AMES, IA (10/08/2015)(readMedia)-- Rebecca Ness, of Muscatine, IA (52761) was selected as one of sixty College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) students to receive the Foreman Scholarship.

Ness, a student in Agricultural Business at Iowa State University, was selected for a combination of classroom performance and out-of-class leadership and volunteerism. The Fred Foreman scholarship is awarded to top students who serve the college by acting as peer mentors, club officers and representing the college on competitive teams with a preference for students in activities that assist in recruiting prospective students.

The Foreman Scholarship is renewable and can be received by students a maximum of three times to encourage continued participation. In addition, the scholarship features fifty-five $1,000 awards and five $5,000 awards, with top performing student leaders competing for the top five awards.

All Foreman Scholarship recipients are invited to be recognized at an annual dinner where they have the opportunity to meet with the family who funds the award. The students dine with Endowed Dean Wendy Wintersteen, the donors, CALS faculty and staff, and the other recipients of the award. In addition, speeches are offered by students, faculty and alumni paying tribute to the group's accomplishments and how they exemplify the values of the late Animal Science professor, Dr. Fred Foreman.

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Chairman of the Judiciary Committee and the Caucus on International Narcotics Control, and Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Co-chairman of the Caucus on International Narcotics Control, today praised Senate passage of their bill to help combat transnational drug trafficking.  The Senate passed the bill last night by unanimous consent.  The House of Representatives would need to act before the bill would reach the White House.

"Since drug cartels are continually evolving, this legislation ensures that our criminal laws keep pace," Grassley said. "The bill closes a loophole abused by drug traffickers who intend for drugs to end up in the United States but supply them through an intermediary.  The Justice Department needs every legal tool to help crack down on those who ship these substances over the border into our country."

"International drug traffickers continue to find new ways to circumvent our laws," Feinstein said.  "To reduce the flow of drugs into the United States, the federal government needs the legal authority to aggressively pursue transnational criminal organizations and drug kingpins in their home countries. This bill gives law enforcement the authority they need to go after these criminals."

Grassley and Feinstein introduced the Transnational Drug Trafficking Act in January.  The bill, which passed the Senate unanimously in the 112th and 113th Congresses, would provide the Department of Justice with new tools to prosecute international drug traffickers in foreign countries.  In particular, it would help the department build extradition cases on drug kingpins from the Andean region, which includes Colombia and Peru.  Kingpins from these countries often use Mexican drug trafficking organizations as intermediaries to ship illegal narcotics to the United States.

The bill also would help the Department of Justice combat the international trafficking of methamphetamine, which is increasingly being trafficked from Mexico into the United States.  Grassley is convening a Judiciary Committee field hearing on the meth problem in Iowa on Tuesday.

CHAMBER NETWORKING

October 13th - Bierstube, LeClaire - Lunch, noon. Everyone Welcome!

RIBBON CUTTING!

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

CALENDAR

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 10th - Cars & Coffee in LeClaire - 9-11a.m. Last gathering of the season! Bring your favorite ride and join them on the beautiful riverfront in LeClaire for an "all are welcome" social gathering.

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 - Wide River Winery - Live Music for Apple Fest Jordan Danielsen 2-5pm

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. Everyone Welcome!

October 14th - Bible Study at Jones St. Java House, 204 Jones St., LeClaire. 6:30-8p.m. The public is invited to join a free, 6-week course on "How to Study the Bible." Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick of Asbury United Methodist Church will lead the study on Wednesday nights from Oct. 14 - Nov. 18, 2015. Please bring your Bible (or one will be provided) and invite a friend. All are welcome! Information: contact Pastor Kerrin at 563-355-5218, ext. 204

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 17th - Blue Iguana Celebrates National Sweetest Day! We'll have a special desert on the menu. Bring your sweetest in for a special treat.

October 17th - Trivia Night in LeClaire at the LeClaire Civic Center (127 S. Cody Road) benefits the Buffalo Bill Museum.  Tables of 8; $10 per person. Mulligans and refreshments are available for purchase. Participants may bring snacks, wine, beer and soft drinks. Doors open at 6:30pm; Trivia starts at 7pm. Door prizes; 50-50 raffle. For reservations, call: 563-349-4403 or email smith5grand@gmail.com

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.

October 24th - Blue Iguana - Witches Walk - Stop by for a special treat!

October 30th - Snow Masonic Lodge #44 will be Recognizing and Honoring Le Claire's Firefighters and Police Officers at a dinner beginning 6:30 pm in our lodge dining room at 113 S. Cody Road.  Public is invited.  Cost is $7.00 for dinner which will include ham, au gratin potatoes, green beans, rolls, dessert and a beverage.

SAVE THE DATE

November 1st - Blue Iguana - Day of the Dead Celebration!

December 4th-6th - Christmas in LeClaire!

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!

Bible Study at Jones St. Java House, 204 Jones St., LeClaire. 6:30-8p.m. The public is invited to join a free, 6-week course on "How to Study the Bible." Rev. Dr. Kerrin Kirkpatrick of Asbury United Methodist Church will lead the study on Wednesday nights from Oct. 14 - Nov. 18, 2015. Please bring your Bible (or one will be provided) and invite a friend. All are welcome! Information: contact Pastor Kerrin at 563-355-5218, ext. 204.

Unique Recycled Creations & Gifts - now retailers for American Paint Company. We carry quarts, pints and samples of the chalk, clay and mineral based paint, plus waxes, top coat finish, American grit, MICA , glaze and brushes, so basically the whole line, plus their new line of paint that just came out this week, The Bold and beautiful collection.

Isabel Bloom - Stop by to see the wonderful sculpture designs we have in-store for home decorating, Halloween and gift-giving! Best of all, our Gourds and Pumpkins will last for years to come! Don't forget about our spooktacular Ghosts, Bats and Skulls - bound to be your seasonal favorites! If you haven't shopped Isabel Bloom lately, you don't know what you are missing!

Faithful Pilot On-Going Events · Mondays - Half Priced Martinis · Tuesdays - $5 House Made Margaritas, $3 Guacamole, and $3 Street Tacos · Wednesday - Half Priced Bottle of Wine Night with Chef prepared feature share plates and Live music from 6-8pm. · Saturday - Saturday Brunch 11am-2pm

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!

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 Scholarship Competition announces another round of scholarships for area students.  A total of $10,000 in scholarships are made available to Ascentra members planning to further their education starting the 2016 - 2017 school year.   The ten scholarships will be awarded to students as follows: Five $1,000 scholarships for high school students planning to enter college. Five $1,000 scholarships for members age 19 or over, considered non-traditional or continuing education students. The scholarship entrants will be judged on a 500 word essay on the topic, "How do you plan on using your education to improve your community?"  All entries are judged on their essay, resume, awards, extracurricular activities, volunteer services and work experience.  Deadline for the Ascentra Scholarship Competition is March 1, 2016.  Applications and official rules may be picked up at any of our branches or found online at www.ascentra.org/scholarships. There members can find information on other scholarships.

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

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. 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 10th - Cars and Coffee in LeClaire - LeClaire Levee

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

Seven of the most incredible illusionists on Earth make a stop on the Adler stage this Monday! The Illusionists - Witness the Impossible has shattered box office records across the glove and dazzles audiences of all ages. This show is not to be missed!

Friday night you can catch Aaron Kamm & The One Drops in the Redstone Room and local singing sensation Alyx Rush will be performing on the Community Stage Saturday night. While we are talking about music - did you see who our newest neighbors are downtown? Please join us in congratulating & welcoming DAYTROTTER to their new space in downtown Davenport!