17 Jan 2014

U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Jacobs Advocates for Job Growth by Closing Iowa's "Skills Gap"

By Rick Martin

Whitepaper details first component in five point plan for job growth

WEST DES MOINES - U.S. Senate candidate Mark Jacobs today released "Strengthening Education, Our Workforce, and America's Economy," a white paper focused solely on his first priority for job growth: emphasizing community colleges and vocational schools to close the skills gap.

Jacobs said decisions about K-12 education are best made at the local level. However, one area where the government can make proactive investments is in addressing the skills gap - a disconnect between the types of skills the job market needs and the skills the workforce possesses.

"The availability of jobs is only part of the problem. The fact is that workers don't have the proper skills to fill many of the jobs that are currently available. However, we can begin closing the skills gap by providing community colleges and vocational schools with the resources they need to train our workforce and by supporting those individuals who wish to improve their skills so that they can get a better paying job," said Mark Jacobs.

Connecting American workers with the opportunity to learn necessary skills has obvious benefits to the economy. Workers with training and skills can expect to see an increase in earnings, better job prospects, and are able to support the economy through higher levels of disposable income.

"It's clear to me that the recession is not over. We need to empower American families through education, so that they can get a better job, opportunities, accelerate economic growth, and break the cycle of poverty," he said.

Jacobs detailed his vision for job growth through education by offering three concrete steps towards closing the skills gap:

  • 1) Consolidate and simplify current workforce training programs. The non-partisan Government Accountability Office identified twenty-six duplicative programs in a 2011 report. In the business world, effectiveness and efficiency are high priorities. Applying these business principles to our current workforce training regime would free up funding to do what it is meant to do - help institutions and individuals meet the needs of today's job market.
  • 2) Provide funding to the states as block grants. Bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. should not be passing "one size fits all" policies and pushing them at the states with little regard for the nuances and demands of each diverse state's job market. Instead, my belief is that decision-making should take place as close as possible to the local level. Local community colleges are vital players in an effort to close the skills gap, and block grant funding would allow them to partner with government and industry in their immediate regions. Block grant funding provides these partners with the flexibility they need to truly understand the needs of the local job market and make real opportunities available for workers in those communities.
  • 3) Offer pragmatic incentives and empower individuals to build skills. Congress could make a number of adjustments to already existing programs that would make enrolling in skill-building programs dramatically more attainable for millions of Americans. Congress can empower workers by: a) Extending Pell Grants to summer classes for students who enroll year-round; b) Extending Pell Grants to one-year skill certificate [and non-certificate] programs and part-time enrollment; and c) Extending tax credits to part-time students.

Jacobs said, "The bottom line is that high school graduates in Iowa and around the nation do not fully meet the demands of our state's labor market, and that leads to losses in productivity and economic opportunity. Congress should view the "skills gap" as a real issue, and accordingly invest in America's workforce with thoughtful, pragmatic legislation and programs so that we can effectively create opportunities and get our country back to work."

To view or download "Strengthening Education, Our Workforce, and America's Economy," please click here.

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About Mark Jacobs

A life-long Republican, Mark previously served as president and CEO of Reliant Energy, a Fortune 500 electric power company. During his time at Reliant Energy, he played an integral role in the turnaround of the company. Mark is the founder of Reaching Higher Iowa, an organization advocating for improved public education. Mark graduated from Roosevelt High School in Des Moines in 1980. He holds a bachelor's degree from Southern Methodist University and an MBA from Northwestern University. Mark and his wife, Janet, have three children: Clark, Christy, and Sam. The family resides in West Des Moines.

17 Jan 2014

Live Healthy Iowa Wellness Challenge 2014

By Lenore Alonso
Need a little motivation to live healthier and be more active in 2014? Sign up and join the Live Healthy Iowa 10 Week Wellness Challenge that runs from January 27 to April 4. It is a great way to increase physical activity, eat healthier, lose weight, or maintain your current healthy lifestyle.

For a fee of $20, participants will receive a challenge t-shirt, weekly motivational emails, unlimited access to recipes, workouts, health information, free registration for Winter and Summer Iowa Games Fitness Walks, magazine subscription, and chances to win a variety of small and large prizes! Registration is now open!
Get Started Now:

1. Build or join a team of 2 to 10 people and choose a team name.

2. Go to www.livehealthyiowa.org and click 'Join Today'. If there are multiple teams formed from one location or organization, a group ID number will be given to link the teams together.

3. Complete the required registration information and submit payment online.

For more information on the Live Healthy Iowa Wellness Challenge, please visit the Scott County website: www.scottcountyiowa.com/health.

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17 Jan 2014

Davenport Man Sentenced on Federal Marijuana Conspiracy

By Val Quast
DAVENPORT, IA - On January 16, 2014, Marqueis Letrell Lewis, age 34, of Davenport, Iowa, was sentenced by United States District Judge Stephanie M. Rose to 113 months in prison for conspiracy to distribute at least 100 kilograms of marijuana, announced United States Attorney Nicholas A. Klinefeldt. Lewis was also ordered to serve four years of supervised release following the imprisonment and to pay $100 towards the Crime Victims Fund.

Beginning in approximately July 2008 and continuing until about July 31, 2012, Lewis conspired with other persons to distribute marijuana in the Davenport, Iowa area. Specifically, during the above-mentioned time period Lewis regularly purchased multiple pound quantities of marijuana directly from his co-defendant, Edwin James Goodwin, in Davenport and then further distributed the marijuana to various customers. Over the course of the conspiracy Lewis was responsible for distributing over 700 kilograms of marijuana. Goodwin pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute at least 100 kilograms of marijuana and is awaiting sentencing.

This case was investigated by the Davenport, Iowa, Police Department, the Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement, and the United States Drug Enforcement Administration. The case was prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa.

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17 Jan 2014

AFSCME IOWA COUNCIL 61 STATEMENT ON 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONAL SERVICES AUDIT

By Brian Jennings

DES MOINES - January 17, 2014 - Today, AFSCME Iowa Council 61 President Danny Homan released the following statement regarding a recent audit showing mismanagement and inappropriate spending by the former director of the 6th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services and some members of his management team:

"I want to make clear that these inappropriate expenditures and mismanagement were made by the former district director and some of his management employees. This inappropriate spending was not made by, nor did it benefit, the district's front line staff (bargaining unit members). In spite of mismanagement and understaffing, the community-based corrections non-management staff work tirelessly and with dedication to help prepare offenders to fully rejoin society.

"Director Baldwin needs to own up to his failures in oversight. The only thing rogue about this agency was the actions of the former district director and some of his management. Director Baldwin knew about mismanagement by the district director long before he asked for the State Auditor to step in and investigate. He even publicly admitted that this latest issue was not the first time problems had arisen. Director Baldwin and Governor Branstad must make clear that it was the managers who failed to uphold the public trust, not the front-line employees (bargaining unit staff) who are actually doing the work to make this state a safer place to live."

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17 Jan 2014

Local high school students competing in upcoming National Science Bowl competition

By Dirk Fillpot

A team of students from one of your local high schools is participating in an upcoming competition to determine the team to represent Iowa in the high school National Finals of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science's National Science Bowl (http://science.energy.gov/wdts/nsb/).  The Office of Science began this competition to interest today's youth in pursuing careers in science and math.

The winner of the regional competition will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. to compete in the Office of Science's National Science Bowl in late April and the winner of the national competition will win prizes for the team members and their schools.

Below is information about the competition, the list of the schools that have teams competing in it and links to HD video and graphics that could be used for stories.  Also, below is a blog that explains more about the National Science Bowl.  If you need any additional information, please feel free to reach me by email or phone, 202-287-6990. Thank you!

Schools competing in the regional competition: (Contact information for the teams available upon request)

Fort Dodge Senior High School

Fort Dodge

 

Albia high school

Albia

 

Ames High School

Ames

 

Ankeny High School

Ankeny

 

Benton Community

Van Horne

 

Bettendorf High School

Bettendorf

 

Boone High School

Boone

 

Boyer Valley High School

Dunlap

 

Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School

Cedar Rapids

 

Centennial High School

Ankeny

 

Central Clinton

DeWitt

 

Chariton High School

Chariton

 

Clear Creek Amana

Tiffin

 

Davenport Central High School

Davenport

 

Davenport North High School

Davenport

 

Des Moines Central Academy

Des Moines

 

Dowling Catholic

West Des Moines

 

Dubuque Hempstead

Dubuque

 

Dubuque Senior

Dubuque

 

East Union High School

Afton

 

Greene County High School

Jefferson

 

Grinnell-Newburg High School

Grinnell

 

Homeschools of Eastern Iowa

Swisher

 

IKM-Manning

Manning

 

Indianola High School

Indianola

Iowa City City High School

Iowa City

Johnston High School

Johnston

Le Mars Community High School

Le Mars

Lynnville-Sully High School

Sully

Madrid High School

Madrid

Melcher-Dallas HS

Melcher

Mid Prairie

Wellman

Monticello High School

Monticello

Mt. Pleasant Community High School

Mount Pleasant

Ogden High School

Ogden

Ottumwa High School

Ottumwa

Pella Christian High School

Pella

Pella Community High School

Pella

Pleasant Valley High School

Bettendorf

Regina High School

Iowa City

Shenandoah High School

Shenandoah

South Hamilton CSD

Jewell

Southeast Webster Grand Community Schools

Burnside

St. Albert

Council Bluffs

Urbandale High School

Urbandale

Wahlert High School

Dubuque

West Des Moines Valley High School

West Des Moines

Williamsburg High School

Williamsburg

Winterset

Winterset




 








Regional competition details:

DATE:  January 25, 2014

LOCATION:  Iowa State University campus
17 Jan 2014

Courage and Compassion in the Advocacy of Mental Health Award

By Lou Ann Goral

Two Individuals honored for their dedication and efforts in working with mental illness.

DAVENPORT, Iowa - On January 11, 2014, the Vera French Community Mental Health Center honored two dedicated individuals with the Courage and Compassion in the Advocacy of Mental Health Award for their efforts and contributions to improving conditions for people with mental illness.

For almost 40 years, Chris McCormick Pries has worked at Vera French Community Mental Health Center and is currently a Board Certified Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner and the Clinical Director. Chris is also a major provider of community services for individuals, educators, counselors, and care givers in the Quad Cities. She is involved with Jason's Box, the Mental Health Legal Task Force, Eating Disorders Consortium, the Safety Net in Peril Committee, a trainer for the Davenport and Bettendorf police and a public speaker bringing awareness to eradicate the stigma of mental illness. Chris has dedicated her life to providing quality, accessible and comprehensive care to those suffering from mental illness and has worked compassionately to make their lives more complete.

Dr. William Nissen has been working with the patients of the Vera French Community Mental Health Center since 1980. He is an Adult Psychiatrist responsible for evaluating patients for the presence of psychiatric disorders, medication management and hospital care.  Dr. Nissen completed his MD, Master of Science in Anatomy, and Bachelor of Science Degrees at the University of Iowa.  He has served as Medical Director of Adult Services and continues as the Medical Director at the Vera French Pine Knoll Residential Facility. Dr. Nissen's work with individuals with persistent mental illness has helped many to live the best lives possible in the community. He encourages patients to understand their illness and to take appropriate steps to maintain their health and safety.

"Both award winners are exemplary examples of courage and compassion, not only for Vera French clients but also for their co-workers, board members and the community," stated Anne Armknecht, CEO of the Vera French Community Mental Health Center. "They have gone above and beyond in leading efforts to combat the negative social stigma and providing services that improve the lives for those suffering from mental illness."

About Vera French Community Mental Health Center:

Vera French Community Mental Health Center serves as mental health advocate for all populations in Scott County,

Iowa. Through the center's clinical and community outreach services, our staff seeks to help people live well, coping

with depression and other forms of mental illness. Services include individual, group and family therapy for children

and adults in a clinic setting. Vera French also offers school-based therapy available in elementary schools in the

Davenport, Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley and North Scott school districts.

 

Additional programs for chronically ill adults include the Pine Knoll Residential care facility for 24-hour support and

three voluntary outpatient programs to assist individuals in gaining new skill sets needed to live independently.

An Adult Day Program offering group therapy helps patients transition to or remaining in a non-hospitalized status.

The Carol Center provides a place for learning skill sets, receiving a subsidized meal and peer interaction.

For more information, visit  http://www.verafrenchmhc.org

17 Jan 2014

Frogmore Stew at Miss Mamie's Food Tasting

By Laura Van Barg

INTRODUCING A SOUTH CAROLINA FAVORITE; FROGMORE STEW

Food Tasting To Be Held At Miss Mamie's

MOLINE, IL/ January 17, 2014 - Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar in Moline is hosting a food tasting on Monday, January 27th beginning at 6:00pm. Miss Mamie's will be introducing the South Carolina Favorite; Frogmore Stew to their menu.  The stew features succulent jumbo shrimp, spicy sausage, corn on the cob, and Yukon gold potatoes simmered in a rich, savory broth (frogs not included).

In addition to Frogmore Stew, Miss Mamie's will feature several appetizers, an array of locally and regionally brewed beer, as well as a variety enticing wines currently on their wine list to give guests a feel for the possibilities of what could go with this exciting new entrée.

Reservations are limited to 50 people and the cost is just $30.00 per person. All proceeds and donations from this event will go to a scholarship for the Scott Community College Chef Apprentice Program.

Miss Mamie's' Chef and Owner, Mike Osborn, wants to bring this fresh, new Costal Cuisine to the Quad Cities, "This event offers local foodies a chance to be the first to taste a new entrée, as well as our other selections"

To reserve your spot at Miss Mamie's Food Tasting, call 309-762-8336.  Again, reservations are limited.

The Food Tasting event is a piece of their new, fresh look introduced earlier this year. Miss Mamie's has made some dramatic renovations to their restaurant, as well as incorporating this new look. These changes compliment the rich tradition of entrees this restaurant has been known for throughout the area, while adding an upbeat and relaxed flair to your experience.

About Miss Mamie's: Miss Mamie's Restaurant and Bar is located it Moline, Illinois.  We define fresh as locally sourced steaks, cut in our kitchen. The best seafood we can buy. Crisp salads with house-made dressings. Original entrees crafted by a culinary chef and offered at a good value in an established, locally owned Quad Cities restaurant. Our restaurant and menu embody a casual coastal flair you won't find anywhere else in the area. There's something for every food mood and flavor lover, so let us take care of your current craving, whether it's salad or steak, sandwiches or seafood.

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About Mike Osborn: Miss Mamie's' Chef/Owner, Mike Osborn, is a Quad Cities native who has been in the restaurant field his entire professional career.  Mike trained at the most prestigious culinary school in the U.S., the Culinary Institute of America, and he has cooked in private clubs throughout the Country and owned a bagel chain. In 1995, Mike became the head chef at Miss Mamie's. He helped open another location in Davenport, which is now Mo Brady's Steakhouse, and in 2007, he purchased Miss Mamie's Restaurant & Bar and Mo Brady's Steakhouse. Mike has always been serious about food. He takes care to select just the right ingredients, cook them properly and create excitement on the plate.

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17 Jan 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 01/17/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

Saturday, February 1, 2014.  Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

Davenport County Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA

5:30-6:30 Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 Awards

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Live Auction

6-10 Music by Keep Off the Grass

Please RSVP by January 24 to First Central State Bank at 563-289-2265 or dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance. Make check payable to LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, LeClaire, IA 52753.  Casual Party Attire.  To donate for auction items, take items to First Central State Bank or email chamber for more information.

Time to Renew your LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Membership or Join for 2014! Go to www.leclairechamber.com to renew or join, or see the attached form to complete and return. Deadline to renew, February 1, 2014. Thank you for your membership!

The March 2014 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline February 7th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SPRING!

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Riverbend Signworks 4927 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA 52807 Helps organizations with their branding, signage and messaging.  Everything we do is meant to help a business grow or be more effective.  That is our passion and our Mission. We produce all sorts of signage and graphics - indoor (lobby, organizational, wallcoverings, etc) and outdoor (building, monument, wayfinding, etc) signage as well as vehicle graphics and wraps.  Additionally we create a fair amount of more specialty sort of graphics and projects like faux etched glass and floor graphics. We make an effort to be sure we understand the goal of your graphics and signage, and ensure that what we do helps your organization and is actually a good investment. If you have any projects you could use assistance with, please give us a call! 563-424-5841 or mobile 515-554-5015. bradmorrisonusa@gmail.com www.RiverbendSignworks.com or www.Facebook.com/RiverbendSignworks

CALENDAR

 

Now thru January 19th - Enright's LeClaire Super Car Wash - Last Weekend for the Annual Holiday Token Sale! 8 tokens for $30. Each token has a value of $6.50. Stock up for winter!

 

Now through January - 31st - Tambi Rosendahl - Expressive Designs Men's and women's haircuts $10 for New Clients and kid's haircuts only $5! By appointment only. Call 370-9263. EXCLUSIVE SPECIAL WITH TAMBI ONLY!

January 20th - Buffalo Bill Museum Annual Planning Session 10am - 12 noon.  All volunteers and members are encouraged to attend!

January 21st - Civic Club Monthly Bunco Game Resumes Bunco will be held 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  The cost will be $2.00 a person.  Please bring a dessert to share.  Coffee and drink will be provided.  Pop can be purchased for $1.00.  The prizes will be for most buncos, most wins, and most losses.  50% of the money will go towards the prizes and 50% will go to the Civic Club for the rental cost.  Call Debbie Smith 289-4458 for more details.

January 22nd - Need online help? Make the most out of Schwab.com Explore Schwab's web-based tools for managing finances, research, and trading. 2:00pm. Charles Schwab, Eric Johannes, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3663

 

January 25th - Freedom Rock Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Come help raise funds for the Freedom Rock, coming to the LeClaire levee as the chosen site for all of Scott County! Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will go to the Freedom Rock fund. You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun and to support this great cause! To reserve a table, email freedomrockscottcountyiowa@gmail.com or contact Barry Long - 563-949-6969.

Save the Date

February 1st - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

Davenport County Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA

5:30-6:30 Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 Awards

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Live Auction

6-10 Music by Keep Off the Grass

Please RSVP by January 24 to First Central State Bank at 563-289-2265 or dmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance. Make check payable to LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, LeClaire, IA 52753.  Casual Party Attire.  To donate for auction items, take items to First Central State Bank or email chamber for more information.

February 7th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5:30-8 p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery Wine Samples. Dip Samples and recipes available. www.wideriverwinery.com

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

February 8th - TugFest Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person.  You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun! To reserve a table, email iatugfestfan@gmail.com

February 11th - Chamber Networking Breakfast - Bier Stube, LeClaire - 8 a.m. Everyone Welcome!  The Bier Stube now serves breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m. Check out the menu at http://bier-stube.com/menus/leclaire-breakfast-menu/

February 12th - Edward Jones - Savvy Women, Smart Investors 11 a.m. at Faithful Pilot. Hosted by Amy Barnes of Edward Jones. Guest Speaker will be Ross Haeberle, Regional Manager with MFS Fund Distributors. Program will provide strategies and financial planning information pertinent to women.  Edward Jones will provide Lunch for all attendees, however, reservations must be made by February 4th and space is limited. Call 563-289-2243 to make reservations or for more information.

February 19th - Charles Schwab - ETF's Explained Want to fill gaps in your portfolio? Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help. 2:00pm. Charles Schwab, Eric Johannes, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3663

February 22nd - Trivia at LeClaire Civic Center to benefit LeClaire Little League. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Trivia will start at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius! To reserve a table, call Vicky, 563-639-4621.

February 23rd - Buffalo Bill Birthday Party! Buffalo Bill Museum 12noon- 4pm. Refreshments, and meet "Buffalo Bill"!

 

March 1st - Rock and Roll Bingo!  LeClaire Rec Center - Fund raiser for Freedom Rock. Songs will be played and you identify the songs on bingo cards. There will be 50/50 and other raffles.  Event will be hosted by Cody Tucker of B100!  More details to come!

FYI

Beginning oil painting classes upstairs at the Crane and Pelican. They will begin on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18th, 25th, Mar. 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Wednesday's beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19th, 26th, Mar. 5th, 12th, 19th and the 26th. Classes will be small - cost $125.00 plus supplies. Please call Billie Davids, 563-349-3338

LeClaire Community Library welcomes our new full-time Children's Services Coordinator, Emily Arnold! Emily will be responsible for all children's programming and management of the library's children's department. She can be reached at eaarnold@leclaireiowa.gov . Please stop by the library to welcome her to LeClaire!

Cindy Bruhn, LeClaire Tourism Manager, would like to send a huge thank you to the LeClaire Chamber Members who provided Christmas 2013 decorations for the LeClaire Information Center! Wonderful trees were donated by Razzleberries Gifts, Bier Stube, River Valley Optimists Club and Asbury Methodist Church. A beautiful wreath was donated by Zaruba's. Thank you for your generosity in helping make the LIC space so festive!

 

Winter Hours for the LeClaire Information Center Noon-3 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. May be closed some days for inclement weather.

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Please share your knowledge and love of LeClaire with our visitors! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer. The winter shifts are 1½ - 3 hours. You will be trained, and it is fun!

New hours for LeClaire Antiques & Appraisals - Wed - Sat 11-4 and by appointment!

Commercial Property Available - 1295 and 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. There are two in-line units available consisting of 2,160 sq. ft. each or 4,320 sq. ft. combined and suitable for either retail or office user. The location provides plenty of parking just off Highway 67/Cody Road with an overview of the Great River Road. It has excellent visibility with an elevated monument sign, and is located close to the first Iowa exit on I-80. Current co-tenants include Slagle Foods, Subway, First Central State Bank, and Style with PM Interiors. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

Commercial Space for Rent - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only. Lease with option to purchase.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. Washer & dryers in every unit along with all other appliances.  Each apartment has either a balcony or a patio.  Considerable storage in each 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 for a tour and more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? If you own residential rental property or commercial property that is available for lease or sale in the greater LeClaire region, please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com, with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing. As a service to the community, we would like to have the information available so we can share the most up-to-date information on our website!

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

LeClaire Recreation Center Calendar - Join us for Family Nights!

4:00-6:30pm, $2 per person; 3 and under free. Concessions available.

February 8th - Open gym and movie "Casper"

March 8th - Open gym and movie "ET"

All movies start at 5:00 pm - www.leclairereccenter.com

17 Jan 2014

What Do Peyton Manning, Dwight Howard, and Diana Nyad Have in Common?

By Ginny Grimsley
They All Rely on Performance-Enhancing Technology!

Forget drugs that boost performance but cause health problems - and get athletes stripped of medals, titles and anything else they've earned.

Professionals and amateurs alike have discovered a new technology, Neurobands, to optimize their performance on the field and alleviate pain from current and prior injuries. Developed with the help of a 16-member team of physicians, trainers and other specialists, Neurobands mimic contractions that stimulate neuron pathways in specific muscles so they continuously adjust muscle balance to keeping the skeleton in alignment.

"Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who's had repeated neck and back injuries and multiple surgeries, now has eight therapeutic shirts with built-in Neurobands and wears them pretty much every day," says Bill Schultz, who brought the technology to market via his company, AlignMed, www.alignmed.com.

"Houston Rockets center Dwight Howard began wearing MyLign shirts after suffering a torn labrum [shoulder injury] in January 2013 when he was with the Lakers. The National Basketball Association approved it as a medical device."

And Diana Nyad wore one when she made her record-breaking swim from Cuba to the Keys last year," he says.

Nyad, who injured her shoulder in her 2011 crossing attempt, can be heard asking during a training session, "When are we gonna put my shirt back on?" in the 2013 documentary, "The Other Shore: The Diana Nyad Story."

How and why do therapeutic posture shirts work?

Schultz explains.

• Body alignment and good posture are the key recognizable characteristics of human health and a fundamental requirement for performance. The skeletal system will best support the weight and forces put on the body using the least amount of energy when it is correctly aligned. However, many people, including professional athletes, have a difficult time maintaining perfect alignment, or posture, either because they've had an injury that impedes it or because they're unable to do so without making a conscious effort. "These shirts are actually even more helpful and effective for people who sit at desks all day, since they tend to sit with their head forward," Schultz says.

• Compression shirts don't perform the same function. Compression shirts are designed to indiscriminately squeeze regional body parts. The only scientifically validated benefit is increased blood flow in the legs when certain regions are compressed, Schultz says, adding compression garments tend to be worn more for an aesthetic the wearer hopes to achieve.

• Correct alignment improves blood flow and reduces stress on joints. Increased blood flow improves muscle strength. In one of the independent studies done on AlignMed Posture Shirts, the University of Southern California tested pitchers' velocity, accuracy and throwing arm physiology when wearing the shirts and when wearing their usual game day undergarments. Velocity increased 1.47 mph and an overall 23.5 percent improvement in accuracy. "Reducing the excess force on joints cuts down on fatigue, the No. 1 cause of injury," Schultz says.

About Bill Schultz

Bill Schultz is founder and president of AlignMed, www.alignmed.com, a leading research-based innovator focused on the mechanical, neurological and aesthetic functions of posture. Through clinical studies and with the help of the AlignMed Advisory panel of 16 physicians, trainers and other specialists, Schultz has helped deliver critical information on the benefits of a proper posture to universities, medical clinics, physical therapists, strength coaches, the Air Force Academy and professional athletes. In September, Schultz received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for "outstanding and invaluable service."

17 Jan 2014

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions January 17, 2014

By Iowa Judicial Branch
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No. 12-1336

STATE OF IOWA vs. MARSHAUN JORDAN MERRETT

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