For many, the events of September 11th, 2001 are forever etched into our minds, along with the lessons taken away in the days that followed in strength, perseverance, togetherness, and community.  How do we share these sentiments with those too young to remember the tragedy? 

Students at Rivermont Collegiate will observe the anniversary of 9/11 with a commemorative ceremony next Tuesday morning. The entire school will gather at the flagpole in tribute to those killed in the attacks, as well as remembrance of the courage shown and miracles achieved in the aftermath.  The ceremony will include a special guest to remark on the meaning of the commemoration, followed by the raising of the flag, group singing of "America the Beautiful", and a moment of silence during which the Rivermont junior class will toll a bell once for each year since September 11th, 2001.  The ceremony will begin at approximately 8:20 a.m.

Rivermont is honored to welcome Col. Duane Gamble, Deputy Commanding General of U.S. Army Sustainment Command headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal, as our special guest for the ceremony.  Col. Gamble is a graduate of Western Maryland College (now McDaniel College) in Westminster, Md.  Prior to his commission at the Arsenal, he served at Department of the Army Headquarters in Washington, D.C. as Director for Strategy and Integration at the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff.

Rivermont Collegiate, located at 1821 Sunset Drive in Bettendorf, is the Quad Cities' only private, independent college prep school for students in preschool through 12th grade. 

For additional information on Rivermont, contact Rachel Chamberlain at (563) 359-1366 ext. 302 or chamberlain@rvmt.org.

Visit us on the web at www.rvmt.org!

Des Moines, IA  (September 6, 2012) - On October 13^th, 2012, more than 400 participants will gather at Principal Park in Downtown Des Moines as part of the American Lung Association in Iowa's Fight for Air Walk.  Participants and sponsors hope to fundraise more than $50,000 to support the American Lung Association's fight for healthy lungs and healthy air.  

"Many of our participants walk in honor or in memory of a loved one," explains Micki Sandquist, Executive Director of the American Lung Association in Iowa.  "They fundraise in hopes of finding new treatments or a cure for lung diseases like asthma, COPD and lung cancer."  

Participants walk as individuals or teams on a beautiful 3.1-mile course through the Des Moines trail system. A one-mile walk option is available on event day and wheelchairs and strollers are also welcome.  

For more information or to register, please visit FightForAirWalk.org or call 515-309-9507.  

About the American Lung Association in Iowa: Our mission is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease. With your generous support, the American Lung Association is "Fighting for Air" through research, education and advocacy. For more information about the American Lung Association or to support the work it does, call 1-800-LUNG-USA (1-800-586-4872) or visit www.LungIA.org.   

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Le Claire, Iowa, September 4, 2012 - It's a Wild, Wild West Weekend in Le Claire and Mississippi River Distilling Company is celebrating the olden days during First Friday on September 7 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.  Also on hand for the evening will be the crew from Irish Dog Blood Mary Mix and Benny's Bloody Mary Beef Straws sampling out their local products.  MRDC will be doing a pint glass promotion.  With every bottle of spirits purchased or by combing any three of Irish Dog or Beef Straws, you'll receive a free limited edition Bloody Mary pint glass, while supplies last.  There are only 100 glasses available, so make plans to come early!

In the bar we'll be hanging on to the last days of summer and welcoming the fast approaching days of fall.  We'll feature a Strawberry Lemon Drop Martini using MRDC Pride of the Wapsi Strawberry Vodka, sweet and sour mix, lemon juice and simple syrup.  Next up is the Butterscotch Baron with River Baron Artisan Spirit, 7Up and a splash of Butterscotch Schnapps.  Chef Stephanie is preparing her special rimming spice mix for Bloody Mary's and will be serving samples of an Irish Dog crab dip and "Wild West Weenies" with River Baron BBQ sauce.

Mark your calendars now for several other big upcoming events at MRDC.  October's First Friday, October 5, will mark the return of Iowa Coffee Company Coffee Liqueur.  This seasonal product is back by popular demand for fall and holiday celebrations.  There will also be a small release of the very popular Cody Road Whiskey in October, followed by a larger release of Cody Road Bourbon and our new Cody Road Rye Whiskey coming in November.

Mississippi River Distilling Company is open from 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and from 12 to 5 PM Sundays.  Free tours are offered to the public daily on the hour from 12 to 4 PM or by appointment.  The tour takes visitors through the entire distilling process.  Tours end in the Grand Tasting Room with free samples of products for those patrons over 21 years of age.

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