Festival balloon parade welcomes holiday season

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Thousands who lined the streets enjoyed unseasonably warm temperatures in the mid 50s under bright but cloudy skies at this year's Festival of Trees Holiday Parade.

The parade again featured the Midwest's largest collection of helium-filled balloons on parade.

Let's talk philosophy, history, simplicity, Florida & big bugs

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

TOTALLYRANDOMQ&A

It's a gloomy, clammy fall day -- a good time to be inside where it is warm and drinking something hot.

That's what Justin Teeter, 26, was doing Wednesday in downtown Rock Island. He was sipping

Geneseo girl fits Christmas into a shoebox

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

MOLINE -- Fit Christmas into a shoebox.

Molly DeBrock, a Geneseo eighth-grader, knows exactly how to do it.

She's learned by participating in an Operation Christmas Child project through New Life Fellowship Church in Moline.

Miss DeBrock

Teens seek trip, march of a lifetime

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

MOLINE -- A march and a trip of a lifetime await a group of teenagers from a trio of local Catholic churches.

If they raise enough money, a group of about 50 teenagers from St. Mary's and Christ the

Religion briefs for Saturday, Nov. 21

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Church casts indoor father-son fishing trip

MOLINE -- Christ the King Catholic Church, 3205 60th St., Moline, will hold a special father/son event Dec. 10, sponsored by the Let's Go Fishing mens' group.

Advance reservations are required.

Celebrate pieces of Peace history

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

ROCK ISLAND -- Guardian angels and a musical saint has helped ''keep the peace'' at this RockIsland church.

The Church of Peace, 1142 12th St., will honor St. Cecilia, the patron saint of church music, and celebrate the history

Church mounts Thanksgiving reenactment

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

MOLINE -- A message more timeless as the story of the pilgrims' first Thanksgiving will be shared at Moline's First Congregational Church.

An annual Thanksgiving Day service, featuring church members dressed as Pilgrims and American indians, will be

Sermon speech freedoms endangered?

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

If a sermon's insights incite violence, pastors potentially could face federal prosecution.

That's what Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod president the Rev. Dr. Gerald Kieschnick worries about after the recent signing of a Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes

Beg your pardon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A Thursday article on QC-TAG's Thinking Outside the Car awards accidentally omitted the Transit Category. Winner of that category was Davenport CitiBus for its "Green Saturday" program, which allows free unlimited rides on Saturdays, and for its college initiatives encouraging

Beg your pardon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A story published Thursday in The Dispatch and The Rock Island Argus titled "Arsenal, BHC welding program honored" incorrectly stated the number of graduates from the program. There have been 800 graduates in the past five years. We regret the

Beg your pardon

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Because of a technical problem, the Soccer All-Star team published in Friday's edition of The Argus appeared without the individuals' names under their photos. The corrected page will be published in the Monday sports section on Page D6.
The

Water's all she wants for Christmas

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

MUSCATINE, Iowa — Dreaming of a white Christmas is one thing. Water's good enough for Jody Landers, of Muscatine.

A "Water for Christmas" program she organized last year to benefit people in Liberia drew so much national attention that

Today in history for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Today is Saturday, Nov. 21, the325th day of 2009. There are40 days left in the year.

1859 -- 150 years ago: For the past week, great numbers of migratory birds and water fowl have been observed flying south.

Daily planner, Nov. 21, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Benefit for Colleen Carmack, noon-3 p.m., Steve's Old Time Tap, 223 17th St., Rock Island. Ms. Carmack was in a car accident. (309) 786-4543

Lady Diamonds softball team will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, 7-11 a.m., American Legion Post

Quad-Cities homeless shelters face financial hardship

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Three homeless shelters in the Quad-Cities are facing financial hardship, with one likely not able to re-open Dec. 1 as it planned.

Christian Care -- which operates a men's rescue mission at 2209 3rd Ave., Rock Island, and a

Riverboat authority awards $1.2 million in grants

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

DAVENPORT-- The Riverboat Development Authority Friday approved $1,229,300 in grants for 54 organizations in the Quad-Cities.

The largest grant, $100,000, goes to Davenport's Levee Improvement Commission for the new sprayground at Centennial Park. The sprayground is envisioned as

Starting Monday lane closure to be installed on I-80 in R.I. County

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by IDOT

Dixon. IL — The Illinois Department of Transportation, located in Dixon, announces that a lane closure will be installed on I-80 south of I-88 in Rock Island County, Illinois. The lane closure will be

PBPA teamed up to help provide holiday meals to families in Moline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Stephanie Genisio

The Moline Police Benevolent & Protection Association (PBPA) has teamed up with Real Health Chiropractic, and the Salvation Army this Thanksgiving to provide complete holiday meals to families in the City of Moline.

Justice Kilbride named Judge of the Year by trial advocates

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Thomas L. Kilbride has been named Judge of the Year by the Illinois Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).

Justice Kilbride, who practiced law in Rock Island before election to the Supreme

PBPA has teamed up with Real Health Chiropractic

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by John Hitchcock

The Moline Police Benevolent & Protection Association (PBPA) has teamed up with Real Health Chiropractic, and the Salvation Army this Thanksgiving to provide complete holiday meals to families in the City of Moline.

The Gospel According to Scrooge

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Quad Cities Christian School

Quad Cities Christian school Choir is opening act for "The Gospel According to Scrooge." Quad Cites Christian School Choir, recent winner of KWQC's Student Food Drive Skit Competition, will perform on

Salvation Army announces the Honorary Kettle Chairperson

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army of the Quad Cities Announces their 2009 Honorary Kettle Chairperson, Dorothy Milburn

You may have never heard her name, or seen her face, but like many volunteers in

Black Hawk College closed for Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Black Hawk College

Black Hawk College closed for Thanksgiving

All Black Hawk College locations and facilities will be closed Nov. 26-28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Saturday classes will NOT be conducted Nov. 28.

Illini plans to station ambulance in East Moline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

EAST MOLINE -- Illini Ambulance Service will have an ambulance stationed full-time in East Moline as of Dec. 1, hospital officials said Friday.

The ambulance will be in leased quarters at 730 Avenue of the Cities, across from the

Whitey's shares Sgt. Camo ice cream with Fort Bliss

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Whiteys Ice Cream owners Jeff and Jon Tunberg wanted to give troops at Fort Bliss a sweet send off to Iraq and Afghanistan.

So from their ice cream plant in Moline, they shipped 360 gallons -- some 6,000 scoops

Riverboat Authority Board of Directors approves grant awards

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Riverboat Development Authority

RIVERBOAT AUTHORITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE GRANT AWARDS

The Board of Directors of the Riverboat Development Authority (RDA) met today and approved $1,229,300.00 to 54 organizations in the QC Community.

Bettendorf resident named national finalist for Gathering with Purpose

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Modern Woodmen

Bettendorf resident named national finalist for Gathering with Purpose

Modern Woodmen will award $5,000 to a volunteer and his or her cause

Vote to reward a local resident and group who

Ralph Martire will speak in the Q.C. on the IL state budget crisis on Dec. 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by United Way of the Quad Cities

Ralph Martire, Executive Director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability to speak in the Quad Cities on the Illinois state budget crisis December 2nd.

Rock Island,

Jewel-Osco helps the hungry this holiday season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by River Bend Foodbank

JEWEL-OSCO HELPS THE HUNGRY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

MOLINE, IL. River Bend Foodbank will receive hot turkey dinners from Jewel Osco to offer to struggling local families this Thanksgiving. The Foodbank will

Augustana College announces new Board of Trustees members

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Augustana College

Augustana College announces new Board of Trustees members

Rock Island, IL—Augustana College welcomes two members to its Board of Trustees, Christopher R. Coulter and Dr. Lois Levine-Mundie.

Coulter, a 1994 Augustana

Community Colleges host Discover Your Future event

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Eastern Iowa Community College District

Getting a job that pays well and you enjoy doing, that's the real reason people go to college.

Whether it's short-term training, a two-year technical education, or a bachelor's,

City of Davenport holiday schedule

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by City of Davenport

HOLIDAY CLOSING -- THANKSGIVING

The City of Davenport will observe Thanksgiving as a holiday. All City of Davenport offices will be closed on Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27,

13 area schools get SMART Boards from Hy-Vee

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Thirteen schools in the Quad-Cities, Muscatine and Clinton received SMART Boards this week as a result of a promotion by Hy-Vee and Proctor & Gamble.

The schools receiving the the boards are: Thomas Edison, St. Alphonsus Early Childhood,

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Drives

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

What: Moline VFW Blood Drive

When: Saturday, December 5th – 7:30 am to 11:00 am

Where:

Illowa Orchid Society will meet Dec. 2

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Barbara White

The December 2nd, 2009, meeting of the Illowa Orchid Society will be held at the Deere-Wiman Carriage House, 817 11th Ave., Moline, Illinois.

Our December meeting will be our annual Illowa Christmas

Financial Educational Seminar at Any Age

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Pentecostal Church of God

Sponsored by Kidz Centz Inc.

Train Up a Child in the way they should grow…. Unlock the secret to help children gain financial freedom. This hands on workshop will show

On Monday Division Street between 53rd and Northwest Boulevard will reopen

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by City of Davenport

On Monday, November 23, Division Street between 53rd and Northwest Boulevard will reopen to traffic. Division Street between Cheyenne and 53rd will remain closed to all but local traffic (Division Street

YMCA Scholarship Memberships Aid 600 Plus

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Two Rivers YMCA

SUPPORTING THOSE IN NEED

Scholarship Membership Program Turns No One Away Due to Inability to Pay

MOLINE, IL – November 20, 2009 – The Two Rivers YMCA is pleased

Through JA, Jordan 5th Graders learn to "Give Back" this Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Jordan Catholic School

"Shaping the Future: Discover the Jordan Advantage"

Through JA, Jordan 5th Graders Learn to "Give Back" This Thanksgiving

Jennifer Fernandez is very proud of the Jordan Catholic School 5th

Davenport Jaycees to sponsor and serve CASI Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 24

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Davenport Jaycees

Davenport Jaycees to Sponsor and Serve CASI Thanksgiving Dinner

The Davenport Jaycees will serve and sponsor the annual Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 24th beginning at

Davenport Jaycees to honor young community leaders

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Davenport Jaycees

Davenport Jaycees to Honor Young Community Leaders at Annual Community Awards Banquet

The Davenport Jaycees will host their annual Community Awards Banquet on Thursday, February 11th at Biaggi's Ristorante Italiano, Davenport, Iowa.

BMS students collect for food drive

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Bettendorf Middle School

BMS Students Collect for Food Drive

The Bettendorf Middle School has started its annual food drive and is collecting food for people who are not able to have food for the

Salvation Army announces The Hungry Hobos' Counter Kettles

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by The Salvation Army

THE HUNGRY HOBO KETTLES: Easy to Find, Hard to Resist!!

For the third consecutive holiday season, The Hungry Hobo restaurants in the Quad Cities will partner with The Salvation Army

Five students to receive financial gift to continue their education through Royal Neighbors

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Royal Neighbors of America

Five students to receive financial gift to continue their education through the Royal Neighbors of America Nation of NeighborsSM Program

(ROCK ISLAND, IL) – Royal Neighbors of America, Rock

Illini Ambulance strengthens service in East Moline

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Craig Cooper, Genesis Health System

Illini Ambulance Strengthens Service In East Moline

EAST MOLINE, Ill. – Nov. 20, 2009 – The Illini Ambulance Service, which has served East Moline for 35 years, will be

Lavender Crest to celebrate fifth anniversary Nov. 20

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Lavender Crest Winery

WHO: Lavender Crest Winery

WHERE: 5401 U.S. Highway 6, Colona

(At the intersection of Route 6 & Interstate 80)

WHEN: Friday, November 20th

TIME: 4pm

I-80 lanes restricted at Iowa 1 in Iowa City Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by DOT

I-80 lanes restricted at Iowa 1 in Iowa City Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Nov. 20, 2009 – Construction work will lead to lane closures on westbound Interstate 80

Cross Point Church to hold free event after Festival parade

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by Cross Point Church

Cross Point Church invites all Festival of Trees parade attendees to enjoy free hot cocoa, cookies and music immediately following the parade on Saturday, November 21st. The event will be held

Red Cross offers steps to help avoid illness during the Thanksgiving weekend

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by American Red Cross of the Quad Cities Area

Don't Let the Flu Ruin Your Holiday

Red Cross Offers Steps to Help Avoid Illness During the Thanksgiving Weekend

With H1N1 flu causing illness all

Garbage Collection Schedule for week of Thanksgiving

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by City of East Moline

EAST MOLINE'S GARBAGE COLLECTION THE WEEK OF THANKSGIVING

The City of East Moline will be closed on Thursday, 11/27 and Friday 11/28 for Thanksgiving. Carbon Cliff's Wednesday's Collection will be

Daily planner, Nov. 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

AAW Pro Wrestling Redefined will begin at 7:30 p.m., Central Recreation Center, 4900 Northwest Boulevard, Davenport. Tickets are $10; $5 for ages 12 and under. (309) 292-0176.

Bandleaders' Reunion dance, 7-10:30 p.m., Col Ballroom, 1012 W. 4th St., Davenport.

Today in history for Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Today is Friday, Nov. 20, the324th day of 2009. There are41 days left in the year.

1859 -- 150 years ago: Don't crowd and run over the little girls and boys as they gather around Devoe & Crampton's window.

Farm weed, plant disease course set Dec. 16

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Press release submitted by ISU Scott County Extension Office

Commercial Ag Weed and Plant Disease Course Set for Dec. 16

ISU Scott County Extension Office will offer the Commercial Ag Weed, Insect and Plant Disease Management Continuing Instructional

Augie launching polar studies center

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

ROCK ISLAND -- Augustana College is launching its Center for Polar Studies to promote its polar research to the college and the community.

William Hammer, a faculty member of the RockIsland college since 1981, and the

State Farm executive will lead Augustana Board of Trustees

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Kim Brunner, an Augustana College graduate and Quad-Cities native, has been named chair of the Augustana College Board of Trustees. Two other alumni have joined the board.

Mr. Brunner, the executive vice president, chief legal officer and secretary of

Role is a gift for longtime Q-C Santa

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Tears rolled down the face of the white-haired man thumbing gently through the scrapbook. They were happy tears, brought on by 40 years of memories of the thousands of faces and hearts he has touched as Santa Claus.

Mike

Sparkles cheerleaders to appear on Oprah

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Sparkles were slated to perform at Thursday's Special Stars event kicking off the opening of Festival of Trees but missed the event for good reasons.

The Sparkles, the special-needs cheerleading group organized by the Pleasant Valley High School

Special Stars brings holiday smiles to RiverCenter

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The oohs and ahhs echoed off the walls of Davenport's RiverCentre Thursday.

But that took a backseat to the smiles during the Santa's Special Stars event, which brings the Festival of Trees and all its splendor to special-needs children

Oh Kannada! Moline doctor sings of India

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

Dr. Shashinath Chandrahasegowda is a gastroenterologist with a song in his heart.

The Moline man, and native of India, is in Chicago through this weekend to compete in an Indian version of "American Idol," to be broadcast on Udaya

Augie students raise money to fight tuberculosis in Uganda

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

A group of Augustana College students will hold events Friday and Saturday to raise $10,000 to build a tuberculosis ward in Uganda.

African Culture Night will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday night at Cool Beanz Coffee

Fire damages Barstow house; people, pets escape

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

EAST MOLINE-- Six people and several pets escaped without injury this morning when a fire broke out in a two-story house at 128 165th St. North.

According to East Moline fire Chief Rob DeFrance, East Moline and Barstow

Rock Island County has openings in Monday H1N1 clinics

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 CST

The Rock Island County Health Dept. still has openings in Monday's free H1N1 vaccination clinic, from 7 a.m. to noon at the health department, 2112 25th Ave., Rock Island.

Appointments are necessary and will be taken until

QCOnline Metro News

Festival balloon parade welcomes holiday season

Let's talk philosophy, history, simplicity, Florida & big bugs

Geneseo girl fits Christmas into a shoebox

Teens seek trip, march of a lifetime

Religion briefs for Saturday, Nov. 21

Celebrate pieces of Peace history

Church mounts Thanksgiving reenactment

Sermon speech freedoms endangered?

Beg your pardon

Beg your pardon

Beg your pardon

Water's all she wants for Christmas

Today in history for Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009

Daily planner, Nov. 21, 2009

Quad-Cities homeless shelters face financial hardship

Riverboat authority awards $1.2 million in grants

Starting Monday lane closure to be installed on I-80 in R.I. County

PBPA teamed up to help provide holiday meals to families in Moline

Justice Kilbride named Judge of the Year by trial advocates

PBPA has teamed up with Real Health Chiropractic

The Gospel According to Scrooge

Salvation Army announces the Honorary Kettle Chairperson

Black Hawk College closed for Thanksgiving

Illini plans to station ambulance in East Moline

Whitey's shares Sgt. Camo ice cream with Fort Bliss

Riverboat Authority Board of Directors approves grant awards

Bettendorf resident named national finalist for Gathering with Purpose

Ralph Martire will speak in the Q.C. on the IL state budget crisis on Dec. 2

Jewel-Osco helps the hungry this holiday season

Augustana College announces new Board of Trustees members

Community Colleges host Discover Your Future event

City of Davenport holiday schedule

13 area schools get SMART Boards from Hy-Vee

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Drives

Illowa Orchid Society will meet Dec. 2

Financial Educational Seminar at Any Age

On Monday Division Street between 53rd and Northwest Boulevard will reopen

YMCA Scholarship Memberships Aid 600 Plus

Through JA, Jordan 5th Graders learn to "Give Back" this Thanksgiving

Davenport Jaycees to sponsor and serve CASI Thanksgiving dinner Nov. 24

Davenport Jaycees to honor young community leaders

BMS students collect for food drive

Salvation Army announces The Hungry Hobos' Counter Kettles

Five students to receive financial gift to continue their education through Royal Neighbors

Illini Ambulance strengthens service in East Moline

Lavender Crest to celebrate fifth anniversary Nov. 20

I-80 lanes restricted at Iowa 1 in Iowa City Sunday, Monday and Tuesday nights

Cross Point Church to hold free event after Festival parade

Red Cross offers steps to help avoid illness during the Thanksgiving weekend

Garbage Collection Schedule for week of Thanksgiving

Daily planner, Nov. 20, 2009

Today in history for Friday, Nov. 20, 2009

Farm weed, plant disease course set Dec. 16

Augie launching polar studies center

State Farm executive will lead Augustana Board of Trustees

Role is a gift for longtime Q-C Santa

Sparkles cheerleaders to appear on Oprah

Special Stars brings holiday smiles to RiverCenter

Oh Kannada! Moline doctor sings of India

Augie students raise money to fight tuberculosis in Uganda

Fire damages Barstow house; people, pets escape

Rock Island County has openings in Monday H1N1 clinics