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Public invited to R.I. Coffee & Conversations June 1

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:41:26 -0500

Press release submitted by city of Rock Island

Mayor Dennis E. Pauley and Second Ward Alderman David Conroy invite the public to attend a Coffee & Conversations event on Saturday, June 1, 2013 from 9:00

Salvation Army fundraisers over Memorial Day weekend

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:38:57 -0500

Press release submitted by The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army announces two fundraisers over Memorial Day weekend

Quad Cities, USA: The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities will be selling good food

Get answers at pain clinic open house

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:28:47 -0500

Press release submitted by UnityPoint Health -- Trinity

Ribbon-cutting at UnityPoint Health -- Trinity pain clinic in Bettendorf

UnityPoint Health – Trinity will host an open house for its newly expanded pain

Daily planner, May 22, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:06 -0500

Quad City Eagles Men's Football Club vs. Blau Weiss Freiburg (Semi-Pro Soccer)
6 p.m., Pleasant Valley High School, 604 Belmont Road, Bettendorf. $7; $5 ages 10-14; free ages 9 and younger with purchase, https://sites.google.com/a/student.pleasval.k12.ia.us/pv-high-school.

Open mic

Reynolds Motor Co. and Orion Outlaws Baseball fundraiser

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:39:44 -0500
Press release submitted by Total Media

REYNOLDS MOTOR CO. INVITES YOU TO AN EXCITING FUNDRAISER TO SUPPORT ORION OUTLAWS BASEBALL

Reynolds Motor Co. AND Orion Outlaws Baseball PARTNERING TO RAISE

Humane Society of Scott County Pet Suplies Drive at K&K

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:02 -0500
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SCOTT COUNTY PET SUPPLIES DRIVE AT K&K TRUE VALUE

In memory of Chuck Bremer, a faithful employee and lover of animals.

Bettendorf, IA, May 20, 2013– K&K True Value

Update on Rock Island news

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:32:59 -0500
Press release submitted by city of Rock Island

Update Rock Island is a segment at City Council meetings given by Mayor Dennis Pauley focusing on news in Rock Island. The video segment from the meeting

Summer Concert in the Park Series

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:25:22 -0500
Press release submitted by Moline Township Activity Center (MAC)

Members of the Moline Township Activity Center – 620 18th Street, Moline, IL – will host this year's FREE Concert in the Park Series

Trinity UnityPoint Health June classes

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:13:43 -0500
Press release submitted by UnityPoint Health - Trinity

JUNE
Community Education Classes
Look Good Feel Better
3 p.m., Monday, June 3, Trinity Bettendorf
4 p.m., Monday, June 24, Trinity Moline

Protect yourself from dishonest storm chasers

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:02:51 -0500
Press release submitted by BBB News

As tornados, hail, heavy rain and high winds swept across the state, many home and business owners have seen a wide array of damage to their homes and other

Colona Memorial Day festivies to feature 'Legacy of Heroes'

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:08 -0500
The 43rd annual Colona Memorial Day Festival will be held Thursday through Sunday, with a carnival, music and other events.

The theme of Sunday's 2 p.m. parade is "Legacy of Heroes."

All activities take

Metro East briefs for May 22, 2013

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:22:25 -0500

Hampton to celebrate 175th anniversary
The village Hampton will celebrate its 175th anniversary of the platting of the village at Heritage Park on Saturday. There will be bounce houses for the kids, roving clowns, food

Erie High School graduation list

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:09 -0500

Nathanial Andreas, Cody Beyer, Deanna Black, Ryan Blasdell, Erin Bowling, Zachary Brown, Karen Carder, Braxtin Chesmore, Brittany Coers, Carlie Collis, Breanna DeWitte, Samantha Friedli, Alexander Garrison, Dylon Hambelton, Zachary Hart, Delaney Havens, Brandi Hess, John Heun, Logan Hill, Logan Fuller,

'Dare to be yourself,' Erie valedictorian says

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:11:02 -0500
ERIE — It was standing room only as friends and family filled the Erie High School gymnasium Sunday afternoon to watch 59 seniors receive their diplomas.

Student speakers were salutatorian Zachary Maloney, valedictorian Shelby VanHoosier and senior

Riverdale High School graduation list

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:29:57 -0500

Becca Ague, Janae Arnold, Jordan Barber, Drew Beale, Hunter Belser, Peter Blick, Austin Brasel, Amanda Brummet, Megan Bush, Grant Chaddick, Dalton Chance, Emily Claus, Kevin Claus, Austin Coers, Skyler Coons, Jessica Corson, Kelsey Darin, Logan DeShane, Meghan Dickson, Dustin Dittmer,

Riverdale graduates venture forward

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:29:32 -0500

PORT BYRON — It was the day the 83 graduates of Riverdale High School in Port Byron had been preparing for all year. Family and friends packed the school gymnasium on Sunday to welcome them to adulthood on a day

Galva High School graduation list

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:10:11 -0500
Tylor Abbott, Rheagan Bainbridge, Brandy Balensiefen, Matthew Bersell, Ryan Billingsly, Danielle Bumann, Breann Cart, Mason Cavanagh, Tyler Cavanagh, Craig Collinson, Emily DeMay, Swayde Gibler, Presley Grant, Alexandra Gustafson, Brittany Hagerty, Cassandra Hepner, Rachel Holt, Reece Hoxworth, Jonelle Humphrey, Dalton Jones,

Galva grads challenged to reach their potential

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:20 -0500

GALVA — Valedictorian Taylor Klein noted the 42 members of the Galva Class of 2013 were gathered together for the last time at the school's graduation ceremony on Sunday.

He said the graduates were celebrating their athletic

Annawan High School graduation list

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:45 -0500

Jacob Arnold, Grant Baele, Austin Bitting, Marianna Del Grande, Anthony Gripp, Harman Kaur, Donovan Kirkhove, Timothy Kirkhove, Tanner Kuelper, Hunter Lyon, Eustacio Marquez Jr., Evan Norberg, Trever Petersen, Uriah Rico, Bret Rosenow, Taylor Rosenow, Alexis Sierens, Michael Smith III, Alyssa

Voters helped Annawan grads get to that stage

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:09:35 -0500
ANNAWAN — Graduating seniors were told Sunday how a tax referendum approved some 25 years ago helped them become members of the Annawan High School Class of 2013.

Ron Tuisl, of Plainfield, who served as Annawan school

Today in history for Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:07 -0500
Today is Tuesday, May 21, the 141st day of 2013. There are 224 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: On Monday the 11th inst. on Center Ridge in Mercer County,some citizens got out their cannon

Milan board hears request to make village parks smoke-free

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:20:04 -0500
MILAN -- Trustees on Monday heard a plea from a Rock Island County Health Department official to make village parks smoke-free.

As part of the "We Choose Health" campaign, Jennifer Johnson, an educator with the health department,

East Moline aldermen seek more information before providing Watertown coalition with funds for community center

Mon, 20 May 2013 22:19:51 -0500
East Moline's aldermen approved a number of measures on Monday night.

During the committee-of-the-whole meeting, aldermen approved a measure concerning a project aimed at revitalizing the Watertown neighborhood.

The Watertown Community Empowerment Coalition, a

Celebrity birthdays, May 21, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:34:54 -0500
Rhythm-and-blues singer Ron Isley (The Isley Brothers) is 72. Rock musician Hilton Valentine (The Animals) is 70. Actor Richard Hatch is 68. Musician Bill Champlin is 66. Singer Leo Sayer is 65. Actress Carol Potter is 65. Sen. Al Franken,

At least 400 deer call Rock Island home

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:30:43 -0500

More than 400 deer live in Rock Island, according to an aerial count of the animals conducted in December.

Debate broke out last year over the deer population in the city, with some calling for a cull

Moline proposes $50,000 rebate to hotel developer

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:31:05 -0500

MOLINE -- Aldermen tonight will review an economic incentive proposal with a hotel developer.

Frontier Hospitality Group of Illinois LLC plans to build a Holiday Inn Express at the Quad City International Airport. According to council documents,

VFW hosts EM memorial service tonight

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:05:13 -0500
VFW Post 8890 at 1810 1st St., East Moline, and the Ladies' Auxiliary will hold a memorial service at 6 p.m. today.

Deceased members will be remembered, and there will be a MIA/POW service. A light supper

Financial condition 'pretty good' in Aledo

Mon, 20 May 2013 21:03:06 -0500
Aledo is in good financial shape, compared to other cities its size, according to auditor Jim Taylor, of Carpentier, Mitchell, Goddard and Co. LLC.

In an overview of this year's audit, Mr. Taylor told the city council

RDA head hopes to recommend new Davenport casino operator June 6

Mon, 20 May 2013 19:07:21 -0500
DAVENPORT -- The president of the Riverboat Development Authority said Monday she hopes to be able to recommend a new Davenport casino operator to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission on June 6.

Mary Ellen Chamberlin said

Buyer sought for longtime Moline hotel

Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:23 -0500
Realtors at Ruhl & Ruhl Commercial Co. are trying to sell the Moline Ramada Hotel and Conference Center and the Days Inn & Suites on behalf of First Colorado National Bank, which has foreclosed on the properties.

Moline issues deadline to fix failing wall

Tue, 21 May 2013 09:21:57 -0500

MOLINE -- The city has given Roger Colmark until July 14 to rebuild or repair a crumbling retaining wall on 12th Street.

Last week, Moline sent Mr. Colmark a Notice and Order to correct several city code

Car Wash May 25 in Rock Island

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:59:28 -0500
Press release submitted by Broadway Church.

Broadway Church, 710 23rd St., Rock Island, will have a Car Wash Fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, to help several of our low-income young refugees go

Women's Choice Center Charity Ride for Life June 8

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:38:53 -0500
Press release submitted by Women's Choice Center of the Quad-Cities

The Women's Choice Center of the Quad-Cities will host the Women's Choice Center Charity Ride for Life, a new charity destination motorcycle ride on Saturday,

RI, 15 other counties on request for flooding aid

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:09:04 -0500

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Gov. Pat Quinn has asked for 16 more Illinois counties to receive federal aid after flooding last month.
Quinn announced his request on Friday. Previously 11 Illinois counties were deemed eligible for federal aid.

American Red Cross announces annual meeting & recognition event

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:26:10 -0500
Press release submitted by American Red Cross

Event features speaker from American National Red Cross

The American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area will hold its Annual Meeting and Volunteer Recognition

Moline Conservation Club & Crime Stoppers Kids Fishing Rodeo

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:23:26 -0500
Press release submitted by Crime Stoppers of the Quad Cities

Moline Conservation Club & Crime Stoppers Kids Fishing Rodeo
Open to children ages 5 - 15
Saturday, June 1
Riverside Park

Power restored to all but one customer after Sunday storms

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:21:09 -0500

As of 12:20 p.m. today, power had been restored to all but one customer in rural Rock Island County.

Previously, nearly 1,200 customers in Rock Island County, Cordova, Port Byron, Henry County, Cleveland, East Moline, and Colona were without power.

Free Tours of Locks and Dam # 15

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:15:43 -0500
Press release submitted by Mississippi River Visitor Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces they will be offering free tours of Locks and Dam #15 starting this Memorial Day

Wood whittling to be presented at Fisherman's Corner

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:13:45 -0500
Press release submitted by Mississippi River Visitor Center

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is inviting guests to come experience a campground program on Wood Whittling. Join Berry Williams as he shares

Independent Scholars Evenings May 23

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:34 -0500
Press release submitted by Independent Scholars Evenings

May 23rd. 2013 Independent Scholars Evenings:

Wither Moral Courage ! or Whither Moral Courage ?
Second draft:

Please bring your thoughts

Eagle Ridge School graduates

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:42:12 -0500
Eagle Ridge eighth-grade graduates are: Jalisa Berry, Teya Bradford, Austin Bruce, Shawn Castillo, Luisa Cerda-Marty, Julio Diaz, Antonio Dominguez, Bobby Dunham, James Hamilton Jr., Kelley Sweeney-Hill, Kaitlyn Hintze, Jasmine Huset, Daniel Kadlec, Matthew Merrill, Jeremy Monsoor, Mya Morgan, Miguel Rico-Diaz

New CRP sign-up

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:31:06 -0500
Press release submitted by R.I. County Soil and Water Conservation District

The Farm Service Agency (FSA) will conduct a four-week general sign-up for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), beginning May 20 and ending on June

Rules of the Road Course for all citizens in East Moline area

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:28:04 -0500
Press release submitted by Secretary of State Jesse White

Secretary of State Jesse White, in cooperation with East Moline Senior Center, is offering a Rules of the Road Review Course for all citizens in the

Family Dollar Days kick off June 3

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:25:29 -0500
Press release submitted by Elly Gerdts

Quad Cities - The Family Museum, Putnam Museum, Quad City Botanical Center and Moline's Riverside Aquatic Center, in partnership with The Family Credit Union are pleased to

Daily planner, May 21, 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:20:10 -0500
How to set up Gatekeeper and security for OS 10.8 (Quad-Cities Macintosh Users' Group)
6:30-8:30 p.m., Bettendorf Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive. Free, qcmugpresident@gmail.com, bettendorflibrary.com.

Music, dance and food from around the world year-end celebration

R.I. to consider Botanical Center funds, annexation

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:52:19 -0500

ROCK ISLAND -- At tonight's Rock Island city council meeting, aldermen will consider funding for the Quad City Botanical Center (QCBC) Children's Garden, annexation of property in southwest Rock Island for future development, and support for Bill Albracht to be

Please, use your heart and your feet

Sun, 19 May 2013 21:31:07 -0500
Inspiration for today's sermonette comes from those able-bodied types who like to park in handicap parking spaces.
Come on, folks.

Recently, I watched my brother-in-law, Jim, work his way about a restaurant parking lot in his

Chief Justice Kilbride urges Augie grads to never give up

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:53:15 -0500

MOLINE -- Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice Thomas Kilbride told Augustana graduates on Sunday he knew some colleges were hearing commencement speeches from Oprah or Bill Cosby. But that just wasn't in the cards for the college's 153rd commencement.

Orion grads accomplished much together

Sun, 19 May 2013 19:06:29 -0500
ORION -- Hundreds crowded into the gym of Orion High School on a hot Sunday afternoon to honor the 81 graduates in black and red gowns.

"Greet the future with an enthusiastic urge," board of education President

Mercer County grads urged to never give up

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:06 -0500

ALEDO -- The Mercer County High School Class of 2013 is the first group of students to attend all four years in the consolidated school, and graduates Sunday were urged to expect obstacles in life but to never stop trying

Tornado warning extends until 10 p.m.; 3,500 without power

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:24 -0500

While a severe thunderstorm warning for western Rock Island, north central Mercer, eastern Muscatine and southwest Scott counties expired at 6:15 p.m. CDT, a tornado watch remains in effect until 10 p.m. Sunday for much of the area.

At 9

Mutual Wheel 'spokes-men' make Model T wheel deal

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:55:54 -0500

MOLINE -- Mutual Wheel Co. leaders are expert "spokes-men," but finding a wooden-spoke wheel made at the Moline business more than 95 years ago left their heads spinning a bit.

Branch manager Terry Wangler, who identified his

Severe weather warning issued

Sun, 19 May 2013 23:56:04 -0500

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for western Rock Island, north central Mercer, eastern Muscatine and southwest Scott counties until 615 p.m. CDT, according to the National Weather Service....

At 540 PM CDT... a line of

Today in history for Monday, May 20, 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:49:24 -0500
Today is Monday, May 20, the 140th day of 2013. There are 225 days left in the year.
1863 -- 150 years ago: A petition is being circulated asking the city council to order awell bored in Market Square.

Daily planner, May 20, 2013

Sun, 19 May 2013 17:31:37 -0500
Auditions for "Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type"
7 p.m., Circa '21 Dinner Playhouse, 1828 3rd Ave., Rock Island.

Scandinavian Traditions, Lyle Haakenson; Syttende Mai in Norway, Inger Heloe
7 p.m., Viking Club, 1450 41st