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Tri-State Area Birding
Tri-State Area Birding Guide 2016-2017 Birds For All Seasons Spring April and May are some of the best times to see songbird mi- gration. Stopping at a boat landing and taking time to scan the treetops can reward a visitor with many species of Warblers. Fol- lowing the Great River Road on both sides of the river, you will discover one of the many walking trails or decks with spotting scopes to help you view wildlife, but it is always best to bring your own binoculars. Summer In the oodplain forest great Blue Herons, Great Egrets and Double-Crested Cormorants nest in rookeries. Look for groups of American White Pelicans feeding in formation or soaring over the refuge. The Sora Rail, the laughter of the marsh, is the most common marsh bird. Seldom seen, but often heard, in the early morning or late evening. Eleven species of frogs and toads sing, chirp, and croak from April to August. Listen for them in the eve- nings at the marsh. Fall Fall colors are the backdrop Spring for thousands of waterfowl migrating back to their win- tering grounds. Migrating Tundra Swans grace the ref- uge of the Upper Mississippi y way through freeze-up. During peak fall migration in Summer late October, watch for hun- dreds of thousands of Can- vasbacks, Common Mergan- sers, Goldeneyes, Mallards, Shovelers, Blue-Winged Teal, and Coots. Winter Tracks in snow remind you Fall that winter is alive with ac- tivity. A track made by otter sliding on the ice or a deer path across the ice are often discovered on a winter out- ing. -
2016 Winter Happenings Newsletter
WINTER 2016 EDITION Firefighters For A Day and the Annual 911 Christmas Event Top: Alex and Chrissy try their hand at getting a good grip on the water hose when local firefighters visited a few months ago for a safety activity at the Residential Center. Bottom: Each year it seems the 911 Christmas event continues to grow and more surrounding communities and generous community members get involved in this event which never fails to put a smile on people’s faces. This picture shows just a small group of the supporters arriving via firetruck and polic car with gifts in hand to provide to the children and adults living at the Residential Center. A big thank you to our “911 family” and Vicki Leonard who organizes the event year after year! Inside This Issue FROm ThE CEO . 2 FROm ThE BOARD OF DIRECTORS . 3 COmmuNITy SuppORT . 4 RECOgNITION –– From Wishes to Reality . 5-8 hILLS & DALES hAppENINgS . 9-11 From the Chief Executive Officer As we see yet another year come upon us we know that 2016 will bring with it significant change to how services will occur at hills & Dales. Iowa’s decision to transition the medicaid system to private insurance companies creates a multitude of chal- lenges for the people we support, and those of us providers whose operations are funded totally by medicaid. We did receive a reprieve when the Federal oversight group denied Iowa’s January 1st implementation date, due to lack of readiness. The new effective date is march 1st, and at this time, hills & Dales continues to evaluate contracts marilyn Althoff with the three insurance companies. -
365Ink82.Pdf
My friend Jack will change your life. It was a very fast and easy read. But not easy at the same time. This family has been I first told you about my friend Jack a little through some simply grueling times emo- over a year ago. Jackson “Jack” Hoeger is a tionally, physically and financially. Imagine very young friend of mine who has battled a a dad taking his time to cry in the shower very rare form of brian cancer for the better so no one could see him do it, allowing part of his life. After a frustration-inducing him to show his brave face for his family string of mis-diagnoses and not knowing who needed him to be strong for them. But how to fight his rare disease, Jack’s family they have persevered and this book is their got what most in this situation do not get. A story. miracle. Jack is in remission. Jack is alive. Since Jack and I made the now-famous “You Don’t Know Jack” video together (www. youtube.com/livestrongjack), Jack has been the guest of honor and a host of Tri-State cancer benefits and functions. Simply put, Jack’s a star. But then again, Jack was al- ways a star. I also lost my own father to can- cer almost three months ago, which keeps Jack and the fight he and so many other face fresh in my mind and my heart. While we focus on the suffering and strength of this little fighter, we fail to fo- I have asked Marty and Jack to come to cus on the perhaps the greatest strength Dubuque and do a book signing for “One in Jack’s life: His family. -
Group Tours Profile Sheet 2020
Group Tour EXPLORE Friendly Restaurants CATFISH CHARLIE’S catshcharliesdubuque.com BREITBACH’S COUNTRY DINING WHERE breitbachscountrydining.com CONVIVIUM URBAN FARMSTEAD convivium-dbq.com Iowa VINNY VANUCHHI’S LITTLE ITALY STARTED vinnysdubuque.com Top Attractions NATIONAL MISSISSIPPI RIVER MUSEUM & AQUARIUM rivermuseum.com NEW ITINERARIES FENELON PLACE ELEVATOR fenelonplaceelevator.com From one day to multiple day itineraries, check out these options. RIVERBOAT CRUISING American Lady Yacht, Celebration Belle or Riverboat Twilight OOH’S AND AHH’S DUBUQUE’S FALL COLORS 1 Day ST. LUKE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH is day trip allows your group to explore iconic Dubuque, Iowa. e Fenelon Place DUBUQUE ARBORETUM & Elevator, lunch on the mighty Mississippi River, beautiful fall colors, a walk through our BOTANICAL GARDENS amazing arboretum, and a sample of a Dubuque original, Betty Jane’s Candies. dubuquearboretum.net SUGGESTED TOUR DATES: LATE SEPTEMBER MID OCTOBER COST PER PERSON: $47 $62 FIELD OF DREAMS MOVIE SITE fodmoviesite.com Q CASINO OUTDOORS SPACES & RIVER PLACES qcasinoandhotel.com 3 Days DIAMOND JO CASINO Mixing in Dubuque’s outdoor spaces and favorite river places, this itinerary explores diamondjodubuque.com Smithsonian aliates, amazing works of art and the oldest bar and restaurant in Iowa. Dubuque is home to Mercy Eagle Point Park, the American Lady Yacht, Mathais Ham House, National Mississippi Medical Center and Unity Point River Museum & Aquarium, Convivium Urban Farmstead, Breitbach’s Country Dining, Finely Hospital. Both institutions take pride in caring for their Fenelon Place Elevator, Murals of Dubuque and Catsh Charlie’s are just a few locations patients. In case you or your guests your group will experience. -
Isabella's Guest Bartender of the Year Award And
An Appeal to Save Jones Hand-in-Hand Pre- of each of the schools. With respect to our school and Central Alternative High School preschoolers, many of these children are not able to function as well in a larger setting. It As a collective voice at 365, we are choos- is simply overwhelming and counterproduc- ing to use the Inkubator this issue to make an tive to the consistency and structure of even appeal to save both Jones Hand-in-Hand Pre- the smallest detail, from which they benefit. school and Central Alternative High School The student / teacher ratios and overall peer from proposed cuts by the School Board. structure provides a secure learning base. While we understand the need for tough fi- Merely placing fewer children in a room of nancial decisions, we also believe that the an already large student population does not long-term costs of cutting these programs have the same effect. Additionally, as many outweigh the short-term gains in the budget. of the children at Jones also have medical needs, the benefit of a small student popu- Now, mind you, many of us at 365 do not lation and a full-time nurse cannot be over- have children who attend either Jones or stated. Some of us here at 365 had heard that Central. Some of us do not have children at state inspectors recently referred to Jones as all. However, we are all part of the Dubuque the “Cadillac” program of its kind, statewide. community and have a strong interest in pro- That says a lot for Dubuque as a community. -
Dubuque County
Dubuque County City Parks and Open Space Recipient: City of Asbury FY 1998 Althaus Wetland & Nature Preserve $75,000 Recipient: City of Dubuque FY 1998 Heron Pond Wetlands Nature Trail $194,583 FY 2000 Mississippi Riverwalk Recreational Trail $200,000 FY 2002 Julien Dubuque Nature Trail $200,000 FY 2006 Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail $200,000 FY 2008 Trolley Line Trail $200,000 FY 2009 Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail $200,000 FY 2010 Iowa 32 Bike/Hike Trail $200,000 FY 2012 Land Acquisition for EB Lyons Interpretive $200,000 FY 2013 Phase 1 Dev. Of EB Lyons Interp- $200,000 FY 2014 Phase 4 of the Iowa 32 Hike/Bike Trail $200,000 FY 2015 Phase 5 of the Iowa 32 Hike/Bike Trail $200,000 FY 2016 Eagle Point Park Environmental Restoration $200,000 FY 2017 Valentine Park Expansion $200,000 FY 2018 Four Mounds Park: Ecological Restoration $200,000 Recipient: City of Epworth FY 2010 Park land acquisition $32,164 FY 2017 East Park Development $70,820 Recipient: City of Rickardsville FY 1999 City Park Development $49,905 Total: $3,022,472 Conservation Education Recipient: County Historical Society FY 2008 Rivers to the See: Flow of life $25,610 Recipient: Dubuque CCB FY 2010 Park Packs $1,842 Recipient: Dubuque Co. Historical Society FY 2012 Frog Watch: Expanding Citizen Science $8,219 Recipient: Iowa 4-H Foundation FY 1993 3rd Grade School Enrich. Envir. Program $3,320 FY 1994 Update Env. Ed. Approaches in County $4,334 Recipient: National Miss. River Museum & Aquarium FY 2015 Turtles: Secrets of the Shell - Travels Furth $1,401 Page 20 FY 2015 Discovery Slough -
365Ink81.Pdf
As I read this, I notice myself following a theme. Last year I moved to a new house. My friend And that is that I never seem to get rid of any- Paul offered to put it in his garage during the thing. I believe there are three possible reasons. move and we could work together to see if it 1. It still works. They are perfectly good, why get was salvageable. That was 8 months ago. Then something new just because it’s new? If a little one warming April day I finally called Paul and elbow grease will bring it back to life, why not? said let’s do this thing. He was ready to go. At 2. It has sentimental value. Granted, there is very that point the wheels would not turn; it would little sentimental value in the toilet we fixed last not go into neutral. We had to drag it like a brick month, but in my truck, my old guitars, my dad’s outside and play with it. If it was coming back, it tools, there is huge value. And 3, I am a cheap, had a long road. cheap bastard. Oh wait, I am incredibly lazy. That’s 4 things. Undoubtedly, it is a combination Ether is some amazing stuff. I’m fairly convinced of all of them. But I think most of all it’s the first that it will start up a dead man for about 10 sec- two. I would love a new Jeep, but I’m a realist. onds. -
TRAVEL TIPS for NATIONALS 2017 Exploring the Tri-State Area (Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin)
TRAVEL TIPS FOR NATIONALS 2017 Exploring the Tri-State Area (Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin) REALLY IMPORTANT TIP: Always, always keep your parking meter fed in Dubuque (Saturdays too)!!!! A Brief (Very Brief) History of Dubuque (see www.encyclopediadubuque.org for more) In 1788, Julien Dubuque, a French-Canadian, was granted rights by the Mesquakie (aka Meskwaki) Indians to mine their land for lead; he settled near the mouth of Catfish Creek (now part of the State Park, Mines of Spain Recreation Area). Dubuque, for whom the city is named, is considered to be the first white man to settle in Iowa, making Dubuque the oldest City in Iowa. For followers of the “Triple Crown Race”, La Classique internationale de Canots de la Mauricie (Shawinigan) in Quebec, Canada, Julien Dubuque, was born in Trois-Rivières (his childhood cradle is located in the Mississippi River Museum). Imagine the journey he made by water to arrive here! So, it is somehow fitting that the 50th Annual USCA National Championships should be held on “the Father of Waters,” the 2nd longest river in the United States, 4th longest in the world (including Missouri and Jefferson River feeds). In 1965, after severe flooding of much of the downtown area, a flood wall was built to protect Dubuque’s citizens and structures from future flooding, so much of the waterfront is rimmed in native limestone and protected by flood gates. Chaplain Schmitt Island, (named after Father Aloysius H. Schmitt) aka City Island, is Race HQ for Nationals 2017. Formerly an airport, a city dump site and a car racing track, it is now a recreational area, with a hiking/biking trail, an indoor iceskating arena (open to the public), baseball fields, boat docks, Dubuque Water Sports Club, Miller Riverview Park Campground, casino, hotel. -
Historic Preservation Commitment.Pub
Building Code Options INTRODUCTION The City Council has adopted the 1997 Uniform Code for Building The City of Dubuque has a strong historic preservation ethic, a historic preservation ordinance, a conservation district ordinance Conservation, the 2000 International Building Code, and the 2003 Du- and a variety of preservation incentives supported by an active Historic Preservation Commission. As Iowa’s oldest city, Dubuque buque Historic Building Code. The adoption of three separate building has been continually in the forefront of historic preservation in State of Iowa – principally for successful new preservation incen- codes gives owners, contractors, architects and the Building Services tives. We believe that Dubuque has one of the best preservation programs in Iowa, with a growing array of preservation tools staff alternatives when dealing with existing buildings. It also reduces available to help finance rehabilitation and adaptive reuse of historic structures. the barrier (real and/or perceived) of codes when property owners are Dubuque’s contemplating renovation of their downtown buildings. The HPC sup- HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMITMENT ports the use of these codes. Commitment The City of Dubuque’s commitment to historic preservation began in the mid 1970’s as the community reacted to the wholesale clearance of downtown blocks through urban renewal programs. Preservation-Related Planning To Historic The City of Dubuque prides itself on our comprehensive planning, and Initial Efforts historic preservation is included in the planning process. Preservation In 1976, the Dubuque Architectural Survey was completed and demolition districts were established as precursors to historic dis- tricts. The City Council adopted a Historic Preservation Ordinance in 1977. -
About Dubuque
About Dubuque Dubuque’s historic Old Main District has experienced a rebirth. Restoration projects have brought new vitality to downtown Dubuque, most notably the $400 million renovation to the riverfront now known as America’s River - the Port of Dubuque on the Mississippi. Hotel Julien Dubuque overlooks the port and is at the heart of the revitalization movement. Dubuque Fast Facts Established: 1833, settled in 1788 by French Canadian fur trader and early entrepreneur Julien Dubuque. Dubuque is Iowa’s oldest city and is among the oldest settlements west of the Mississippi River. For a full history, click here. (http://www.cityofdubuque.org/index.aspx?nid=1060) Slogan: “Masterpiece on the Mississippi” Location on the River by River Mile: 580 at Lock & Dam #11, The General Zebulon Pike Population: 62,000 River Industry: Historically known for boat building and logging. Now the river is known for its riverboat excursions, tourism, gaming and recreation. Rail Industry: Known for its passenger rail to Chicago. In 1862 Dubuque was the site of the State Fair because of easy access by rail and river. Dubuque is restoring the last original train station remaining in Dubuque, the Burlington Northern Depot, to its original state. Only in Dubuque: • The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, the only aquarium along the Mississippi to feature wildlife from the entire Mississippi River. • The Fenelon Place Elevator, the shortest and steepest scenic railway in the world. • Five historic districts. • Three national landmarks: o Mines of Spain Recreation Area/Julien Dubuque’s Mines - This landmark includes hundreds of archaeological sites, providing a rich history of American Indian settlement, lead mining, fur trading, lumbering and farm life. -
Inside This Issue from the Ceo
wiNTeR 2015 eDiTiON Students from the Cuba City School District visited the Residential Center in late December to drop off the MANY, MANY gifts the school’s students and families collected throughout the month for the children living at Hills & Dales. All of the kids had a great time enjoying breakfast, making Christmas ornaments and singing songs together during this visit. Nicole Pollock (back row, left) is a former employee of Hills & Dales and connected the two groups for this special event. Thank you to the Cuba City students for making Christmas an even more special time of year for everyone at Hills & Dales! Inside This Issue FROM THe CeO . 2 FROM THe BOARD OF DiReCTORS . 3 ReCOgNiTiON –– From Wishes to Reality . 4-7 HillS & DAleS HAPPeNiNgS . 8-11 From the Chief Executive Officer This is the first Happenings of the New Year and already so much is going on it is hard to grasp all of it. Our annual evalua - tion of our Residential Center on Davis Street by the iowa Depart - ment of inspections and Appeals came a few weeks early, but as always our staff and managers were well prepared for the visit. The three surveyors had numerous positive comments about our program, but the most important one to me and the one which best summed up their overall comments was ... “The culture here is present and evident no matter when we arrive”. To me this means that our culture to fulfill our mission is consistently present and visible day in and day out. Other comments included how the quality of the individual’s life is measured by the environment of their home, their appearance, and their involvement in their own lives. -
DOCUMENT RESUME Iowa History
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 073 035 SO 005 411 TITLE Iowa History: A Guide to resource Material. INSTITUTION Iowa State Dept. of Public Instruction, Des Moines. PUP DATE 72 NOTE 100p. EERS PRICE MF-$0.65 HC-$3.29 DESCRIPTORS Elementary Grades; Resource Guides; Secondary G/..les; *Social Studies; *United States History IDENTIFIERS *Iowa; Regional History ABSTRACT The resource guide was designed to assist school administrators, classroom teachers, and librarians indeveloping and enriching an Iowa history program. In the firstsection, twelve sources of books, pamphlets, and folders available from various commissions, historical societies, The House ofRepresentat.ves, Senate, and others are listed. Informationon the majority of sources includes a bibliography of publications which providesannotations for many resources, and the purposes, services,and activities of organizations. Section two contains descriptionsand listings of four periodicals of Iowa includingan index to articles which would be of special interest to the teacher in supplementingcourses in Iowa history. Audiovisual resources including films,filmstrips, maps, records, slides, and tapes are enumerated inthe third section. Section four deals with themuseums of Iowa. Field trips are the focus of the last section which offers generalcomments, a listing of Iowa historic events, a map of historic sites, anda description of a visit to the state historical building.Some of the materials listed in the guide are free, whilea charge is made for others. (SJM) 404, 4FF F , ' FFF'4, 'F'4 F 40- kr, et. ktt J.9 F , ACLU', 4it,a ;,;J: I 0. ,11 , ,4,110(tifir d :itoove \ r:Aqlok 1&111111 _ 114 .Aft11*, N1111111611M1k I ! i'l (II I Il I I', diA4t9,1,4 t (,il ,4i0likithefig.