09 Aug 2026

39th Annual Tug Fest Set for August 13-15 in LeClaire, Iowa

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (August 9, 2026) — Get ready for one of the most unique summer festivals in the country as LeClaire, Iowa, and Port Byron, Illinois, gear up for the 39th annual Tug Fest, August 13-15, 2026. This three-day celebration blends small-town charm with big-time fun — including carnival rides, live entertainment, a grand parade, fireworks, and the only inter-state Tug-of-War competition over the Mississippi River.

13 Jul 2026

Thirty-Ninth Annual Heartland British Autofest Returns to LeClaire Riverfront

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 13, 2026) — The Quad Cities’ British Auto Club will have their 39th Annual Heartland British Autofest in LeClaire, Iowa, on the Levee on Saturday, August 1. Each year, the event showcases a stunning array of classic British cars, including elegant Jaguars, Land Rovers, MGs, Triumphs, Austin Healeys, and Mini Coopers, among others.

11 Aug 2023

Grand Opening of "Emily Found It" in LeClaire, August 25

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (August 11, 2023) — Emily Found It, a new vintage-clothing and home-decor boutique in downtown LeClaire, Iowa, opened on July 17, 2023.

The shop is owned by Emily Gwin, former store manager of Antique Archaeology and American Pickers.

26 Jul 2023

Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets, Saturday, August 26

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (July 26, 2023) — FOR VETS, a not-for-profit organization, is hosting “Vettes on the River — Vettes Supporting Vets” in LeClaire, Iowa. All money raised from the 2023 Vettes on the River event will be donated to Quad City veterans’ organizations.

26 Jun 2023

Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium Unveils New Mural on Cody Road

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (June 26, 2023) — Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium will officially introduce a new mural with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, 5:15PM. The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ceremony will take place in front of the mural, which is located on the south side of the building at 110 South Cody Road.

07 Jun 2023

Patriot Riverfest in LeClaire Saturday, June 10

By Cindy Bruhn

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (June 7, 2023) — LeClaire, Iowa, will host Patriot Riverfest on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from 7am-7pm. The Patriot River Fest Inc was created to raise funds for Scott County veterans’ organizations and monuments. This is the inaugural year for the organization, so they hope you will join them. They plan to improve the party each year and raise funds to help renovate patriotic monuments and improve organizations’ ability to provide for Scott County Veterans.

17 Nov 2022

Rare Ore with Rich History from Buffalo Bill Cody's Campo Bonito Gold Mine to Be Donated by Wisconsin Business Partners

By Cindy Bruhn

APPLETON, WISCONSIN (November 17, 2022) — Loren Breckenridge and Jackie Lee, business partners in Appleton, Wisconsin, are thrilled to announce that they will be donating "Cody Stone" (Milky Quartz Ore) containing Gold, Silver, Copper, and Tungsten to the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Iowa.

18 Oct 2022

Root 67 Development with Four New Businesses is Opening on October 20 in LeClaire

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (October 18, 2022) — This Thursday, October 20, 2022, Root 67 — a new retail development owned by Kimberly and Rodney Collier in LeClaire — is opening! Come check out the building housing Buttercupp Candles, Nest — A Modern General Store, Cody Rose Flower Company, and THE Collective (opening in November).

07 Oct 2022

A Fall Tradition — LeClaire Fall Fest in LeClaire, Iowa

By Cindy Bruhn

LECLAIRE, IOWA (October 7, 2022) — Join us on Sunday, October 9, 11AM-4PM, on the Levee for the LeClaire Fall Fest sponsored by the River Valley Optimists’ Club. It’s a fun, family event that features art, crafts, and a variety of homemade food items. There will be a truckload of pumpkins for sale, too, by 4-H members.

09 Sep 2022

Patriot Hunts Riverfest Coming to LeClaire

By Cindy Bruhn

LeCLAIRE, IOWA (September 9, 2022) — Wendy Bloomingdale and Annette Black, co-chairs of the Patriot Hunts Riverfest, have organized a family-friendly day with free admission starting with the Kids’ Fishing Derby, 8-10AM, at the south end of the Levee. Registration starts at 7:45AM.

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