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This Publication Is Published Weekly and Contains Information About, For, and of Interest to the Island Workforce
This publication is published weekly and contains information about, for, and of interest to the Island Workforce. Island Insight Submission: https://home.army.mil/ria/index.php/contact/public-affairs Sections: Arsenal Traffic/Construction Army Community (ACS) Building/Space Closures MWR Outdoor Recreation Active Duty/Reserve Zone Employee Assistance Program Safety Spotlight Education/Training Review Equal Employment Defense Commissary Agency/PX May 29: Parenting Teens...There is Opportunity Focus Arsenal Archive Hope: Effective Communication with your Morale, Welfare & Recreation Healthbeat Teen/ACR, Rock Island Arsenal (MWR) Notes for Veterans Museum, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MWR Leisure Travel Office Around the Q.C. May 29: Workforce Wednesday, Lock & Child & Youth Services Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. May 29: Ready Set Connect - An event Memorial Day Service at Rock Island Arsenal Is for Young Professionals, Rock Island Tradition for One QCA Family Arsenal Museum, 5-7:30 p.m. May 30: Real Colors, Class location is Memorial Day for many is pending, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. a kickoff to the summer, May 30: Army Chaplain Corps' Holy Day but it's truly about of Obligation - Ascension of Jesus Mass, honoring those who are Baylor Conf. Rm., 3rd Floor, Bldg. 103, serving and who have 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. May 30: Thirst-day Thursday, Lock & served. One mother from Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. the QCA makes sure her May 30: Honor Flight of the Quad Cities, son and daughter know Quad Cities Intl. Airport, 9:30 p.m. that every single year. -
Moline Bikeways Plan
MOLINE BIKEWAYS PLAN REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE MOLINE ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION TEAM (MATT) Mayor Don Welvaert Jeff Anderson Laura Duran John Knaack Donnie Miller Mike Crotty Rod Hawk Dean Mathias Dan Osterman Doug DeLille Scott Hinton Dan McNeil Kevin Schoonmaker March 2011 REPORT SUMMARY In June of 2010, Moline Mayor Don Welvaert appointed the Moline Alternative Transportation Team (MATT). This city and citizen group was charged with making recommendations related to improving bicycling and walking in the community. One of the first efforts identified by MATT was development of the Moline Bikeways Plan. This plan is intended to provide a blueprint for developing a system of connected bicycle routes throughout the city and adjoining cities to encourage bicycling as a means of enhancing the community quality of life, supporting development efforts, promoting healthful activity, and reducing the city’s carbon footprint. The Moline Alternative Transportation Team recommends the following: That Moline’s Bikeways Plan compliments and enhances Moline’s Comprehensive Plan; and That the Quad Cities Area “Complete Streets” Policy shall be the guiding philosophy of the bikeways plan; and That the bikeways system identified will ultimately place each and every resident and business within a half-mile of a bikeway; and That as the location of the Quad City International Airport, and the proposed passenger rail station Moline should provide bicycle access and amenities to these facilities for all QC residents and visitors; and That the city pursue Bicycle Friendly Community, Business, and University designations as awarded by the League of American Bicyclists; and That Moline’s Bikeways Plan shall be submitted for inclusion in 2040 Quad Cities Area Long Range Transportation Plan. -
A Brief History of the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission Davenport, Iowa (1952)
A Brief History of the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission Davenport, Iowa (1952) The ordinance creating the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission was originally adopted on May 17, 1911. The first Commission was appointed in June 1911 by Mayor A.C. Mueller, who, by ordinance, was the Chairman of the Commission. The first members of the Commission were: W.D. Petersen, merchant and philanthropist, W.H. Kimball, consulting engineer, R.J. Clausen, architect, and A.M. Compton, City Engineer. Later, members of the Commission have all been responsible businessmen who serve without pay. They have been appointed on a staggered basis which has resulted in a smooth working organization which has always had members experienced in the work of the Commission in its roster. At one of the early meetings of the Commission, the following statement, made by Mr. W.H. Kimball, typifies the feeling of responsibility and the vision which existed in the Commission’s membership from the very beginning and which has guided all of the actions of the members ever since. “The first Levee Improvement Commission has a great responsibility. We are, so to speak, pioneers in this new civic undertaking, and the path which we will blaze must be such that all future Commissions can carry the work of developing Davenport’s riverfront to a successful conclusion. I suggest that we develop a comprehensive plan for our ultimate riverfront improvements so that this work can be carried on by this and all future Commissions in an efficient and economical way with the ultimate goal of an economically useful and a beautiful riverfront.” An interesting commentary on the work of the Commission is found in the fact that Major General Lansing H. -
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2016 on the Cover
Bi-State Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2016 On the Cover Top photo: Big River Resources ethanol facility, Galva, Illinois (Photo courtesy Patty Pearson) Bottom left photo: Lock and Dam 15 on the Mississippi River, Rock Island, Illinois Bottom middle photo: Genesis Medical Center expansion, Davenport, Iowa Bottom right photo: West 2nd Street, Muscatine, Iowa (Photo courtesy City of Muscatine) Executive Summary Executive Summary The Bi-State Region Economic Development District (also known CEDS was overviewed at the Bi-State Regional Commission meet- as the Bi-State Region) consists of Muscatine and Scott Counties ing, which is open to the public, on March 23, 2016, soliciting in Iowa and Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island Counties in Illinois. comments. The announcement of the draft being available for A map of the region can be found on page iii. The Economic public review was made at the meeting, and the draft was made Development Administration (EDA) designated the Bi-State available on the Bi-State Regional Commission website. Com- Region as an Economic Development District in 1980. The region ments on the plan have been minor, with small corrections to includes the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL Metropolitan projects in the Appendix (page 47). Statistical Area, which consists of Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island This CEDS document is made readily accessible to the economic de- Counties in Illinois and Scott County in Iowa. Muscatine County velopment stakeholders in the community. In creating the CEDS, in Iowa has been designated as a Micropolitan Statistical Area. there is a continuing program of communication and outreach that The main industries within the region are manufacturing, food encourages broad-based public engagement, participation, and manufacturing, agriculture, defense, logistics, and companies and commitment of partners. -
Rivervision Final Report July 2004 Table of Contents
RIVERVISION FINAL REPORT JULY 2004 TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY P.1 SECTION 1 - CONTEXT 1:1 INTRODUCTION P.3 1:2 PROJECT BACKGROUND P.3 1:3 SCHEDULE AND PROCESS P.3 SECTION 2 – PUBLIC INPUT & OPTION DEVELOPMENT 2:1 GUIDING OBJECTIVES P.5 2:2 URBAN DESIGN APPROACH OPTION DEVELOPMENT P.11 2:3 PUBLIC RESPONSE P.11 SECTION 3 – FINAL RECOMMENDATION CONSENSUS PLAN 3:1 OVERARCHING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES P.13 3:2 COMMON COMPONENTS & ISSUES P.13 3:3 DAVENPORT COMPONENTS & ISSUES P.19 3:4 ROCK ISLAND COMPONENTS & ISSUES P.29 3:5 ARSENAL ISLAND COMPONENTS & ISSUES P.37 3:6 PHASING P.39 3:7 RIVERVISION ECONOMIC BENEFITS P.43 3:8 SPONSORSHIP P.43 3:9 GENERAL IMPLEMENTATION P.43 APPENDIX P.48 4:1 ERA PRELIMINARY ECONOMIC REPORT P.49 4:2 PHASE 1 PUBLIC COMMENTS P.57 4:3 PHASE 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS P.61 Executive Summary RiverVision is a partnership between the cities of residential development with spectacular views at the Davenport, Iowa, and Rock Island, Illinois, to develop a river’s edge. Consensus Plan for their shared Mississippi riverfront. The Consensus Plan was developed over the course of 3. Create New Public Urban Parks Appropriate for Each seven months with input from the public on both sides of City the Mississippi River. The RiverVision process is a unique RiverVision introduces a new public urban park model for cooperation between two cities and states to infrastructure for both Davenport and Rock Island as achieve both shared regional objectives as well as projects public amenities, catalysts for development, and a means specifi c to the needs of each city. -
THE ASC HISTORY NEWSLETTER the Government Bridge The
The Government Bridge The story of the bridges across Rock Island Arsenal traffic across the bridge. could easily fill several chapters in detail as well as serve The 1896 bridge would be Ralph Modjeski first bridge to chronicle the island’s history and the progress of design but he would go on to design at least 17 other George Washington takes command of the American geographic growth. The culmination of this 1775 bridges. The most notable are the San Francisco Bay Continental Army. history in the 19th century lies with a bridge we all know bridge and our very on I-74 “Bettendorf Veterans Memorial as the Government Bridge. It is the fourth bridge to cross Bridge” completed in 1933. Another feature of the bridge The United States Constitution was use Arsenal Island as a stepping stone to connecting East 1788 is that the U.S. Army paid for the construction of the bridge r a t i f i e d . to West across the Mississippi River. This final bridge was and its one of the few public bridges still maintained by the designed by Ralph Modjeski and completed in 1896 U.S. Army. 1863 The Battle of Gettysburg begins. replacing the previous bridge built in 1872. The 1872 bridge was the first bridge across the island that was Americans halt the German advancement made solely of iron. However the design was just not 1918 at the River Marne. strong enough to withstand the weight and volume of rail traffic across the island. It was obsolete almost as soon 1943 Allied invasion of Italy begins. -
Rock Island County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan
Rock Island County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Rock Island County Rock Island County Multi-Jurisdictional Local Hazard Mitigation Plan Approved by FEMA April 6, 2009 This document was prepared by: Table of Contents Section Page Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................... i I. Prerequisites .......................................................................................................................1 Adoption by the Local Governing Body ..............................................................................1 FEMA Approval ..................................................................................................................1 Multi-Jurisdictional Plan Adoption......................................................................................3 Multi-Jurisdictional Planning Participation .........................................................................3 Planning Area Location Map ...............................................................................................4 II. Planning Process ................................................................................................................6 Public Participation ..............................................................................................................7 Review of Existing Plans, Studies, Reports, and Technical Information ............................8 III. Risk Assessment ...............................................................................................................10 -
Quad Cities Travel Guide
The Mississippi Valley Traveler Quad Cities Travel Guide by Dean Klinkenberg More guides by the Mississippi Valley Traveler: Lansing to Le Claire Travel Guide Driftless Area Travel Guide © Copyright 2009 by Dean Klinkenberg All photographs by Dean Klinkenberg, except where otherwise credited. Layout and design by Riverwise Publishing, Winona, Minnesota. Mississippi Valley Traveler Quad Cities Travel Guide by Dean Klinkenberg Words of Thanks Thanks to Piper and Alex, for their generosity and friendship; to the crew at Blue Cat for their support and encouragement; to Leif for opening the door; to Kopper for his helpful comments on the manuscript; to the good folks at the Quad Cities CVB for their generous help; to the knowledgeable editors at Riverwise Publishing who helped turn a vague idea into a tangible product; and to John for having the patience to allow me to spend weeks on the road, away from home, to indulge my passion for exploring the Mississippi River Valley. Photo this page: a neon sign for the Black Hawk Shopping Center in Rock Island, Ill. The Sauk leader’s name and image are ubiqui- tous in the Quad Cities. Quad Cities Travel Guide CONTENTS Introducing the Quad Cities 5 History 10 side story: Black Hawk After the War 19 Great River Road Overview 27 Overview Map of the Quad Cities 34 The Cities — Iowa Pleasant Valley 41 Riverdale 43 Bettendorf 44 Map of Bettendorf 45 side story: Dred Scott Connection 53 Davenport 54 Map of Davenport 55 side story: The Palmers 60 The Cities — Illinois Arsenal Island 74 Rock Island 80 Map of -
This Publication Is Published Weekly and Contains Information About, For, and of Interest to the Island Workforce
This publication is published weekly and contains information about, for, and of interest to the Island Workforce. Island Insight Submission: https://home.army.mil/ria/index.php/contact/public-affairs Sections: Arsenal Traffic/Construction Army Community (ACS) Building/Space Closures MWR Outdoor Recreation Active Duty/Reserve Zone Employee Assistance Program Safety Spotlight Education/Training Review Equal Employment Defense Commissary Agency/PX May 1-31: National Military Appreciation Opportunity Focus Arsenal Archive Month Morale, Welfare & Recreation Healthbeat May 1-31: Commissary Awareness (MWR) Notes for Veterans Month\ MWR Leisure Travel Office Around the Q.C. May 12-18: City of Davenport Military Child & Youth Services Appreciation Week May 12-18: National Police Week Quad Cities to Host Gathering For Women Who Were May 13-17: DA Photos, Bldg. 90, 'Rosie the Riveter' During World War II Basement, Rm. B11, 7:20 a.m. - 3:40 The unheated building p.m. May 15: Peace Officers Memorial Day was freezing cold, fumes May 15: Emotional Intelligence, Class from the vehicles gave location is pending, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. her bronchitis, and she May 15: Parenting Teens...There is earned 50 cents an hour. Hope: Mental Health First Aid Tools to Those are three memories Help Your Teen, Rock Island Arsenal Museum, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Martha Wahe, 97, of May 15: Workforce Wednesday, Lock & Moline, has of working as Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. a "Rosie the Riveter" at May 16: Thirst-day Thursday, Lock & the Rock Island Arsenal during the winter of 1942 as the nation Dam Lounge, 3-7 p.m. -
National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form 1
FHR-8-300 (11-78) United States Department of the Interior Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form See instructions in How to Complete National Register Forms Type all entries complete applicable sections______________ 1. Name historic and/or common Historical and Architectural Resources of Davenport,* Iowa 2. Location u street & number The south-central portion of the City not for publication city, town Davenport vicinity of congressional district First state Iowa code 19 county Scott code 163 3. Classification Category Ownership Status Present Use district public occupied agriculture -A- IT1IICAIIIY1 building(s) private X unoccupied X commercial -JC- park structure X both X work in progress X educational X private residence site Public Acquisition Accessible X entertainment X religious object in process ^ yes: restricted X government Multiple being considered X yes: unrestricted X industrial X transportation Resource n.a. no military other: 4. Owner of Property name Multiple Ownership (see inventory sheets) street & number vicinity of state 5. Location of Legal Description courthouse, registry of deeds, etc. Assessor' s Office street & number Davenport City Hall city, town Davenport state Iowa 6. Representation in Existing Surveys ________ title Historical/Architectural Survey of has this property been determined eiegible? yes no Davenport., Iowa date 1979-1982 federal X state county local depository.'for survey records Davenport City Hall; Iowa Division of Historic Preservation (Iowa City) city, town state 7. Description Condition Check one Check one x excellent deteriorated _x _ unaltered jc _ original site jk _ good |yi ruins _x _ altered moved date v ffkir unexposed Describe the present and original (if known) physical appearance 7A-1 Orientation The southeast Iowa city of Davenport is located on the Mississippi River, at a point where the stream bends to flow east-west, and opposite the mouth of Illinois' Rock River. -
TM #3 Purpose & Need Revised February 2006
Final Report Iowa Quad Cities Transit Alternatives Analysis July 2006 Appendix C Technical Memorandum #3: Purpose and Need Transit Alt es ern iti at C iv d e a s u A Q n a a l y w s o I i s Technical Memorandum #3: PURPOSE AND NEED Revised February 2006 Submitted to Submitted by 700 South Third Street Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Technical Memorandum #3 PURPOSE AND NEED Revised February 2006 Submitted to Bi-State Regional Commission 1504 Third Avenue P.O. Box 3368 Rock Island, IL 61204 Submitted by URS 700 Third Street South Suite 600 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..............................................................................................................1 I. INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................1 Study Goals and Objectives ...........................................................................................1 II. STUDY AREA ..................................................................................................................4 City of Bettendorf..........................................................................................................5 City of Davenport...........................................................................................................6 Transit Providers in the Quad Cities..............................................................................6 III. PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS .................................................................................................10 -
Pdf 48054.Pdf
This publication is published weekly and contains information about, for, and of interest to the Island Workforce. Island Insight Submission: https://home.army.mil/ria/index.php/contact/public-affairs Sections: Arsenal Traffic/Construction Army Community (ACS) Building/Space Closures MWR Outdoor Recreation Active Duty/Reserve Zone Employee Assistance Program Safety Spotlight Education/Training Review Equal Employment Defense Commissary Agency/PX July 3: Boom on the Rock, Quarters One Opportunity Focus Arsenal Archive Lawn, 5-10 p.m. Morale, Welfare & Recreation Healthbeat July 4: First Army D-Day Event (MWR) Notes for Veterans Rescheduled To July 4, Modern MWR Leisure Travel Office Around the Q.C. Woodmen Park, 6 p.m. Child & Youth Services July 5: Advanced Résumé Class, ACS, Bldg. 110, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Boom on the Rock July 4: Independence Day (Federal The Rock Island Holiday) Arsenal invites the July 9: RIA Volunteer & AFTB Council Quad Cities to come on Meeting, 9-10 a.m., ACS Training Room, 1st Floor, in Bldg. 110 post for Boom on the July 9: Outdoor Recreation - Your Health Rock on Wednesday, and the Great Outdoors, Heritage Hall, July 3, 5-10 p.m., on Bldg. 60, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. the lawn of Historic July 9: Gender Violence, Let's Talk Quarters One for a fun About It: Family Advocacy Book Club, ACS, 11 a.m. Independence Day July 9: Pro-Golfer Adam Schenk Meet celebration capped off with a great fireworks display over the and Greet, USO Rock Island Center, Mississippi River. There will be a kid’s activities zone which will Bldg.