18 Apr 2014

Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash opens April 24 on the Old Creamery's Main Stage

By Rick Martin

Amana- Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash, a musical celebration of the legendary "Man In Black" opens April 24 and runs through May 25 on the Old Creamery's Main Stage, with shows on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 2:00 pm and on Fridays and Saturday nights at 7:30 pm.

He started out as a "Country Boy" who against all odds became one of the greatest country music legends of all time. From "Daddy Sang Bass" to "Folsom Prison Blues," "I Walk the Line," and "A Boy Named Sue," you'll experience Johnny Cash's life through his lyrics.

The cast includes Eric Scott Anthoy of St. Louis, MO, and Scott Wakefield of Brooklyn, NY, both members of the Ring of Fire original Broadway cast , and Jessica Bradish of Astoria, NY, Kendra Jo Brook of Judith Gap, MT, Jon Brown of St. Louis, MO, and Chaz'men Williams-Ali of St. Louis, MO.

Tickets are $28 for adults and $18.50 for students. Ring of Fire: The Music Of Johnny Cash is Rated PG. The show is sponsored by KHAK.

Call the box office for tickets and information 319-622-6262 or visit us online at www.oldcreamery.com.

The Old Creamery Theatre is a not-for-profit professional theatre founded in 1971 in Garrison, Iowa. The Company is celebrating 43 years of bringing live, professional theatre to the people of Iowa and the Midwest.

17 Apr 2014

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions April 15, 2014

By Iowa Judicial Branch

Notice: The opinions posted on this site are slip opinions only. Under the Rules of Appellate Procedure a party has a limited number of days to request a rehearing after the filing of an opinion. Also, all slip opinions are subject to modification or correction by the court. Therefore, opinions on this site are not to be considered the final decisions of the court. The official published opinions of the Iowa Supreme Court are those published in the North Western Reporter published by West Group.

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NOTE: Copies of these opinions may be obtained from the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319, for a fee of fifty cents per page.

No. 14-0553

NED CHIODO vs. THE SECTION 43.24 PANEL CONSISTING OF: SECRETARY OF STATE MATTHEW SCHULTZ, AUDITOR OF STATE MARY MOSIMAN and ATTORNEY GENERAL THOMAS MILLER
14 Apr 2014

Sing-along 'Sound of Music' and 'Young Frankenstein' films at TLP

By Rick Martin

Mount Carroll, IL--Timber Lake Playhouse announces the Sing-a-long 'Sound of Music' Event and a one night only screening of the classic Mel Brooks film 'Young Frankenstein.' Let's start at the very beginning (a very good place to start)...

For those not yet converted, Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music is a screening of the classic Julie Andrews film musical in glorious, full-screen technicolor, complete with subtitles so that the whole audience can sing along! TLP will host two screenings, Saturday, May 3 at 6:30 pm and Sunday, May 4 at 2:00 pm.

The fun-filled show starts with a vocal warm-up led by the evening's host, who also takes the audience through their complimentary 'magic moments fun pack', containing various props to be used at strategic points throughout the film. Tickets to this interactive event are $15 and include the fun pack of props.

Then of course there is the famous costume competition in which everyone who has come in costume is invited onto the stage to show off their fantastic tailoring skills. And the more venues we play, the more elaborate the costumes get. Previous entries have included:

  • Nuns of both genders (including a pregnant nun!)

  • Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes

  • A lonely Goatherd!

  • A group of twenty people were joined together and completely covered in fake turf (the alps!)

  • A man in a gold lycra catsuit (Ray a Drop of Golden Sun!)

  • A man dressed in work overalls and a tool belt (Christopher Plumber)

  • A gazebo!!

  • A carburetor

So get those vocal chords warmed up, cut up those chintz curtains and hurry down for another dose of the international smash-hit sensation! It's the perfect night out for hen parties, birthday celebrations, office outings family trips, or anyone who has ever shed a tear during 'Edelweiss'! Book early because this show sells out.

On Friday, May 2, TLP will screen the acclaimed film comedy 'Young Frankenstein.' The film begins at 7:00 pm and tickets are $10 each. Seats are reserved, so advance purchase is recommended. The film stars Gene Wilder, Cloris Leachman and Madeline Kahn in unforgettable (and endlessly quotable) performances. The stage musical adaptation, also by Mel Brooks, will be presented in July as part of TLP's 53rd summer season!

To order tickets for 'The Sound of Music' or 'Young Frankenstein, or for more information, visit www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or call 815-244-2035. Concessions, including beer and wine, will be served at all events.

11 Apr 2014

Gov. Branstad signs Senate File 2339 into law

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad yesterday signed the following bill into law:

Senate File 2339: an Act relating to the administration of the redevelopment tax credits program by the Economic Development Authority and including applicability provisions.

A photo of the bill signing can be found here. The photo can be attributed to the Iowa Governor's Office.

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11 Apr 2014

Announcing Broadway at the Adler Theatre 2014-15

By Adler Theatre

Announcing the 2014 - 2015 Season of Broadway at the Adler Theatre

presented by Lujack Lexus

Featuring JERSEY BOYS!

The 2014 - 2015 Season includes:  JERSEY BOYS, SISTER ACT, GUYS AND DOLLS, BLUE MAN GROUP, and PETER AND THE STARCATCHER.  The special add-on show for the season is MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS by Chip Davis.

Subscriptions to this exciting season are now on sale!  Click here to subscribe online .  Prices range from $180 to $315 depending on series package and seating choice.  For more information, call 563-326-8522. Tickets for individual shows will go on sale as each performance date approaches.  

New subscriber orders will be processed in the order they are received after all current subscribers' renewal requests have been processed.  All seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
09 Apr 2014

2nd Annual Pastors on Parade

By Rhonda Johnson

Please join us for our second annual Pastors on Parade talent show on Sunday, April 27th at 2:00pm.

This fundraising show will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 1702 Iowa Street, Davenport.

All proceeds benefit the ministries of Churches United of the Quad City Area.

Please call or visit Churches United for ticket information: 563-332-5002 or www.cuqca.org

08 Apr 2014

GET FREE MALLARDS PLAYOFF TICKETS COURTESY OF MAMA BOSSO PIZZA

By Brian Lavelle

You can get a free ticket for any Mallard opening round playoff home game courtesy of Mama Bosso Pizza by presenting a receipt showing the purchase of three (3) Mama Bosso pizzas or three proofs of purchase from Mama Bosso Pizza at the Mallards' office at the iWireless Center any time up until noon on game day.

The Mallards return home for game three of their opening round best-of-seven series with the Rapid City Rush Wednesday night, play game four at the iWireless Center Friday evening and host gave five Saturday night.  Each of those games faces off at 7:05 p.m.

08 Apr 2014

Auditions for Joseph ... & Young Frankenstein at TLP

By Rick Martin

Mount Carroll, IL--Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional, non-profit summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will hold auditions for the children's ensemble of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and the adult ensemble of Young Frankenstein on Saturday May 3, at 9:30 a.m. at the theatre in Mount Carroll, Illinois.  Auditions for Gavroche and Young Cosette in Les Miserables will be Sunday, April 27 at 4:00 p.m.

The company is casting 13 children who are strong singers between the ages of 7 and 12 for Joseph ..., which will open the Playhouse's 53rd season in June. Up to 8 teens and adults who are strong singers or dancers will be cast in in ensemble roles Young Frankenstein, which opens July 3. Auditionees will be seen in the order they arrive and sign in. Sign in will begin at the theatre at 9:00 a.m., and parents are asked not to arrive before them. All performers must be available for all scheduled rehearsals and performances. Performance dates and rehearsal schedules can be found at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org.

Anyone auditioning should bring a current photo and sheet music for a song that best shows their vocal ability. An accompanist will be provided. Please do not bring accompaniment on CDs. Parents may not sit in on auditions. TLP is located at 8215 Black Oak Rd in Mount Carroll. All ethnicities are encouraged to attend. These ensemble roles are not paid.

Auditions for the roles of Gavroche, Young Cosette and Young Eponine in Les Miserables will begin at 4:00 pm on April 27. The playhouse is seeking a boy who looks 8-12 for Gavroche who is a very strong singer and is comfortable on stage. Girls who look 8-10, who are strong singers and very comfortable on stage are encouraged to audition for Young Cosette and Young Eponine. All children should bring a song to sing in the style of the show. They may sing from the show, as well. An accompanist will be provided. These roles are not paid, but a travel stipend may be arranged. Please call the theatre at 815-244-2035 to sign up for Les Miserables auditions only.

More information is available at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org. Timber Lake Playhouse programs are supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council through federal funds provided by the National Endowment for the Arts.

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07 Apr 2014

Scott County Board of Supervisors Apr 7-11

By Renee Luze-Johnson
TENTATIVE AGENDA
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Committee of the Whole - 8:00 am
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center
1. Roll Call: Hancock, Minard, Sunderbruch, Cusack, Earnhardt
Presentation
2. Discussion with the following Authorized Agencies (Room 638)
8:30 Greater Davenport Redevelopment Corporation
9:00 Scott County Soil & Water Conservation District/
Partners of Scott County Watersheds - Jan McClurg
9:30 EMA- Ross Bergen
Facilities & Economic Development
3. Final Plat for Liberty Land Enterprises Subdivision. (Item 3)
4. Discussion of City of Davenport's proposed expansion of Urban Renewal Area.
(Item 4)
Human Resources
5. Staff appointments. (Item 5)
Other Items of Interest
6. Board Appointment. (Item 6)
7. Adjourned.
Moved by _____ Seconded by _____
Ayes
Nays
Thursday, April 10, 2014
Regular Board Meeting - 5:00 pm
Board Room, 1st Floor, Administrative Center
07 Apr 2014

WINNERS OF YOM HASHOAH ESSAY CONTEST ANNOUNCED

By Glenn Kass

 

Chosen excerpts will be read during annual remembrance event April 27th

ROCK ISLAND, IL - The Holocaust Education Committee of the Quad Cities (www.holocausteduqca.com) proudly recognizes three area students for their winning entries in the "Ida Kramer Children and the Holocaust" Essay Contest. The winning selection will be read during the 2014 Yom HaShoah (Yahm ha-SHOW-uh) Community Remembrance event Sunday, April 27th - 7:00 PM at Tri-City Jewish Center (2715 - 30th St., Rock Island).

Alex Bare of Eldridge authored the winning entry entitled, "I Wasn't Even Eighteen - Pierre Seel's Holocaust as a '175er.'" Grace Hipple of Davenport receives accolades for her essay, "The Sun Still Shines - Sophie Scholl and the White Rose." Cassie Berta of Bettendorf is recognized for her profile of Malvina Fried Lefkowitz.

"As an educator, it is both important and uplifting to see how students take on this subject," said Dr. Marrietta Castle, Chair of the Holocaust Education Committee of the Quad Cities. "Relating to children the same age as these students puts a face on the Holocaust for them. It provides a basis for ongoing study and awareness of this pivotal period in our world's history that continues to be felt."

Yom HaShoah is observed as a day of commemoration for the six million Jews (nearly 11 million people total) that perished during the Holocaust. It began in 1953 with the signing of an Israeli law by Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion and President Yitzhak Ben-Zvi. The essay contest bears the name locally of Ida Kramer, former Executive Director of the Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities and a longtime Holocaust educator.

The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cites (www.jfqc.org) is a non-profit, 501c(3) Illinois corporation founded in 1980. With other local organizations, JFQC addresses a broad range of needs to include cultural, religious, educational, family welfare, care of the elderly and interfaith relations. The Federation combats hate and anti-Semitism by supporting religious liberty and civil rights for everyone.

Its core mission is to preserve, protect, enrich and enhance Jewish communal life and the well-being of Jews locally, in Israel and throughout the world. It is a proud member of the Jewish Federations of North America (www.jewishfederations.org). The Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities is also on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jewishfedqc.

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