the slot gave the Mallards a two-goal cushion at 14:52 but the Mavs' Obi Aduba narrowed the gap to 3-2 from the high slot just 14 seconds later.

The Mallards welcomed a total 11,020 fans to their final two regular season home games and have drawn throngs of better than 5,000 to the iWireless Center six times since January.

The Mallards head to Rapid City Friday and Saturday for games one and two of their best-of-seven opening round playoff series against the Rush.  The Mallards return home for game three on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. and game four on Friday, April 11 at 7:05 p.m.  If a fifth game is necessary, it will be played on Saturday night April 12 at 7:05 p.m. at the iWireless Center.  Should a sixth game be required, the series will shift back to Rapid City on Tuesday, April 15.  If the series goes to a seventh game, the Rush would host the deciding contest on Wednesday, April 16.

Tickets for Mallards home playoff games can be purchased in person at the iWireless Center box office, online at ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

31 Mar 2014

MALLARDS TO FACE RUSH IN OPENING ROUND OF PLAYOFFS; MALLARDS BLANK CHILL, CLINCH FIFTH

By Brian Lavelle
Best-of-Seven First Round Opens Friday in Rapid City

Flock Clinches Fifth Place with Win in St. Charles

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (March 29, 2014) - The Quad City Mallards tonight locked up an opening round Central Hockey League playoff match-up with Rapid City Rush by clinching fifth place with a 5-0 win over the host St. Charles Chill while the idle Rush was consigned to a fourth place finish by the third place Allen Americans' victory over the Denver Cutthroats this evening.

The best-of-seven first round series will start with games one and two next Friday and Saturday in Rapid City before the Mallards return home for game three on Wednesday, April 9 at 7:05 p.m. and game four on Friday, April 11 at 7:05 p.m.  If a fifth game is necessary, it will be played on Saturday night April 12 at 7:05 p.m. at the iWireless Center.  Should a sixth game be required, the series will shift back to Rapid City on Tuesday, April 15.  If the series goes to a seventh game, the Rush would host the deciding contest on Wednesday, April 16.

Thomas Heemserk made 22 saves and Gergo Nagy scored twice as the Mallards blanked the Chill 5-0 in what was the Mallards' penultimate regular season game.  The victory was the Mallards' (32-23-10, 74 points) third in a row overall and second in as many evenings in St. Charles while the defeat means the tenth place Chill (11-49-6, 28 points) finish the season on a nine game losing streak.

The Mallards took a 1-0 lead when Nagy's centering pass caromed in off St. Charles defenseman Zack Josepher at 10:19 of the first period.  Mike Stinziani doubled the advantage with just two seconds left in the first by roofing the puck from the doorstep.

The Mallards outshot the Chill 18-4 in the second period but were not rewarded for their dominance in the middle frame until Jordan Mayer's tip-in stretched the lead to 3-0 with just a minute and 22 seconds remaining in the second.

In the third period, the Mallards put the game away with a pair special teams break away goals.  Jeff Lee's shorthanded goal stretch the margin to 4-0 at 6:13 of the third.  Nagy's power play goal capped off the win with just 52 seconds remaining.

The Mallards return home for their regular season finale tomorrow at 4:05 p.m. against the Missouri Mavericks.  Tomorrow is Fan Appreciation Day at the iWireless Center.  Fans can bring their skates to tomorrow's game and skate with the Mallards after that tilt.  In addition, all fans in attendance will receive a coupon good for a free bag of popcorn at iWireless Center concession stands.

Tickets for tomorrow's game and for home playoff tilts can be purchased in person at the iWireless Center box office, online at ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their seventeenth season their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards.

Quad City Mallards vs. Rapid City Rush

Central Hockey League Playoffs, Round One

 

Game One: Friday, April 4 @ Rapid City

Game Two: Saturday, April 5 @ Rapid City

Game Three: Wednesday, April 9 @ Quad City

Game Four: Friday, April 11 @ Quad City

Game Five*: Saturday, April 12 @ Quad City

Game Six*: Tuesday, April 15 @ Rapid City

Game Seven*: Wednesday, April 16 @ Rapid City

 

*- if necessary
29 Mar 2014

Get Ready for Spring with Dav. Parks & Rec

By Davenport Parks & Recreation
GARDEN SERIES

Intensive Vegetable Gardening

Learn everything you need to know about starting seeds, intensive vegetable gardening, and preparing a space for a garden! Get ready for Spring and sign up today.

Saturday, April 19
10:00am - 2:00pm
at the Freight House
Davenport Residents: $5.00
Non-residents: $6.00

2014 Spring / Summer Catalog now available

 

Registration for Spring and Summer programs are now open!  Click here to browse our online catalog. You can also register online as well!

Prefer a hard copy of our catalog?
Catalogs are now available at the River's Edge and at other Parks and Recreation facilities like Vander Veer, Junior Theater and our golf courses.

There are programs for all interests and all ages. Take a look at what we offer:

  • Adaptive & Inclusive Programs
  • Adult Programs
  • Aquatics (Swim Lessons & Sailing)
  • Summer Camps
  • Nature and Garden
  • Junior Theatre
  • School of Dance
  • Seniors
  • Ice Sports
  • Youth & Adult Sports
  • Wellness Programs
28 Mar 2014

Shriners Media Day

By Carl Van Keuren
A short reminder that the KAABA Shrine Fraternity will be observing the Media Day on Tuesday, April 1, time 11:00 to 1:00.
Media Day is when the football players and cheerleaders who have been chosen to play in the North/South football game to be held in Cedar Falls on July 26th in the UNI dome, are recognized for their achievements.
The Representative of your company will be recognized during the lunch as supporting and publicizing this event in their lives, and would be most welcome to have your representative have lunch on us and get to know these fine ladies and gentlemen.
28 Mar 2014

Mallards Welcome Back Rioux

By Brian Lavelle

MOLINE, Ill. (March 27 2014) - Defenseman Nicholas Rioux has returned to the Quad City Mallards from the Iowa Wild of the American Hockey League, the Mallards announced today.    

 

Rioux on Tuesday signed a professional tryout agreement with the Wild for the third time this season and played in Iowa's games against the Charlotte Checkers Tuesday evening and last night.  The 27-year old native of Riviere-du-Loup, Quebec has played a total of eight games for the Wild this year.  Rioux, who has scored five times and posted a plus/minus rating +8 in 55 games with the Mallards this season, ranks eighth among Central Hockey League defensemen in assists (25) and is tied for tenth in points (30).

The Mallards return to action Friday night on the road against the St. Charles Chill.  The Mallards' next home game is their regular season finale Sunday at 4:05 p.m. against the Missouri Mavericks.  Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day at the iWireless Center.  Fans can bring their skates to next Sunday's game and skate with the Mallards after that tilt.  In addition, all fans in attendance will receive a coupon good for a free bag of popcorn at iWireless Center concession stands. 

Tickets for Sunday's game can be purchased in person at the iWireless Center box office, online atticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period.

28 Mar 2014

MALLARDS' FIRST ROUND HOME PLAYOFF DATES SET, TICKETS NOW ON SALE

By Brian Lavelle

Postseason Tickets Start at Just $2

MOLINE, Ill. (March 27, 2014) - The Quad City Mallards will host games three and four of their best-of-seven opening round Central Hockey League playoff series Wednesday night, April 9 and Friday night, April 11 at 7:05 p.m. and, if necessary, will play the fifth game of that series on home ice on Saturday evening, April 12 at 7:05 p.m., the Mallards announced today.

Playoff tickets go on sale tomorrow at the iWireless Center box office, online at ticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  All tickets (other than glass seats) for the April 9's game three will be available for just $2.  Glass seats for all playoff games are $25.  Seats for games four and, if necessary, game five will be available for $7, $10 and $25.

The Mallards, who clinched a playoff berth last weekend, are in fifth place in the CHL with three regular season games remaining.  The Mallards can still finish anywhere between fifth and eighth and are guaranteed they will play the first two games of round one and, if necessary, games six and seven on the road.  The Mallards will open the postseason next week on a date to be determined against one of four potential opponents- the Missouri Mavericks, Denver Cutthroats, Allen Americans and Rapid City Rush. 

Should the Mallards advance to the second round, all tickets (not including glass seats) for any weeknight home games will be available for just $3 while seats for any round two home tilts played on Friday, Saturday or Sundaycould be had for $10, $12 and $25.  

  

The Mallards close out the regular season this weekend.  They meet the Chill in St. Charles tomorrow night andSaturday evening before returning home for their regular season finale Sunday at 4:05 p.m. against the Missouri Mavericks.  Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day at the iWireless Center featuring prize giveaways, a postgame skate with the Mallards, free popcorn and a game worn jersey auction.

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their seventeenth season their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards.

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28 Mar 2014

THE 32nd ANNUAL CASI ST. PATRICK'S DAY RACE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!

By Rick Martin

The 32nd Annual CASI St. Patrick's Day Races Presented by Russell Construction was a tremendous success! We had more than 2,600 runners and several hundred spectators filling the streets and sidewalks of Downtown Davenport on March 15!  The race committees and two hundred plus volunteers did an outstanding job in organizing and staffing the event.  

With all the support and involvement from our community, CASI (Center for Active Seniors, Inc.) raised over $65,000 from this year's event!! 100% of these proceeds will go to provide services and programs to seniors and their families, living in the Quad Cities Area. 

The success of this race was due to the fantastic support of our sponsors, donors, participants, volunteers and the City of Davenport - Events of this magnitude would not be possible without generous contributions from all!

For participants that have questions about receiving their plaques or t-shirts please call contact CASI at 563-386-7477.

For more information, please call:  Sarah Arp at 563.343.0038 (cell) or email at:  sarp@casiseniors.org

CASI, 1035 West Kimberly Road, Davenport, Iowa.  CASI is open Monday-Friday, 8am to 5pm.  www.CasiSeniors.org

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28 Mar 2014

BUDWEISER SIGNS NAMING RIGHTS DEAL FOR SKY DECK AT MODERN WOODMEN PARK

By Marco LaNave

Newly-named Budweiser Champions Club has unique view with year-round versatility

DAVENPORT, Iowa (March 27, 2014) - An award-winning room in America's Best Minor League Ballpark has a new name. The Budweiser Champions Club gained its latest moniker when Budweiser and the River Bandits announced a naming rights partnership at a press conference Thursday in the Budweiser Champions Club, already one of the most popular areas for both baseball fans and year-round event patrons of Modern Woodmen Park.

The biggest highlight of a series of suite-level renovations that earned recognition last fall from Ballpark Digest as the Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the new Budweiser Champions Club is located at the far end of the suite level down the left-field line.

"On behalf of 7G and all of its employees, it is our honor and pleasure to work with the Quad Cities River Bandits this season. The addition of the new Budweiser Champions Club is exciting and provides an experience for watching ball games that is second to none," said 7G Distributing Sales Support Manager Tim Hayes. "We invite everyone to come out and help us cheer on the River Bandits and watch for our promotions throughout the summer and have fun at the ballpark all summer long!"

In addition to the Budweiser Champions Club naming rights, 7G Distributing will sponsor a Mega Mini Fridge Giveaway on Sunday, June 15, at the River Bandits 1:15 p.m. Father's Day home game. Nine mini fridges will go to nine lucky fans - one for every inning.

"We are thrilled to partner with Budweiser to re-introduce the Budweiser Champions Club and share our vision of turning Modern Woodmen Park into a year-round, multi-purpose venue that is much bigger than baseball," said River Bandits co-owner Dave Heller. "The Budweiser Champions Club will be a year-round entertainment venue that will host a wide range of events, from weddings to corporate board meetings to family reunions to receptions to charitable events, and our new partnership with Budweiser and the great folks at 7G Distributors helps ensure that this room will always be one of the premier venue destinations in the Quad Cities."

Replacing what had been an open-air, concrete patio, the Budweiser Champions Club boasts three sides of gorgeous glass windows, bringing the feel of being outdoors while still being completely enclosed. Four glass garage doors overlook the picturesque scene of Modern Woodmen Park and the Centennial Bridge stretching across the Mississippi River. On the other side is a spectacular view of downtown Davenport. The Budweiser Champions Club also has a center partition that can create two separate areas for breakout sessions or smaller meeting spaces. The space can accommodate up to 250 guests for a game and is used year-round for dozens of special events, including wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, birthdays, corporate meetings and luncheons.

UP NEXT: Opening Day is April 3, so lock in your seats now to see the defending Midwest League Champions in 2014! Single-game tickets are available online atwww.riverbandits.com. To order any of the ticket plans - with new lower prices - call the River Bandits box office at 563-324-3000. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $40. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: Having just been named Ballpark Digest's winner of Best Ballpark Improvement in America under $1 million, the River Bandits ownership is making one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 110 feet over the playing field, is opening this spring, along with a carousel, a new ride called a "Drop and Twist," an expanded 300-foot long zip line, and many other new games and attractions. In 2013, the team unveiled a new 220-foot long dual zip line, a rock climbing wall, and a number of new bounce houses. The team's major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, just saw all six of its affiliates reach the playoffs - the first time in a decade any MLB team can claim such success. The River Bandits were one of three affiliates to reach the championship round and one of two to win their league championship.

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28 Mar 2014

Mallards Overcome Americans 2-1

By Brian Lavelle

ALLEN, Texas (March 26, 2014) - Mike Monfredo scored the game winning power play goal with three minutes and five seconds left in the third period and Thomas Heemskerk made 34 saves as the Quad City Mallards defeated the host Allen Americans 2-1 Wednesday night.  With the victory, the fifth place Mallards (30-23-10, 70 points) not only halted their own three game losing streak but also ended the third place Americans' (38-21-5, 81 points) four game winning streak and eight game regulation unbeaten streak.

Monfredo snapped a 1-1 tie with a one timer from the right wing circle late in the third after Jamie Schaafsma had backhanded home a power play equalizer for the Americans at 11:52 of the final frame.

The Mallards first took the lead when Matt Duffy- who also assisted on Monfredo's goal- blasted a one timer from the high slot at 7:03 of the second period.

Heemskerk was at his busiest in the third period, stopping 15 Allen shots to set the stage for Monfredo's late heroics.

  

The Mallards return to action Friday night on the road against the St. Charles Chill.  The Mallards' next home game is their regular season finale Sunday at 4:05 p.m. against the Missouri Mavericks.  Sunday is Fan Appreciation Day at the iWireless Center.  Fans can bring their skates to next Sunday's game and skate with the Mallards after that tilt.  In addition, all fans in attendance will receive a coupon good for a free bag of popcorn at iWireless Center concession stands.   

Tickets for Sunday's game can be purchased in person at the iWireless Center box office, online atticketmaster.com, at Ticketmaster outlets or through Ticketmaster charge-by-phone toll free at 1-800-745-3000.  The ticket office is open weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and on game days from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the second period. 

About the Quad City Mallards
A proud affiliate of the National Hockey League's Minnesota Wild and the American Hockey League's Iowa Wild, the Quad City Mallards are in the midst of their seventeenth season their fourth in the Central Hockey League.  One of the winningest teams in all of minor league hockey, the Mallards competed in the United Hockey League from 1995 through 2007 and in the International Hockey League in 2009-10.  The Mallards' proud history has seen them capture the UHL's Colonial Cup Championship three times (1997, 1998, 2001) and secure that league's Tarry Cup four times (1998, 2000, 2001, 2002) for the best overall regular season record.  In 2001, the Mallards made professional hockey history, recording their sixth consecutive season with 50 or more wins, a feat that has yet to be matched.  The iWireless Center provides a unique environment for hockey and features one-of-a-kind seating areas such as the Nest for groups and functions and the exclusive Drake Club.  For more information on the Quad City Mallards or for Mallards tickets go to www.myqcmallards.net.  Fans can also follow the Mallards via Twitter at twitter.com/myqcmallards and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/quadcitymallards.

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