21 Nov 2014

Volunteers Needed

By Dr. Jeffrey Bassman

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

21 Nov 2014

Iowa Biodiesel Board looks for silver lining in EPA announcement

By Iowa Biodiesel Board

ANKENY, Iowa - Reacting to today's announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency that it will not finalize the 2014 Required Volume Obligations before the end of the year, Grant Kimberley, executive director of the Iowa Biodiesel Board, issued the following statement:

"At the news of this delay, we're hopeful it could indicate that EPA might be taking the time to revise its proposal. An increased RVO for biomass-based diesel would mean good news for Iowa, the number one biodiesel-producing state. Uncertainty has hurt the biodiesel industry and created a ripple effect through the farming community, major ag suppliers and equipment companies. But the EPA has the chance to reverse this.

"The Proposed Rule as it stood would have taken biodiesel backwards from the volumes produced in 2013. The Administration has a chance to make it right by finalizing a 2014 rule that sets the Renewable Fuel Standard's biomass-based diesel volumes at or above the nearly 1.8 billion gallons consumed in 2013. We also urge them to fix the RVO process so we don't have to face this disruptive uncertainty every year. We need to put biodiesel back on the course of diversifying America's fuel supply, supporting green jobs and boosting economic development."

The Iowa Biodiesel Board is a nonpartisan state trade association representing the biodiesel industry.

21 Nov 2014

Davenport Jiffy Lube wins National Acclaim

By Joseph Janz

Davenport, IA- Jiffy Lube®, Davenport IA location has just received word that it has been awarded second place in the National Oil & Lube News "Best Looking Lube" contest. Over 1,000 photographs of oil and lube facilities from across the nation were submitted for this national contest. Photographs of our local Jiffy Lube® facility were submitted and took home a second place award. The Jiffy Lube® facility was featured in an article showcasing all of the top winners, in this nationally circulated publication.

National Oil & Lube News published that Jiffy Lube's modern décor, mounted flat-screen TV, and minimalist design of this particular store (located in Davenport, Iowa) is what thoroughly impressed the judging panel. The minifridge built into the counter certainly didn't hurt, either.

Several judges commented on the cleanliness of the shop, and one noted that the bays were, "nice and clean." Even the brick touches on the exterior felt warm and inviting.

"I felt relaxed just looking at the pictures. It looks small on the outside but packs a punch on the inside. Love it," one judge said.

Another praised the shop as a whole. "This lube shop has it right. Clean bays, immaculate waiting room and exterior ? everything a customer like me looks for."

The Davenport Jiffy Lube®, which opened May 24, 2014, is locally owned and operated and is the second location of the Jiffy Lube National Franchise to be open in the Quad City area. Located at 3430 Elmore Avenue, Jiffy Lube® is open Monday through Friday 8am to 7pm, Saturday 8am to 5pm, and 10am to 4pm on Sundays. As with all Jiffy Lube® service centers, no appointment is necessary. While our certified technicians are servicing your vehicle, we invite you to relax in our luxurious waiting room complete with gourmet coffee, leather seating, iphone chargers, and two big screen televisions.

Jiffy Lube® technicians will expertly perform the popular Jiffy Lube® Signature Service® Oil Change, which includes changing, inspecting, checking/filling and cleaning key vehicle parts and fluids and offers drivers a quick and convenient way to maintain their vehicle. The Jiffy Lube® Signature Service® Oil Change is a convenient solution that can help drivers preserve the value and longevity of their vehicle.

About Jiffy Lube

Jiffy Lube® pioneered the fast oil change industry more than 30 years ago, today with more than 2,000 locations in North America over 22 million customers each year rely on the brand to keep their vehicles running right. Jiffy Lube® helped define vehicle preventive maintenance by upholding the values that the company was founded upon: convenience, speed and quality service. But Jiffy Lube® understands that vehicle maintenance can be stressful. Today, Jiffy Lube® continues on the journey to help every driver be free from the anxiety of keeping their vehicle in top shape. Jiffy Lube® helps keep your vehicle running right for the long haul, so you can Leave Worry Behind.

21 Nov 2014

Harkin Statement on EPA Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Obligation

By Sen. Tom Harkin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today issued a statement following the announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that they will not issue the 2014 Renewable Fuel Standard Volume Obligations before the end of the year.

"The Environmental Protection Agency threw the biofuels industry into chaos and confusion when it proposed lowering 2014 renewable fuel requirements from what we enacted into law. Now, the EPA will allow the uncertainty it created to linger on, saying 2015 is the soonest it will announce the amount of renewable fuel that is required to be blended and used in 2014. The EPA went astray when it gave credence to the notion there is some arbitrary limit to biofuels' potential in our fuel supply. That is a wrong interpretation of the Renewable Fuel Standard, and the EPA must now issue renewable fuel requirements that meet the purpose and intent of the RFS to boost energy security and jobs while reducing fossil fuel use."

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21 Nov 2014

Loebsack: EPA's Non-Announcement on RFS Continues Uncertainty for Ethanol Industry

By Rick Martin

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would not finalize the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) obligations for 2014. The original rule proposed by the EPA last year would have had a devastating impact on farmers, rural communities and future investments in biofuels. Loebsack has been leading the fight to highlight the importance of the RFS to Iowa. The EPA's announcement of the delay can be found here.

"Today's non-announcement by the EPA only creates further uncertainty for Iowa's farmers and rural communities. The RFS has proven it is working and is the right policy for Iowa and our country. I am pleased the EPA did not move forward with their original proposal for 2014, which would have devastated Iowa's farmers, but now it is time for the EPA to get it right. The RFS creates jobs, supports our agricultural communities and lessens our dependence on foreign oil. I will continue to fight to ensure the EPA follows the law with a robust RFS that provides the certainty our farmers deserve."

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21 Nov 2014

President Obama takes appropriate steps to fix broken immigration process

By Randy Stalsberg

November 21, 2014- Last night the President of the United States took a long overdue and necessary step towards fixing our broken immigration system

We applaud his willingness to act to address this crisis, for the good of all workers. More elected leaders should step up and do their jobs.

Although this fix is temporary, it will allow millions of people to live and work without fear, and afford them the status to assert their rights on the job.

In Iowa there are 13,000 undocumented immigrants with a U.S. citizen child. If these immigrants are able to apply for deferred actions, it would lead to a $22 million increase in tax revenues for Iowa.

The Iowa Federation of Labor is very concerned about immigration issues here and around the country. We are also concerned about the legal protections these workers are due.

Unfortunately, even with this executive action, millions will continue to work without legal protections and will remain vulnerable to wage theft, retaliation and other forms of exploitations. "Even though this executive order did not specifically provide legal protection from wage theft and exploitation, the unions will continue to advocate for these vital protections. The labor movement will continue to stand with all workers, regardless of status, to ensure that their voices are heard and their rights are protected." Said Ken Sagar, President of the Iowa Federation of Labor

We thank the President for this important first step to resolve this critical issue and urge Congress to stop playing politics and do the work necessary to take care of issues of importance to Americans.

The Iowa Federation of Labor: representing the interests of nearly a quarter of a million Iowans who make Iowa work.

21 Nov 2014

Branstad, Reynolds issue statement on EPA's decision to delay ruling on RFS

By Rick Martin

(DES MOINES) - Gov. Terry Branstad and Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds today issued a statement following the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) decision on the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). The Agency will not finalize a rule in 2014 and will delay the ruling until 2015 "prior to or in conjunction with action on the 2015 standards rule."

"We're pleased the Environmental Protection Agency and the Obama Administration halted their ill-advised proposed rule for the time being, but unfortunately, this decision only creates more uncertainty," said Branstad. "Across the nation, renewable fuels have helped spark economic development, create jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and increase consumer choice. While we would have liked to see the Environmental Protection Agency commit to a robust Renewable Fuel Standard for the long-term, we received a clear signal through this process that America supports renewable fuels and our state's work to produce high-quality biofuels."

"Though we were hoping for the certainty of a robust Renewable Fuel Standard, we're pleased the Environmental Protection Agency backed away from their initial proposal," said Reynolds. "We'll continue fighting for Iowa farmers and consumers who value a choice at the pump and Americans who seek energy independence through safe, reliable and renewable energy."

Branstad and Reynolds have led the effort in Iowa to stop the EPA's proposed rule on the RFS. Some examples of their leadership are as follows:

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 RFS 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 RFS.
  • 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 demonstrates the positive impact of the RFS and provides Federal leaders the opportunity and obligation to revise their initial volume obligations upward.
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21 Nov 2014

Emma Simmons studying in Paris, France

By Laura Billingsley

PELLA, IA (11/21/2014)(readMedia)-- Emma Simmons of Davenport is currently studying abroad in Paris, France, through Central College. Simmons is a sophomore majoring in Spanish and cultural anthropology.

Central College is a residential liberal arts college dedicated to the education of 1,500 undergraduate students. Founded in 1853, the college is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and NCAA Division III athletics. Central is a recognized leader in study abroad as a result of its international, residential programs. The college is located in Pella, Iowa, a thriving community of 10,000 two minutes from the state's largest lake and 40 minutes southeast of Des Moines. Learn more at www.central.edu.

21 Nov 2014

SNOW BLOWER SAFETY STARTS BEFORE YOU POWER UP YOUR EQUIPMENT: TIPS FROM OPEI

By Ami Neiberger-Miller
Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers safety advice for consumers and contractors

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - According to weather forecasters, the winter of 2014-15 will see below-normal temperatures for about three-quarters of the nation. That means snow blowers could be getting a workout this winter. The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) offers the following safety tips to assist homeowners, contractors and business owners as they power up their snow removal equipment.

Make sure your snow blower is in good working order, before the first flakes fall. Change the oil. Install a new spark plug and inspect the belts to be sure they are in good working order. If you forgot to drain the fuel last winter before storing your snow blower, drain the tank now. Check the auger (always in the "off" position) and adjust any cables. Make sure it starts.

Review your owner's manual. Read your owner's manual and review safe handling procedures from your manufacturer.

Before it snows, clear the pathways you intend to use. Snow can sometimes hide objects that might clog the chute of a snow blower, or cause damage to the machine or people nearby. Remove doormats, sleds, boards, wires, and other debris from the pathways you intend to clear.

Use the right fuel. It's important to have the proper fuel on hand, as filling stations may be closed if there is a power outage after a snowstorm. Store fuel properly and buy the type of fuel recommended by your equipment's manufacturer. It is illegal to use any fuel with more than 10% ethanol content in outdoor power equipment (for more information on fueling properly see www.LookBeforeYouPump.com).

Handle fuel carefully. Use non-spill containers with spouts. Fill up the fuel tank outside before you start the engine and while the engine is cold. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine. Store fuel in a clean, dry, ventilated area, and never near a pilot light, stove, or heat source. Never smoke around fuel.

Dress properly for the job. Wear adequate winter garments and footwear that can handle slippery surfaces. Put on safety glasses, and avoid loose fitting clothing that could get caught in moving parts. Tie back long hair.

Operate your snow blower in visible conditions. Never operate the snow blower without good visibility or light.

Aim carefully and avoid people and cars. Never throw snow toward people or cars. Do not allow anyone to stand in front of your snow blower.  Keep children or pets away from your snow blower when it is operating.

Use extreme caution on slopes and hills. Do not clear snow across the face of slopes. Be cautious when changing directions on slopes. Do not attempt to clear steep slopes.

Turn OFF your snow blower if you need to clear a clog or repair it. If you have to repair your machine, remove debris or unclog built up snow, always turn off your snow blower. Wait for all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Disconnect the spark plug wire or power cord.

KEY SAFETY TIP: Never put your hands inside the auger or chute. Use a clean out tool (or stick) to unclog wet snow or debris from your snow blower. Your hands should never go inside the auger or chute.

Know where your cord is. If you have an electric powered snow blower, be aware of where the power cord is at all times. Avoid tripping. Do not run over the power cord.

Fact Sheet: Safe Operation Practices for Snow Blowers
http://opei.org/content/uploads/2014/11/Snowthrower_safety-sheet_FINAL.pdf

About OPEI

The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) is an international trade association representing more than 100 power equipment, engine and utility vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. OPEI is the advocacy voice of the industry, and a recognized Standards Development Organization for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and active internationally through the International Standards Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) in the development of safety and performance standards. OPEI is managing partner of GIE+EXPO, the industry's annual international trade show, and the creative force behind the environmental education program, TurfMutt.com. OPEI-Canada represents members on a host of issues, including recycling, emissions and other regulatory developments across the Canadian provinces. For more information, visit www.OPEI.org
21 Nov 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 11/21/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

LOOKING FOR SANTA!

Strolling Santas needed for 'Christmas in LeClaire!' Shifts are 5-8p.m Fri, and 1-4pm Sat and Sun. Contact Kim - 563-289-5699

 

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Wild Horse Canvas Prints - LeClaire - We turn your pictures and art into wonderful Custom Canvas Prints! We also customize apparel including tee-shirts, hats and scarves. Let your Art Run Free! 102 N. Cody Road, Lower Level. www.wildhorsecanvasprints.com 563-729-1041 Ribbon Cutting, December 5, 3:00p.m.

Best Days Photography Melanie McCalley - Best Days Photography provides a fresh and bright style of imagery for weddings, events, corporate and portrait clients. 117 South Cody Road, LeClaire, IA 52753. www.bestdaysphoto.com or email Melanie@bestdaysphoto.com

 

RIBBON CUTTINGS!

December 5th - Wild Horse Canvas Prints 102 N. Cody Road, Lower Level. 3:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

CHAMBER BOARD OPENINGS

The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce is now accepting candidates for upcoming openings on our Board of Directors. All who are current Members of the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce are welcome to submit a brief letter of interest. All candidates will be added to the ballot that will go out in December, 2014, along with the ballot for Annual Award Winners to be voted upon by Chamber membership. The Board meets every 4th Tuesday of the month, 8a.m., LeClaire City Hall. Please submit a brief letter of interest by noon, Monday, November24 to leclairechamber@gmail.com, or send the same to:

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

PO Box 35

LeClaire, IA 52753

For more information, please contact the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, leclairechamber@gmail.com or 563-289-9970

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER

The December 2014 Chamber Newsletter will be mailed out to all homes and businesses in the 52753 zipcode area early next week!  View it now at www.leclairechamber.com

 

CALENDAR

Now - January 4th - Enright's Super Wash Annual Holiday Promotion Automatic carwash tokens are now on sale - 5 for $20!  Each token a $6.50 value. Cash, check or credit cards accepted.  Stop in and see Henry or Dennis 8:30-10:00 Mon-Fri and 8:30-3:00 weekends, subject to weather. Sign up to win carwashes and more! Weekly winners will be posted on our reader board.  Our carwash tokens make Great Holiday Gifts!

Now - December 19th - Friends of the Library Silent Auction All proceeds will go back to benefit the LeClaire Community Library.

November 22nd - Craft & Vendor Fair, LeClaire Civic Center 10a.m-4p.m. Many original crafters, as well as popular home sales companies. Featuring Scentsy, Usborne, KEEP Collective, Thirty One, Perfectly Posh & Le Vel. Come & Get your Christmas shopping started!

November 23rd - LIC Christmas Tree Ornament Deadline LeClaire Information Center will have one large Christmas tree again this year. If you would like to provide a Christmas ornament (it can advertise your business), please drop off the ornament and $5 no later than Sunday, November 23rd. The money will be donated to the Emergency Fund that the Christmas in LeClaire committee has established to aid LeClaire residents in need.

November 27th - Thanksgiving Day - Bierstube Bar opens at 5p.m.

Take your photo with the new Scott County Freedom Rock on the levee in LeClaire, 11am-3pm, and share it on Social Media - Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook - for a chance to win a basket from LeClaire merchants! Use #leclaireshopsmall , #shopsmall , and @visitleclaire when posting your photo. If you don't use Social Media, email your photo to

December 1st -20th LeClaire Community Library - Handmade Ornament Contest Bring your hand-made ornament to the library's circulation counter. All ornaments must be handmade (no store bought items, please!) and turned in before the end of the day, December 20th. Winner will be selected December 22nd. All participants are welcome to pick-up their ornament after the contest is over, or they may donate their item to the library so they can be displayed in the years to come.

December 2nd - EMS Medic - Volunteer EMS Program Informational Meeting 6p.m. 107 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. Classes begin January 5, 2015. Email Pessman@medicems.com for more information.

December 5th - Wild Horse Canvas Prints - Ribbon Cutting 102 N. Cody Road, Lower Level. Time TBD!

 

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

 

December 5th-7th - Christmas in LeClaire!

Basket Weaver & Yarn Spinner Demonstrations - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.

Cookie Tin and Crafts Sale - Masonic Lodge - 10a.m.-5p.m.

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Family Activities - Riverside Church -10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-8p.m.

$7 Schnitzel Sandwich, $10 German Nachos - Bierstube

Lighting of the Yule Tide Log - Mississippi Cottage Antiques - 4:30p.m.

First Friday in LeClaire! Family Fun! Great Dining and Shopping! 5-8p.m.

Saturday, December 6th

Breakfast with Santa! - Happy Joe's - 8-10a.m.

Visit With Santa! - Happy Joe's - 10-11:30a.m.

Santa's Playhouse - LeClaire Medic Building - 12-3p.m.

Chainsaw Carver Demonstration - Civic Center Parking Lot - 10am-3pm - Carved Items Auctioned - 3p.m.

Wooden Shoe Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center -10a.m.-4p.m.

Cookie Tin Sale and Crafts Sale - Masonic Lodge - 10a.m.-5p.m.

Holiday Junk Fest - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-6p.m.

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate, Family Activities - Riverside Church - 10a.m.-8p.m.

Free Trolley from Dave and Holly's to the Bierstube with stops in between! - 11a.m.-7p.m.

Kids eat free with adult purchase. Kid decorate sugar cookies - Bierstube 1-3 pm.

Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire! 1-4p.m.

Balloon Maker and Face Painting - Granite Exact - afternoon

Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 3-6p.m.

Lighting of the Yule Tide Log - Mississippi Cottage Antiques - 4:30p.m.

First Saturday in LeClaire! Family Fun! Great Dining and Shopping! 5-8p.m.

Sunday, December 7th

Crafts, Baked Goods, Silent Auction - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.

Rope Maker Demonstration - LeClaire Civic Center - 10a.m.-4p.m.

Free Family Drop-in Art - Kiddie Karrasel - 10a.m.-4.m.

Free Trolley from the Bierstube to Dave and Holly's with stops in between! 12-4p.m.

$7 Bierhaus burger, $.50 Wings - Bierstube

Santas from Around the World will Stroll the Streets of LeClaire! 1-3p.m.

Kids "Christmas in LeClaire Dollars" - Shop Santa's Gift Shop! Civic Center Parking Lot - 12-3p.m.

Music of QC Flutes Unlimited - Buffalo Bill Museum - 2-3p.m.

December 6th - LeClaire Community Library - Adult Craft-In: Make Your Own Ornament! 11am-1pm. No registration necessary, all supplies provided. This program will be restricted to adults and older teens due to the use of tools that could be potentially hazardous to younger children (e.g. hot glue guns).

December 9th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Subway Noon. Everyone Welcome!

December 10th - Close Encounters with the Eagles - LeClaire Community Library Join LeClaire photographer Burt Gearhart at 6:30 p.m. for an all-ages slide presentation and lecture that will reveal many interesting discoveries about Bald Eagles and how they go about their everyday lives in Iowa. Burt's prints will also be on display that celebrate Bald Eagles, the Mississippi River, and the historic beauty of LeClaire.

December 13th - Bierstube - Twelve Days of Christmas! Join us for 12 days of specials starting December 13th! New specialty items everyday leading up to Christmas!

December 16th - An Evening with Mrs. Claus - LeClaire Community Library 6:30p.m. Mrs. Claus will stop by Family Storytime to read stories and sing holiday songs. Treats will be provided, and Mrs. Claus will stay after storytime to chat with attendees and take pictures!

December 17th - Exchange Traded  Funds  Explained - Charles Schwab Davenport Branch, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300 Davenport, IA Presented by Eric Johannes CFP - 10 a.m. Reservations online schwab.com/davenport or call 563-275-3663.

December 21st - Zion Lutheran Church Sunday School Christmas Program - Princeton 4:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend and hear the children present the story of Christ's birth in a way rarely seen.  Cookies and punch will be served afterwards.

December 24th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton - Christmas Eve Service 5:00 p.m.  All are invited to attend.

December 24th - Asbury Methodist Church - Christmas Eve and Candlelight Services - 5:00, 7:30 and 10:00 p.m. 1809 Mississippi Blvd, Bettendorf.

December 31st - New Year's Eve at Steventon's in LeClaire. It's never too early to start planning your New Year's Eve! Join us at Steventon's for our Annual New Year's Eve Event. Enjoy live music provided by Hap Hazard, drinks appetizers, and our Champagne toast at Midnight! Tickets are limited for this exclusive event. Order yours before they're all gone! 563-289-3600

SAVE THE DATE

 

January 16th-19th - Be a Tourist in Your Own Backyard!

 

January 31st, 2015 - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's

More information to come.

FYI

 

Stop by Steventon's every Sunday to experience our breathtaking view of the Mississippi River while enjoying our brunch menu. Our brunch menu offers a variety of options to satisfy the whole family. Only $12.95 adults / $6.00 children 10 & under.

 

The Crane & Pelican will be featuring a special Sliders & Suds menu on Thursday nights from 5pm-9pm. Every Thursday night you can come get 3 gourmet sliders and hand-cut chips for $10 and 3 8oz sample pours of our delicious beers for $5.The menu will change monthly and will be posted at www.craneandpelican.com

Starting December 1st, Bierstube will only be open for breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, 7am-11am (we will reopen daily for breakfast in the Spring)

Aunt Hattie's, Blue Iguana, Happy Joe's, Ascentra Credit Union, Go Fish, and Steventon's were among businesses recognized in the 2014-2015 Locals Love Us Contest!

Aunt Hattie's will be open until 8PM on Fridays & Saturdays starting Nov. 7, until Dec, 19, 2014. Please follow Aunt Hattie's on FACE BOOK for any changes or updates.

 

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

Ascentra Credit Union has recently helped alleviate some of the financial burdens our schools systems are experiencing.  From January through June, all qualifying new members that joined Ascentra were given the option to have the credit union donate $25 to the school of their choice or to the Children's Miracle Network. Ascentra has tallied up the donations and started to surprise the school districts, colleges, and private schools with their donation checks.  A total of $14,775 has been given out to area schools.  An additional $10,400 will be donated to the Children's Miracle Network University of Iowa Children's Hospital.

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Men's group Saturday at 7:30 am at church; there are donuts, coffee, discussion and Bible Study, plus really great guys! What more could you ask?

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer.

PROPERTY LISTINGS

Commercial Property for Sale 613-617 N Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: 0.64 acres of development land available on Cody Road.  This "ready to build" property is located on a high ground lot with an exceptional view of the river.  Possibility for a dock installation with city inceptives possible.  Land could be developed for multi-family, condo, possible office or mixed use.  For more information, please contact Jeff R. Heuer, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jheuer@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5107. Website Link for More Information:  http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7030973

Commercial Property for Sale Cody Road, LeClaire IA 52753. Description: Price recently reduced on this great Riverfront Development opportunity located on the main shopping corridor in downtown LeClaire.  Strong market for retail and apartments or condominiums.  Lot totals 0.28 acres (180' X 70').  For more information, please contact John G. Ruhl, NAI Ruhl Commercial Company, jruhl@ruhlcommercial.com, Office: 563-355-4000, Direct: 563-823-5126. Website Link for More Information: http://www.ruhlcommercial.com/Page/Property.aspx?mls=7031174

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

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 more information today!

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!

December 5-7 - First Friday and First Saturday in LeClaire

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

January 31 - LeClaire Chamber Annual Awards Dinner - Steventon's

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

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