Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:17 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:17:47 GMT
A Davenport couple fishing on the Mississippi River are now facing $5,000 in civil penalties for breaking fishing laws. The couple was in possession of 332 fish over the legal limit. The Iowa DNR filedMore >>
A Davenport couple fishing on the Mississippi River are now facing $5,000 in civil penalties for breaking fishing laws. The couple was in possession of 332 fish over the legal limit. The Iowa DNR filedMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:38 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:38:30 GMT
The driver of a tanker carrying liquid fertilizer is dead after an accident on May 21st, in Muscatine County. The Muscatine County Sheriffs Office says is happened one mile east of Nichols, IA, on HighwayMore >>
The driver of a tanker carrying liquid fertilizer is dead after an accident on May 21st, in Muscatine County. The Muscatine County Sheriffs Office says is happened one mile east of Nichols, IA, on HighwayMore >>
10:15 am: I-74 bridge traffic is flowing freely. All accidents have been cleaned up. 9:55 am: One Illinois bound lane is now open as officials clear vehicles from the scene of the accident. 9:10 am:More >>
10:15 am: I-74 bridge traffic is flowing freely. All accidents have been cleaned up. 9:55 am: One Illinois bound lane is now open as officials clear vehicles from the scene of the accident. 9:10 am:More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:14:15 GMT
A new mental health outreach center opening in Davenport will be able to help those in the area. Today, Vera French hosted an open house at the new "Carol Center." Group officials say the new buildingMore >>
A new mental health outreach center opening in Davenport will be able to help those in the area. Today, Vera French hosted an open house at the new "Carol Center." Group officials say the new buildingMore >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:58:01 GMT
A traditionally busy travel weekend is ahead for memorial day and local law enforcement are gearing up to crack down. Wednesday multiple agencies held a seat belt enforcement zone in East Moline.More >>
A traditionally busy travel weekend is ahead for memorial day and local law enforcement are gearing up to crack down.More >>
She signed up for a class in 1978. Thirty five years later, Connie Zink of Savanna continues to make beautiful, antique reproduction dolls.
Connie makes the porcelain dolls from a studio in her home. The originals were made in the late 1800's to early 1900's in France and Germany.
Working from a mold, Connie's husband Dennis pours the greenware. The process also requires cleaning and firing a kiln. She paints the dolls and is determined to make each one look as much like the original as possible.
Connie has about one hundred antique reproductions. Each doll, she says, has its own personality. There are Bleuettes, dolls in sailor costumes, and many more.
In 1997, she received an international award for making an antique reproduction doll. In the doll making world, the award is similar to an Oscar.
It takes Connie about two weeks to make a doll. She sells many in the United States and overseas.
Connie Zink loves the challenge of trying to re-create something that she finds so beautiful. She does a few doll shows every year and also holds several doll retreats.
