Home Delivery |
Contact Us |
Jobs |
Alerts |
News Archives |
Site map |
Log In |
Webmail |
Internet Services |
Mobile
Text size: 
Terracon announces Terracon Foundation grant recipient
|
Press release submitted by Terracon Terracon announces Terracon Foundation grant recipient BETTENDORF, Iowa --- The Terracon Foundation recently awarded a community grant in the amount of $2,500 to the Family Enrichment Center of Davenport (FEC). Awarded annually, the Terracon Foundation community grant supports local, nonprofit programs with active engagement of employees in communities where Terracon employees live and work. FEC aims to transform the lives of families/ individuals in the Goose Creek Heights neighborhood by providing intensive educational, social and recreational programming so that each participant can become a successful, positive and productive member of the Quad Cities community. Kathy Toft and Terry Markle, both from Terracon's Bettendorf office are involved with FEC, championed the grant. Kevin Kellums, Executive Director of FEC, proudly accepted. "FEC exists to eradicate poverty one neighborhood at a time, and has been working diligently to build a new facility. Terracon has been a valuable partner in consultation, financially supporting various fundraisers, and now through the new Terracon Community grant. Terracon already has a strong reputation in the Quad Cities for excellence in professional services. This generous donation exhibits their impact in the community. FEC is proud to be a recipient of the grant. We look forward to putting these funds to excellent use," said Kellums. The Terracon Foundation was established in 2008 and expanded considerably last year to provide a broader range of grant opportunities. The Terracon Foundation also provides national partner grants, university grants and employee scholarships. Terracon is an employee-owned engineering consulting firm with more than 2,800 employees providing geotechnical, environmental, construction materials and facilities services from more than 130 offices in 39 states nationwide. Terracon currently ranks 39th on Engineering News-Record's List of Top 500 Design Firms. For additional information about Terracon, please visit www.terracon.com. 
|
|
 |
|
||
Rock island, IL Details |
|||
Buttery Corn Bread
(More recipes)
| (More Print Ads) |
Today is Friday, May 24, the 144th day of 2013. There are 221 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A military escort will be at the square at 9 a.m. tomorrow forthe funeral of Lieut. Joseph Eaton. The county judge is absent in Chicago, which willaccount for his not being in the procession.
1888 -- 125 years ago: Rock Island's City Council last night appropriated $95,000 forexpenses for the 1888 and 1889 fiscal year.
1913 -- 100 years ago: Mrs. F.W. Reimers last night was re-elected president of the RockIsland Musical Club at a meeting in the New Harper Hotel.
1938 -- 75 years ago: Seven members of Boy Scout Troop 21 got their Eagle badges lastnight. They were Ralph Hurt, Robert Nelson, Howard Schersten, Cecil Nelson, RobertFryxell, Clarence Stone and Rollin Hurt.
1963 -- 50 years ago: Mayor Morris Muhleman has resorted to a form letter in an effort toanswer objections to the wheel tax increase. "It was my hope that I could, in some way,restore the faith of the citizens in our city. In order to do this I knew I must face the factthat I would become very unpopular."All they are trying to do is protect the citizensproperty and build their town.
1988 -- 25 years ago: RICCA, the Rock Island County Council on Addictions, inconjunction with the Quad City Downs, will hold its annual "Night at the Races" June 2.The benefit "Night at the Races" will raise funds locally to assist in maintaining the twohalfway houses, New Hope Lodge (for women) and Beacon House (for men).
(More History)