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Davenport, Iowa: Unsinkable Spirit Day!

Unsinkable Spirit Day is coming up August 11, 2008!!!



Monday, August 11 is Unsinkable Spirit Day in the Quad Cities! You can support our community and help area residents impacted by the spring and summer floods by contributing to the Unsinkable Spirit Flood Relief Fund, sponsored by the Quad-City Times, United Way of the Quad-Cities Area and the Quad-Cities River Bandits.

Lucky Lang's Property at 714 Grand in Davenport Iowa

Davenport Iowa Winter Mississippi Riverfront by Lucky Lang


Businesses that support this effort will be recognized in a full-page thank you ad in the Quad-City Times.

Ways to Help:


1. Casual Day for Employees - Join us in a community-wide casual dress work day on Aug. 11. Ask your employees to participate by donating to the fund. Casual day stickers will be delivered to your business upon request.

2. Donate a Portion of Your Profits - Support this effort by donating a portion of profits from your Aug. 11 business day. Join the many businesses that have already made their commitments including: Quad-Cities River Bandits, Lunardi's Italian Restaurant, Quad-City Times, Bass Street Chop House, Zimmerman Cars, Big League Barbers, Done Right Satellite, Slumberland, Midland Information Resources, St. Ambrose University, Rock Valley Physical Therapy, Psychology Health Group, Town News, Bank of the West, United Way, Office Max, Minor League Baseball, K & K Hardware and Wells Fargo.

3. Cash Donations: If you prefer, charitable cash donations may be made by mailing your check payable to United Way of the Quad-Cities with a notation of "Unsinkable Spirit Fund" in the memo field. Checks should be sent directly to the Quad-City Times, 500 E. 3rd St., Davenport, IA 52801.

For additional information, please call Lou Ann Goral at (563) 383-2225 or visit our website at qctimes.com/unsinkable_spirit and click on the tabs: "Nomination Form," "Donate to the Fund," or "About the Fund."

Bettendorf Iowa Mississippi Riverfront by Lucky Lang

Thank you for your support and for your "Unsinkable Spirit."

Lucky :)


P.S. Remember that 100% of donated funds are tax deductible and will be used for the sole purpose and benefit of local flood victims.

DavenportOne Designated as Chamber of the Year!

Davenport Iowa Riverfront by Lucky Lang

The American Chamber of Commerce Executives has awarded DavenportOne the prestigious "Chamber of the Year" distinction. The Chamber of the Year is the nation's only award that recognizes the dual role of chambers in leading both businesses and communities. The designation recognizes DavenportOne's organizational strength, financial growth, membership development and its demonstrable impact on key community priorities.

DavenportOne was one of four chambers recognized as "Chamber of the Year" during ACCE's Annual Awards Gala on Friday, Aug. 1, during the association's annual convention, held this year in Pittsburgh. DavenportOne qualified as one of three finalists in its category (dues income between $200,000-$499,999).

"This is an exceptional honor for DavenportOne. We are delighted our peers recognize the work we do as outstanding in our profession," said Tara Barney, DavenportOne president and CEO. "DavenportOne is very fortunate to have the support of our dedicated members and volunteers; they have made DavenportOne an award-winning success."

Four DavenportOne staff members attended the conference in Pittsburgh and were on hand to accept the Chamber of the Year award.

The process to qualify, apply and win the Chamber of the Yearaward involves a multi-stage process. During all stages, chambers compete amongst peers from similar dues income levels: under $200,000, $200,000 - $499,000, $500,000 - $1 million, and over $1 million dollars.

CONGRATULATIONS TO TARA AND HER TEAM AT DAVENPORTONE!!!

For all your Davenport Iowa Real Estate needs call Lucky @ (563) 676-9031

Davenport, Iowa: A GREAT Place is getting GREATER!!!

City of Davenport Iowa

Davenport, Iowa has been given the distinction of "A GREAT PLACE" by the Governor of the state of Iowa, Chet Culver! You can read more about the recognition in my post:

Davenport, Iowa is a GREAT PLACE!!!

Davenport Iowa's Skybridge by Lucky Lang

It will be announced today with a press release from the State of Iowa that Davenport, Iowa will be awarded $286,000 of the $2,000,000 available from the Iowa Great Places program. Davenport was one of seven designated cities in round 3 (2007) of this program. Other communities in this round included Appanoose County, Charles City, Council Bluffs, Decorah, Perry, and Valley Junction in West Des Moines.

Davenport Iowa by Lucky Lang

Remember, you heard it here FIRST on Lucky's Blog!!!

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Red, White and Boom in Davenport, Iowa!

When: Thursday, July 3, 2008

Where: Davenport, Iowa and Rock Island, Illinois Riverfronts.

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Entertainment: Begins at 5:00 p.m.

Fireworks: 9:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE!

Food

In Davenport's downtown, local businesses will team up with non-profit vendors to provide a variety of food offerings. A portion of the proceeds from food sales will benefit area non-profit organizations.

Family-Fun

A family-fun area with the Scott County Family Y youth obstacle course, Quad City Flames hockey challenge, face painting, bounce houses and special appearances by AlwaysClowning.com will be available for family entertainment prior to the fireworks. The Left Bank Art League Fine Arts Fair will be held in The District of Rock Island.

Fireworks

Fireworks will be synchronized to patriotic music on the radio station Star 93.5 (FM) as well as on speakers located throughout Downtown Davenport and in The District of Rock Island.

Parking

The City of Davenport will be offering free parking in the Redstone Ramp (Main & River Drive), Harrison St. Ramp (Second & Harrison) and RiverCenter Ramp (Second & Brady) beginning at 4:30 p.m. on July 3 and all day on July 4.

Thank You to The Sponsors

"Red, White and Boom!" is hosted by the Riverboat Development Authority and supported by civic partners Lujack's Northpark Plaza, Genesis Health System, Swing of the Quad Cities, Lunardi's Italian Restaurant, Cumulus Broadcasting, Quad-City Times, KWQC-TV 6, St. Ambrose University, Modern Woodmen of America, City of Davenport, City of Rock Island, Renaissance Rock Island, the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission, and the Downtown Partnership, a division of DavenportOne.

This is the fifth year of "Red, White and Boom!," which began as part of the RiverVision plan. RiverVision is a partnership between the cities of Davenport and Rock Island to develop a plan for the shared Mississippi riverfront that focuses on connecting Davenport and Rock Island while enhancing and improving the two riverfronts.

Lucky :)

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Moving Up?

What You Need to Consider to Accommodate Your Growing Family

One of the most common reasons to buy a home is to accommodate your growing family. Perhaps you want to live in a neighborhood with better schools and more services, or maybe you need a bigger house as the two of you turns into three and then four.
In fact, in a recent study by the National Association of Home Builders, some 64 percent of respondents agreed with the statement: "I wish my home were larger." The other two top concerns are price and finding the right neighbor-

Mortgage Rates
U.S. averages as of May 29, 2008:

30 yr. fixed: 6.08%
15 yr. fixed: 5.66%
1 yr. adj: 5.22%
30 yr. jumbo: 6.98%



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If you have a young family and are ready to make the jump from your entry level home, or if you've been renting and are embarking on the purchase of your
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How To Get the Goods
On 'Regreening'


It makes good sense to go green when you make home improvements and renovate your home.
Green remodeling, dubbed "regreening," includes design and construction that reduces the environmental impact of the work itself. That includes the impact on energy, water, and materials consumption; waste generation; and harmful emissions -- indoors and out -- according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The council also says a green home is one that uses less energy, water and natural resources; creates less waste, and is healthier for the people who live there.
If being politically correct isn't enough to make you see green, with today's attention to global warming, consider this: regreening can also increase the amount of green backs you get when you sell your home.
But how can you be sure the green approach you use is the best green you can find for your home improvement?
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ID Theft Hits Home

A growing number of crooks who steal your identity don't swipe your personal information to pilfer from your financial accounts.
They want to get their hands on your home and snatch it right out from under you.
Modern day malefactors are mindful of the fact that while you may have quite a stash to swipe from your savings, credit and investment accounts, chances are your home is your most valuable asset.
You can, however, protect your home from a heist by taking measured preventative steps.
The Federal Bureau of Investigations recently reported the new scourge of "house stealing", a marriage between mortgage fraud and identity theft (ID theft), both of which are now staples of organized criminal activity.
Here's the basic house stealing scam:
A grifter chooses a house and assumes the identity of the homeowner, often using the Internet to obtain personal information. The information is used to create fake identification papers.
The culprit then transfers the deed into his or her name using forged documents, signatures and fake identification, but by filing the paperwork with the proper authorities. Now they "own" the home.
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Floored By Old Decor?

Flooring can be one of the easiest ways to give your home a new and improved look. But it can be expensive, which is why it's important to choose wisely so that you don't get stuck with something you'll soon rip out.
Pulling out old flooring and putting in a stylish, comfortable floor can spice up an old home instantly. Before you get to the fun part -- choosing colors, textures, and types of flooring -- take into consideration what you expect from the flooring.
For instance, if you're re-flooring your kitchen, make sure you opt for something that is water resistant and can handle spills. In the hallways and playrooms, you're likely to be more concerned with a
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Davenport, IA 52807


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