20 May 2013

BANDITS FANS CAN HELP TEAM IN MILB.COM #FOODFIGHT

By Marco LaNave

Modern Woodmen Park's Ridiculously Oversized Pork Tenderloin Sandwich is in national competition

DAVENPORT, Iowa (MAY 17, 2013) - Fans at Modern Woodmen Park can enjoy a unique dining experiences, and now they can share their pride for the River Bandits' ballpark fare by voting for the team's Ridiculously Oversized Pork Tenderloin Sandwich in the first-ever MiLB.com #foodfight.

The Ridiculously Oversized Pork Tenderloin Sandwich - a Burger Cart highlight with six ounces of tenderized pork is served with lettuce, tomato and onions on a giant bun - is one of the 16 Scrumptious Sandwiches in the 64-item field featuring concession items across Minor League Baseball at www.milb.com/foodfight.

"River Bandits fans can choose from a wide array of unique and affordable tastes at Modern Woodmen Park, including the Ridiculously Oversized Pork Tenderloin Sandwich," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "What's even more exciting is that each year fans have more unique options on the ballpark menu, such as the Twinkie Dog, Funnel Dog and foot-long Bacon Corn Dog this season, and we can't wait for fans in the Quad Cities to enjoy more tastes that make up one of the most fantastic ballpark dining experiences in Minor League Baseball."

First-round voting in the contest will continue at www.milb.com/foodfight and on Twitter through Wednesday, May 29. The final round of voting will be Thursday, May 30 through Thursday, June 6. Fans who vote can also enter a sweepstakes in which the winner will travel to the ballpark of the winning concession item. Details are available at www.milb.com/foodfight.

Fans can vote online at www.milb.com/foodfight or on Twitter. To vote, fans can retweet the River Bandits' #foodfight tweets or send their own tweet with #foodfight and either @QCRiverBandits, Quad Cities, River Bandits or Ridiculously Oversized Pork Tenderloin Sandwich. Fans can vote as many times as they choose.

Fans in the Quad Cities can try the Ridiculously Oversized Pork Tenderloin Sandwich during the next River Bandits home stand starting with the 7 p.m. game Friday, May 17, at Modern Woodmen Park.

14 May 2013

Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Unveils Vision for U.S. Organic Agriculture

By USDA Office of Communications
Announces Organic Crop Insurance, Other Measure

Washington, May 14, 2013 ? Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today discussed his vision for U.S. organic agriculture and USDA efforts to ensure its continued success during remarks to the Organic Trade Association. Vilsack announced a number of changes and new initiatives to support the continued growth of organic agriculture, including that the USDA's Risk Management Agency's (RMA) federal crop insurance program will increase coverage options for organic producers this year and provide even more options in 2014, including a contract price addendum as well as new premium price elections for organic crops. Additionally, RMA will remove the current five-percent organic rate surcharge on all future crop insurance policies beginning in 2014.

Vilsack also said USDA will be providing new guidance and direction on organic production to all USDA agencies in support of organic agriculture and markets. USDA is now asking each agency to routinely address the needs of the organic sector in their programs and services where appropriate. The National Organic Program has supported the continued growth of America's organic sector, which has been increasing market share each year and now is a more than $30 billion industry. Vilsack noted that accurate data is the biggest obstacle for developing better crop insurance options for organic farmers and expressed his desire that Congress help USDA make further progress by renewing the 2008 Organic Data Initiative as part of a new Food, Farms and Jobs bill.

"Organic agriculture is one of the fastest growing segments of American agriculture and helps farmers receive a higher price for their product as they strive to meet growing consumer demand," said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. "These new options will extend the safety net provided by crop insurance and provide fair and flexible solutions to organic producers. Coupled with the new guidance for agencies to support this growing sector, USDA recognizes that organics are gaining market share and is helping boost this emerging segment."

New crop-insurance pricing options will be available to organic producers who grow crops under guaranteed contracts beginning with the 2014 crop year. This contract price option allows organic producers who receive a contract price for their crop to get a crop insurance guarantee that is more reflective of the actual value of their crop. They will have the ability, where available and at their choice, to use their personal contract price as their price election or to choose existing crop insurance price elections. This contract price option will be available for between 60 and 70 crops in the 2014 crop year and this contract price feature will be available to the majority of insured organic crops. RMA is also changing organic transitional yields (t-yields) so they will be more reflective of actual organic farming experience, starting with the 2014 crop year.

All crops are being evaluated for establishing organic prices for the 2014 crop year. Current pricing options only allow farmers to insure organic crops at the conventional prices, with the exception of eight crops (corn, soybeans, cotton, processing tomatoes, avocados, and several fresh stone fruit crops) that already have premium organic price elections. RMA is working to provide organic price elections for six to ten crops in 2014. Oats and mint are two crops that have already been selected for organic price elections in 2014, and apricots, apples, blueberries, millet, and others are still under consideration.

USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service last year announced the Organic Literacy Initiative, a public outreach and employee training program to help connect current and prospective organic operations with appropriate USDA resources. To date, over 14,000 USDA employees have taken the basic training on USDA's role in organic agriculture. The new guidance will further improve USDA agencies' ability to incorporate the needs of the growing organic sector into their programs and services. These combined actions should result in staff better equipped to help organic farmers obtain technical and financial assistance, insure crops and livestock, access research findings, secure loans, develop conservation practices, find current organic price information, and access local, regional, and international markets. Through this effort, agencies will also better understand the scope and rigor of the certification process and how it complements their own programs.

Organic certification allows farmers and ranchers to receive premium prices for their value-added products. Over the past 10 years, the number of certified organic farms and businesses in the United States has expanded to approximately 17,750, representing a 240 percent increase since USDA first began collecting this data. Similarly, the retail value of the organic industry grew almost 9.5 percent in 2011 to $31.4 billion. Organic foods continue to gain market share in the food industry, climbing to 4.2 percent of U.S. retail food sales in 2011.

USDA has already made several changes to better serve organic customers, including offering more flexible microloans and improving Federal crop insurance programs. To help open new markets for U.S. farmers and ranchers, USDA has streamlined trade with multiple foreign governments. These trade partnerships allow U.S. organic products to be sold as organic in Canada, the European Union, Taiwan, and Japan without maintaining certification to multiple standards. Expanding the reach of U.S. organic products creates opportunities for small businesses and increases jobs for Americans who grow, package, ship and market organic products.

USDA is responsible, under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990 (OFPA), for establishing national standards for organically-produced agricultural products. The National Organic Program has been critical for the development of clear standards and enforcing a level playing-field for organic businesses, which has lead to expanded trade opportunities to create new markets for U.S. organic businesses. These standards assure consumers that products with the USDA organic seal meet consistent, uniform standards. For additional information about the USDA National Organic Program, visit www.ams.usda.gov/NOP.

Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. Contact a local crop insurance agent for more information about the program. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers or on the RMA web site at www.rma.usda.gov/tools/agents/.

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09 May 2013

New Food Outreach Ministry

By Fr. Brian McVey

St. Albans Church is excited to announce the beginning of our new outreach ministry, the Smart Choice Food Program. This program is similar to the former Angel Food Program that we participated in. The Smart Choice program provides a basket of food, a Smart Box that can be ordered monthly and picked up at St. Albans on delivery day. The Smart Box contains between $55 and $80 of food for a cost of $36. The May smart box, consist of 19.5 pounds of food, including items such as chicken (breasts, thighs and tenders), whiting filets, meatloaf, ground turkey, beef burgers, seasoned fries, vegetables, rice and mac and cheese. Additional value box options are available for an additional cost.

There are no income restrictions for participation in this program or limits on the number of boxes that may be ordered.

St. Albans is currently accepting orders during office hours Monday through Thursday between 9 AM and 3 PM. If you cannot come to St. Albans during normal office hours, please call 563-386-4087 to make arrangements for placing an order. St. Albans is currently accepting payment in cash. St. Albans is not currently authorized to accept EBT cards; however we expect to be approved in the near future to accept EBT orders. Additional value box options are available for an additional cost. Alternate order placement may be done on line at: www.smartchoicefoods and scheduled for pick-up at St. Albans or through New Life Church in Moline.

Please call St. Albans at 563-386-4087 for information or email robinsade@q.com with a subject line of Smart Choice.

07 May 2013

Deschutes Brewery Beers Coming to Iowa

By Marie Melsheimer
Bend, Oregon brewery's craft beers will be available for fans in The Hawkeye State starting this summer
May 7, 2013 - Bend, Oregon - Deschutes Brewery announced today that its craft beers will be available in Iowa starting in the summer of 2013. The Oregon-based brewery will be working with Johnson Brothers of Iowa, one of the largest alcoholic beverage distributors in the state. The company is known for its outstanding service, recognized in recent years as "Supplier of the Year" by the Iowa Restaurant Association and the Iowa Grocery Industry Association.
"We are thrilled to be bringing one of America's great craft breweries into the State of Iowa," said Lyle Stutzman, President of Johnson Brothers of Iowa.  "We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Deschutes."
Beer is slated to be available to Iowans in late July, with a formal launch planned for the fall that will include special tastings and other events in cities around the state. Initially, Deschutes Brewery will be offering Mirror Pond Pale Ale, Black Butte Porter, the nation's number one selling craft porter,  Chainbreaker White IPA, and its seasonal, Twilight Summer Ale. The beers will be available in six-packs and draft.
Early this year, Deschutes Brewery started distributing in the state of Illinois, and currently sells beer in Missouri and Minnesota. Iowa rounds out the region. Stacy Denbow, expansion manager for Deschutes Brewery, said, "After Iowa's revised state laws, we've seen an impressive craft beer scene emerge that we're excited to soon be a part of. We also really appreciated seeing the level of excitement and execution displayed by Johnson Bros."
Deschutes Brewery added five new 1,300 barrel fermentation tanks in 2012 to increase capacity at its Oregon brewing headquarters, and plans to add five more tanks this month. When all the new tanks are online, the brewery will have the capacity to brew more than 460,000 barrels annually to fill demand in its expanding distribution footprint.
About Deschutes Brewery
Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Deschutes Brewery began as a brew pub in downtown Bend, Oregon and is known for such brands as Black Butte Porter, its flagship brew and the nation's number one selling craft porter, and the popular Mirror Pond Pale Ale. In addition to its original Bend pub, this family and employee-owned brewery opened a second pub in Portland's Pearl District in 2008. The company's main brewing facility is located on the banks of the Deschutes River and produces over 250,000 barrels of beer annually for distribution in 20 states and two provinces. To find out more, visit www.DeschutesBrewery.com.
About Johnson Brothers
Starting in 1985 in the state of Iowa, Johnson Brothers is a family-owned wine, spirits, beer and non-alcoholic beverages distributor with headquarters in St Paul, Minnesota.  Johnson Brothers has been providing world class service to customers throughout the United States since 1953.
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01 May 2013

100 Royal Neighbors volunteers will plant gardens to raise food for local families

By Lynnette Tarchinski

(Rock Island, IL) -More than 100 volunteers from the Royal Neighbors of America Home Office and area chapters are scheduled to observe JOIN HANDS DAY on Saturday, May 4, by "Growing & Giving TogetherSM." The group also will include individuals from local service organizations such as Casa Guanajuato Quad Cities, Girl Scouts, Scott County Family YMCA, United Way, The Friends of Riverside Park Gardens, and the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners, to plant a variety of gardens at three sites in the Quad Cities to help teach women to grow healthy, affordable food for their families. Master gardeners will be on site to teach participants how to plant and maintain the gardens. It is estimated that when harvested, the food will feed nearly 100 women and their families.

Planting Vegetable and Herb Gardens; Landscaping

Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Location: Scott County Family YMCA Child Care & Family Services, 724 Harrison

Street, Davenport, IA

Planting Vegetable and Herb Gardens; Caring for Butterfly Garden;

Landscaping; Painting

Time: 9:30 a.m.-noon

Location: Riverside Gardens and Park, 5th Avenue and 34th Street, Moline, IL

Creating Make-and-Take Container Gardens (rain or shine)

Time: 2-3 p.m.

Location: Martin Luther King Center, 630 9th Street, Rock Island, IL

Contacts: Vickie Sedam (563) 320-1137 or Sarah Reemtsma (563) 343-7770

In the event of inclement weather, outdoor gardens will be planted in June; the Make-and-Take Container Garden event will go on as scheduled.

In its 14th year, JOIN HANDS DAY is sponsored by America's fraternal benefit societies such

as Royal Neighbors of America. The day of service provides an opportunity for adults and young people to build relationships through volunteer activities. As partners, adults and youths work together to plan, organize, and implement activities that improve their neighborhoods.

Royal Neighbors of America, one of the nation's largest women-led life insurance companies, exists for the benefit of its members. It offers insurance and annuity products to fulfill financial needs of growth, savings, and protection. Members receive valuable benefits and can participate in volunteer activities through the organization's local chapters to help make a difference in their communities. The organization's philanthropic efforts are dedicated to changing women's lives through its national programs, including the Nation of NeighborsSM Program, and through the Royal Neighbors Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity.

Headquartered in Rock Island, IL, with a branch office in Mesa, AZ, Royal Neighbors serves more than 200,000 members and is licensed to do business in 42 states and the District of Columbia.

For more information about Royal Neighbors of America, call (800) 627-4762, or visit www.royalneighbors.org.

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01 May 2013

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Special Mother's Day Brunch!

By Rick Martin
Special Brunch on Sunday, May 12 from10am-2pm

Johnny's Italian Steakhouse is hosting a special Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday May 12th, 2013

from 10a-2p. The brunch will feature; Chef carved prime rib, Baked ham, Chicken Madeira, Lasagna, Waffle and Omelet Stations, Seasonal fruits, Gourmet desserts and much more!

Johnny's is located in John Deere Commons, 1300 River Dr, Moline, Il.

Make your reservations today at 309-736-0100

For more information visit us online at Johnnysitaliansteakhouse.com/Moline/

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30 Apr 2013

Author of "Flannel John's Cookbooks for Guys" Releases Two More Titles in the Series for Dads and Grads Season

By Nicholas Depew
Just in time for Fathers' Day and Graduates, writer Tim Murphy has penned two more titles in his "Cookbooks for Guys" series. For fish and seafood and lovers there is "Flannel John's Pirate Galley Cookbook - Coastal Cuisine and Maritime Meals from Oceans, Lakes and Rivers." For the backwoods, rustic soul there is "Flannel John's Mountain Man Cookbook - Frontier Food from the Hills, Country and Backwoods."

How did "Cookbooks for Guys" get started and just who is Flannel John?

"It started with friends complaining about food at hunting and fishing camp. Guys need more than just beef jerky, cheese puffs and beer to exist but often we're too lazy or impatient," says author Tim Murphy. So he launched "Flannel John's Hunting & Fishing Camp Cookbook" in October 2013. This first book cracked Amazon.com's "Top 1%" Sales category in six weeks. The book features over 130 recipes, some as simple as two ingredients. The book covered breakfast, burgers, dinners, snacks, venison, desserts, breads, appetizers and beverages."

"The one thing you always need at the cabin, camp, RV or fishing shanty is good food. These recipes can be prepared quickly and taste great," said Murphy. "You don't have to be an expert cook or master chef. This is the perfect cookbook for a beginner or novice to make rib-sticking meals with a bare-bones kitchen set-up."

Who is Flannel John? "He is equal parts Babe Winkelman, Red Green, Ted Nugent and crusty mountain man," said Murphy. "Born in northern Wisconsin and raised in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, he has hunted and fished in 40 states, Canada and Mexico. He is a true character."

A second book was released in February 2013 "Flannel John's Woods & Water Cookbook: Critters, Fritters, Chili & Beer." Picking up where the first book left off this book focused on wild game and some decidedly "rustic" meals including Mountain Bear Stew, Rasta Mon Squirrel and Rattlesnake Chili. There were dozens of traditional dishes too including burgers, stews, corn breads, chilies and chicken.

"The Pirate Galley Cookbook focuses on seafood, lake and river fish recipes with a touch of southern cooking," said Murphy. "If you like albacore, lobster, sea bass, crab, lake trout, salmon and walleye this is for you. It covers dishes from the Great Northwest, Alaska, the Gulf, Caribbean, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes, New England and the Bayou."

"The Mountain Man Cookbook goes real old school with recipes that go as far back as the mid-1800s. It features pioneer recipes and country staples like corn pone, hard tack, rhubarb cake, venison stew and sourdough plus new twists on older dishes." Both new releases feature over 110 recipes.

Tim Murphy is a graduate of Western Michigan University and a former resident of Storm Lake, Iowa. He worked at Buena Vista College as a Residence Hall Director, Assistant Activities Director and counselor. This 23-year radio veteran spent 17-years hosting morning radio shows in several Michigan cities including Holland, Muskegon, Traverse City, Saginaw and Houghton plus Fargo, ND, Stevens Point, WI. and Ketchikan, AK. Murphy has had a long career as a freelance and comedy writer. His work has appeared in dozens of outlets including Backwoods Home Magazine, The Porcupine Press U.P. Magazine, National Lampoon, The Traverse City Record Eagle and ABC Radio Network. At the moment he lives in Oregon with his wife Lisa Marie Costanzo.

All four Flannel John books are available through Amazon.com, createspace.com and at flanneljohn.com. For additional information on the books, to interview the author or to inquire about wholesale book pricing, contact Tim Murphy at (701) 238-1775 or by e-mail at shamrockarrow@gmail.com. During May, 25% of profits from online orders of all four books will be donated to The Maslow Project. This group helps homeless kids from infants to 21. The Maslow Project provides food, clothing, counseling, laundry facilities and even art therapy for
their clients. Details can be found at www.maslowproject.com.

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29 Apr 2013

ISLE OF CAPRI EXECUTIVE CHEF TAKES TOP HONORS AT ANNUAL CULINARY CLASSIC EVENT

By Ashley Rowatt

Bettendorf, Iowa (April 29, 2013) -Isle® Casino Hotel Bettendorf's Executive Chef Jason Gomez recently took top honors at the 4th Annual Riverside Culinary Classic.

The Culinary Classic is the largest, most prestigious culinary event in the State of Iowa. The event hosts an unprecedented eight food categories in which chefs can compete. Chefs can compete in one or several of the categories and competitors include culinary educators, corporate executive chefs, and certified executive chefs from universities, hotels and hospitals from Iowa, Missouri, and Illinois. The integrity of the 21 judges that judge the event are also unmatched in level of skill, knowledge and expertise in their fields.

This year, a total of 31 entries competed. Chef Jason Gomez entered the beef category and won the gold  medal with a whimsical dish that amazed the judges in the way that all of the ingredients worked together. The dish included: Grass Run Farms beef short ribs, Great River Bend Redband stout reduction, Maytag blue cheese mousse, with caramel corn, rhubarb gastrique, Grass Run steak tartare, Sutlif cider vinaigrette and kimchi spring onion.

Chef Gomez's gold medal beef dish qualified him for the Best of Show category in which all of the gold medal winners from all of categories go head-to-head for the big prize. After four years of competing in this event, Chef Gomez was awarded "best of show" and the $2,500 dollar prize sponsored by King Foodservice.

The public can try some of Chef Jason Gomez's other dishes at several upcoming events:

  • April 30 from 4:30pm - 9:00pm - Calypso's $25 Gourmet Dinner Buffet.  Enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet dinner buffet with some of Chef Gomez's recipes. Dinner includes a complimentary glass of wine, live jazz music and $5 of every purchase will be donated to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.
  • May 2 at 6:00pm - Cinco De Mayo Chef's Showroom Cooking Demonstration & Dinner.  See award winning Chef's Jason Gomez and Matt Meadows prepare delicious spreads. Get recipe tips, enjoy the foods and get ideas for creating your own culinary masterpieces.
  • May 13 at 6:00pm - Getting Ready for Summer Chef's Showroom Cooking Demonstration & Dinner.  See award winning Chef's Jason Gomez and Matt Meadows prepare delicious spreads. Get recipe tips, enjoy the foods and get ideas for creating your own culinary masterpieces.
  • May 28 from 4:30pm - 9:00pm - Calypso's $25 Gourmet Dinner Buffet.  Enjoy an all-you-can-eat gourmet dinner buffet with some of Chef Gomez's recipes. Dinner includes a complimentary glass of wine, live jazz music and $5 of every purchase will be donated to the Honor Flight of the Quad Cities.


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24 Apr 2013

Local Hardee's assist military families and veterans

By Angie Taylor
This week kicks off the third annual Stars for Heroes in-store fundraising campaign, a special partnership between your local area Hardee's restaurants and military charities. Proceeds will benefit charities that support military personnel and their families, including the 2013 national beneficiaries American Red Cross, Dream Foundation and USA Cares, and several other local and regional charities.


From now through Sunday, May 12, your readers can donate $1 at their local Hardee's to help assist military families and communities - and receive more than $10 worth of restaurant coupons in return for their generosity. In addition, those who donate will receive a patriotic, Stars for Heroes' star cut-out to personalize and place on display in the restaurant. Additionally, supporters can donate online via the Stars for Heroes Facebook page.

Since the program's inaugural campaign in 2011, Stars for Heroes has raised more than $1.75 million to support more than 40 military charities, including prior national beneficiaries USA Cares, Homes for Our Troops and The Mission Continues, as well as many local and regional charitable organizations.

More information on the Stars for Heroes program and the charities that will benefit, including logos and video, is available here.

22 Apr 2013

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH RETURNS TO MODERN WOODMEN PARK

By Rick Martin

Families can enjoy a brunch buffet on the Sky Deck before the River Bandits game Sunday, May 12

DAVENPORT, Iowa (APRIL 18, 2013) - The Quad Cities River Bandits will host their second annual Mother's Day Brunch on Sunday, May 12. Individuals and families can now reserve tickets for a special brunch buffet on the Modern Woodmen Park Sky Deck before the 2 p.m. game between the River Bandits and the Peoria Chiefs.

The pre-game brunch buffet will run from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the Modern Woodmen Park Sky Deck overlooking downtown Davenport and the Mississippi River.

"Families in the Quad Cities area can make so many memories at Modern Woodmen Park throughout the year, and the Mother's Day Brunch is another great way for families to share a special day at the ballpark," said team owner Dave Heller. "The River Bandits are excited to see this special event return after last year's memorable event, and we are delighted that families can treat their mothers to brunch and a baseball game - all in one fun-filled, affordable package!"

Tickets for the all-you-can-eat brunch must be purchased in advance by Monday, May 6, and are $30 for adults and $15 for children ages 10 and under. The ticket includes Sky Deck admission for the River Bandits' 2 p.m. game against the Peoria Chiefs as well as the pregame brunch. The brunch menu includes waffles, hashbrowns, scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits & gravy, garden salad, mashed potatoes, fresh green beans, glazed ham, meatloaf, macaroni & cheese, french fries, chicken nuggets, assorted cookies, fresh fruits, mini desserts and muffins, water and orange juice.

The Sky Deck, which was completed during the 2011 season, is a climate-controlled environment that features large glass windows offering a beautiful view of the ballpark, downtown Davenport, and the Mississippi River.

"It's very exciting to be able to celebrate a holiday as special as Mother's Day at Modern Woodmen Park and include it with a baseball game," said River Bandits General Manager Harold Craw. "Our ballpark is a great venue for annual and special occasions, such as our Bandits Race to Home 5K, Frost Fest and Valentine's Day Dinner, and it is great to make the Mother's Day Brunch one of those occasions for a second year in a row."

Reservations must be made by Monday, May 6, for the Mother's Day Brunch by calling 563-324-3000. Please ask to speak to either Amy, Andrea or Shauna.

UP NEXT: The River Bandits return to Modern Woodmen Park for a six-game home stand beginning Thursday, April 25, with Manti Te'o Night and a Thirst-Day with $2 drink specials presented by Rock 104-9, the Quad Cities' CW, and the River Cities' Reader. Single-game tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office at Modern Woodmen Park, by phone at 563-324-3000 and online at www.riverbandits.com. Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits will make one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is scheduled to open in early June, along with a dual zip line, a carousel, a Mediacom Frog Hopper, new bounce houses and many other fun attractions. The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans will see last year's No. 1 overall draft pick, Carlos Correa. The Astros will also make the very first selection in the major league draft this June and could have another top pick end up in the Quad Cities. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, this season will be one every fan will not want to miss!

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