CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ANNUAL AWARDS WINNERS FOR 2017!
The Annual Award Winners for 2017 were Announced at the 2018 Awards Dinner, Davenport Country Club on Saturday, January 27, 2018! Those chosen by fellow Chamber Members and honored were:
Volunteer of the Year – Loren Long – Tug Fest
Event of the Year – tie – Wine Hop and Apple Fest
Brick & Mortar for Building Improvement – Cody Road Cocktail House – Mississippi River Distilling Company
Golden Pineapple for Hospitality – tie – Riverboat Twilight and LeClaire Information Center
Edward B. deSilva Award for Community Leadership – Mike Wolfe – Antique Archaeology
Congratulations to all the nominees and the winners, and thank you, too, to all the businesses who so generously donated items for the Live and Silent Auctions. A portion of the proceeds will go toward the Endowment Fund for the LeClaire Community Library. If is because of all our great local businesses that the Dinner is such a success year after year – Thank You!
LECLAIRE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERSHIP 2018
DEADLINE TO RENEW WAS FEBRUARY 1, 2018 – We will be updating the Membership Directory very soon! THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE RENEWED!
Letters and membership forms were mailed in December inviting all current and past members and those new to LeClaire to join the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce for 2018! If you did not receive a letter and form and wish to join, you can renew or join the Chamber by going to www.LeClaireChamber.com, go to Membership and click on Join Today. Or, contact the Chamber at 563-289-9970 for more information. We welcome all to join the Chamber and wish you a successful 2018!
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Muddy River Tug Club – A Tug of War Team that competes in tournaments and at TugFest and volunteers throughout the community. Contact – Loren Long. 563-508-1672. LDL444@aol.com
Jess Harris Photography – Full service lifestyle photographer located in LeClaire. Custom sessions available from bumps to babies and beyond, custom artwork for your home. 563-289-7554. www.jessharris.photography
Shepherd-Kautz Chiropractic - Full Chiropractic Care. Dr Shepherd and Dr. Courtney Kautz. New location - 700 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, IA 52753 Phone: 563-289-3242.
Beth Engle – Residential & Commercial Custom Cleaning – 309-644-1249
Pelican’s Crossing – Owner, Teresa Garrison. Vacation Rental House. 26838 229th St., LeClaire. 563-289-3410
CHAMBER NETWORKING
February 13th - D’s Smokin’ BBQ & Tap House breakfast, 8 a.m. Everyone Welcome!
ANNOUNCEMENTS – 02/09/2018
February 2-11 - Isabel Bloom "New In Bloom". New January thru March, 2018 releases will be available for purchase. AND you can earn a FREE Heart Pick with every $50 purchase from February 2-11.
February 9-25 - Winter Olympic Special at Blue Iguana! Frozen Margaritas are $3 for a small & $5 for a large.
Saturday, February 10, 2-5pm PLUS (see special hours below): LeClaire Cocoa Crawl. Find delectable chocolate treats at many of LeClaire’s businesses. Some will be offering free samples; some will be offering special pricing on great chocolate and Valentine’s items all day!
Free Goodies:
Antique Archaeology will be handing out chocolate kisses.
Bela has chocolate fondue and hot cocoa samples.
D’s Smokin’ BBQ & Taphouse has pork belly with chocolate infused BBQ sauce samples.
Green Tree Brewery has Chocolate Cherry Stout beer samples.
LeClaire Olive Oil Co. has samples of all their oils and vinegars. Special features are their Dark Chocolate balsamic vinegar, Chocolate Raspberry balsamic vinegar, and their special of the month - Chocolate Strawberry balsamic vinegar over vanilla ice cream. 10% off the chocolate balsamic vinegars sampled during the Cocoa Crawl.
Letty’s Designs & Home Décor: Receive a FREE carnation.
Royal-Tea has tea samples of dark chocolate peppermint, chocolate monkey, velvet, and vanilla berry truffle.
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique is giving away Valentine’s chocolates from 10am-5pm and serving hot cocoa, too.
Wide River Winery has hot chocolate wine samples.
Dining / Beverage Discounts:
Blue Iguana has their Chocolate White Russian for $4.
Crane & Pelican Café will be serving an amazing hot fudge on their ice cream for no additional charge.
Mississippi River Distilling Company & Cody Road Cocktail House has $2 off their Black Forest Hot Chocolate cocktail.
Shopping Specials:
Antique Archaeology will be handing out chocolate kisses and offering a special: Buy their Antique Archaeology Sweatshirt or Long Sleeve Tee and get a FREE Lips Logo Patch! Offer good February 9-11.
Green Tree Brewery has a sale on all their “His and Her” Glass Sets - 50% off February 10-14.
Isabel Bloom is celebrating "New In Bloom" Feb 2-11. New January thru March, 2018 releases will be available for purchase. Also, customers will earn a FREE Heart Pick with every $50 purchase during this promotion.
LeClaire Olive Oil Co. has 10% off their chocolate balsamic vinegars sampled during the Cocoa Crawl -
Dark Chocolate, Chocolate Raspberry, Chocolate Strawberry.
Letty’s Designs & Home Décor: Receive a FREE carnation, AND if you place a Valentine’s flower order on February 10, they will provide a FREE box of chocolates to be delivered with your order.
Two Gems Boutique has 25% off a variety of Valentine’s items.
Unique Creations & Sassy Pants Boutique is offering 50% off all Valentine’s shirts from 10am-5pm.
February 10 - Riverside Church Interactive Movie – Toy Story We add actions, tasks, and snacks to make the movie come to life! The event is free! Kids 7 and under need an adult to stay older kids may be signed in. For more information, or call April 920-287-8851
February 13 – Chamber Networking - D’s Smokin’ BBQ & Tap House breakfast, 8 a.m. Everyone Welcome!
February 13 – Blue Iguana - Fat Tuesday! Take the Wanna Iguana Challenge for 1/2 Price today!
February 14 - Our Savior Presbyterian Church – Lenten Season Begins 22530 240th Ave - by Argo Corners. Soup lunch and Lenten Service held at noon. Everyone is invited to join in the prepared 40 days of Lent meditation guide for Lent services with scripture and prayer, and the imposition of ashes on the forehead on Ash Wednesday. The meditation guide will be available at the church on Ash Wednesday with scriptures for the following 5 Wednesdays of Lent, but the Lenten soup supper and service will be held at 6 P.M. on the following 5 Wednesdays of Lent, not at noon. Please come join us to celebrate this joyous season of Christ our King.
February 14 - 6pm or 8pm: Crane & Pelican Café Special Valentine Dinner – 3 courses for $39.95. See the menu at www.craneandpelican.com, then call 563-289-8774 to reserve a table. 563-289-8774.
February 18 - Blue Iguana - National Drink Wine Day! $4 Pints of sangria at Blue Iguana!
February 22 – Blue Iguana - It's National Margarita Day! Celebrate at Blue Iguana with our frozen margarita special! ($3 small / $5 large)
February 24 – LeClaire Park & Rec Commission Open House and Trivia Night - The LeClaire Park & Rec Commission would like to share our vision of current and future our Parks, Rec Center, Bike Path and Recreation Programs. We have lots to share and would like your thoughts and feedback. Join us at the LeClaire Rec Center on Saturday, February 24th from 4 PM - 6 PM. Be sure to visit each station and enter your name for a GREAT giveaway!!!
Trivia Night:
It's Trivia Night!!! Join us for the first ever Trivia Night at the LeClaire Rec Center following the Open House. We have some AMAZING Silent Auction items for you to bid on too! All proceeds from this event will go towards planned park expansions in 2018 and 2019. Gather your team for an evening of fun! Doors open @ 6:30. Trivia begins @ 7:00. Teams of 8 players - $10 per person. BYOB and snacks (no hard liquor please)
February 25 - Noon-4pm: Join the Buffalo Bill Museum to celebrate the birthday of their native son Buffalo Bill Cody. Buffalo Bill Cody was born February 26, 1846 in Scott County, Iowa. Buffalo Bill was a Pony Express Rider and a civil war hero before staring in own Wild West Show! Also visit the other great exhibits at the museum such as: the Lone Star, a wooden hull steam powered paddle wheel, Native American artifacts, and exhibits featuring 1900’s ladies fashion, life on Mississippi, riverboat pilots, a 1939 Chris Craft speed boat and many more fascinating displays. Free admission for this event.
FYI
Riverside Church presents interactive movies. We add actions, tasks, and snacks to make the movie come to life! The event is free! Kids 7 and under need an adult to stay older kids may be signed in.
February 10th- Toy Story
March 10th- Kung Fu Panda
April 14th- Secret Life of Pets
May 12th- Madagascar
Please like Riverside Foursquare Church on Facebook for more information, or call April 920-287-8851
Daily soups are back at Blue Iguana and you can have them with the daily special. Schedule is below. Entrees below come with your choice of beans, papas fritas, rice or the soup of the day!
Monday - $5 Cheese Quesadilla (add Chicken $2 / Steak $3)
Monday's Soup: Creme de Poblano
Tuesday - $6 Campechano Tacos (2)
Tuesday's Soup: Enchilada Tortilla
Wednesday - $5 Diablo Chicken Salad
Wednesday's Soup: Roasted Veggie Fiesta
Thursday - $6 Chicken Enchiladas (2)
Thursday's Soup: Chipotle Chicken
Friday - $6 Half Torta Ahogada
Friday's Soup: Mexican Style Chili
Steventon’s – Prime Rib the first Saturday of every month!
Join the Mississippi River Distilling Company and Cody Road Cocktail House “Cocktail Cruise!” If you've been to the Cody Road Cocktail House - see how exciting the giant wall of cocktail choices can be! They always have 20 different feature cocktails on the menu. It's a tough choice because they are all delicious! Once you've tried one and you love it, then it's hard to veer off from a home run and try another. They want to encourage you to take a tour of all the cocktails on the menu. Each of the 20 cocktails will be numbered on the “Cocktail Cruise” card. Order each cocktail and have your card stamped. Fill it up and get free stuff and discounts in their store. Stay tuned to their Facebook page for more information.
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook! Our Mission Statement – “The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary partnership of area businesses, organizations, and individuals working together to build a healthy economy, while promoting and nurturing the quality of life in historic LeClaire.”
If you would like to attend a LeClaire Chamber Board Meeting in order to present a topic, please contact the Board in advance at LeClaireChamber@gmail.com in order to be included an upcoming agenda. You will be contacted with confirmation of being included in the agenda. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.
Pick up the LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. 117 S. Cody Road. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.
SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND
Registration Now Open for LeClaire Youth Baseball and Softball for Ages PreK – 12th Grade:
· T-Ball for ages 4-6
· Softball for girls in LeClaire & Princeton grades 1st – 12th
· Baseball for boys in 1st – 5th grade (Coach Pitch grades 1-2, Kid Pitch grades 3-5)
Register online at www.leclaireyouthball.com or in person at the LeClaire Park & Rec Open House held at the LeClaire Rec Center on February 24th from 4 P.M.-6 P.M. Paper registrations are also available at the LeClaire Community Library and the LeClaire City Hall. *Financial aid is available. Please contact leclaireyouthball@gmail.com
Business owners, professionals or your employer may sponsor a team for $300 or have a 4X6 vinyl mesh banner in the outfield of LeClaire Veterans Complex for $175. Sponsor monies support improvements to the fields, league operations and player uniforms (displaying your business logo). Your sponsorship provides an excellent opportunity to support the community while promoting your organization.
Pleasant Valley High School students looking for Service Learning Hours are welcome to help in our concession stands and at field clean up. Contact us with interest and availability.
We will have a "Rock and Roll Bingo" Fundraiser on April 14th at the LeClaire Fire Station.
For details, visit www.leclaireyouthball.com or contact Sara Gravert at 563-210-8382 with questions about the league.
Our Savior Presbyterian Church – Lenten Season 22530 240th Ave - by Argo Corners. Soup lunch and Lenten Service held at noon February 14th. Everyone is invited to join in the prepared 40 days of Lent meditation guide for Lent services with scripture and prayer, and the imposition of ashes on the forehead on Ash Wednesday. The meditation guide will be available at the church on Ash Wednesday with scriptures for the following 5 Wednesdays of Lent, but the Lenten soup supper and service will be held at 6 P.M. on the following 5 Wednesdays of Lent, not at noon. Please come join us to celebrate this joyous season of Christ our King.
First Presbyterian Church, Le Claire 200 South 12th St, across from Bridgeview Elementary School:
*Every Sunday: Worship at 10 a.m. Join us!!
*Men’s Saturday Morning Group: we meet every Saturday at 7:30 am. This Saturdaywe will meet at Brothers.
*Chair Aerobics: classes are 10-11 am, every Tuesday and Thursday! Work out at your own pace: come at 9:50 to register;
*Wednesday evenings, 5:30-7 pm dinner, games and Bible Lesson:
Half-Time! for K-4th grade
R-Time! for 5-8th grade
My Time! for 9-12th grade
LECLAIRE COMMUNITY LIBRARY
For more information, contact: LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, 563-289-4242, opt. 4, afry@leclaireiowa.gov
Monday through Saturday, January 2–February 28, ALL DAY: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Reading BINGO. Stop in at the Library and sign up for Winter Reading BINGO! Each BINGO square contains a reading/library activity. Every BINGO will earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing! Cover the entire card for a Blackout BINGO to earn a special prize! Grand prizes will be awarded in every age group. The program runs from January 2 – February 28.
Monday through Saturday, February 1st – February 28th, ALL DAY: LeClaire Community Library - Winter Reading BINGO. There is still time to stop in and sign up for Winter Reading BINGO! Each BINGO square contains a reading/library activity. Every BINGO will earn you an entry into a grand prize drawing! Cover the entire card for a Blackout BINGO to earn a special prize! Grand prizes will be awarded in every age group. The program runs from January 2nd – February 28th.
Saturday, February 10th, 11:00am: LeClaire Community Library - Crafting with Jenn: Purse Mini Scrapbooks. Jenn Voss will teach us how to make mini scrapbooks! No registration necessary, but class size is limited to 16. Adults and teens only.
Tuesday, February 13th, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library – Biblioteens. Come to the library on the second Tuesday of every month to share what you’ve been reading (whether you loved it or hated it), learn about new books, hang out, and have some delicious snacks! This program is best for ages 12-18.
Thursday, February 15th, 4:30pm - Teen Advisory Group (TAG). Help plan cool events, request new library materials, eat snacks, and get the inside scoop on what’s happening at the library! Don’t forget—your attendance earns you service learning hours and looks great on college/job applications! For 7th grade & up.
Tuesday, February 20th, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Junior Explorers. Explore a new science theme each month at the library—February’s theme is Shadows! Come in for a fun storytime and hands-on exploratory stations. This program will take the place of Family Storytime and is best for children aged 3-7.
Thursday, February 22nd, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Charlotte Blake Alston : Storyteller. Charlotte Blake Alston breathes life into traditional and contemporary stories from African and African American Traditions. Stories were the way the beliefs, mythology, cultural identity, history, and shared community values of a people were taught and preserved – and this tradition continued when Africans were brought to America. Stories and songs are best suited for intermediate, high school, and college/adult audiences. Event sponsored by Quad City Arts.
Friday, February 23rd, 2:00pm: LeClaire Community Library - Drop-In Tech Help. Bring in any device and we will give it a shot! Please arrive with passwords needed to access your device or accounts. 2:00pm – 3:30pm.
Monday, February 26th, 4:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Escape Room: Stolen Goods. Try your hand at cracking codes, solving mysteries, and claiming delicious prizes! The library’s spin on the ever popular escape rooms will require teamwork, patience, and brain power—do you have what it takes? Ages 8-15 are encouraged to come in to show what they are made of!
Wednesday, February 28th, 6:30pm: LeClaire Community Library - Adult Book Club. This month we’ll be reading The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir by Jennifer Ryan. Books are available at the library’s circulation counter free of cost AND are now available as an eBook through our RiverShare Digital Library Catalog.
PROPERTY LISTINGS
800 sq. ft. Commercial Property for Rent. One-half of the main floor within the newly renovated, historic "Samuel House" at 322 N. Cody Rd. This property has been completely remodeled including the beautiful hardwood floors, all while maintaining many of the house’s unique, original features. Also included would be the use of a beautifully landscaped outdoor space and picturesque front porch that only add to the charm of this location. This space is perfect for use as an office space or small storefront, and is located across the street from the popular Green Tree Brewery. $1200/month w/utilities included. On-site parking and additional on street parking in front. Flexible leasing options available. Please call Pat @ 563-349-3336, or JP @ 563-340-2123
400 sq. ft. Commercial property for rent. One-half of the main floor within the historic "Old Mill House" at 419 N. Cody Rd. - Prefect for use as office, and walking distance to shops and restaurants. $ 700/month - on street parking in front - Offering the option of a 6-month lease to start - Utilities included - First month's rent and $ 700 damage deposit due at signing. Call John: 309-314-7702, or Deb : 309-314-2800
LeClaire - LAST - To Be Built Home For Sale - 506 Davenport Street Perfect timing because your new home (most under $300K) will be move-in ready around mid June 2018. What's best? If you reserve this now, you'll choose your preferred model, floor plan, colors, flooring, and more. Select from ranch to 2-story at varying prices. Call Pam Brammann with the Home Sale Power Team (563) 271-7346 Re/Max River Cities, 4555 Utica Ridge Rd, Bettendorf, IA 52722. Each Re/Max office is independently owned and operated. Pam Brammann is LIC in IA
Commercial Property for Lease—510 N. Cody Road. Beautifully restored historical river boat captain’s home located at 510 N. Cody Road. Space available for office or retail. Views of the Mississippi River from the 2 front rooms along with the covered side porch. Beautiful Exposed brick walls. Refurbished hardwood floors. There is off street parking for at least 5 vehicles. Professionally landscaped 2016. Please call for a showing and/or any questions you may have: Jude 563-370-3279
Commercial Property for Lease – 1101 Canal Shore Dr SW, LeClaire in River Run Professional Building. 2,410 SF available to build to suit in Suite 1103/1105. Owners will subdivide space. Co-Tenants: Riverview Dental Specialists, Hungry Hobo, Kitzman Chiropractic & Acupuncture, Foxtail Hair Lounge. Contact: Shelley Vermeulen, property manager, 309-738-3906, shelley@rdsqc.com.
Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? Please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com with a property description, complete contact information including phone numbers and rental or purchase pricing.
2018 LeClaire Events:
February
10 – Cocoa Crawl
March
2- First Friday
April
6 – First Friday
28 – Wine Hop
