29 Jun 2015

Redband Coffee will be open on the 4th of July

By Rick Cook

Happy Independence Day

Our Downtown Davenport store will be open from 0630AM-0200PM.

Fresh roasted coffee, espresso, New Orleans style ice coffee, scones and fried egg sandwiches while you enjoy your holiday.

The Hilltop store will be closed on the 4th:

29 Jun 2015

Students Take the Fight to Congress

By Ashley Yoerger
My name is Ashley Yoerger and I have been teaching social studies in the DC Public School system for three years. Each day, I witness firsthand the effects of DC's second-class status on our schools, our teachers, and most importantly our students. 

My students were appalled to learn in class that they have fewer rights than the rest of America. They wonder why, despite living in the seat of American democracy, Congress doesn't see them, respect them or represent them. 

Many of my students talk about two DC's: the federal government and the Mall, and the rest of DC - the DC where real people live. That is the DC that Congress doesn't understand and tries to control.

Young people are keenly aware that politicians from other parts of the country routinely tell the District how to spend local tax dollars and what locally passed laws are put into effect.

After observing this, I was eager for my students to participate in DC Vote's "Student Advocacy Day" last month. DC Vote took students from all over the District to Capitol Hill to show Congress that young people won't stand for politicians from other parts of the country trying to control our local laws and tax dollars. Through their conversations, they put a face on the District and showed Congress that DC is a place filled with real people, who deserve full representation.
29 Jun 2015

River Bandits take 3 from the Kernels

By Marco LaNave

RIVER BANDITS RACK UP HITS, WEAR DOWN KERNELS

Alex Bregman hits first professional home run to put Quad Cities a season-best 24 games above .500

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 28, 2015) - River Bandits catcher Jamie Ritchie and left fielder Jason Martin each had three hits, shortstop Alex Bregman hit his first professional home run, and right-hander Christian Powell pitched five innings to defeat his former team, the Cedar Rapids Kernels, 6-1, at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium Sunday afternoon.

Quad Cities (3-1 second half, 48-24 overall) moved its overall record 24 games above .500 for the first time since the end of the 2013 season by out-hitting the Kernels, 46-29, in the four-game series that was a first round playoff preview. The River Bandits took the final three games of the series after dropping the opener on Thursday. On Sunday, the River Bandits recorded single runs in each of the second, third, fourth, and fifth innings, and they tacked on two additional runs in the ninth.

The scoring started for Quad Cities in the second inning against Kernels starter Zach Tillery (4-3). Second baseman Alex Hernandez ripped a ball back up the middle to score center fielder Ramon Laureano, who tripled in his third consecutive game to begin the second half. The lead was doubled in the third inning on a solo shot by Bregman who smacked an 0-2 pitch from Tillery over the wall in straight-away left field to post his first professional round tripper in his third game as a professional.

The lead became three for the River Bandits in the fourth inning, as Hernandez led off with a walk, followed by designated hitter Bobby Boyd's ground-ball single into center field. Third baseman Luis Reynoso bunted two pitches foul before laying down a sacrifice bunt to move each runner one base, before Ritchie hit a line-drive single to right field to score Hernandez for a 3-0 lead.

Cedar Rapids (2-2, 42-32) answered in the bottom of the fourth against Powell for its only run of the game. Designated hitter Alex Real hit his second home run of the season to the top of the picnic deck in left field.

The Bandits got the run right back for a 4-1 lead in the fifth inning, as Laureano grounded into a double play with Martin on third base and right fielder Ryan Bottger on first. That lead was more than enough for right-hander Francis Martes, who worked four scoreless innings of relief on just one hit to earn his second save in as many chances. The 4-1 score remained until the ninth, when Martin hit an RBI triple off the right-field wall and later scored on a single by Laureano. Martin came within a home run of the cycle Sunday and finished the four-game series 9-for-19 with four runs, three extra-base hits and two RBIs.

The River Bandits return to Modern Woodmen Park Monday to begin a five game homestand, starting with the first of three games against the Beloit Snappers. Right hander Brandon McNitt (1-2, 5.23) starts for the River Bandits, while Heath Fillmyer (0-8, 8.24) will start for the Snappers.

UP NEXT: Fans may submit photos and nominations of their loved ones who are fighting, or have fought, cancer to bandit@riverbandits.com. From the nominations, 100 photos will be selected to assemble the numbers on the jerseys the River Bandits will wear on Stand Up To Cancer Night July 10, when a jersey auction will benefit Genesis Center for Breast Health. Individual tickets are on sale at the River Bandits box office and online at riverbandits.com. Ticket plans of 12 to 70 games - which include free parking, reserved seats, merchandise discounts, and guaranteed giveaways - are available by calling 563-324-3000.

BANDITS USE LATE RUNS TO BEAT KERNELS IN 10 AGAIN

Tanielu has game-tying hit in ninth inning, Boyd and Bregman drive in runs in 10th inning

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 27, 2015) - Down to their final strike twice, the Quad Cities River Bandits rallied to tie the game on back-to-back two out singles by catcher Jacob Nottingham and third baseman Nick Tanielu, and went on to win, 6-4, in 10 innings for the second consecutive game over the Cedar Rapids Kernels Saturday night at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

The ninth-inning rally began for the River Bandits (2-1 second half, 47-24 overall) with a one-out walk drawn by designated hitter Jamie Ritchie against Kernels left-hander Cam Booser (1-2). After a fly ball to right off the bat of shortstop Alex Bregman for the second out, Nottingham singled a 2-2 pitch back up the middle, moving Ritchie to second. Tanielu singled to center field on a 1-2 count that allowed Ritchie to score and tied the game, 4-4.

The Bandits built on their ninth inning rally in the 10th against Booser, who walked two of the first three batters he faced. With first baseman Ryan Bottger on second and shortstop Kristian Trompiz on first, center fielder Bobby Boyd bounced a ball to the right side of the infield that was knocked down by first baseman Brett Doe. Boyd reached on an infield single, and Trompiz scored the go-ahead run ahead of Doe's throw to home plate. Quad Cities added an insurance run on a screaming line drive by Bregman, who missed his first home run by just a few feet, but did drive in Boyd with the double, his first extra-base hit and RBI as a professional.

Strong pitching by River Bandits reliever Ryan Thompson (2-2) delivered the game into extra innings. Thompson began his night in the eighth, sending down the first seven Kernels he faced in order. With one out in the 10th inning, designated hitter Jorge Fernandez singled to left to bring the tying run to the plate, but Thompson shut the door by striking out second baseman Rafael Valera and center fielder Tanner English to end the game and seal the win for the Bandits over their first-round playoff opponent, Cedar Rapids (1-2, 42-31).

Quad Cities tacked a single run on the board in each of the third, fourth, and fifth innings for a 3-0 lead against Kernels starter Keaton Steele. Nottingham started the scoring, singling to center in the third inning to score Trompiz for the All-Star catcher's team-high 46th RBI. Left fielder Jason Martin doubled the lead in the fourth inning by smacking his fourth home run of the season, a shot over the right field fence. The lead became three in the fifth, as Tanielu collected the first of his run-scoring hits, driving in Boyd on a line drive to center field.

The Kernels were kept quiet by Bandits starter Brock Dykxhoorn through five innings, as the Quad Cities righty allowed just one hit while walking one and striking out three. In the sixth, however, after he notched his fourth strikeout, Cedar Rapids tagged him for four straight hits, including an RBI single by shortstop Nick Gordon and game-tying two-run double from right fielder Edgar Corcino, chasing Dykxhoorn from the game. Reliever Aaron Greenwood gave up a run-scoring single - the Kernels' fifth straight hit - to catcher Alex Real to give the Kernels the lead. After a groundout for the second out, Greenwood got help from right fielder Sean McMullen, who fielded a single by left fielder Zack Larson and threw out Real at home plate to end the inning. Greenwood went 1 2/3 innings, allowing no runs on two hits with one strikeout.

BANDITS RALLY LATE, TOP CEDAR RAPIDS IN 10

Quad Cities tags Kernels bullpen for runs in seventh, eighth, 10th to even playoff preview series

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (June 26, 2015) - A night after losing late to the Cedar Rapids Kernels, the Quad Cities River Bandits returned the favor, tying the game in the eighth inning on a two-run single by center fielder Bobby Boyd and pulling ahead on a 10th-inning sacrifice fly by shortstop Kristian Trompiz to defeat the Kernels, 4-3 in 10 innings Friday night.

Trailing 3-1 and batting with the bases loaded and two out in the eighth, Boyd lined a ball through the right side of the infield past first baseman Jorge Fernandez to score third baseman Nick Tanielu and left fielder Jason Martin to tie the game. In the first inning of extras, right fielder Ramon Laureano skipped a line-drive triple past sliding right fielder Max Murphy and then scored on the Trompiz sacrifice fly to left field against reliever Randy LeBlanc (5-1) to give the River Bandits the 4-3 lead.

Cedar Rapids (1-1 second half, 42-30 overall) scored two runs in the first inning against River Bandits right-hander Joshua James, as the first four men reached base safely. Center fielder Edgar Corcino and shortstop Nick Gordon each walked, followed by a single from Kernels left fielder Zack Larson. With the bases loaded and nobody out, designated hitter Alex Real singled in Corcino, moving Gordon to third and Larson to second. Murphy struck out for the first out of the inning, and third baseman T.J. White drove in the second run of the inning on a fielder's choice, beating out a play at first and scoring Gordon.

The River Bandits (1-1, 46-24) were stifled through three innings against starter Ethan Mildren, getting just two runners on base in that time, as first baseman Jamie Ritchie walked and singled his first two times to the plate. Quad Cities chased Mildren after six innings, recording back-to-back hits against the righty in the fourth and sixth innings despite not breaking through on the scoreboard. The River Bandits got their first run in the seventh, after Boyd tripled to start the inning and scored on a groundout by Ritchie.

After Quad Cities tied the game in the top of the eighth, Eric Peterson (4-3) was tasked with keeping the Kernels quiet and faced just one over the minimum in the eighth and ninth innings, striking out a pair in the process. In the bottom of the 10th, Angel Heredia had to get through some trouble to earn his second save. With one out, he hit second baseman Pat Kelly, and Corcino reached on a fielding error by Alex Hernandez on a line drive off his glove. Gordon then lined a 1-2 pitch into the left-center field alley way that Boyd caught on leap before a dive to prevent a potential game-tying hit. Heredia struck out Larson to end the ballgame and give the River Bandits the win and even the four-game series at one win apiece.

29 Jun 2015

Jason Kollum Kicks Off Tour at Rock Island Library July 6

By Lisa Lockheart
Rock Island, IL: Juggler, stilt-walker and balloon-twister Jason Kollum kicks off his "See the Show, Become a Pro" tour on Monday, July 6 at the Rock Island Main Library, 401 19th Street.

The Niles, Illinois entertainer appeared to rave reviews in Rock Island last year. His hour-long interactive show includes a super-sized blend of juggling everything from audience member's shoes to more traditional balls, rings, and clubs, and balancing blocks, wine glasses and spinning platters, often while balancing himself in the bargain. In addition to helping with some of the more involved stunts, audience members will get a chance to learn juggling and balancing skills in the "become a pro" workshop after the show.Kollum appears at 10:00 am on July 6 in the Rock Island Library's second-floor Community Room. The show is free and open to the public.

29 Jun 2015

Iowa Federation of Labor has not endorsed any candidates

By Lance Coles

Contrary to a newspaper article printed in the Cedar Rapids Gazette, the Iowa Federation of Labor (IFL) has not endorsed and will not endorse candidate Sanders or any other presidential candidate.  The Iowa Federation of Labor has no authority to endorse presidential candidates at all.

The "Union Leaders" quoted and identified in this news article do not speak for the members of the Iowa Federation of Labor or the AFL-CIO.

Their comments can be taken as their opinions and their intentions to be addressed at the convention.

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29 Jun 2015

Abby Saladino of Long Grove pursues full-time research at Central College

By J. Hodges

PELLA, IA (06/26/2015)(readMedia)-- Central College student Abby Saladino of Long Grove became a full-time researcher this summer. Saladino, a biology major, is working on two sustainability research projects with professor of biology Russ Benedict: Prairies for Agriculture, which investigates how restoring native prairie species could help Iowa farmers, and bat behavior research, which will help the Iowa Depa

Saladino is one of 23 student researchers on campus this summer. Students are supported by various grants, including support from the Arthur J. Bosch Endowment, Margaret A. Cargill Foundation, David and Linda Wesselink, American Chemical Society, Central College Dean's Office, Moore Family Foundation and Monticello College Foundation.

Founded in 1853, Central College of Pella, Iowa, is a private, residential four-year liberal arts college known for its academic rigor and strength in global experiential learning, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math), sustainability education, athletics success and tradition, and leadership and service. Central continues to value its long-standing relationship with the Reformed Church in America that began in 1916. The college participates in NCAA Division III athletics and is a member of the Iowa Conference. Central is an active part of the Greater Des Moines region and just two minutes from Lake Red Rock, Iowa's largest lake.

29 Jun 2015

JTC Charity Softball Tournament Press Release

By EINNOC10@aol.com

The 4th Annual JTC Charity Softball Tournament will be held on July 11th and 12th, 2015 at Coralville Creekside Ballpark.  The deadline for team registration for this two day tournament consisting of 24 Men's D league and Coed division teams is July 3rd.  For more information call Allen Correll at (319) 331-3901 or Curtis Iburg at (319) 471-3892, e-mailldsoftball2007@gmail.com, or visit www.facebook.com/JTCTourney.

Proceeds will benefit the Iowa Chapter of the MISS Foundation.

29 Jun 2015

Statement by former Gov. Pat Quinn on Landmark Supreme Court Decision

By Billy Morgan

CHICAGO - Former Governor Pat Quinn today issued the following statement regarding the United States Supreme Court's landmark decision in Obergefell v. Hodges. Governor Quinn signed legislation on Nov. 20, 2013 making Illinois the 16th state to embrace full marriage equality. The legislation was signed on the desk where Abraham Lincoln wrote his first inaugural address:

"Today's decision by the Supreme Court is a victory for equal justice under law in America.

"Marriage equality is the law of the land. Loving couples in every state can now receive the rights and protections of marriage.

"As I said when I signed the Illinois marriage equality law on Nov. 20, 2013, 'Love is patient, love is kind... love never fails.'"

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29 Jun 2015

Loebsack Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Gay Marriage

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that same sex couples have the right to marry, no matter where the live.

"Iowans are no strangers to being on the forefront of fighting for greater civil rights. We have long strived for equality, whether it is based on race, gender or sexual orientation. That is why I am thrilled that the Supreme Court today struck down state laws that discriminate against gay and lesbian couples, effectively legalizing marriage between two people of the same sex nationwide. This is a momentous day in civil rights history, and I am so happy that same-sex couples are one important step closer to the equality they deserve."

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29 Jun 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 06/26/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 06/26/2015

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Riverside Foursquare Church - LeClaire - 302 N. Cody Rd. Pastor Anthony and April Flanigan. Come as you are and leave empowered. We are a Church On Purpose. Our call is to have faith, give hope, and be love. Please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30. Come as you are, Leave empowered. www.riversidefoursquare.org 563-289-4220

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

The June 2015 issue has been sent to all homes and businesses in the 52753 zipcode area and can be seen online at www.leclairechamber.com

CALENDAR

June 26th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Black Velvet Band in the courtyard.

June 26th - Steventon's - Live Music Steve Ernst on the deck for our Sunset Concerts, 6-9 pm

June 26th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

 

June 27th - French Market Day - Sponsored by the River Valley Optimist Club Come join us on the LeClaire South Levee for a day of fun activities.

9am: "Tour de LeClaire" is back! The annual Big Wheel Races for kids ages 3-6. Also have fun with Mikey Medic while he talks to the kids and balloon animals. Come and enjoy a FREE, fun event for the kids.

2-8pm: LeClaire Wine and Beer Festival. Come enjoy great food, live music, Wine and Beers from vendors throughout Iowa. Proceeds to benefit River Valley Optimist Club's Youth Sports Camps, Scholarship Programs, and Backpack Food Assistance Program. Admission $20. $10 for Designated Drivers and Underage Individuals.

June 27th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market will be in the middle section of the levee alongside the French Market Day event.

June 28th - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Wine Tasting 3-5pm - 15 wines for $15.00

 

July 3rd - First Friday in LeClaire 5-8pm

Mississippi River Distilling Company. Free cocktail glass with spirit purchase, summer food and cocktail samples, and Big Peach Liqueur release! www.mrdistilling.com .

Wide River Winery open until 8pm with live music by the Whoozdads in the courtyard from 5-8pm. Enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine and music with friends! www.wideriverwinery.com .

Riverside Foursquare Church will be handing out free s'mores, free 4th of July photo booth, and will have some music!  Stop by and have some fun!

Many stores will be open late and restaurants will have food and drink specials.

July 4th - Steventon's will be closed.

 

July 6th-9th - First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Bible School 5:30-8p.m. For all children, 5 to 11 years. There will be dinner, a lesson, music, games and crafts. Call 563-381-7777 for more information or to register your children.

July 11th - Bierstube - 1st Annual SWINGING FORE A CURE MS GOLF OUTING Proudly Sponsored by the BIERSTUBE. Registration and Sponsor forms available at both Bierstube locations.

July 11th - Princeton Garden Walk 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Benefit for Princeton Community Center. Home gardens open to the public. The walk will start and end at the Community Center, 428 South River Dr. Participants are invited to check in, buy a $5.00 ticket, pick up a map and an ice cold bottle of water to start tour. Each guest is invited to return to the center to enjoy refreshments and mark your ballot for your favorite garden. Representatives from Iowa State University Extension Office will be available for gardening questions and concerns.

July 16th - Ribbon Cutting - Abundant Health Chiropractic - Bettendorf. More information to come.

July 18th - LeClaire High School Reunion For All Who Attended LeClaire Township Schools before 1960. Pleasant Valley Community School District High School Cafeteria, Belmont Road, Bettendorf, IA. Doors open 3p.m. Buffet Dinner, 5-7p.m. Program 7p.m. Commemorative T-Shirts - $10.00. $18 per person. Reservations Required. Guests Welcome! Contact Marie Spinsby, 563-289-4588.

July 22nd - Princeton Community Center - An Afternoon of Euchre 12:30 p.m.  Anyone interested in lunch can meet at 11:30 a.m. and we will order from Go Fish (lunch is on their own) and have it delivered to the Center with Euchre to start after that. Zion Lutheran co-sponsors the event.  There will be coffee and dessert included.  There will be no fee to play, just enjoy a fun afternoon near the Mississippi.

July 23rd - 25th - Expressions in Threads Fabriganza - Our largest sale of the year! LeClaire Civic Center. July 23rd - special pre-sale event. Admission $20.00, proceeds go to SERVHAITI. Hors d'oeuvres will be served at 6:00 PM with shopping at 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM. July 24th - sale is open to all 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM July 25th - sale is open to all from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Sale includes special fabric groupings at $6.00/yard, double wides at $10.00/yard and fabric from Moda, Quilting Ttreasures, Red Rooster, Benartex and more. Link to July calendar with the Fabriganza dates listed http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?month=7&year=2015

July 27th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8a.m.

SAVE THE DATE

July 31-Aug 2 - Princeton Days City Wide Activities!

August 13-15 - Tug Fest!

 

FYI

American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore what you may have! They are on the hunt for interesting characters with interesting and unique items.  Some of what they look for: vintage bicycles, toys, unusual radios, movie memorabilia, advertising, military items, folk art, vintage musical equipment, vintage automotive items, early firefighting equipment, vintage clothing, pre-50's western gear. American Pickers is produced by Cineflix Productions for History. New episodes air Wednesdays at 9pm ET on History. If you have a large collection or want to refer someone to Mike and Frank, email: your name, number, address and description of the collection and photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com , or call 1-855-old-rust.

 

Kiddie Karrasel, LeClaire - We are enrolling for Fall Pre-K for 4 year olds. Must be four by September 15. Extended care option available. 563-289-3946 www.kiddiekarraselacademy.com

Reusable Usables - Every Sunday at 1:30 RU features "Re-purposed Sunday Art" with a new re-purposed project each week!

Isabel Bloom Their birds are back! Purchase two or more birds and save 10%. Save $30 on the complete set of seven! Save $10 on their Heart of America Isabel Bloom Green Tree Plaque. To help support their endowment fund, the Friends of the Library have partnered up with Isabel Bloom to create the Green Tree Wall Plaque, on sale for $24, with part of the proceeds going toward the LeClaire Community Library's endowment. If you are interested in purchasing one of these plaques, please contact Becky Pilger at bekpilg71@aol.com or find them at the Library. Those who make a $1000 donation or more to the Library's endowment will receive a complimentary plaque as a thank you for supporting the library. www.leclairelibrary.org

 

Expressions in Threads - The Row by Row Experience is a nationwide event that runs from June 21st through September 8th in which participating shops create a unique quilt row created by each, individual shop, based on a central theme, this year's them is water. Customers can travel to participating shops like Expressions in Threads and collect the row we've created, along with our shop's license plate, specially designed for the Row by Row event. For more information, go to: http://www.expressionsinthreads.com/module/events.htm?year=2015&month=Jun&day=22&eventId=803020

Reusable Usables is sponsoring a meet-up group. Please join - it's FREE! www.meetup.com/Quad-Cities-Creative-Reuse/ Quad Cities Creative Re-users is a community for anyone that shares a passion or would like to learn more about reusing and re-purposing materials such as: scraps, leftovers, castoffs, found, re-purposed or recycled materials that might otherwise end up in the landfills. Reusable Usables Creative Arts Center will host fun networking events and offer opportunities for members to teach classes. Their group will offer adult events, family events, and events for children. They'll incorporate green living, cooking and gardening as well. No experience necessary. You are welcome to join their community of green-minded, creative re-users. Come inspire, learn, share, create, and play!

Sweet Dreams Guest House has vacancies for spring and summer bookings, but is filling up fast! Call 563-289-1339 to reserve your overnight stay.

Congratulations to Wide River Winery's wine making team Dorothy O'Brien and Kyle Frahm for winning the double gold medal at this year's Tasters Guild International Wine Competition! 1600 evaluations of wine from 7 countries and 32 states/providences were conducted by 30 experienced judges. Thanks to all of our loyal customers for making Pursuit of Happiness our #1 selling wine! Also, now available - Not Guilty. Long awaited and much anticipated sherry, Not Guilty, is now available only at the tasting rooms in Clinton and LeClaire.

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire - Coming this fall: "A Nite for Nepal!" Watch for more info.

  • Bierstube Now Hiring! Bar Tenders, Barbacks, Wait Staff, Hosts, Cooks! Seeking experienced, energetic team oriented restaurant professionals! Apply in person, 1001 Canal Shore Drive, LeClaire, or online Bier-stube.com

Bierstube - Summer Kitchen Hours

Sunday- 7am-10pm

Monday- Thursday 10:30am-10pm

Friday- 10:30am-12am

Saturday- 7am-12am

Karaoke every 2nd & 4th Fridays from 9pm-1am.

New Late night Happy Hour 9pm-1am!

Late night Menu available 9pm-12am!

  • Blue Iguana has new weekly drink specials:

Margarita Mondays - $2 Off Margaritas

Iguana Tuesdays - $4  Wanna Iguanas

Wednesday Wells - $3 Well Drinks

Thirsty Thursday - $4 MRDC Feature Drink

Feature Friday - $4 Featured Drink

Sangria Saturdays - $4 Pints/$14 Pitchers

Draft Sunday - $1 Off Draft Beers

  • Join Crane & Pelican Café every Thursday evening from 5-9pm for Sliders & Suds. For $10, you get three gourmet sliders with their house made chips, and for $5 you get three 8 oz. sample pours of beer!

 

  • Faithful Pilot - June, July, and August Specials - And Come Check Out Our New Menu!

Mondays - Half Priced Martini's

Tuesdays - Tequila Tuesday $5.00 unique, and interesting tequila cocktails for $5.00

Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night

Thursday - $1.00 Oysters & Buckets of Beer on the patio

Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11-2 - yes Brunch is back at The Pilot on Saturdays!

Sunday - reserved for wine tastings and private events.

 

  • Go Fish Marina Bar & Grill Summer Dinner Specials have started! Monday: Burger Baskets Tuesday: Tacos - Wednesday: 50 cent Wings - Thursday: BBQ Ribs - All day Sunday: Jumbo Peel 'n Eat Shrimp

 

  • Jones St. Java House has fresh, tasty wraps for lunch in addition to morning pastries, coffee, tea, and other beverages.

 

Princeton Community Center The fourth Wednesday of each month through October we will have An Afternoon of Euchre beginning around 12:30 p.m.  Anyone interested in lunch can meet at 11:30 a.m. and we will order from Go Fish (lunch is on their own) and have it delivered to the Center with Euchre to start after that. Zion Lutheran co-sponsors the event.  There will be coffee and dessert included.  There will be no fee to play, just enjoy a fun afternoon near the Mississippi.

 

Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

If you would like to attend a 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.

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Another round of $10,000 was awarded to area students to help pay for their college costs as part of the Ascentra Credit Union Scholarship Competition.  There were five $1,000 scholarships available for high school students planning to enter college.  The other five $1,000 scholarships were for members age 19 or over, considered non-traditional or continuing education students. All entries are judged on their essay, resume, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer services and work experience.  The competition is announced every October with the deadline in March of the following year. Official rules may be picked up at any of our branches or found online at ww.ascentra.org/scholarships.

Thanks to a generous donation from The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation and other donors, Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities broke ground on house #93 located at 1218 Perry St. in Davenport, Iowa on Saturday, June 6th. Fostering community development and investing to enhance the financial viability of the underserved are key parts of the mission of The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation.  These values align perfectly with the work Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities is doing for their latest build.  Ascentra established the fund at the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend to help enhance its charitable giving and further the philanthropic outreach in the region.

Pick up the new LeClaire information guide at the LeClaire Information Center. It has many photos and great information for everyone including residents, potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! Summer hours have started: Monday-Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday 1-4pm. 122 N. Cody Road. LIC Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

 

Riverview Apartment for Rent - Downtown LeClaire. One Bedroom. $1250/month. Call 563-940-3742 for more information.

Commercial Property for Rent - 1405 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire. 2,500 SF newly constructed office/retail space. Co-Tenant Snap Fitness. Owner will subdivide space. Private parking lot. ADA compliant. Contact: Meg Halligan, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, mhalligan@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000 Website Link: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7032508

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107.

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126.

Commercial Property Available Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct: 563-823-5272

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.

LECLAIRE EVENTS COMING UP!

June 27th - French Market Day

August 13-15 - Tug Fest

October 11 - LeClaire Apple Fest 11am to 4pm on the LeClaire Levee.  More to come!

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

July 14th - Blue Iguana - Lunch - noon

August 11th - McDonald's - Breakfast - 8a.m.

September 8th - Steventon's - Evening Event - 5:30p.m.

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