24 Jul 2015

Governor Announces Appointments July 24, 2015

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner announced today he has made appointments to the Illinois Workforce Investment Board, the State University Retirement Board, the Medical Disciplinary Board, the Medical District Commission, and the Illinois Liquor Control Commission.

 

Name: Angela Mason

Position: Board Member - Illinois Workforce Investment Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Angela Mason to Illinois Workforce Investment Board. She brings more than 11 years of management and leadership experience to the board.

Currently, Mason works as the Associate Vice President, Urban Agriculture/Windy City Harvest of the Chicago Botanic Garden. In this role she oversees the development and management of the program including budgeting, fundraising, staff and business development. Mason previously held two other positions with the Chicago Botanic Garden, Director of Windy City Harvest and Manager of Community Gardening.

Over the course of her career, Mason has developed and implemented effective programs across Chicagoland. She has collaborated with local, state and national government entities as well as with cultural, non-profit and educational institutions.

Mason holds a bachelor's and master's degree in soil and general agriculture from Southern Illinois University - Carbondale. She lives in Chicago.

 

Name: Eloy Salazar

Position: Board Member - Illinois Workforce Investment Board

 

Governor Bruce Rauner has reappointed Eloy Salazar to the Illinois Workforce Investment Board. He has served on the board since December 2012.

Salazar has been with the Illinois Migrant Council since 1969. Currently, he serves as the Executive Director. He is in charge of the day-to-day operations and human services program for the council. Salazar also served as an associate director, field operations director, regional director and job developer.

In addition to his role at the council, Salazar is active on a number of professional and civic boards that include : Illinois Affordable Housing Task Force, Workforce Development Board of East Central Illinois, Illinois Association of Community Action Agencies, Arden Shore Child and Family Services and Pilsen Wellness Center.

Salazar holds a bachelor's degree in sociology from Illinois State University. He lives in Mundelein.

 

 

Name: Francis Idehen Jr.

Position: Board Member - State Universities Retirement Board

 

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Francis Idehen, Jr. to the State Universities Retirement Board. He brings a strong background in pension investment strategies and investment relations to the board.

Idehen is currently Vice President for Investor Relations at Exelon Corporation. At Exelon, Idehen is responsible for developing and implementing the company's strategic investor relations program. He was previously a managing director at Exelon, where he developed and executed an investment strategy of more than $3 billion in alternative investments for the company's pension plan and other retirement plans. Before coming to Exelon, Idehen was a Senior Portfolio Manager at Intel Corporation, and an Associate at Lehman Brothers.

Idehen holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Yale University and a master's degree in business administration from Harvard Business School. He lives in Chicago.

 

Name: Albert F. Tracy

Position: Board Member - Medical Disciplinary Board

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed Albert F. Tracy to the Medical Disciplinary Board. He brings more than a decade of health service investigation and close to 30 years of tax law enforcement experience to the board.

Tracy currently serves as a health service investigator for the State of Illinois, a position he has held since 2002. Before working for the State of Illinois, Tracy worked for almost 30 years as a special agent for the Internal Revenue Service, ensuring that the tax code was properly enforced.

Tracy is also President of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 9F, and is a member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, The Illinois Police Association and the Federal Criminal Investigator's Association.

Tracy holds a degree in education from Chicago State University. He resides in Spring Grove.

 

 

Name: George Bilicic

Position: Member - Illinois Medical District Commission

 

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed George Bilicic to the Illinois Medical District Commission. His experience in finance and investment banking makes him an asset to the commission.

Bilicic is currently the Vice President of Investment Banking at Lazard and oversees the company's banking efforts in the areas of power, energy and infrastructure. He also serves on the firm's Investment Banking Committee. He has worked for Lazard since 2002, except for a few months spent at the private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts. He also spent a year at Merrill Lynch from 2001-2002.

Prior to his work in banking, Bilicic was a partner at the law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore. He joined the firm as an associate in 1989, and his practice focused on mergers and acquisitions.

Bilicic earned his bachelor's degree from DeSales University and his law degree from Georgetown University. He lives in Chicago.

 

Name: Connie Beard

Position: Chairman - Illinois Liquor Control Commission

 

Governor Bruce Rauner has appointed the Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) to lead the Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC). Beard will do this in conjunction with her duties as Director of IDOR, and will forego any compensation related to her role as chairman. The ILCC is already under the purview of IDOR, and work very closely together. Having Beard serve as the head of both will save taxpayers money, and will help both agencies work together more efficiently.

Beard joined the administration in January, bringing more than 30 years of experience in state and local taxes to the position. From 1997 to 2015 she was the Executive Director for the Illinois Chamber of Commerce Tax Institute. Prior to that, Beard worked for IDOR under Governors Thompson, Edgar and Ryan. She held a number of positions, rising to the position of Deputy General Counsel.

Beard is a licensed attorney, earning her law degree from the University of Illinois. She earned her bachelor's degree in sociology from Eastern Illinois University. Beard currently resides in Jacksonville.

 

 

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24 Jul 2015

Scott County Secondary Road Closure Notice

By Angela Kersten

Road Involved: 260th Avenue will be closed between F33 (Bluff Road) and 290th Street

 

Date Closed: Monday, July 27, 2015

Description of Closure: Road will be closed for a bridge replacement over Lost Creek.  The road may be closed for 55 working days.
24 Jul 2015

Monica Rilea graduates from BSC in Fall 2014

By Marnie Piehl

BISMARCK, ND (07/24/2015)(readMedia)-- Monica Rilea, of Bismarck, ND, graduated from Bismarck State College with a A.A. and an A.S. in Liberal Arts in Fall 2014. Fall 2014 graduates were eligible to walk in the college's 75th commencement ceremony on May 15, 2015.

Bismarck State College, an innovative community college in Bismarck, N.D., offers high quality education, workforce training, and enrichment programs reaching local and global communities. For more information, visit bismarckstate.edu.

24 Jul 2015

Still Time to Sign up for Pinterest Craft on Thursday at Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library

By Lisa Lockheart

Rock Island, IL: If you've pinned craft ideas on the Pinterest social media site, you can try out one of the crafts yourself at a Pinterest Night next week at Rock Island Library.

Participants can make customized photo coasters at 7:00 pm on July 30 at the Rock Island 30/31 Branch Library, 3059 30th Street. Attendees can use photos from Instagram, bring 4 -inch square photos, or use other designs for their coaster.

The event is free and materials are supplied. Enrollment is limited. To sign up, choose 'register" on the event listing at www.rockislandlibrary.org or call 309-732-7369.

For more upcoming library events, visit library locations or the website at www.rockislandlibrary.org, follow Rock Island Library on Facebook or Twitter or call 309-732-READ (7323).

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Calendar of library programs: http://rockislandlibrary.evanced.info/signup/eventcalendar.aspx

24 Jul 2015

Iowa State Rep. Chris Hall Selected as CSG Toll Fellow

By Council of State Governments
LEXINGTON, Ky.--Iowa Rep. Chris Hall is one of 48 state policymakers from across the country selected as a Council of State Governments' Henry Toll Fellow for the Class of 2015.

The Class of 2015 Toll Fellows represents 33 states and Puerto Rico, with 35 serving in the legislative branch, four serving in the judiciary and nine hailing from the executive. A nine-member committee of state leaders, many who are Toll Fellows themselves, reviewed a record number of applications to select the class.

Named for CSG founder Henry Wolcott Toll, the Toll Fellowship program is one of the nation's premier leadership development programs for state government officials. Each year, the program brings 48 of the nation's top officials from all three branches of state government to Lexington, Ky., for an intensive six-day, five-night intellectual boot camp.

"I applied to be a Henry Toll Fellow to support my interest in public service," Hall said. "Citizens depend on government to share a vision for the future, bring together stakeholders and enact long-term planning strategies. For government to succeed in that role there must be capable leadership within. I hope to improve my communication and problem-solving skills to become a more effective leader."

The program's agenda includes a lineup of dynamic speakers and sessions designed to stimulate personal assessment and growth, while providing priceless networking and relationship-building opportunities. While each year's program is unique, previous programs have included sessions on leadership personality assessment, media training, crisis management, appreciative inquiry, adaptive leadership and much more.

"The Toll Fellowship remains the oldest and most prestigious of all leadership development programs for elected officials," said David Adkins, CSG's executive director/CEO. "Its impact is profound and its quality is renowned. As a Toll Fellow from 1993, I know first hand the impact the program has on elected officials."

Adkins was a 1993 Toll Fellow when he served as a Kansas state representative.

Toll Fellows alumni include U.S. Rep. John Carney, a former Delaware lieutenant governor; former U.S. Rep. Colleen Hanabusa, a former Hawaii state Senate president; U.S. Rep. Todd Rokita, a former Indiana secretary of state; former North Carolina Gov. Beverly Perdue and former U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis.

Hall said programs like Toll Fellows are important because they help state officials improve collaboration.

"Working in the legislature, I've tried to cultivate relationships with colleagues of both parties," he said. "Despite those relationships, it can still be very challenging to achieve consensus or persuade leadership of a route that is different than their own."

This year's program will be held Aug. 28-Sept. 2 in Lexington.

24 Jul 2015

Governor Takes Bill Action 7/24/2015

By Catherine Kelly

SPRINGFIELD - Governor Bruce Rauner took action today on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 313

An Act Concerning Civil Law

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: HB 2807

An Act Concerning Education

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: HB 3430

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: HB 3523

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: HB 3620

An Act Concerning Courts

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: SB 659

An Act Concerning State Government

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: SB 784

An Act Concerning Land

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1222

An Act Concerning Local Government

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1377

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: SB 1378

An Act Concerning Regulation

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

Bill No.: SB 1458

An Act Concerning Finance

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1938

An Act Concerning Criminal Law

Action: Signed

Effective: January 1, 2016

 

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24 Jul 2015

Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Nebraska Gov. Ricketts hold last chance rally for rural America to support the RFS

By Office of the Governor of the State of Iowa

Midwest leaders including Nebraska Governor, Iowa Lieutenant Governor, Nebraska Farm Bureau and Novozymes encourage rural community to make their voice heard in support of biofuels before July 27 EPA comment deadline.

(BLAIR, Neb.) - Today Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts and Iowa Lieutenant Governor Kim Reynolds joined Nebraska Farm Bureau President Steve Nelson and Novozymes General Manager Kyle Nixon at the company's enzyme plant in Blair, Nebraska to express the potential economic impact on Nebraska and Iowa of the pending EPA proposal to slash billions of gallons from America's Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). If enacted, it would threaten thousands of jobs and the billions of dollars of investments by ethanol producers and technology providers in Nebraska and Iowa.

"Agriculture is Nebraska's number one industry, and ethanol is one of the key agricultural growth industries that have added billions in revenue and thousands of jobs over the past decade to our state," said Nebraska Governor Pete Ricketts. "These efforts were undertaken in expectation that such efforts would meet the commitment of this nation to renewable fuels established by the Renewable Fuel Standard. Nebraskans have cause for concern because the EPA's proposal to slash billions of gallons of biofuels from the RFS has the potential to negatively impact the future growth of our state. The RFS is an achievable and ambitious target and must be maintained."

According to a 2015 economic analysis by Fuels America, the RFS is driving $184 billion in economic activity and more than 850,000 jobs with $46 billion in wages across America. This is the result of years of investment by the biofuel sector to bring clean, low carbon renewable fuels to market.  This activity creates a ripple effect as supplier firms and employees re-spend throughout the economy.  The local impact for Nebraska is $11.1 billion and nearly 40,000 jobs.  Likewise, the impact for Iowa is $19.3 billion and 73,000 jobs.

"A robust Renewable Fuel Standard creates quality careers, increases family incomes, reduces our dependence on foreign oil, provides sustainable renewable energy, and fosters growth in the biofuels and agricultural industries," said Iowa Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds. "Those of us in America's Heartland know the importance of a strong Renewable Fuels Standard and we hope as more supportive comments arrive before the July 27th deadline, the EPA will reverse course and partner with us to continue growing America's renewable energy sector through a strong Renewable Fuel Standard."

Today, the United States creates 14 billion gallons of home-grown biofuels for our cars, trucks and our growing military needs--more than we import from Saudi Arabia. The group that will likely feel the impact of this proposal the most is America's farmers.

"EPA's decision to not follow the intent of Congress when it developed the RFS2 in 2007 is highly disappointing to all of agriculture. Renewable fuels, more specifically corn based ethanol, has been a tremendous success story for the nation as a whole as well as to Nebraska's rural economy. The RFS has reduced our country's dependence on foreign crude oil, reduced air pollution, increased farm incomes and has provided good paying jobs within rural America. EPA's proposal is a step in the wrong direction and ignores the benefits ethanol and biofuels have provided," said Steve Nelson, president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau.

Novozymes has played a leading role in the development of the existing biofuels industry and the growing advanced biofuels industry. Enzymes from its Blair, Nebraska plant allow agricultural products like corn starch and corn stover to be converted into conventional and advanced biofuels. The enzyme plant has helped realize two of the Obama Administration's key goals for renewable energy; creating short-term construction and long-term professional jobs; and helping move the U.S. away from foreign oil and towards homegrown renewable fuel, energizing the economy and increasing domestic security.

"The RFS is not just a policy it's how we live our lives. Today Novozymes has 127 full time employees in Nebraska and Iowa--jobs that were created in large part, due to the RFS," said Kyle Nixon, Novozymes General Manager. "We care deeply for our communities and want to see benefits like jobs, worker training and tax revenues continue to grow."

Highlights of Iowa leaders' engagement on the RFS include :

  • State and Federal elected officials, including Gov. Branstad and Lt. Governor Reynolds, participated in a "Defend the RFS" event.
  • Gov. Branstad traveled to Washington, DC, joining a group of Iowa farmers and biofuels producers, to testify at the Federal government's only public hearing and met with EPA Administrator McCarthy.
  • Gov. Branstad, Lt. Gov. Reynolds, Secretary Bill Northey and the entire Iowa congressional delegation sent a joint letter to Federal leaders advocating for the many benefits that flow from the RFS.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad and Gov. Mark Dayton (D-Minn.) penned an op-ed in support of a strong Renewable Fuel Standard.
  • Gov. Terry Branstad brought together a bipartisan group of six governors to sign on to a letter to President Barack Obama, EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy and United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack expressing their support for a strong RFS.
  • Leaders from across the Midwest joined Gov. Branstad and Lt. Gov. Reynolds for their "Hearing in Heartland," which was open to all interested citizens; 83 panelists from across the Midwest Region spoke from the heart about the importance of the RFS to their livelihoods and a healthy rural economy while only two individuals expressed opposition to a robust RFS.
  • Gov. Branstad, in his Condition of the State address, called on the Iowa Legislature to pass a resolution in support of a robust RFS. The Legislature unanimously passed bicameral, bipartisan resolutions calling for the EPA to reverse course and support a strong RFS. View the resolutions: House Resolution 101 | Senate Resolution 101
  • State of Iowa leaders submitted formal comments to the EPA with current data and analysis that provides Federal leaders the opportunity and obligation to revise their initial volume obligations upward.
  • Gov. Branstad testifies in support of a robust RFS before the EPA's hearing in Kansas City.
  • Lt. Gov. Reynolds submits written testimony to the EPA in support of a robust RFS.

About Novozymes

Novozymes is the world leader in biological solutions. Together with customers, partners and the global community, the company improves industrial performance while preserving the planet's resources and helping build better lives. As the world's largest provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, its bioinnovation enables higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing, energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits that we rely on today and in the future. www.novozymes.com
24 Jul 2015

Duck Creek Family Dental to Host Ribbon Cutting Open House

By Sarah Lueken
Bettendorf, IA. - To celebrate the opening of their brand new dental office, Tiffanie Smith, DDS, and team at Duck Creek Family Dental will be hosting a ribbon cutting open house on Thursday, August 13th.

The ribbon cutting ceremony will begin at 11 am at the Duck Creek Family Dental Office, located at 888 Middle Road in Bettendorf, across from the new Starbucks. Those attending will have the opportunity to meet Dr. Smith and her team and tour the newly opened full-service dental practice.

Refreshments also will be served. The public is invited to attend. For more information, call Duck Creek Family Dental at 563-293-2503.

Duck Creek Family Dental officially opens on August 3rd, 2015. Dr. Smith and her dental team offer a wide variety of dental services, including Invisalign, dentures, dental implants, root canal therapy, and general dentistry for the entire family.

About Duck Creek Family Dental
Dr. Smith and team are proud to serve the Bettendorf community, providing first-class general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry and outstanding patient service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 563-293-2503 or visit www.DuckCreekFamilyDental.com.

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24 Jul 2015

Living Lands & Waters Annual Barge Party is Underway

By Natalie Linville-Mass

Rock Island, IL/August, 2015 - Living Lands & Waters' (LL&W) 2015 Barge Party is coming up Thursday, August 7th from 5:30pm-9:00pm!  This event serves as a thank you to sponsors and supporters for their continuous dedication to helping LL&W thrive.  The night's festivities start with a fish fry & shrimp boil, a silent art auction, a cash bar, a meet and greet with the crew, and a wine pull! Of course, it wouldn't be a true celebration without live music! This year's lineup includes two local acts; Justin Morrisey and The Dawn, as well as Memphis native, Mara Daniele.

Thursday, August 6th - 5:30PM-9:00PM

Schwiebert Riverfront Park - 1801 1st Avenue - Rock Island, IL

Tickets are now on sale at www.bargeparty.org!  Individual Tickets are $50 each.

Print your ticket or show your digital receipt at the check-in table! Seating is limited. Reservations required by July 31, 2015. Tables are no longer available for purchase.

Living Lands & Waters is still searching for artists to donate pieces for their silent art auction. To learn more, or to enter pieces, visit bargeparty.org.

Public parking is available on surrounding streets and lots, in the Modern Woodmen Lot, and in a Free Parking Garage located on 3rd Avenue and 17th downtown Rock Island. Handicap Parking is available on the entrance of the park.

About Living Lands & Waters - Chad Pregracke started Living Lands & Waters in 1998 as a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the beautification and restoration of America's major rivers and to the education of people about environmental issues. From his single boat beginning, LL&W has grown to an internationally known organization with a fleet of barges and workboats.  LL&W engages thousands of volunteers each year in river cleanups, hands-on environmental education workshops, the Great Mississippi River Cleanup, Adopt-a- River-Mile programs and the Million Trees Project.  

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24 Jul 2015

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Friday Announcements - 07/24/2015

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce
ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 07/24/2015

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Hope Golick - Keller Williams Realtor 1225 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA. 52803. Licensed in Iowa and Illinois.  hopegolickrealtor@yahoo.com - 563-357-6145

QC TIMES READERS' CHOICE AWARDS - TIME TO VOTE!

That time of year is here again! Take a few moments to vote for your favorite LeClaire businesses! LeClaire has been fortunate to have been voted the Best Place to Take Out of Town Guests for 3 years running, and so many of our Shops and Restaurants have been recognized in many categories! VOTE and keep that trend going!

CALENDAR

Register now to take part in the 2015 Tug Fest 5K and 1 Mile Color Fun Run! When: August 15; Time: 8am; Where: Race starts and ends at Pleasant Valley Jr. High. There will be water stations on the race course and food and refreshments provided by Slagle's after the race.  Awards for top finishers. Early registrants receive a free T-Shirt! Find race registration information at www.tugfest.com

 

Now thru July 27: Please vote for LeClaire for the "Best Place to Take an Out-of-town Guest." If you enjoy visiting or living in LeClaire, please vote for us.Click this link: http://qctimes.secondstreetapp.com/l/QuadCity-Timess-Voters-Choice-2015/Ballot/Travel and scroll all the way to the bottom to find our nomination. You will find many other LeClaire businesses under various categories to vote for, too!

 

Now - Isabel Bloom - just one week left to purchase our Limited Edition Star Tree! Earn a $10 Voucher to use on your next purchase. Offer expires 7/31/2015.  Voucher is valid through 8/9/2015.  Stop in and get yours today!

 

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 26th - Sunday Wine Tasting - Faithful Pilot Café' & Spirits $15 - 15 Wines - Small Bites. 3-5 pm. Wines from all over the country. Chris Griffin, from Dimitri WInes will be pouring and educating you on all your wine needs. 563.289.4156

July 24th - Wide River Winery - Live Music in the Courtyard - The Old 57's - 5-8p.m.

July 24th - Steventon's Sunset Concert on the Deck Live Music - Kerry & Rich Acoustic Duo - 6-9p.m.

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

July 30th - LeClaire Community Library - Behind the Scenes at Isabel Bloom 6:30 p.m. Hosted by the Green Tree Library Endowment Committee. Isabel Bloom artist, Donna Young, will present to share a rare glimpse into the handcrafting process of how an Isabel Bloom sculpture is made, followed up with a Q&A session with Ms. Young. Proceeds from the sale of the Green Tree Plaque will go towards an endowment which helps support future library building improvement projects, special events, and more.  Anyone who purchases a Green Tree Plaque during the month of July will be entered into a drawing to win a "Charlie's Smile" statue, signed by American Pickers star, Mike Wolfe. The winner will be announced at the July 30th event. Green Tree Plaques are available for purchase at LeClaire Community Library (323 Wisconsin Street) or at the LeClaire Isabel Bloom storefront (103 S. Cody Street).

July 30th - Ribbon Cutting - Abundant Health Chiropractic - Dr. Sinan Gocmen. Bettendorf. More information to come.

July 31st - Wide River Winery - Live Music in the Courtyard - H.C. Wallace - 5-8p.m.

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

July 31sty - FREE MOVIE NIGHT Zion Lutheran Church 204 Great River Road, Princeton - free lawn games and movie night for kids 7:00 -- 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with Princeton Days. Snacks and drinks will be provided while the children view the movie "Up". Join the fun while Mom and Dad spend time with friends on the River.

 

August 1st - Steventons is closed for a private party.

 

August 7th - First Friday in LeClaire 5-8pm

The Green Tree Brewery is opening and will be participating in First Friday.

Mississippi River Distilling Co. Fun food and cocktail sampling and Cody Road Barrel Aged Boetje's Mustard is back! Limit 2 jars per customer.

Wide River Winery Wine tasting with live music by Lewis Knudsen from 5-8pm.

The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Live music, 7:30pm with Jordan Danielsen & Jef Spradley.

Steventon's Sunset Concert on the Deck - 6-9p.m. - Acoustic Project

Restaurant specials and many shops open late.

 

August 8th - 9th - The Princeton Players will be performing at the Princeton Community Center upper level theater on August 8th at 6:00 p.m. and on August 9th at 1:00 p.m.  There will be a one-act comedy play titled The Rehearsal, preceded by the High School Rock Group VanderVeer on the 8th, and the No Name High School Rock Group on the 9th.  Hot dogs, chips and drink will be available at the beginning of each performance and included in the ticket price of $12 for adults and teens and $7 for children 12 and under ($10 and $5 for Show only).  Concessions will also be available and separately priced.  Seating will be restaurant style rather than theater seating for this performance.  Tickets will be available at the door.

August 10th-11th - National Geographic Mississippi River Geotourism Community Outreach Meetings Jim Dion, Director of Tourism Projects, National Geographic Society, will return to the Quad Cities for a series of community outreach meetings, as a follow-up to the original meeting held here March 9-10. The community outreach meeting schedule follows:

Monday, Aug. 10, 5:30 p.m, LeClaire City Hall, 325 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, Iowa

Tuesday, Aug. 11

8 a.m., Rogalski Center, Saint Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa

11 a.m., Bier Stube, 415 15th Street, Moline, Illinois

1:30 p.m., Establishment Theatre, 220 19th Street, Rock Island, Illinois

3:30 p.m., Isle Center, Isle Casino Complex, 1777 Isle Parkway, Bettendorf, Iowa

Each meeting will last about 90 minutes and will inform local residents and businesses about the National Geographic Mississippi River Geotourism Project. Special emphasis will be given on participation in the project and adding content to the geotourism website. Residents are invited to nominate local businesses, landmarks, attractions, activities, events and local foods by November 1, 2015 at mississippiriver.natgeotourism.com The completed website is set to be launched in August 2016. To RSVP or for more information, contact: Joe Taylor at jtaylor@visitquadcities.com or (309) 736-6820

 

August 13th-15th - Tug Fest! Carnival wristband night on Thursday. Parade and huge fireworks display on Friday evening. Saturday morning there is a 5K Run/1Mile Color Fun Run and kids' tug is at 11am. The main event, tug-of-war across the Mississippi River between LeClaire, Iowa and Port Byron, Illinois, is from 12:30-3:00pm on Saturday. Details can be found at www.tugfest.com

August 14th - Steventons Summer Sunset Concert on the Deck - Lewis Knudsen - 6-9pm

August 21st - Steventons Summer Sunset Concert on the Deck - Jordan Danielson - 6-9pm

August 22nd - LIVEFIT WITH LUPUS 2nd Annual Golf Outing 1pm - Palmer Hills, Bettendorf. $78 ($68 before Aug 1) includes cart, prizes, t-shirt, dinner following outing Contact Marcia@livefitwithlupus.org or getmeregistered.com

 

August 23rd - Buffalo Bill Museum 1pm dedication of the 1939 Chris Craft display donated by the Suiter family in the River Pilot's Pier. Refreshments will be served.

August 28th - Steventons Summer Sunset Concert on the Deck Louis Knudsen - 6-9pm

SAVE THE DATE

September 19th - Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Purchase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Black Hawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information.

 

FYI

The Green Tree Brewery is opening August 7, and will be participating in First Friday. 309 N. Cody Road. https://greentreebrewery.com/

 

The following represent the recipients of the donations from the LeClaire Lions Club: LeClaire Police Department (purchase first body camera for the LeClaire Officers), LeClaire Fire Department, LeClaire Library, Buffalo Bill Museum, Princeton Fire Department, Camp Courageous, $1,000 college scholarship to PV senior, $500 puppy program - Leader Dog Program, Pleasant Valley Choral Department, and Cards for Troops. The Club also sponsors a Community Blood Drive and performs free vision screenings for all pre-school children at Bridgeview Elementary School. We thank all the LeClaire residents for their support over this past year.  We look forward to seeing everyone at the LeClaire Apple Fest on the levee in LeClaire on October 11, 2015.

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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!

August 1st - Heartland British Auto Fest - LeClaire Levee

August 29th - Vettes on the River - LeClaire Levee

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!

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

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

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