HUNTINGTON, IN (05/22/2015)(readMedia)-- Jenna Johnson of Davenport, Iowa, graduated from Huntington University on May 16.

Johnson received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in Nursing and is a May graduate.

Commencement speaker Ray Hilbert, CEO and co-founder of Truth@Work, challenged students with his message, "12 Words: A Model for Living Your Life in a Way that Will Change the World."

The university honored 283 graduates.

Huntington University is a comprehensive Christian college of the liberal arts offering graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. U.S. News & World Report ranks Huntington among the best colleges in the Midwest, and Forbes.com has listed the university as one of America's Best Colleges. Additionally, Princeton Review has named the institution to its "Best in the Midwest" list. Founded in 1897 by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ, Huntington University is located on a contemporary, lakeside campus in northeast Indiana. The university is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU).

For text of this and all Huntington University news releases, visit www.huntington.edu/news.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (May 22, 2015) - The student(s) listed below graduated from Mount Mercy University this May. A commencement ceremony was held Sunday, May 17, 2015, at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Graduates from the Quad Cities area include Christa Oldham of Davenport with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and Matthew Schlueter, also of Davenport, with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Finance

Founded in 1928, Mount Mercy University offers students a personal, practical and faith-inspired education that distinctly blends professional career preparation and liberal arts with a strong curriculum grounded in leadership and service. Mount Mercy University is sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and is a member of the Conference for Mercy Higher Education (CMHE).

Over 85 years, Mount Mercy has grown in size and reputation, adapting to meet the changing educational needs of the Cedar Rapids community. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to nearly 1,800 students. Popular undergraduate majors include business, nursing, criminal justice, education and social work. Graduate programs are offered in business, education, nursing, marriage and family therapy, strategic leadership, and criminal justice. For more information on Mount Mercy, visit www.mtmercy.edu.

Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Mount Mercy University is the regional Catholic, Mercy University that promises students of diverse backgrounds, ages and faiths a challenging, practical education that inspires them to discover knowledge, build community and lead courageous lives. Mount Mercy offers baccalaureate and graduate education to nearly 1,800 enrolled students and uniquely blends liberal arts education with professional preparation.

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Senator Grassley will be holding a meeting with employees at Genesis Health System on Thursday, May 28, 2015, as part of his 99-county tour.  The meeting will include a tour of the Genesis Health Emergency Room, followed by an open press availability, and a question and answer (Q&A) with employees.

Reporters are invited to join Grassley on the tour, and Grassley will be available for 10 minutes afterwards to answer questions from local reporters.  Members of the media should contact Genesis Health System about attending the Q&A portion of the event.

The tour begins at 3:30 p.m. and the open press availability will be from 3:50-4 p.m. at the Genesis Health System Emergency Room.

Thursday, May 28

3:30-4 p.m.
Genesis Health System
1227 East Rusholm St.
Davenport

Scott County residents who would like to know more about gardening and share their knowledge with others are encouraged to sign up for the Master Gardener training course to be held September - November, 2015.  This program offers intensive horticulture training in exchange for volunteer service in the community.

The 2015 training program will be from 6:30 - 9:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  An additional Saturday session will be held on October 10th or 24th at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.  This will offer lab sessions at the ISU plant disease and insect labs.  Cost for the program is $195.  More details and applications are available at the Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, Iowa, online at www.extension.iastate.edu/scott or by calling 563-359-7577. Applications are due July 31, 2015.

Master Gardeners provide information and education to the community on lawn care, trees, shrubs, insects, disease, weed control, soil and plant nutrition, vegetable and flower gardening, ornamentals and houseplants.

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Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Scott County office is hosting the sixth annual "Growing Season" webinar series beginning in June.

The June webinar, Design from Yard to Trough, with Iowa State University Department of Horticulture lecturer Lisa Orgler and Fayette County Master Gardener Gary Whittenbaugh, will be offered on June 17, 2015, at the Scott County Extension Office, 875 Tanglefoot Lane in Bettendorf, IA starting at 7 pm. Participants will learn how to add spark to landscape designs and dive into trough planters filled with conifers and their companions.  There is a $5.00 fee that is payable at the door.

To register for the webinar at the ISU Extension and Outreach Scott County office, contact Amanda Heitz at 563-359-7577 or aheitz@iastate.edu.  All master gardeners attending will earn two continuing education hours for each webinar.

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June 5, 2015    Pesticide Applicator Testing, Scott County Extension, 10 am-2 pm

June 9, 2015    Master Gardener Hort Clinic, West Campus of Eastern Iowa Community College, 6:30 pm-8:30 pm

June 17, 2015    Design from Yard to Trough, Scott County Extension Office, 7 pm

June 23, 2015    Scott County Extension Council Meeting, Scott County Extension Office, 7:00 pm

Visit our events calendar at our web site:   http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/calendar/

May 26, 2015

This year marks the 22 annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day. Always set for the last Wednesday in May, National Senior Health & Fitness Day is the nation's largest health promotion event for older adults. This year's theme, "If you keep moving...You'll keep improving," aligns perfectly with health and wellness information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as the goal of the Surgeon General's National Prevention Strategy: to increase the number of Americans who are healthy at every stage of life.

Read more here.

WASHINGTON, May 22, 2015 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting applications for its Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) grant program, which provides increased access to education, training and health care resources in rural areas.

"This program provides people who live and work in rural areas with better access to a variety of educational and health care services," Vilsack said. "For example, because of the DLT program, students in rural areas can take advanced placement classes, residents can have access to specialized medical services not typically available, and many other benefits for rural communities."

USDA's Rural Utilities Service, a Rural Development agency is making $19 million available for fiscal year 2015. The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Program finances telecommunications equipment, computer networks and advanced technologies for use by students, teachers, medical professionals and rural residents. Minimum grant amounts are $50,000; maximum amounts are $500,000 for fiscal year 2015.

Since 2009, USDA has provided more than $182 million to expand access to learning at nearly 4,700 rural educational facilities and to improve delivery of medical care at more than 2,500 rural health facilities.

Details of the DLT funding are on Page 29602 of the May 22 Federal Register. The application deadline is July 6, 2015.

President Obama's plan for rural America has brought about historic investment and resulted in stronger rural communities. Under the President's leadership, these investments in housing, community facilities, businesses and infrastructure have empowered rural America to continue leading the way - strengthening America's economy, small towns and rural communities.

USDA's investments in rural communities support the rural way of life that stands as the backbone of American values. President Obama and Agriculture Secretary Vilsack are committed to a smarter use of federal resources to foster sustainable economic prosperity and ensure the government is a strong partner for businesses, entrepreneurs and working families in rural communities.

 

CALENDAR

May 22nd - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Pieces of Candy

 

May 22nd - Bierstube Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

 

May 25th - Memorial Day Services. At 10:30am, Glendale Cemetery, Veterans will place a wreath at the cemetery's flag memorial. At 11am, at Bridgeview Elementary School, 316 S. 12th St., a service will be conducted with LeClaire Councilman and Army Sgt. First Class, Justin Graff, will be speaking. The Pleasant Valley 9th Grade Concert Band will be performing.

 

May 25th Memorial Day - Lighting Dedication to Celebrate the Completion of the Scott County Freedom Rock 8:30pm, south end of LeClaire Levee. A service will be conducted with LeClaire Councilman and Army Sgt. First Class, Justin Graff, and LeClaire Mayor, Bob Scannell will be speaking. There will also be a prayer service and bagpipe performance. The completed Scott County Freedom Rock with landscaping will be lit for the first time.

 

May 25th - Memorial Day - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - CLOSED

 

May 26th - An Afternoon of Euchre at the Princeton Community Center. Meet at 11:30 to order lunch from Go Fish! or just arrive by 12:45 for Euchre. Coffee and dessert provided. We play until 3:00p.m.  Bonnie Sparks-Gray 563-332-5951 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and others.

 

May 28th - An Evening with Jessica Crate, Elite Athelete and Entrepreneur - The Snow Lodge Masonic Temple, LeClaire 113 S. Cody Road, 6:30pm. Jessica Crate is an Elite runner, World Class Triathlete, USATF Coach, Yoga Instructor, business woman, and Entrepreneur!  She will speak on nutrition, sports training, and her secret to success, while motivating both athletes and individuals to pursue their passions with the heart of a CHAMPION, even in the midst of adversity!  If you're an entrepreneur at heart, don't miss this! Jessica has worked for top pharmaceutical companies, & witnessed first-hand the neglect modern science has for curing diseases.... while these companies invest billions into patent profits,  just to mask the symptoms of underlying illness. RSVP Jane Deters, Clinton Floral 563-249-3586

 

May 29th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Black Velvet Band

 

May 31st - Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Wine Tasting 3-5pm 15 wines for $15.00 and of course small bites from Chef Robert

 

JUNE

June 2nd - Princeton Community Center - Coffee and Conversation - Hosted by Keith & Co. Everyone welcome - free coffee and a treat 8-10:00 a.m.. Keith and Deb have owned and operated their screen printing business in Princeton for 18 years. Individuals and businesses are encouraged to sponsor this monthly activity. Call City Hall at 563-289-5315 to sign up for the following months.

 

June 5th - Jones St Java House will upgrade your coffee to the next size when you purchase a wrap or breakfast sandwich on!

 

June 5th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8p.m.

* Antique Archaeology open until 6pm

* Artswork open until 7pm

* Aunt Hattie's open late

* Blue Iguana - Salsa night!  Stop in and try the new blue agave infused lager, Oculto!

* Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits - Live Music - Bobby Ray Bunch - 7:30. Restaurant Specials.

* Grasshoppers will be open late

* Isabel Bloom open until 7pm

* Jones St Java House open until 7pm

* Mississippi River Distilling Company open until 8pm. Fun food and cocktail sampling and the release of this year's batch of Pride of the Wapsi Strawberry Vodka,

* Unique Recycled Creations open until 7pm with goodies

* Wide River Winery Tasting Room open until 8pm - live music by H.C. Wallace

* Restaurants and many other shops open late!

 

June 5th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. H.C. Wallace

 

June 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales Go to http://www.visitleclaire.com/garage_sale_signup.html by May 22 to list your garage sale. Garage Sale Guides will be available online at www.visitleclaire.com, at the LeClaire Information Center (122 N. Cody Road), LeClaire Community Library, and LeClaire City Hall by May 31st.

 

June 12th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Lewis Knudsen

 

June 12th - Steventon's - Live Music Tucker & Douglas 6 - 9pm.

 

June 12th - Bierstube - Karaoke 9pm-1am. Special Late Night Menu until 1a.m.!

 

June 13th - Kid Pickers Only Flea Market! 10am - 4pm

If your kids are between the ages 7-13 and have junk & collectibles to sell, don't miss the chance for them to be vendors at a real flea market just for KIDS! Fuel your child's interest in history, business, and collecting by letting them set up and vend their own booth at a real flea market just for kids. They will learn from each other, gain valuable experience, and have fun!

WHO: Kids aged 7-13 only!

WHAT: A real, live flea market for kids, by kids.

WHERE: LeClaire Levee 100 Front Street LeClaire, IA

WHY: To encourage your kids' love of collecting, buying & selling, and to offer them a valuable true to life experience of being a picker!

HOW: Just click the link below to get your kids signed up today. Deadline: May 25, 2015.

https://kidpickerfleamarket.wufoo.com/forms/ze5p0r0hcehwd/Rain date is June 14.

Sponsored by Antique Archaeology LeClaire, Iowa

 

June 13th-21st - Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in Quad Cities' Museum Week. It started with an idea, and now nineteen Quad Cities museums are partnering to create an entire week of fun activities, special events and exhibits to showcase the vibrant history of our region. LeClaire's own Buffalo Bill Museum will hold Guided Tours of the Lone Star Steamboat (admission charged) June 13, 14 and 20, 21, Noon to 5 p.m.

June 14th, noon to 5p.m., the Buffalo Bill Museum will be partnering in a "Cody Trail Passport" program, admission charged. Enjoy a special, self-guided tour of four fascinating Iowa historic sites along the Cody Trail. Pick up a "Cody Trail Passport Self-Guided Tour" at any of the participating locations to plan your driving adventure. The tour includes the Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire, Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead in Princeton, and the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and Alexander Brownlie Sod House in Long Grove. Have your passport stamped at each location for a chance to win a gift basket filled with souvenirs from all four historic sites. Drop fully-stamped passport in an entry box at any location. For more information, contact the Buffalo Bill Museum, 199 N. Front Street, LeClaire, www.buffalobillmuseumleclaire.com Phone 563-289-5580.

 

June 19th - Wide River Winery Live Music - 5-8p.m. Whoozdads?

 

June 20th - All We Need Is Love Music Festival LeClaire Pavilion and several downtown businesses - Live Music and more!

 

June 20th - The 8th Annual John Boesch Memorial Golf Outing at the Olathea Golf Course to benefit the Buffalo Bill Museum. 18 hole, four-person, best ball tournament with 9am shotgun start. $65/person includes cart, lunch, prizes at every hole, and free photo. There will be Mulligans available for purchase, a cash award on two flights, and a $10,000 hole-in-one prize! Don't golf? You can enjoy lunch for $7 and bid on all the great silent auction items. Contact Olathea at 563-289-4653, Packy Huettman at 563-289-5971, or Steve Suiter at 563-370-2386 for reservations.

 

June 20th - Blue Iguana Opening Early at 10:00 for Cars & Coffee

 

June 20th - Blue Iguana Sangria Saturday! ($4 pints / $14 pitchers)

 

June 21st - Bierstube Father's Day Brunch 7am- 1pm. Lunch menu at 11am. Adults (13+)- $13.95.  6-12 years old- $7.95. Kids 5 and under FREE. Bottomless mimosas available for $8 during breakfast!

 

June 21st - Faithful Pilot Café and Spirits - Father's Day Beer and BBQ Event. $15 for a sampling of beers and BBQ. From Noon-2 enjoy the perfect gift for Dad, Beer and BBQ! Call 563-289-4156 for reservations.

 

June 21st - Steventons Father's Day Brunch 10am-2pm. Please call ahead for reservations. 563-289-3600.

 

June 22nd - Economic Development Meeting - City Hall - 8a.m.

 

June 23rd - An Afternoon of Euchre at the Princeton Community Center. Meet at 11:30 to order lunch from Go Fish! or just arrive by 12:45 for Euchre. Coffee and dessert provided. We play until 3:00p.m.  Bonnie Sparks-Gray 563-332-5951 for more information. Sponsored by Zion Lutheran Church and others.

 

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

 

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

 

June 27th - French Market Day - LeClaire

 

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

 

SAVE THE DATE

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.

 

FYI

 

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 - May, 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.

 

The Ascentra Credit Union Foundation will host its first fundraising event with the Inaugural Paul Lensmeyer Golf Outing on Sept. 28, 2015 at the Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club. The event will include a four-person scramble, box lunch and awards reception following the golf outing. Register now by visiting following the golf outing link on the foundation website located at www.ascentra.org/foundation.  Following the link, people can register to golf and companies may also partake in special sponsorship opportunities are still available. For more information, please contact Event Coordinator Ally Herr at 563-344-2279 or email mktg@ascentra.org.

 

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. Board Meetings are held the 4th Tuesday of each month, 8a.m. at LeClaire City Hall.

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Wednesday evening program: Halftime! For kids, 5-11 years old. It's half way through the week - and it's a time of fun for the kids. We meet from 5:30-7pm, every Wednesday - there is school, through May 6. We serve dinner, play games, have a lesson and a craft. Have your child join us for a week or two to see what we are doing. We are located across from Bridgeview Elementary School, at 200 South 12th street. For more information, call Pastor Melody at 563-381-7777.

 

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 5th-6th - City Wide Garage Sales

June 13th - Kid Picker's Flea Market (rain date, June 14th)

June 20th - Cars & Coffee on the LeClaire Levee

June 20th - All You Need Is Love Music Festival

June 27th - French Market Day

Tug Fest - August 13-15

 

CHAMBER NETWORKING EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME!

June 9th - Big Dave and Holly's - Lunch - noon

July 14th - Blue Iguana - Lunch - noon

On Military Appreciation Night presented by the Iowa National Guard, the River Bandits will wear flag-themed jerseys. The jerseys will be silently auctioned during the game. Three jerseys will be live-auctioned following the game! All proceeds benefit American Legion Post 26. Following the live auction will be Fireworks presented by Smart Toyota of the Quad Cities, WLLR and WQAD. More »

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