HNI Corporation 408 East Second Street, Muscatine, Iowa 52761, Tel 563 272 7400, Fax 563 272 7347, www.hnicorp.com

July 22, 2013
The Honorable Anthony Foxx US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program
DOCKET NUMBER: DOT

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- 2013

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Dear Secretary Foxx:

On behalf of HNI Corporation, I am writing you in support of the Small Community Air Service Development Grant being submitted by the Quad City International Airport.

The Quad City International Airport, located in Moline, IL, serves passengers from throug hou t the regions of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The funds being sought will support the marketing efforts promoting existing, and possibly future, air service providers and their routes.

Retaining quality and reliable air service in the Quad Cities is critical to the region’s globally connected businesses and residents. The Quad Cities region is a bi

- state community with a population over 400,000

. A diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, including the world headquarters of Deere & Compa ny, The Hon Company, Modern Woodmen of America, KONE Elevator/Escalator, and Alcoa all call the greater Quad Cities region home. In addition, the Department of Defense’s Rock Island Arsenal is located in the region, providing critical global logistics, tr aining and manufacturing equipment and services to the joint forces.

HNI Corporation support s the Quad City International Airport’s primary goal s to solidify existing air service, moderate future fare increases and make current air service more sustainable, setting the course for future air service growth. Your full consideration of this grant request is appreciated to continue the economic growth potential for the Quad Cities region.

Sincerely,

Gary Carlson VP, Member & Community Relations HNI Corporation

### July 23, 2013

The Honorable Anthony Foxx US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program DOCKET NUMBER: DOT

- OST

- 2013

- 0120

Dear Secretary Foxx:

As Chairman I am writing you on behalf of the Scott County Board of Supervisors in support of the Small Community Air Service Development Grant being submitted by the Quad City International Airport.

The Quad City International Airport, located in Moline, IL, serves passengers fr om throughout the regions of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The funds being sought will support the marketing efforts promoting existing, and possibly future, air service providers and their routes.

Retaining quality and reliable air service in the Q uad Cities is critical to the region’s globally connected businesses and residents. The Quad Cities region is a bi

- state community with a population over 400,000. A diverse mix of Fortune 500 companies, including the world headquarters of Deere & Company , The Hon Company, Modern Woodmen of America, KONE Elevator/Escalator, and Alcoa all call the greater Quad Cities region home. In addition, the Department of Defense’s Rock Island Arsenal is located in the region, providing critical global logistics, trai ning and manufacturing equipment and services to the joint forces.
Scott County, Iowa supports the Quad City International Airport’s primary goals to solidify existing air service, moderate future fare increases and make current air service more sustaina ble, setting the course for future air service growth. Your full consideration of this grant request is appreciated to continue the economic growth potential for the Quad Cities region.

Sincerely,

Larry Minard Board Chair BOARD OF SUPERVISORS 600 W est Fourth Street Davenport, Iowa 52801

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- Mail: board@scottcountyiowa.com

LARRY MINARD , Chair JIM HANCOCK, Vice

- Chair WILLIAM P. CUSACK CAROL T. EARNHARDT TOM SUNDERBRUCHCorporate Headquarters 1607 2 nd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61282 309

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The Honorable Anthony Foxx 23 Jul 13 US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE Washington DC 20590

Re: Small Community Air Service Development Program DOCKET NUMBER: DOT

- OST

- 2013

- 0120

Dear Secretary Foxx:
On behalf of Pendulum Resources LLC,I am writing you in support of the Small Community Air Service Development Grant being submitted by the Quad City International Airport.

The Qua d City International Airport, located in Moline, IL, serves passengers from throughout the regions of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. The funds being sought will support the marketing efforts promoting existing, and possibly future, air service provider s and their routes.

Retaining quality and reliable air service in the Quad Cities is critical to the region’s globally connected businesses and residents. The Quad Cities region is a bi

- state community with a population over 400,000.
A diverse mix of F ortune 500 companies, including the world headquarters of Deere & Company, The Hon Company, Modern Woodmen of America, KONE Elevator/Escalator, and Alcoa all call the greater Quad Cities region home. In addition, the Department of Defense’s Rock Island Ar senal is located in the region, providing critical global logistics, training and manufacturing equipment and services to the joint
forces.

Pendulum Resources LLC supports the Quad City International Airport’s primary goals to solidify existing air servi ce, moderate future fare increases and make current air service more sustainable, setting the course for future air service growth. Your full consideration of this grant request is appreciated to continue the economic growth potential for the Quad Cities region.

Sincerely,

Alan Kruse
COOCorporate Headquarters 1607 2 nd Avenue Rock Island, IL 61282 309

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