25 Apr 2006

The Secret Histories of 9/11

By Jeff Ignatius
Loose Change 911 Creators: Korey Rowe, Dylan Avery, Jason Bermas

On Friday, Paul Greengrass' film United 93 opens nationwide, telling a story of bravery that this country has embraced because of the comfort it provides in the face of intense pain. On September 11, 2001, passengers on that plane stormed the cockpit and foiled a terrorist plot, in the process sacrificing themselves.

25 Apr 2006

Hospital WiFi Network Brings Benefits to Genesis Guests, Health-Care Providers

By Jesse Virgil
The wireless-Internet, or WiFi, network is available at no cost at Genesis' Davenport, DeWitt, and Silvis campuses. The wireless network allows hospital visitors to get work done at the hospital so they can spend more time with their loved ones, rather than having to go home or to the office.
18 Apr 2006

Ballet Quad Cities Presents Cinderella to Nearly 1,500 Students

By Joe Collins
• Ballet Quad Cities will present the original ballet Cinderella to 1,465 area students on Friday, April 21, at 10 a.m. at the Capitol Theatre. All students received a school visit from professional dancers to prepare them for the live performance, and a complimentary educators' guide was given to all teachers.
18 Apr 2006

In the Realms of the Mind and the Eyes

By Steve Banks
On a white pedestal sits a ring of smaller eggs encircling a much larger egg. Their surfaces are covered with painting that is precise and utilizes geometric patterns, dots, and leaf/sprout motifs with a color sensibility reminiscent of old wrapping paper.
11 Apr 2006

St. Ambrose Marks Renovation of Chapel

By Joe Collins
• A ground "re-breaking" for the $5.2-million renovation of St. Ambrose University Christ the King Chapel took place on Thursday, April 6. Dr. Edward Rogalski, Bishop William E. Franklin, the St. Ambrose board of directors, and members of the campus community were in attendance.
04 Apr 2006

Portrait of Rock Island's First Mayor Restored

By Administrator
• The new face of Rock Island's original mayor was unveiled on Friday, March 31, at the opening reception of the 30th Annual Rock Island Fine Arts Exhibition at the Augustana College Art Museum. The portrait restoration of Rock Island's first mayor, Benjamin Barrett, was a project of the Rock Island Art Guild, which sponsors the annual juried art show that features regional artists.
04 Apr 2006

Uncovering Iron John

By Jeff Ignatius
In the folk tale "Iron John," a mysterious being living in a lake grabs people and animals and pulls them under the water. After seeing his dog nabbed by the creature, a hunter has an ingenious idea: He gathers three men armed with buckets and empties the lake.
28 Mar 2006

Davenport Schools Work with MidAmerican to Reduce Energy Costs

By Joe Collins
• MidAmerican Energy and the Davenport Community School District have teamed up to reduce the district's energy costs by 24 percent the last two years. The energy savings are the result of a revitalization of the school district's energy-efficiency programs, behavior modification, and equipment upgrades.
28 Mar 2006

The Freight House

By Jeff Ignatius
A critical thing to understand about the Freight House proposal that will probably go before the Davenport City Council again next month is that it's not really about that building, or the "public market" concept that's being championed by DavenportOne.
21 Mar 2006

Grant to Help Create Centennial Bridge Visitor's Center

By Administrator
• The Centennial Bridge Commission Building will get a new lease on life as a visitor's center, thanks to a $43,342 Preserve America grant - for "Hosting Heritage Tourism in Rock Island" - received by the City of Rock Island, partnered with the Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Chippiannock Cemetery Heritage Foundation, RiverAction, and consultant Curtis Roseman.

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