16
May
2006
Iowa Senator Maggie Tinsman (R-Bettendorf) has been appointed to serve
on the state’s Legislative Council. The Legislative Council is made up
of 24 members from the Senate and House who serve as the steering
committee of the General Assembly between legislative sessions.
Each
year, members of the legislative council select various issues that
need further study by legislators. These interim studies allow
lawmakers to focus on an issue for a series of meetings so they can
more fully understand its specifics. The Legislative Council also
recommends changes in the rules of the House and Senate. As part of her
duties, Tinsman will serve on the council’s administration committee,
international-relations committee, and studies committee. Tinsman was
first elected to the Senate in 1988 and is currently co-chair of the
Health & Human Services Appropriations Subcommittee. She also
serves on the Appropriations, Human Resources, Judiciary, and State
Government committees in the Senate.
• Lagomarcino’s Soda Fountain & Confectionary was honored with an “America’s Classics Award” at the 16th Annual James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony & Reception on May 8 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Lagomarcino’s was one of eight regional restaurants to win the award, which is given to restaurants beloved in their communities for their unique ambiance, food, and culture.
• Linda Downs on Monday announced her resignation as executive director of the Figge Art Museum. Downs will become executive director for the College Art Association in New York City. She was hired in September 2002 and oversaw the construction and opening of the new museum facility in downtown Davenport. Thomas A. Gildehaus, president of the Figge’s board of trustees, will serve as executive director until Downs’ replacement is selected.
• The 2006 Grant Wood Art Festival is currently seeking submissions from artists to participate in the 34th annual festival honoring Anamosa native and world-renowned artist Grant Wood. This year’s festival – hosted by the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce – will take place Sunday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Anamosa. The festival is open to all fine-arts and unique artisans whose work is original in design and execution. Exhibition booth spaces are available for $50. Applicants must complete the official application form and provide four slides or photos for the jurying process. For complete details, please see the official application form. The deadline to apply is June 1. For more information on the Grant Wood Art Festival, the call for entries, or the poster contest, contact KC Kiner at the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce, (319)462-4879 or (anachamb@inavia.net).
• Those interested in volunteering for the new “Time Travel Tour” activity that will take place during the June 25 Blossoms at Butterworth event should sign up as soon as possible to receive adequate orientation and training. During this portion of the event, visitors will use a “Time Travel Tour” map to discover six different locations on the grounds where they will encounter living-history volunteers. The living-history volunteers will provide the visitors clues to eventually solve a riddle. Costumes and training will be provided. Please contact Angela Hunt at (309)765-7935 or (ahunt@butterworthcenter.com) to sign up to become a living-history volunteer. Located in Moline, Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House develop and support educational and community-outreach programs, host free community events, give tours, and provide free meeting space to not-for-profit organizations. For more information, visit (http://www.butterworthcenter.com).
• The Davenport Family YMCA wants you to lace-up your sneakers for the Y Walk program. Y-Walk is a two- to four-mile walk, held the third Saturday of each month (starting May 20) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., rain or shine, at the Davenport Family YMCA, 606 West Second Street. You do not need to be a YMCA member to participate, and you are encouraged to bring your kids, other family members, and friends. Strollers and friendly family pets are also welcome. Individuals are encouraged to set their own pace and can walk any distance that is comfortable to them. For more information about the Y Walk program, contact the Davenport Family YMCA at (563)322-7171. For information about other programming and services offered by the Scott County Family Y, visit (http://www.scottcountyfamilyy.org).
• “Late Night at the Library” is a special family event that kicks off the Davenport Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Reading Rocks!” This four-hour after-hours party features games and other fun activities from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Fairmount Street Library. Registration is required for this free event. Registration ends May 26 and is limited. Call (563)326-7900 or visit (http://www.davenportlibrary.com) for more information or to register.
• Iowa has received a $4.15-million victim-assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. The funds will be used to enhance crime-victim services in Iowa. VOCA assistance funds are competitively awarded by the state to local community-based organizations that provide direct services to crime victims, such as criminal-justice agencies, social-service agencies, private not-for-profit agencies, and American Indian Tribes. The program aims to support victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, drunk driving, elder abuse, and robbery; relatives of homicide victims; and victims of other violent crimes. Services provided include crisis counseling, therapy, shelter information, help in filing compensation claims, and advocacy support. The Victims of Crime Act of 1984 set up the VOCA Victim Compensation Program and the VOCA Victim Assistance Program.
• Kaaba Shriners will be having a Mini Clinic on Saturday, May 27, at the Masonic Center, located at 511 East 65th Street in Davenport. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon. Age requirements for the free care are from infancy to 18. Children in need of medical care because of skeletal problems, spinal injuries, or cleft lip and palate are encouraged to drop in and be evaluated by a doctor to see if the Shrine Medical system can be of help for the conditions listed above. Any and all care given within the Shriners’ 22-hospital network is free. There are no insurance requirements, and no bill will ever be presented to the patient, parent, or guardian for any medical care given to the child. Transportation to the regional hospital is also provided at no cost. That may be to Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, or Cincinnati.
• Lagomarcino’s Soda Fountain & Confectionary was honored with an “America’s Classics Award” at the 16th Annual James Beard Foundation Awards Ceremony & Reception on May 8 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Lagomarcino’s was one of eight regional restaurants to win the award, which is given to restaurants beloved in their communities for their unique ambiance, food, and culture.
• Linda Downs on Monday announced her resignation as executive director of the Figge Art Museum. Downs will become executive director for the College Art Association in New York City. She was hired in September 2002 and oversaw the construction and opening of the new museum facility in downtown Davenport. Thomas A. Gildehaus, president of the Figge’s board of trustees, will serve as executive director until Downs’ replacement is selected.
• The 2006 Grant Wood Art Festival is currently seeking submissions from artists to participate in the 34th annual festival honoring Anamosa native and world-renowned artist Grant Wood. This year’s festival – hosted by the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce – will take place Sunday, June 11, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in downtown Anamosa. The festival is open to all fine-arts and unique artisans whose work is original in design and execution. Exhibition booth spaces are available for $50. Applicants must complete the official application form and provide four slides or photos for the jurying process. For complete details, please see the official application form. The deadline to apply is June 1. For more information on the Grant Wood Art Festival, the call for entries, or the poster contest, contact KC Kiner at the Anamosa Chamber of Commerce, (319)462-4879 or (anachamb@inavia.net).
• Those interested in volunteering for the new “Time Travel Tour” activity that will take place during the June 25 Blossoms at Butterworth event should sign up as soon as possible to receive adequate orientation and training. During this portion of the event, visitors will use a “Time Travel Tour” map to discover six different locations on the grounds where they will encounter living-history volunteers. The living-history volunteers will provide the visitors clues to eventually solve a riddle. Costumes and training will be provided. Please contact Angela Hunt at (309)765-7935 or (ahunt@butterworthcenter.com) to sign up to become a living-history volunteer. Located in Moline, Butterworth Center & Deere-Wiman House develop and support educational and community-outreach programs, host free community events, give tours, and provide free meeting space to not-for-profit organizations. For more information, visit (http://www.butterworthcenter.com).
• The Davenport Family YMCA wants you to lace-up your sneakers for the Y Walk program. Y-Walk is a two- to four-mile walk, held the third Saturday of each month (starting May 20) from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., rain or shine, at the Davenport Family YMCA, 606 West Second Street. You do not need to be a YMCA member to participate, and you are encouraged to bring your kids, other family members, and friends. Strollers and friendly family pets are also welcome. Individuals are encouraged to set their own pace and can walk any distance that is comfortable to them. For more information about the Y Walk program, contact the Davenport Family YMCA at (563)322-7171. For information about other programming and services offered by the Scott County Family Y, visit (http://www.scottcountyfamilyy.org).
• “Late Night at the Library” is a special family event that kicks off the Davenport Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, “Reading Rocks!” This four-hour after-hours party features games and other fun activities from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Fairmount Street Library. Registration is required for this free event. Registration ends May 26 and is limited. Call (563)326-7900 or visit (http://www.davenportlibrary.com) for more information or to register.
• Iowa has received a $4.15-million victim-assistance grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) program. The funds will be used to enhance crime-victim services in Iowa. VOCA assistance funds are competitively awarded by the state to local community-based organizations that provide direct services to crime victims, such as criminal-justice agencies, social-service agencies, private not-for-profit agencies, and American Indian Tribes. The program aims to support victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, drunk driving, elder abuse, and robbery; relatives of homicide victims; and victims of other violent crimes. Services provided include crisis counseling, therapy, shelter information, help in filing compensation claims, and advocacy support. The Victims of Crime Act of 1984 set up the VOCA Victim Compensation Program and the VOCA Victim Assistance Program.
• Kaaba Shriners will be having a Mini Clinic on Saturday, May 27, at the Masonic Center, located at 511 East 65th Street in Davenport. Hours are from 9 a.m. to noon. Age requirements for the free care are from infancy to 18. Children in need of medical care because of skeletal problems, spinal injuries, or cleft lip and palate are encouraged to drop in and be evaluated by a doctor to see if the Shrine Medical system can be of help for the conditions listed above. Any and all care given within the Shriners’ 22-hospital network is free. There are no insurance requirements, and no bill will ever be presented to the patient, parent, or guardian for any medical care given to the child. Transportation to the regional hospital is also provided at no cost. That may be to Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, or Cincinnati.
