28 Sep 2015

Governor Announces Appointments 9/25/2015

By Catherine Kelly

CHICAGO - Governor Bruce Rauner announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Health Information Exchange Authority, the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees and the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

 

 

Name: Mason Budelier

Position: Executive Director - Illinois Health Information Exchange Authority

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Mason Budelier as Executive Director of the Illinois Health Information Exchange Authority. He currently serves as the General Counsel of the Authority.

Budelier came to the Illinois Health Information Exchange Authority in February. Before the Authority, Budelier served as a staff attorney at the Office of Council to the Inspector General within the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. He served in that role from 2011-2015 and handled legal and policy issues related to the administration of the Illinois Medicaid program. He also spent three years as an associate attorney with Bollinger, Ruberry & Garvey.

Budelier earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Iowa State University and a law degree from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He lives in Chicago.

 

Name: Tim Stuthers

Position: Trustee - Northern Illinois University

 

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Tim Stuthers to the Northern Illinois University Board of Trustees. He holds two degrees from the institution.

Stuthers is the Illinois Market President of First National Bank of Omaha. His responsibilities include general market and administrative duties for banking operations across the state of Illinois. He has 35 years of experience with the company, having started with them in 1980.

Stuthers currently serves on the boards of the Northern Illinois University Foundation, the DeKalb Sanitary District, the Illinois Council on Economic Education, and Grace Lutheran Church.

Stuthers earned both a bachelor's degree in finance and an MBA from Northern Illinois University. He lives in DeKalb.

 

 

 

Name: David Walsh

Position: Member - Metropolitan Water Reclamation District

 

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed David Walsh to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.

Walsh currently serves as the head of business development for Mark J. Walsh and Company. MJW&CO is a Chicago based commodity trading advisor. Previously, Walsh served as Senior Vice President of Advertising for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Prior to joining the Star Tribune, Walsh worked in a variety of positions within the Tribune Company, where his last position was Vice President of Advertising for the Los Angeles Times. Before joining the Times in 2005, he served as vice president of Tribune Interactive, where he oversaw print and online classified strategies for 10 Tribune owned newspapers.

Walsh earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois. He lives in Chicago.

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28 Sep 2015

Grassley Names New State Director

By Grassley Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley today announced that Aaron McKay has been named state director of the six Grassley offices located in Iowa.  The state director is based in Des Moines.

Grassley said his state offices - located in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Sioux City and Waterloo -- are central to providing Iowans with services including assistance with federal agencies such as the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, FEMA, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture.  Constituent services specialists also provide passport help and consider applications to the U.S. military service academies, among other assistance.  Regional directors also work in each of these offices as part of Grassley's commitment to fostering the process of representative government and active dialogue between elected officials and the people at the grass roots who they represent.

McKay will succeed Robert Renaud who has served as state director for 14 years and will retire on Sept. 30.  Renaud was Grassley's economic development director and regional director for four years before holding the position of state director.  "It has been a privilege to work for Iowa's senior senator. He exemplifies what Iowans expect in a public servant and expects his staff to be diligent in serving Iowans," Renaud said.  Renaud and his wife reside in Mitchellville.

McKay has worked for Grassley since 2001 as the Des Moines-based regional director and covering 21 of Iowa's 99 counties.  McKay previously served as a constituent service specialist for Grassley in Waterloo and as a staff assistant in Washington, D.C.  Between his positions with Grassley in Washington and Waterloo, McKay worked for the House of Representatives National Security Committee.  "I am honored to serve the people of Iowa as Senator Grassley's state director and will work to echo his strong commitment of public service," said McKay.

McKay is a graduate of the Upper Iowa University in Fayette.  He and his wife reside in Pleasant Hill.

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28 Sep 2015

President Signs Loebsack's Legislation to Grant Flexibility to Manufacturers and Consumers Into Law

By Randy Stalsberg

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after his legislation, the bipartisan E-Warranty Act of 2015 (H.R. 3154), was signed into law by President Obama. The legislation gives manufacturers the option of fulfilling their warranty notice requirements by posting the information on their website. Loebsack was the lead Democratic cosponsor and joined with Congressman Markwayne Mullin (OK-02) to introduce the bill.

"I am pleased this bipartisan legislation, which includes a commonsense update to our nation's decades old warranty requirements, is now law," said Loebsack. "This bill allows manufacturers to post warranty information online and give consumers easy access to written warranties."

If manufacturers choose to meet their warranty notification requirements by posting the information on their website, it must be in an accessible, conspicuous digital format. Manufacturers must also provide consumers with information on how to access the online warranty and obtain a paper copy, either by including instructions on the product packaging or in the product manual. The bill makes no changes to the rules regarding the content of warranty information.

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28 Sep 2015

Loebsack Statement on the Resignation of Speaker John Boehner

By Joe Hand

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the Speaker of the House, John Boehner, announced he will resign at the end of the month.

"I commend Speaker Boehner for his service to the House of Representatives and to our nation. While I have not always agreed with him, I understand that the challenges of leading a fractured and ideological party must have been extremely difficult. I wish him the best as he moves on to the next phase of his life.

"Today's news also gives the Republican Party an opportunity to pick a leader who has a history of working across the aisle with Democrats to move our nation forward. It is my hope that the Republican Party will elect a Speaker who is able to stop the partisan games that have ruled Washington for far too long and start working for the American people. I stand ready to work with the new Speaker, along with anyone from either side of the aisle, to solve the critical problems facing our nation."

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28 Sep 2015

Smiddy Decries Blocked Funding for Law Enforcement Crisis Training

By Paul Ferrero
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Pointing out the potentially devastating effects of police officers entering crisis situations without training, state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, voted to release funds for critical law enforcement training that are currently available but being blocked by the governor's budget veto.
"These training programs prepare officers for the most dangerous parts of their jobs and helps keep them and the public as safe as possible," Smiddy said. "It is irresponsible to send officers into crisis situations without the tools to safely diffuse the risks, especially when the funds to help are ready and waiting."
Smiddy voted to advance the funding for training grants to local law enforcement which are financed through statewide traffic ticket fees and would not be funded at the expense of other critical services. When the governor vetoed the budget, his action blocked funding for training programs which include specialized instruction on crisis interventions, information on safe interactions with the public, firearm safety, narcotics detection, interacting with people facing mental health challenges, updates on new laws and other important information. This measure still needs approval by the full House and Senate to be considered by the governor.
"The governor has taken an ideological view that harms middle-class families in Illinois, and now may even jeopardize the lives of officers who keep us safe," Smiddy said. "I find it unacceptable that the money to begin these training sessions is available, and yet not released. We must simply authorize its use and help Illinois officers be as prepared as possible while they protect us."
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28 Sep 2015

Gov. Branstad signs harvest weight proclamation

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Proclamation to aid farmers in hauling harvest in an efficient and effective manner

 

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry E. Branstad today signed a proclamation to allow the transportation of overweight loads of soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover.  The proclamation takes effect today, September 25, 2015, and expires after 60 days.

"I am pleased today to sign this proclamation to allow Iowa farmers to move their crop yields in an effective and efficient manner," said Branstad. "Iowa's farmers are a critical component of Iowa's economy and this proclamation will ensure they're able to transport their crop ahead of deteriorating weather conditions."

"Governor Branstad and I continue to look for ways in which government can assist Iowans and today's harvest weight proclamation is another way we're able to ensure producers can get their yield out of the fields and to market," said Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds.

This proclamation is intended to allow vehicles transporting soybeans, corn, hay, straw, silage and stover to be overweight, not exceeding 90,000 pounds gross weight, without a permit, but only for the duration of this proclamation.  This action is intended to allow loads transported on all highways within Iowa, excluding the interstate system, and those which do not exceed a maximum of 90,000 pounds gross weight, do not exceed the maximum axle weight limit determined under the non-primary highway maximum gross weight table in Iowa Code §321.463(5) (b), by more than twelve and one-half percent (12.5%), do not exceed the legal maximum axle weight limit of 20,000 pounds, and comply with posted limits on roads and bridges.

The Iowa Department of Transportation is directed to monitor the operation of this proclamation to assure the public's safety and facilitate the movement of the trucks involved.

The signed proclamation can be found here.
25 Sep 2015

Niabi Zoo Director Leaving for New Position

By Marc Heinzman
Coal Valley, IL - September 25, 2015 - Niabi Zoo announced today that Zoo Director Marc Heinzman is leaving his position at Niabi Zoo for a new opportunity. Heinzman has accepted the position of Zoological Curator at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, located in Eatonville, Washington. His last day at Niabi Zoo will be October 16.

Marc Heinzman began working at Niabi Zoo in 2008 as a zookeeper, before becoming Assistant Zoo Director in 2010. He became the Zoo Director in 2012. "I'm excited to start this next chapter of my career," said Heinzman, "and I know Niabi Zoo is positioned for continued success into the future. I have worked hard to assemble a great team of skilled and experienced professionals that will help take the Zoo to the next level." Heinzman also said he is proud of the improved levels of animal welfare and financial stability that Niabi Zoo has implemented in the last three years.

"I have a lifelong connection to Niabi Zoo," said Heinzman, "beginning with elementary school field trips as a young child all the way through to the bulk of my professional career in the Zoo field. Niabi Zoo will always be an important place to me, and now the Forest Preserve District and the Niabi Zoological Society are working with the nation's leading experts in zoo consultation and governance to determine the best path into the future. I can't wait to see what lies ahead for Niabi Zoo." Heinzman has been a resident of the Quad Cities for most of his life, attending Rock Island public schools and Saint Ambrose University.

"We're sorry to see Marc go," said Rock Island County Forest Preserve District Director Jeff Craver, "but we wish him all the best with his new opportunity. He's been a great asset to Niabi Zoo during his seven years there." Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is an AZA-accredited facility of Metro Parks Tacoma, an independent government agency which oversees the parks of Tacoma, Washington. Northwest Trek is 723 acres in size and features a collection of about 200 animals representing over 40 species native to the Pacific Northwest.

Niabi Zoo's Assistant Zoo Director, Dan Meates, will be act as interim Zoo Director until the Forest Preserve District completes a national search to identify Niabi Zoo's next Director.

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25 Sep 2015

Susan G. Komen Fit for the Cure Event in Davenport, IA - 10/9/2015

By Rebekah Margulis

WACOAL CELEBRATES 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF FIT FOR THE CURE® EVENT HELPS TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER

--Free bra fittings to help women look good, and do good--

 

WHAT: Join Wacoal in its mission to help end breast cancer with Fit for the Cure®! Participate in a Fit for the Cure event and receive a complimentary bra fitting from a Wacoal fit specialist. For every woman that participates, Wacoal will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen® for breast cancer research and community health programs. Wacoal will donate an additional $2 for every Wacoal bra, shapewear piece or b.tempt'd bra purchased at these events.

This season, in celebration of the 15th anniversary of Fit for the Cure, Wacoal has begun a new initiative inspiring women everywhere to get fit!  Wacoal will donate an extra $1 for each woman who photographs themselves following their fitting with a special "I Got Fit" sign and shares on social media using #IGotFit.

For 15 years, Wacoal has dedicated its efforts to educating more than 741,000 women across 411 cities about the importance of bra fit, foundation and overall breast health. To date, through Fit for the Cure, Wacoal has donated over $4 million to Susan G. Komen® and continues to host more than 1,200 events across America each year.

 

WHY: Giving back is a major component of Wacoal's business philosophy and an important factor in the growth of the brand.  In 2015, Wacoal will reach two major milestones: 30 years of making women look and feel good and 15 years of raising awareness through Fit for the Cure.

 

Research shows that 8 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong sized bra. Wearing a bra should not be even slightly uncomfortable.  Women should be professionally fitted for a bra once a year to ensure their bra size has not changed as a result of natural fluctuations in their body.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American women age 40-59 and accounts nearly 1 in 3 cancers diagnosed in the U.S.  By taking 15 minutes to meet with a Wacoal fit expert, you're helping to contribute to an important cause. Wacoal encourages women to visit their doctor for monthly breast examinations that could ultimately save their life.  

 

WHEN: Friday, October 9, 2015

10am-8pm

Dillards - Northpark Mall

320 W Kimberly Rd.

Davenport, IA

563-388-7954
25 Sep 2015

Branstad, Reynolds to attend Cedar Rapids school event, make announcement regarding anti-bullying efforts

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

(DES MOINES) - Iowa Gov. Terry E. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced that they will travel to Cedar Rapids on Monday, Sept. 28, 2015, for the dedication of a "Buddy Bench" at Arthur Elementary, 2630 B Ave. NE, and make an announcement regarding the administration's efforts to end bullying in Iowa's schools.

Former Arthur Elementary student Isaac Taylor wrote the governor's office in June about his Buddy Bench project, which grew out of his desire to stop bullying at school. Isaac, who is now in middle school, has been working to raise money with the goal of installing Buddy Benches on at least 17 additional school playgrounds in the Cedar Rapids area to foster friendship.  Six benches have been purchased so far. The Buddy Bench idea, Isaac said, originated with a student in Pennsylvania. The governor and lt. governor will join Arthur's faculty, staff and students when Isaac cuts the Buddy Bench ribbon on the Arthur Elementary playground.

At the conclusion of the Buddy Bench dedication, Branstad and Reynolds will make an announcement regarding their anti-bullying efforts. For three years, Governor Branstad, First Lady Chris Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds have worked to put policies in place to ensure that every student feels safe and respected at school. The announcement Monday will advance the governor's, first lady's and lt. governor's priority of preventing bullying in Iowa's schools.

The event will replace the administration's weekly news conference. Following the conclusion of the event, the governor and lt. governor will hold media availability.

Monday, September 28, 2015

1:30 p.m. Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds attend "Buddy Bench" dedication event and make announcement regarding administration's anti-bullying efforts in Iowa

Arthur Elementary - School playground

2630 B Ave. NE,

Cedar Rapids, IA

 

 

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25 Sep 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 09/25/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Divine Dezigns by LauraLee - 123 S. Cody Road, LeClaire. Interior design, decorating, accessorizing, organizing, and retail making old items new. Furniture, home accents, gifts. www.DevineDezignsbyLL.com 563-729-1108

 

LeClaire River Retreat Guest Condo - Stephanie Graham, owner. 215 1/2 Cody Road, LeClaire. leclaireriverretreat@gmail.com, www.leclaireriverretreat.com A modern, chic and newly updated condo with accommodations for up to six guests. Enjoy a beautiful open floor plan featuring a great room with hardwood floors and gas fireplace, kitchen with granite counter tops and stainless appliances, two walls of windows to enjoy the riverfront view, private entrance, an enclosed garage, and a private deck. Our lovely location is in the heart of historic downtown LeClaire, IA overlooking the Mississippi River. This luxury condominium is available for overnight, weekend, weekly, or monthly rental. Also available for group parties such as baby showers, bridal showers, and the like. 563-484-1555

 

RIBBON CUTTING!

October 1st - Riverbend Retro 9:30a.m. Mid-Century Modern and Danish-Modern furniture and home décor. Vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and electronics. 106 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, 52753. Facebook.com/RiverbendRetro 563-579-2615. Everyone Welcome!

November 6th- LeClaire River Retreat Guest Condo - Time tbd.

 

 

LECLAIRE CHAMBER MEMBERS - QC TIMES 2015 READERS' CHOICE AWARD WINNERS!

LeClaire, Iowa - Best Place to Take an Out-of-Town Guest - 4th year in a row!

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Best Gift Shop and Best Resale Shop

El Rio Spa and Wellness - Best Spa

The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Best Fine Dining

Grace Marine - Best Boat Sales and Service

Finalists in various categories:

Ascentra Credit Union - Bank or Credit Union

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Customer Service and Take an Out-of-Town Guest

Bierstube - Locally Owned Restaurant, Outdoor Dining, Burger, Chicken Wings, and Bar Food

Big Dave & Holly's - Take Out and Tenderloin

Blue Iguana - Margarita

Dwellings - Home Furnishing Store

El Rio Spa and Wellness - Nail Salon

Happy Joe's - Buffet, Pizza, and Kid's Birthday Party

Isabel Bloom - Gift Shop

Jones St Java House - Coffee Shop

Mississippi River Distilling Co. - Brewery

Riverside Family Eye Care - Eye Care Provider

Tug Fest - Summer Festival

 

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SEPTEMBER NEWSLETTER

The September newsletter has been delivered to all homes and businesses in the 52753 zipcode area.  See it online at www.leclairechamber.com under Chamber News!

 

CALENDAR

September 25th - Wide River Winery Live Music Jason Carl 5-8p.m.

September 25th - LeClaire Boy Scouts Venture Crew is serving a "grilled out" dinner at Snow Masonic Lodge #44 113 South Cody Road 6:30-7:30pm:. Price is $7 and includes dinner, dessert and a beverage. This is a fundraiser for the Venture Crew and benefits the Boy Scouts. Call Julie Crouse for more information, 563-940-8923.

 

September 26th - Cure it With Corn - Beating Leukemia Iowa Style on LeClaire Levee 11am-dusk. Fun event for a great cause! Live music by Just Chords, Rude Punch, and Battle Red, raffles, silent auction, Kids Zone, pulled pork sandwiches, sweet corn and fireworks at dusk. $10 at gate. All proceeds will go to helping find a cure for cancer at University of Iowa Hospitals and the American Cancer Society. T-shirts are available online for $15 plus $4 shipping at www.cureitwithcorn.com More information at https://www.facebook.com/cureitwithcorn

September 26th - Oktoberfest Celebration in Colona. 2-7pm. Enjoy Bierstube food and beer.

September 27th - The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Wine Tasting 3-5 p.m. includes small bites and 15 wines for $15; call 563-289-4156 to reserve your glass.

September 28th - Economic Development Meeting - Cancelled

 

 

SAVE THE DATE

October 1st - Riverbend Retro Ribbon Cutting 9:30a.m. Mid-Century Modern and Danish-Modern furniture and home décor. Vintage clothing and accessories, vinyl records and electronics. 106 S. Cody Road, LeClaire, 52753. Facebook.com/RiverbendRetro 563-579-2615. Everyone Welcome!

October 1st-31st - Food for Fines: It's back! LeClaire Community Library will take food donations to pay off late fees/fines for all of October. All donations will benefit the Hope Church Food Pantry. For a full list of acceptable donations, and for more information, please visit the www.leclaire.lib.ia.us or contact Library Director Jillian Aschliman at jaschliman@leclaireiowa.gov or (563)289-4242, ext. 4

 

October 2nd - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Co - Fun food and cocktail sampling, Boetje's Mustard is back! Wide River Winery - Live Music - 5-8

The Faithful Pilot Cafe & Spirits - Live Music, 7:30, Brad Brenny

Restaurant specials, and many shops open late!

 

October 3rd - Kids Book Club: LeClaire Community Library 12-1pm, first ever 4th-6th grade book club! Pick up a copy of this month's book, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein, at the library. Bring a sack lunch or a snack. No parents or younger siblings, please.

October 7th - Early-Release LEGO Club: Robots? LeClaire Community Library Towers? Aliens? See what building challenge is next - 3-4pm. We provide the LEGOs, just bring yourself! For ages 7 & up.

 

October 8th - Extreme Couponing with Sheena Hunter - LeClaire Community Library Tips on how to maximize your buying power! Learn to combine coupons with the best sales at local stores to drastically cut your monthly spending. All attendees are asked to bring a calculator with them. 6-8pm

October 11th - Apple Fest on the River 11a.m.-4p.m. Fun, family event that features apples, apple cider and a variety of homemade food items including pie, strudel, scones, and cupcakes. Huge truckload of pumpkins and gourds. Vendors include kettle corn, wide variety of unique craft and gift items. The LeClaire Lions Club will be selling Chili, Brats, Hot Dogs, Chili Dogs, and Pork Chop Sandwiches. The QC Antique Car Club will be displaying their cars, and there will be a "Kids Only" area for a small fee that includes face painting, beanbag toss, other children's games, and a jump house. Specialty items related to Apple Fest will be available at downtown businesses along with wonderful fall shopping, dining, and touring. For more information, contact boehlb@hotmail.com.

 

October 11th - Dogtoberfest at Bierstube 2-5:30pm Free doggy bags to the first 150 dogs. Raffle items, auction, and food and beverages will be available for purchase. Proceeds go to Crow Creek Dog Park. Free admission. 563-289-2121.

 

October 12th - Tourism Brainstorming Session 5:30-7:30pm at Holiday Inn Express, 1201 Canal Shore Drive. Snacks will be served. Residents, business owners, and volunteers are invited to attend this brainstorming session designed to help the Tourism Board and LeClaire Marketing Alliance determine its marketing priorities for the future and a course of action to keep LeClaire's momentum moving forward. Contact Cindy at info@visitleclaire.com for more information.

 

October 13th - Chamber Networking - Bierstube lunch, noon

October 15th - LeClaire Community Library - TAG:  Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. All are welcome, and don't forget?your attendance earns you Service Learning Hours!

October 19th - Economic Development Meeting City Hall - 8a.m.

October 24th - Annual Witch's Walk Free Family Fun on the Levee! Registration for the Witches' Walk & Costume Parade begins at 11:30am. Parade starts at 1pm. Rain date October 31st. Businesses are invited to hand out candy, create photo opportunities for families (use #witcheswalk2015 and #yourbusiness), give financial support for prizes and activities. To donate candy, prizes or for activities, or to volunteer, contact April, 920-287-8851, or Jenna, 717-580-1101.

 

 

FYI

Looking for Strolling Santas and Other Characters for Christmas in LeClaire! Volunteers for Friday evening after 4 p.m. Sat. from 11 until 7pm and Sunday from 12 noon until 3pm. Great Costumes and goodies to pass out provided! Just bring your Holiday Spirit and Smile to show everyone our community's spirit and zest for fun!  Call Kim and leave message - 563-289-5699. 4 to 6 women and 8 to 12 men needed for short shifts and longer periods to stroll and be on the trolley!

On Tuesday, September 15, 2015, the Moline Public Library hosted Terri Applegate with LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals. Read more at http://kwqc.com/2015/09/16/antiques-appraised-at-moline-library/

LeClaire Community Library - TAG:  Teen Advisory Group (TAG) meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30-7:30pm. All are welcome, and don't forget?your attendance earns you Service Learning Hours!

Isabel Bloom - Don't miss out!  Save $6 when you purchase both our new "Boo" and "Jack-O-Lantern" for just $50! Offer valid September 8-30, 2015.  Not valid with any other offers, on previous purchases or web orders.

Steventon's has Prime Rib on the first Saturday of each month.

Bierstube of LeClaire would like to offer all LeClaire Business Employees 10% food items!  Voted #1 Rueben in the QC!  We make our own sausages! Check out our daily specials and lunch features! New late night menu, Fri-Sat, 9pm to midnight!

 

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

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

Habitat for Humanity, which builds homes for families in need, will hold their 10th Anniversary Mr/Ms Habitat fundraiser on Saturday, October 10, at 5:30 p.m. at St. Ambrose University Rogalski Center. Chamber member, Kathy Anderson, asks that you consider getting involved. You can help by donating items for a LeClaire Basket for the silent auction, sponsoring a table or attending the event. Tickets are $50 per person or $500 for a table of eight person. Please contact Kathy by September 28 at 563-650-8137 or 563-289-1487 or andersonkathleenm@sau.edu to donate items for the LeClaire Basket and she will be happy to pick them up.  To purchase tickets for the event, contact Dougal Nelson at 563-359-9066 or dougal.nelson@habitatqc.org.

The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation gave a total of $17,000 to 37 different charities and organizations throughout the region this summer. These efforts stem from the credit union's encouragement of staff to volunteer and give back to the community.  The foundation committee wanted to support the causes that the volunteer board of directors and senior leadership are active with and elected to allow them to give out $1,000 to their efforts and causes.  In total 37 organizations were positively impacted.

 

Milestones Area Agency, which serves meals to the elderly at the First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire and delivers meals to homebound seniors, is looking for someone to help deliver meals on Mondays, from 11 am to 12 noon. You would receive training in August and begin in September. This is a quick job that is deeply appreciated by those receiving the meals and their families. Could you help two or more Mondays a month? If so, call Heide at 563-289-3646.

Pick up the 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

The shop building with upstairs apt. at 123 S. Cody is for sale. For information please call D.R. Peterson at 563-289-5958.

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!

October 11th - LeClaire Apple Fest - 11am to 4pm on the LeClaire Levee.

October 24th - Witch's Walk (rain date October 31st)

November 28th - Small Business Saturday

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

October 13th - Bierstube - Lunch - noon

November 10th - Riverview Roadhouse - Lunch - noon

December 8th - Subway, LeClaire - Lunch - noon

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