2008 Quad Cities Community Vitality Snapshot Scott County, Iowa | Rock Island County, Illinois
Demographics Quad Citiesa
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
143,140 147,545 3.077%
157,749 162,621 3.088%
12,440,351 12,831,970 3.148%
2,862,541 2,982,085 4.176%
288,378,137 299,398,485 3.821%
Table of Contents
Total Population1
Page 2
Demographics & Introduction
Page 4
Economy & Employment
2005 2006 % Change
Page 6
Health & Society
Racial and Ethnic Minority Population1
Page 8
Environment & Resources
Page 10
Education & Learning
2005 2006 % Change
Page 12
Arts, Culture & Recreation
Page 14
Neighborhoods, Housing & Safety
Page 16
Belonging & Leadership
Page 18
Our Community’s Legacy of Planning
300,889 310,166 3.083%
51,524 55,233 7.199%
29,000 31,199 7.583%
22,524 24,034 6.704%
4,275,294 4,474,406 4.657%
242,593 267,671 10.337%
95,762,576 101,221,494 5.700%
7,286 7,160 – 1.729%
4,906 6,537 33.245%
1,695,289 1,773,600 4.619%
103,143 112,299 8.877%
35,689,842 37,547,789 5.206%
2,979 3,399 14.099%
2,231 2,151 – 3.586%
736,161 780,039 5.960%
33,443 41,022 22.662%
14,967,828 15,767,731 5.344%
99,880 100,686 0.807%
10,947,374 10,816,345 – 1.197%
Foreign Born Residents1 2005 2006 % Change
12,192 13,697 12.344%
Naturalized Citizens1 2005 2006 % Change
5,210 5,550 6.526%
Single Parent Households (with Own Children Under 18)1 Foreign Born Residents, Naturalized Citizens, and Single Parent Households are new indicators.
2005 2006 % Change
11,229 12,892 14.810%
5,517 6,658 20.682%
5,712 6,234 9.139%
435,658 441,996 1.455%
Know Thyself. It is one of the first tenets of successful leaders who Cost of Living is a new indicator.
Quad Citiesa
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
39.2 38.3 – 2.296%
37.7 37.4 – 0.796%
35.6 35.7 0.281%
38.6 37.8 – 2.073%
36.4 36.4 0.000%
41,365 43,635 5.488%
49,282 46,127 – 6.402%
50,260 52,006 3.474%
43,609 44,491 2.023%
46,242 48,451 4.777%
10.0% 10.6% 6.000%
8.9% 8.9% 0.000%
9.2% 9.1% – 1.087%
7.5% 7.3% – 2.667%
10.2% 9.8% – 3.922%
Median Age1 2005 n/a 2006 n/a % Change
Median Household Income1 2005 n/a 2006 n/a % Change
% of Families In Poverty1 2005 n/a 2006 n/a % Change
Notes: a.) Quad Cities are defined as Scott and Rock Island counties. Source: 1.) U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2005. U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, 2006.
ACCRA Cost of Living Indexb, 2
Quad City Metro Area
Chicago, IL
Dubuque, IA
Peoria, IL
Ames, IA
National Average
1st Quarter 2007
96.2
111.7
96.9
95.7
96.4
100.0
Quad City Metro Area
Chicago, IL
Dubuque, IA
Peoria, IL
Ames, IA
National Average
1st Quarter 2008
93.7
111.5
98.3
97.7
93.7
100.0
Note: b.) The Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) produces the ACCRA Cost of Living Index to provide a useful and reasonably accurate measure of living cost differences among urban areas. The Index measures relative price levels for consumer goods and services in participating areas. The average for all participating urban areas equals 100, and each participant’s index is read as a percentage of the average for all urban areas. The index does not show whether an area’s cost of living is increasing over time, rather, it shows the cost of living in relationship to other areas for the quarter in which it was conducted. The question the ACCRA Cost of Living Index is designed to answer is: How do urban areas compare in the cost of maintaining a standard-of-living appropriate for moderately affluent professional and managerial households? Source: 2.) The Council for Community and Economic Research
understand the value of information and how important good information is for making good decisions. Successful organizations take frequent looks at their strengths and weaknesses internally and externally in order to build effective plans for future growth. We believe the same tenets apply for our community as a whole. Healthy, vital communities understand the value of information and the importance of using that information to make strategic decisions that can improve the quality of life. And, sharing information is the first step for engaging individuals and organizations in collaborative, creative endeavors that can benefit all sectors of our community. Our belief in the value of information and the value of sharing information led to the publication last year of the first Community Vitality Snapshot. This year, we revisit the same seven areas of our community: Economy & Employment, Health & Society, Environment & Resources, Education & Learning, Arts, Culture & Recreation, Neighborhoods, Housing & Safety and Belonging & Leadership. Thanks to the substantial input we received from the community, we’ve made significant improvements to this year’s Snapshot. First, we clearly heard and understood the need for information to be presented with more context. Whenever possible, we have strived to present indicators with data comparisons across geographies and/or time. We also have substantially increased our explanatory comments and footnotes so that readers have a better understanding of what an indicator encompasses. Second, we re-evaluated the set of indicators published last year and have redefined, clarified or in some cases replaced indicators entirely. Those indicators new to this year’s report are clearly identified. We expect this revision of the indicator set to be an on-going annual process as we work to develop a report that has meaning and value for our community. We realize that our community’s journey to develop a common language of indicators has just begun. We continue to ask for your help in improving this process and report. Two years of data are not enough for us to draw conclusions about the direction of many important trends. And, certainly we know that many difficult community challenges highlighted by the indicators will only be solved over decades, not months. But, we have begun to Know Ourselves better. We have developed a stronger sense of how issues in our community cross sectors. We have developed more effective dialogues and spurred important conversations. We have connected new people and new resources. And, we know that our journey ultimately leads to a healthier and more vibrant Quad Cities. Please join us.
Economy & Employment The vitality of our community today and in the future depends on a strong economy with rewarding jobs that pay enough to sustain families. Those who have not found their place in our economy depend on our caring community to meet basic needs.
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Retail Sales is a new indicator. Housing Growth is a new indicator.
Annual Average Labor Force: Employed or unemployed workers in the workforce age 16 or older.1
Quad Cities Area
Rock Island County
Scott County
2006 2007 % Change
168,530 169,040 0.303%
79,680 80,550 1.092%
88,850 88,490 – 0.405%
Housing Growth: New construction housing permits.3
Annual Average Unemployment Rate: Individuals actively seeking but found no employment during week of reference.1
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
2006 2007
4.5% 4.7%
3.8% 3.8%
4.6% 5.0%
3.8% 3.8%
4.6% 4.6%
Food Pantry and Meal Site Use: The number of visits to food pantries and number of individuals served meals in one year at selected organization.2, a
Food Pantry Visits
Individuals Assisted at Food Pantries
Individuals Served Meals at Meal Sites
2006 2007 % Changeb
26,809 26,415 – 1.470%
86,660 88,354 1.955%
30,856 29,966 – 2.884%
Sources: 1.) Iowa Workforce Development, Illinois Department of Employment Security. 2.) Churches United, QCA. 3.) U.S. Census Bureau, Manufacturing and Construction Division, Building Permits Branch. 4.) Illinois and Iowa Department of Revenue.
Single Family Homes
Quad Cities Area
Rock Island County
Scott County
2006 2007 % Change
737 592 – 19.674%
199 185 – 7.035%
538 407 – 24.349%
Multi-Family Units
Quad Cities Area
Rock Island County
Scott County
2006 2007 % Change
290 500 72.414%
134 194 44.776%
156 306 96.154%
Retail Sales: Total sales stated in thousands.4
Quad Cities Area
Rock Island County
Scott County
2006 2007 % Change
$3,992,777 $4,060,988 1.708%
$1,709,477 $1,743,368 1.983%
$2,283,300 $2,317,620 1.503%
Notes: a.) There are 2 more food pantries (26) reporting in 2007 than in 2006 (24). The number of meal sites remained the same. b.) Slight decreases in 2007 numbers are attributed to incomplete data.
Health & Society In a vital community, everyone is able to work and play. When illness or disability interferes, we lose a part of our community’s energy. Personal choice plays a part in personal health, and our collective choices have great impact on our community’s health.
Lacking Health Insurance: Percentage of people 18-64 who do not have any health insurance.a, b, c
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Year 1
12%
10.8%
17.5%
1
2
Iowa
U.S.
10.9%
3
16.6%4
2
Notes: a.) All data refers to 2007 with the exception of Rock Island County data. The most recent data available for RI County is 2004-2006. b.) These three indicators are using a different data source than last year’s snapshot that will allow annual trending for future years. Back data was not reprinted since the source year lags. c.) Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both men and women.
Smoking Prevalence: Percentage of Quad City Area adults who currently smoke.a, b
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
Year 1
18.3%1
20.2%2
20.1%3
19.8%2
19.8%4
Sources: 1.) Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois County Behavioral Risk Factor Survey, Round 3. 2.) Iowa Department of Public Health, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. 3.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Prevalence Data. 4.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, Prevalence Data.
Overweight/Obesity Prevalence: Percentage of Quad City Area adults who are overweight/obese.a, b, c
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
Year 1 Overweight (BMI > 25) Obese (BMI > 30)
62.1%1 24.5%1
64.7%2 28%2
63%3 25.6%3
64.7%2 27.7%2
63%4 26.3%4
Births to Teen Mothers: Live births to mothers under 20 years old calculated as an average percentage of total live births over a three year period.d
Quad City Area
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Year 1 Year 2
11.89% 12.15%e
13.23% 13.34%5
10.74% 11.15%6
9.94% 9.85%5
e
5
6
Iowa 5
Notes: d.) Year 1 is 2002-2004 data. Year 2 is 2004-2006 data with the exception of the US total which is 2003-2005. e.) Calculated as a percent of total Scott County Teen Births and Total Rock Island County Teen Births.
U.S.
8.77% 8.58%6 6
10.4%7 10.23%7
Sources: 5.) Health Statistics Online, Illinois Department of Public Health. 6.) Center for Health Statistics, Iowa Department of Public Health. 7.) National Center for Health Statistics, “Health, United States, 2007”.
Average Incidence Rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Gonorrhea cases per 100,000 population and Chlamydia cases per 100,000 population calculated as an average over three years.f, g
Quad City Area
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Year 1 Gonorrhea Cases Year 2 Gonorrhea Cases % Change
186.8 171.95h – 7.95%
179.88 153.648 – 14.59%
193.19 188.589 – 2.39%
164.21 159.18 – 3.11%
49.77 61.689 23.93%
116.7310 115.7710 – 0.82%
Year 1 Chlamydia Cases Year 2 Chlamydia Cases % Change
461.57h 496.28h 7.52%
443.038 469.418 5.95%
478.69 520.689 8.79%
384.048 416.168 8.36%
235.449 273.889 16.33%
303.0110 330.6910 9.14%
h
8
9
Iowa 8
U.S. 9
Notes: f.) STD rates are calculated based on 2007 Census Population Estimates. g.) Year 1 data is 2003-2005 except US data which is 2002-2004. Year 2 data is 2005-2007 except for US which is 20042006. The gap in data exists in the interest of showing the most recent data. h.) Calculated – Average rate of Rock Island County and Scott County cases. Sources: 8.) Health Statistics Online, Illinois Department of Public Health. 9.) STD Prevention Program, Iowa Department of Public Health. 10.) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of STD Prevention, 2006 STD Surveillance Report.
Environment and Resources A vital community shares a concern for the environment. Grassroots efforts to protect the environment result in positive change. Environmental conditions merit awareness due to their impact on health.
Annual Volunteer Clean-up: Pounds of trash collected and number of volunteers at annual Xstream Cleanup of Mississippi River and tributaries in Scott and Rock Island counties.1
Pounds of Trash Collected
Number of Volunteers
2007 2008
49,000 75,180
1,500 1,327a
Energy Conservation: Onsite residential energy audits for Scott County and online in-home audits for Rock Island County.b, 2
Scott County
Rock Island County
2006 2007
1,118 912
116 355
Note: a.) This number does not include over 1,000 volunteers with the Boy Scouts who participated in a regional clean-up of the Quad Cities and neighboring communities that included Xstream Cleanup. Source: 1.) Living Lands and Waters: Xstream Cleanup.
Rock Island County
Illinois
2006 2007
4.19%f, 3 3.0%f, 4
2.3%f, 3 1.8%f, 4
Air Quality Index: Number of days the index registered at 101 or above.g, 7
Scott and Rock Island Counties
2007 2008
1 1
Scott and Rock Island Counties
2007 2008
14,820 14,744
Source: 8.) Rock Island County Waste Management Agency and Waste Commission of Scott County.
Note: b.) The large difference between the numbers in Scott and Rock Island counties is due to the variation in funding available for energy conservation programs. However, as of June 1, 2008, residents of Rock Island County now have access to the same on-site audits that were previously only available on the Iowa side. Source: 2.) MidAmerican Energy Company.
Lead Poisoning in Children: Percent of children tested who had blood lead levels >= 10 mcg/dL.c, 1
Recycled Materials: Number of tons of residential mixed waste recycled.8
U.S.
1.6%3 1.2%6
Scott County
Iowa
6.1%d, 5 5.1%e, 5
6.6%d, 5 6.1%e, 5
Note: c.) It is difficult to compare these numbers across states because of different methodologies used for reporting lead poisoning levels. Comparing by region year to year, there has been a decline in the percent of children with lead poisoning in all areas. d.) IADPH: children born in 2000, tested as of 12/31/2006. e.) IADPH: children born in 2001, tested as of 12/31/2007. f.) Rock Island County and Illinois numbers are all children ages 6 and younger that were tested. Sources: 3.) Illinois Lead Program Surveillance Report, 2007, Illinois Department of Public Health. 4.) Illinois Department of Public Health, provisional numbers. 5.) Bureau of Lead Poisoning Prevention, Iowa Department of Public Health. 6.) National Health & Nutritional Survey, 2002-2004 data via Illinois Department of Public Health.
Note: g.) Think of the Air Quality Index (AQI) as a yardstick that runs from 0 to 500. The higher the AQI value, the greater the level of air pollution and the greater the health concern. An AQI value of 100 generally corresponds to the national air quality standard for the pollutant, which is the level EPA has set to protect public health. AQI values below 100 are generally thought of as satisfactory. When AQI values are above 100, air quality is considered to be unhealthy-at first for certain sensitive groups of people, then for everyone as AQI values get higher. Source: 7.) Ambient air monitoring data from Iowa Department of Natural Resources for ozone and/or fine particulate matter.
Education & Learning
Growing a vital local economy depends on educating our children to assume important jobs in our community. For our children, staying in school and earning a high school diploma is the key to apprenticeships, college, or technical training that lead to higher paying jobs and improved quality of life. Notes: a.) In grappling with the data in this section, we have learned that education indicators are quite complex. Given our goal to provide community leaders with valid indicators of progress on this topic, we thought that a brief explanation of how high school graduation rates are calculated would be helpful. As our community works towards improving graduation rates, it has become clear that we will want to refine how we measure progress. National graduation statistics consistently report that approximately one out of four youth do not graduate “from high school in four years with their peers”. On the other hand, only about 3% are officially recorded as ‘drop outs’ each year. Consider the following example: Out of 100 students who start ninth grade, 75 graduate in four years with their peers. Another 3 students drop out each year (3 students x 4 years =12 students who drop out of their class). In this example, the Graduation Rate and Drop Out indicators will have accounted for 87 of the 100 students. What happened to the other 13 students? Some students move to another school district, graduate, but are counted in their original school district as non-graduators because they do not graduate with the peers with which they started 9th grade — even though they may still graduate somewhere else. Other students take longer than four years, but still graduate. Some students temporarily stop going to school, but then return and graduate. Some students transfer to alternative high schools because regular high schools simply don’t work for them. Some students drop out, but earn a GED certificate. Finally, some students continue to show up at school because it is a safe place and something to do, but never earn enough credits to graduate. In all of these cases, however, specific data about these students are not captured by the current indicators. So, how will we know when improvements are achieved? When the graduation rate increases or decreases, which of the factors above have actually changed? Understanding this challenge suggests that, as a community, we will want to look at other ways to measure our progress in helping youth make successful transitions into adulthood.
Dropout Rate is a new indicator.
Children Registered for Free and Reduced Lunch: Percentage of children registered for Federal Lunch Program.1 Rock Island/Milan, IL Moline/Coal Valley, IL
East Moline, IL (elementary only)
United Township, IL (high school only)
Bettendorf, IA
Davenport, IA
North Scott, IA
Pleasant Valley, IA
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
Year 1 2006-07 57.00% Year 2 2007-08 58.71%
61.00% 56.93%
43.00% 41.62%
20.60% 20.70%
51.10% 50.50%
19.60% 20.70%
8.80% 10.00%
40.00% 40.50%
32.20% 33.40%
59.30% 59.30%
34.40% 40.89%
Attendance at School: Daily rate of attendance.2 Rock Island/Milan, IL Moline/Coal Valley, IL
East Moline, IL (elementary only)
United Township, IL (high school only)
Bettendorf, IA
Davenport, IA
North Scott, IA
Pleasant Valley, IA
Illinois
Iowa
Year 1 2005-6 Year 2 2006-7
95.30% 95.20%
93.10% 92.80%
96.00% 95.76%
93.40% 93.77%
96.04% 96.10%
96.80% 96.44%
94.00% 93.70%
95.80% 95.12%
92.90% 93.20%
94.80% 94.90%
Elementary Academics: Percent of 4th Graders achieving reading proficiency.2
Rock Island/Milan, IL
Moline/Coal Valley, IL East Moline, IL
Bettendorf, IA
Davenport, IA
North Scott, IA
Pleasant Valley, IA
Illinois
Iowa
Year 1 2005-6 Year 2 2006-7
61.00% 62.90%
77.00% 77.60%
81.80% 81.64%
73.00% 74.20%
79.00% 87.26%
88.00% 84.55%
72.90% 73.70%
78.40% 79.00%
69.00% 67.40%
High School Achievement: Graduation rates and drop-out rates per school district.2, a
Rock Island/Milan, IL
Moline/Coal Valley, IL
United Township, IL
Bettendorf, IA
Davenport, IA
North Scott, IA
Pleasant Valley, IA
Illinois
Iowa
Year 1 2005-6 Graduation Rate 85.50% 85.70% 80.70% 92.70% 72.90% 92.24% 94.80% 87.80%
90.80%
Year 2 2006-7 Graduation Rate 88.40% 84.10% 81.00% 92.10% 77.50% 94.70% 93.30% 85.90% Dropout Rate 1.50% 2.40% 4.80% 2.51% 5.90% 1.78% 1.60% 3.50%
90.50% 2.30%
Enrollment at Local Higher Learning Institutions: Enrollment at higher learning facilities in the Quad Cities.3
These colleges have a higher ratio of full-time students
These colleges have a higher ratio of part-time students
Augustana College
St. Ambrose University
Western Illinois University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Quad City Graduate Studies Center
Blackhawk College
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
Year 1 2006-7 Year 2 2007-8
2,500 2,505
3,850 3,870
1,331 1,332
1,502 1,480
3,725 3,231
11,938 12,326
11,223 11,114
Sources: 1.) Respective school districts. 2.) Illinois State Board of Education Report Cards 2006-2007 School Year, Iowa Department of Education. 3.) Respective institutions.
Notes: a.) See Notes sidebar on page 10.
Arts, Culture & Recreation Arts, culture and recreational activities are an essential ingredient for a vital community. A wide variety of offerings demonstrate a community’s commitment to improve their quality of life.
Library Usage is a new indicator.
Venue Attendance: Estimated number of individuals who visited selected venues: Adler Theatre, Family Museum, Figge Art Museum, i wireless Center, Niabi Zoo, Putnam Museum, Quad City Botanical Center, River Music Experience.1
Quad Cities Area
2006 2007 % Change
1,119,724 1,362,180 17.8%
Source: 1.) Respective venues
Library Usage: Percentage of city/county population holding library cards at selected libraries.2
Moline Public Library
Rock Island Public Library
Bettendorf Public Library
Scott County Library
Davenport Public Library
2007
63.2%
39.6%
68.6%
52.0%
46.8%
Recreation Availability: Number of acres per 1,000 population3
Quad Cities Area
Year 1 2007 Year 2 2008 % Change
25.3 25.9 2.3%a
Note: a.) This increase represents 160 additional acres Source: 3.) Bi-State Regional Commission
Philanthropy: Contributions, gifts, grants, direct/ indirect public and government support for selected venues: Family Museum, Figge Art Museum, Niabi Zoo, Putnam Museum, Quad City Botanical Center and River Music Experience.4
Quad Cities Area
Year 1 Fiscal Year Ending 2006b Year 2 Fiscal Year Ending 2007 % Change
$6,050,243 $4,098,370 – 47.6%b
Note: b.) Several venues completed capital campaigns in FY 05/06. Source: 4.) Respective institutions’ IRS Form 990
Source: 2.) Respective libraries
Neighborhoods, Housing & Safety Good housing for sale or rent and neighbors who work together are hallmarks of a vital community. Strong local neighborhoods with families who care for themselves and others are essential to a safe community.
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Public Transit Ridership is a new indicator.
Cost of Housing: Average cost of single family home.1
Illinois Quad Cities
Iowa Quad Cities
2006 2007 % Change
$113,900 $115,600 1.49%
$159,500 $164,800 3.32%
Safety Preparedness: Number of people who have completed Red Cross trainings in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Preparedness.5
Adults
Youth
2006-7 2007-8 % Change
15,972 18,889 18.26%
4,770 5,420 13.63%
Cost of Housing: Median rental cost per month.2
Rock Island County
Scott County
Illinois
Iowa
U.S.
2005 2006 % Change
$540 $557 3.15%
$599 $634 5.84%
$734 $761 3.68%
$559 $584 4.47%
$728 $763 4.81%
Crime: Includes the numbers of murder/manslaughter, criminal sexual assault, aggravated assault, robbery, burglary and motor vehicle theft in Rock Island, Moline, East Moline, Davenport, and Bettendorf.a, 3 2006 2007 % Change
4,905 4,506 – 8.13%
Note: a.) This indicator does not infer that overall crime has declined, just the crime levels in these specific categories
Safety of Children: Number of confirmed child abuse cases in the Quad Cities Area.6 2006 2007 % Change
1,145 1,270 10.92%
Public Transit Ridership: Trips taken on Quad Cities public transit.7 2006 2007 % Change
3,505,394 3,673,600 4.80%
Neighborhood Involvement: Number of neighborhood groups and partnerships.4 2006 2007 % Change
285 289 1.40%
Sources: 1.) Ruhl &Ruhl Realtors. 2.) Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2005. 3.) Individual City Police Departments. 4.) Cities of Bettendorf, Davenport, East Moline, Moline, Rock Island. 5.) American Red Cross. 6.) Child Abuse Council in Rock Island & Scott Counties. 7.) Davenport Citibus, Bettendorf Transit, Metrolink
Belonging & Leadership A vital community has engaged citizens who volunteer and vote because they believe they can make a difference. Local leaders who can meet the challenge to keep our agencies, institutions and governments relevant and responsive are critical to creating community change.
Leadership Inclusiveness is a new indicator.
Voting: Current number of registered voters and percentage that voted in listed elections.
Registered Voters Quad Cities Area Rock Island County Scott County
Percentage That Voted Rock Island County Scott County
2006 2007 2008
232,597 192,630 240,142
40.07%1 8.77%2 29.06%4
117,626 95,314 123,569
114,971 97,316 116,573
49.13%1 24.61%3 2.58%5
Sources: Rock Island County Clerk and Scott County Auditor 1.) General Election November 2006 2.) Consolidated General Election 2007 3.) Municipal Election November 2007 4.) Special General Election 2008 5.) General Primary Election June 2008 - uncontested primary
Senior Involvement: Volunteer hours at select organization.6
Volunteer Hours
Number of Volunteers
2006 2007 % change
129,612 145,000 10.6%
911 1,000 8.9%
Source: 6.) Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
Leadership Inclusiveness: Numbers and percentages of currently filled Board seats of selected nonprofits that are held by women and ethnic/ racial minorities.a, 7 Total Seats Currently Filled
Female Board Members
Minority Board Membersb
Notes: a.) Boards included: Bethany for Children and Families, Community Health Care, Family Resources, Figge Art Museum, Handicapped Development Center, Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center, Quad City Symphony, Scott County Family YMCA, St. Ambrose University, United Way of the Quad Cities Area. b.) Ethnic/Racial minorities as defined by reporting organizations.
239
89 / 37.24%
28 / 11.72%
Source: 7.) Respective institutions
Our Community’s Legacy of Planning “ Healthier communities have found that dialogue — engaging with fellow residents in order to build a shared understanding of what the community is, what it should become and how it will get there — is how the process of improving health and quality of life begins.” — A Message to America from America’s Communities publication
The Quad Cities’ journey to Know Thyself began in the 1980s, after it was forced to cope with the loss of 20,000 manufacturing and farm implement jobs. The local economy was diminishing and the spirits of its citizens were lessening. In response to these issues, an alliance of media executives joined hands with local leaders to create a community-wide plan to address the matters facing the greater Quad Cities. Thus began the process of strategic planning for our community and the establishment of the Quad Cities Vision for the Future project. Vision for the Future Steering Committee members focused their efforts on the critical areas of jobs, fragmentation, education, labor/ management and leadership. Their goal was to produce a ‘blueprint for the building work ahead’ and some of its activities sought to: • rejuvenate the downtowns and develop the riverfronts; • identify, broaden, and promote the Quad Cities’ amenity base; • develop major transportation systems; • create a Quad Cities Metropolitan Authority; • promote unity among target groups of the private sector; • i ncrease cooperation among school systems, business and the public in defining and meeting educational priorities; • i mprove the quality of labor-management relations to “state-ofthe-art,” enhancing present jobs and encouraging new ones; • i mplement a needs assessment, increase training in leadership skills, set up a mentoring program and coordinate leadership programs for youth.
Many of the Vision for the Future recommendations were carried out by 1992, and its strategic plan developed alliances among cities and school systems, improved workforce development and fostered community partnerships. The Quad Cities has continued to work collaboratively to create a better community, and the Community Vitality Snapshot is just one of many efforts currently taking place. The Community Vitality Snapshot plays an important role in helping us to know ourselves today. The Snapshot has helped identify some of our strengths and weaknesses in the areas of economy and employment, health and society, environment and resources, education and learning, arts, culture and recreation, neighborhoods, housing and safety, and belonging and leadership. This knowledge will help shape the future direction of our community.
Our efforts in planning have been inspired by a national network of partnerships and organizations, including The Coalition for Healthier Cities and Communities. The organization and its counterparts are working towards creating healthier people in healthier communities. We seek to do the same and believe that you, too, can play a role in creating a better, brighter Quad Cities by using the 2008 Community Vitality Snapshot in the following ways: 1. Strategic Planning 2. Program Planning 3. Grant Applications and Evaluations 4. Collaborative Projects 5. Employee Recruitment 6. Staff Education 7. Project Evaluation 8. Charitable Giving Decisions 9. Community/Best Practices Presentations 10. Advocacy
The Quad Cities Community Vitality Task Force committee wishes to express our sincere thanks to the Bi-State Regional Commission whose knowledge and support has been a major contribution to this report. Snapshot Design: Jeff VanEchaute, pi design, inc.
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