19 Aug 2014

News and Results from the 2014 Iowa State Fair X

By Lori Chappell

Iowa Youth Show the Best of the Best in 4-H Showmanship Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2014)(readMedia)-- Showmanship awards were given on Saturday and Sunday to the top 4-H exhibitors of beef, sheep, swine and meat goats at the 2014 Iowa State Fair. Youth demonstrated their ability to present their livestock in the show ring and answered any questions the judge asked about their animals.

Outstanding exhibitors received purple ribbons, and top individuals were presented with belt buckles. The Showmanship contest is open to all 4-H exhibitors.

Complete results below:

BEEF

Champion 5-6 Grade - Makayla Houck, Prescott

Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade - Colin Henzen-DeCap, Dixon

Champion 7-8 Grade - Chloe Van Vliet, Otley

Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade - Grace Greiman, Goodell

Champion 9-10 Grade - Gracie Danner, West Liberty

Reserve Champion 9-10 Grade - Cassidy Becker, Diagonal

Champion 11-12 Grade - Ben Weis, McIntire

Reserve Champion 11-12 Grade - Reed McCormick, Pleasantville

SHEEP

Champion First Year - Marshall Meyer, Marengo

Reserve Champion First Year - Justin Rupnow, Nemaha

Champion Intermediate - Nicole Zuber, Marengo

Reserve Champion Intermediate - Karlyn Snider, Rhodes

Champion Senior - Kylee Silliman, Fremont

Reserve Champion Senior - Lexie Berry, Sac City

SWINE

Champion 5-6 Grade - Kylee Brown, Earlham

Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade - Dylan Cain, Chariton

Champion 7-8 Grade - Creigh Rourke, Iowa City

Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade - Jessica Frasher, Anamosa

Champion 9-12 Grade - Nick Bangert, Blue Grass

Reserve Champion 9-12 Grade - Kale Boysen, Morning Sun

MEAT GOAT

Champion 5-6 Grade - Haley Sweeting, Riverside

Reserve Champion 5-6 Grade - Taylor Decious, Tracy

Champion 7-8 Grade - Pearl Jones, Saint Charles

Reserve Champion 7-8 Grade - Erin Patterson, Gilman

Champion 9-12 Grade - Danielle Hoenig, Keokuk

Reserve Champion 9-12 Grade - Clayton Scurr, Grinnell

Five Records Set at 2014 Iowa State Fair Sale of Champions

DES MOINES, IA (08/16/2014)(readMedia)-- With a final swing of the gavel, the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFAA) raised $326,900 for the 16 exhibitors of 4-H and FFA Grand and Reserve Champions in the Sale of Champions Saturday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Five champion records were broken during the Sale.

The Grand Champion 4-H Market Heifer set a new record of $36,500, selling for $6,500 more than the record price set in 2010. The Grand Champion 4-H Market Hog sold for a record $36,000, besting the previous record of $31,000 set in 2012. The Reserve Grand Champion FFA Market Hog sold for a record-breaking $50,000, besting the previous 2008 record by an impressive $24,000. The Grand Champion FFA Market Meat Goat sold for a record $10,600, $3,100 more than the record price set in 2012. The Grand Champion 4-H Market Broiler Pen also set a record at $7,600, besting the previous 2012 record of $7,000.

Participants in the Sale of Champions were asked to find hometown supporters to set a floor price for bidding. The purchaser in the auction paid the difference between the floor price and the final sale price. Each participant in the Sale takes home a check for 80 percent of the animal's sale price. The IFAA keeps 20 percent to fund the scholarship program and cover Sale expenses. In addition to their sale earnings, the exhibitors of the Grand Champion 4-H Market Steer, Grand Champion FFA Market Hog, Grand Champion 4-H Market Lamb and Grand Champion 4-H Breeding Heifer earn the use of a new aluminum livestock trailer for one year courtesy of Featherlite, Inc., of Cresco.

When added with the $231,550 of scholarships and performance and carcass awards presented prior to the Sale, the IFAA bestowed $558,450 on young livestock and poultry exhibitors during the day's event. Since the inception of the Sale of Champions in 1988, the IFAA has given out more than $6.5 million through Sale proceeds and scholarships to deserving youth participating in agricultural-related projects and interested in agricultural-related careers.

Young Judges Compete in Iowa State Fair Competition

DES MOINES, IA (08/17/2014)(readMedia)-- 4-H and FFA judging teams and individuals from across the state competed in the Youth Livestock Judging competition Sunday at the 2014 Iowa State Fair.

Complete results below:

TEAM

Junior

1) CGMS (Cole Moeller, West Point, Gavin Banderhorst, Prairie City, Mitchell Harken, Pleasantville, Shae Lynn Becker, Keota)

2) Benton County (Brock County, no hometown given, Brady Ortner, no hometown given, Will Schmidt, Watkins, Isaac Wiley, Walker)

3) Hancock County #1 (Andrew Baumgard, Garner, Brielle Smeby, Klemme, Erik Goll, Garner, Jade Pringnitz, Garner)

4) Pencils (Blake Moeller, West Point, Tanner Henningsen, Ames, Tate Boysen, Columbus Junction, Jake Schlutz, Letts)

5) Hancock County #2 (Jace Pringnitz, Garner, Joe Pringnitz, Garner, Andrew Furst, Garner)

Senior

1) Washington County (Macy Marek, Riverside, McKenna Brinning, Keota, Jack Carter, Washington, Logan Sieren, Keota)

2) Muscatine (Grace Seaba, no hometown given, Sam Burmeister, Muscatine, Cori Bates, Muscatine, Alyssa Scholz, Muscatine)

3) Carroll Area FFA (Jacob Wallace, Carroll, Matt Dentlinger, Arcadia, Ben Dentlinger, no hometown given, Tucker Vonnahme, no hometown given)

4) Scott County 4-H (Taylor Duckett, New Liberty, Evan Dietz, Walcott, Dylan Golinghorst, Walcott)

5) Davis County FFA (Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield, Nick Prevo, Ottumwa, Sam Knapp, no hometown given)

INDIVIDUAL

Junior

1) Shae Lynn Becker, Keota

2) Leremy Jackson, Unionville

3) Jack Willemsen, Pella

4) Tate Boysen, Columbus Junction

5) Gavin Branderhorst, Prairie City

6) Isaac Wiley, Walker

7) Blake Moeller, West Point

8) Cole Moeller, West Point

9) Brock County, no hometown given

10) Jade Pringnitz, Garner

11) Andrew Baumgard, Garner

12) Karragan Whitman, Calamus

13) Jake Pringnitz, Garner

14) Kale Whitman, Calamus

15) Nick Deppe, Maquoketa

16) Kylee Brown, Earlham

17) Erik Goll, Garner

18) Brielle Smeby, Klemme

19) Andrew Furst, Garner

20) Quinton Schwager, no hometown given

21) Mitchell Harken, Pleasantville

22) Brady Ortner, no hometown given

23) Jackson Sterle, Roland

24) Joe Pringnitz, Garner

25) Samuel Lane, Mediapolis

26) Will Schmidt, Watkins

27) Erik Beckman, Danville

28) Tanner Henningsen, Ames

29) Miranda Peters, no hometown given

30) Jake Schlutz, Letts

31) Riley Bruns, Calamus

32) Lauren Sieren, Keota

33) Ashley Kahler, Cambridge

34) Bryce Greiner, Keota

35) Olivia Marek, Riverside

36) Roy Carter, Washington

Senior

1) Macy Marek, Riverside

2) Anna Brooks, Blue Grass

3) Dylan Golinghorst, Walcott

4) McKenna Brinning, Keota

5) Sam Burmeister, Muscatine

6) Corina Bates, Muscatine

7) Taylor Duckett, New Liberty

8) Ben Dentlinger, no hometown given

9) Grace Seaba, no hometown given

10) Logan Sieren, Keota

11) Nick Prevo, Ottumwa

12) Trenton Kemp, no hometown given

13) Connor Conrad, Hillsboro

14) Tucker Vonnahme, Carroll

15) Jacob Sterle, Roland

16) Matt Dentlinger, Arcadia

17) Michael Peters, no hometown given

18) Tyler Wellman, West Point

19) Baxter Knapp, Bloomfield

20) Andrew Dornbier, Garner

21) Sam Knapp, no hometown given

22) Dale Schlutz, Letts

23) Caleb Weddle, no hometown given

24) Burke Surkrow, no hometown given

25) Evan Dietz, Walcott

26) Jacob Wallace, Carroll

27) Andrew Peters, no hometown given

28) McKenzie Von Rentzell, no hometown given

29) Jack Carter, Washington

30) Maddy Schroeder, no hometown given

31) Alyssa Scholz, Muscatine

32) Eileen Clausen, no hometown given

33) Sam Peters, no hometown given

"Nothing Compares" to the 2014 Iowa State Fair, August 7-17. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University Avenue, just 10 minutes east of downtown Des Moines, and are open 7 a.m. to 1 a.m. each day of the Fair. Exhibit hours may vary. For more information, call 800/545-FAIR or visit iowastatefair.org.

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19 Aug 2014

Real Talk Training

By Katie McGovern

Davenport, IA

September12 or 13, 2014 – Real Talk Training (RTT) is a oneday seminar training leaders to use professional coaching techniques to transform their everyday communications. RTT is an interactive learning experience using demonstration, practice and constructive feedback to equip leaders to be more effective communicators. This training has been offered globally to churches, major corporations and nonprofit organizations with outstanding results.

Train under professional coaches to learn how to take your relationships to the next level through REAL communication. Don't miss this opportunity to unlock sustainable change in your relationships through REAL conversation! You will learn to:
? Avoid the number one killer of authentic communication
? Jumpstart a significant conversation with anyone
? Listen for heartlevel meaning
? Ask questions to open others up
? Solve problems permanently by not giving advice
? Get a response instead of a reaction

Presented by Kate McGovern is a Certified Growth Coach and Real Talk Presenter. Kate is passionate about restoring believers to a place of freedom as a children of God through physical, emotional, and spiritual healing. When she is not coaching, Kate is hosting a TBN news show, leading women's Bible studies and prayer groups, tending her garden, travelling or spending time with her husband Tom and their four children (and spouses!) and nine grandchildren.

Jennie Turton is a Certified Coach Trainer, Certified Professional Coach and Real Talk Presenter. Jennie is committed to seeing herself and the body of Christ live the abundant lives promised by God. When she is not training coaches or coaching the coaches she trains, Jennie is visiting her large extended family, travelling internationally, ballroom dancing or enjoying the outdoors with her husband Valentin.

Event details:
What: Real Talk Training
When: Friday, September 12 or Saturday, September 13, 2014 9am-4pm (Coffee and snacks will be provided. Participants will be dismissed for lunch.)
Where: Quad Cities Prayer Center, 320 West Kimberly Rd., Davenport, Iowa 52807 (in North Park Mall next to Sears)
Who: Age 15 and up
Cost: $45/person
Registration: Online at: https://christianlifecoachnow.com/davenport/
Contact: Kate McGovern: (309) 2368718

19 Aug 2014

Governor Quinn Signs Legislation.

By Andrew Mason
Prohibit ATM Fees on Child Support Payments

Law Will Ensure Children Receive the Support and Care They Deserve

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation to prohibit ATM fees on EPPICards, reloadable debit cards which are methods of receiving child support payments. The new law will ensure that children receive the support and care they deserve. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to protect consumers and support Illinois' families.

"Child support is intended to make sure that our state's youngest residents have access to the food, clothing and housing they need," Governor Quinn said. "Those funds should go towards care for the child, not bank fees. Protecting withdrawals on these cards means that parents can access the funds they are entitled to without burdensome fees."

Senate Bill 640 allows consumers to access these child support funds through an ATM without incurring additional fees. The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) currently offers EPPICards to individuals receiving child support payments who do not use banking services, allowing individuals to access child support funds electronically. EPPICards help consumers avoid check cashing fees and provides protection from theft or fraud. The law is effective July 1, 2015.

"This measure protects families living paycheck to paycheck," State Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge), sponsor of the legislation, said. "It keeps single parents who receive child support from paying unjust fees and enables them to get the money they rightfully deserve."

Governor Quinn has been a leader in protecting Illinois' consumers and making sure residents have access to their money without burdensome fees.  This month Governor Quinn signed legislation protecting users of employee payroll cards by limiting the fees that can be imposed on the cards, including a prohibition on fees for overdrafts, transaction history requests and purchases.

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Governor Quinn Signs Law to Coordinate Assistance to Illinois' Servicemembers

New Partnership Will Help Guide Support for Illinois' Servicemembers and their Families

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation that will help coordinate the donations and grants made by the public toward Illinois' veterans. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to support Illinois' military families.

"When it comes to supporting our veterans, Illinois is second to none," Governor Quinn said. "This law is just another way a grateful state can say 'thank you' to those who served. Now we can help ensure our servicemembers receive the support they deserve for all of the sacrifices they have made to protect our freedoms."

"We are grateful for Governor Quinn's leadership and support of our Illinois veterans and their families," Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Acting Director Rodrigo Garcia said. "The bill he's signed into law today is a strong initiative to continue helping us to help those who've served.  Senate Bill 3222 creates the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation and marks the next stage in our efforts to help so many deserving people across Illinois. We are also grateful to the sponsors and supporters of this important piece of legislation."

Senate Bill 3222, sponsored by State Senator Mike Hastings (D-Matteson), a West Point graduate and Iraq veteran, and State Representative Wayne Rosenthal (R-Litchfield), a veteran and a retired Illinois Air National Guard officer, represents the next step forward for Illinois Joining Forces. The law allows Illinois Joining Forces to be housed in a non-profit organization, the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation. The Foundation will help coordinate the "sea of goodwill" being offered to veterans and their families from numerous public and private sources. The new partnership allows the Illinois Joining Forces program to solicit, accept and disperse grants and donations on behalf of the state's veterans. This central coordination will ensure the most effective acceptance and distribution of assistance for veterans. The law is effective immediately.

"The Illinois Joining Forces Foundation is an outstanding way to show our veterans that we will honor and support them even after their services are inactive," Senator Hastings said. "When these men and women return to their homes, they should not have to go door to door to receive the services they may need and the foundation will provide an excellent one-stop-shop for them."

"With so many organizations available to assist our military service members, veterans and families, it can often be overwhelming to know where to turn for assistance," Representative Rosenthal said. "That is where the Illinois Joining Forces excels. By creating a one-stop shop to help our military find the assistance they need, the Foundation makes the process less daunting. Establishing the Illinois Joining Forces Foundation as a not-for-profit will allow for additional resources to be allocated towards their mission, services and programs."

Illinois Joining Forces has been recognized by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff as an "innovative example" of expanding collaboration and information sharing at the local level. In Feb. 2014, IDVA received the Abraham Lincoln Pillars of Excellence Award from the U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs for its creation of Illinois joining forces. For more information on Illinois Joining Forces, visit www.illinoisjoiningforces.org

Governor Quinn has long been a leader for supporting Illinois' military families. He initiated the Illinois Veterans Grant and Illinois National Guard Grant, which cover tuition at all Illinois public universities and community colleges for eligible veterans and serving National Guard members. He also required colleges to post all benefits available to Illinois veterans and assign a staff member to serve as the point of contact for student-veterans who need information and assistance. In 2012, Governor Quinn and the Departments of Veterans and Military Affairs spearheaded the statewide public-private partnership, Illinois Joining Forces, which has been a model for other states to follow. Today's bill signing creates a foundation that will help further this organization's mission of assisting veterans.


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Governor Quinn Signs Legislation to Keep Dangerous Substances Away from Illinois' Schools

Additional Laws Help Combat Drug Use and Possession by Illinois' Children

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today signed three new laws to fight the use and manufacture of illegal drugs in Illinois. The laws toughen penalties for meth manufacture near schools, add certain synthetic drugs to the Controlled Substances Act and prohibit anyone under 18 from purchasing or possessing any product containing the herbal drug Kratom. Today's action is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to keep schools safe and protect the health of the people of Illinois.

"Dangerous substances have no place near our schools or children," Governor Quinn said. "These laws will help ensure that drugs stay away from these special places of learning. To those who choose to violate the law and manufacture the drug, today we are sending a strong message - these harmful drugs do not belong anywhere near our children."

House Bill 4093, sponsored by State Representative Daniel Beiser (D-Alton) and State Senator William Haine (D-Alton), increases the penalty for methamphetamine, or meth, manufacture if it occurs within 1,000 feet of any school property.

The offense is now classified as aggravated participation in methamphetamine manufacture, a Class X felony with tougher penalties than the Class 1 felony of participation in methamphetamine manufacture. The possible sentences for breaking the law are now a minimum of six years in prison, with up to 60 years possible, and fines up to $400,000 or the total street value of the drug. The new law is effective Jan. 1, 2015.

"I introduced House Bill 4093 after a very serious situation was brought to my attention by the South Roxana Police Department involving methamphetamine manufacture near a daycare," Representative Beiser said. "I was shocked to discover our current law had a loophole in its language regarding proximity to what constituted school property. House Bill 4093 closes this dangerous loophole. I want to thank the law enforcement community for bringing this to my attention so that we can work together to protect schoolchildren and prosecute those reckless criminals who would otherwise put them in harm's way."

"The evils of meth are all around us. It destroys individuals, families and neighborhoods," Senator Haine said. "Meth is a highly addictive and disruptive substance. There is no redeeming social value in the manufacture of meth."

Governor Quinn today also signed Senate Bill 3275, sponsored by State Senator Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) and Representative Dennis Reboletti (R-Addison), that adds the synthetic drugs 25-I, 25-C and 25-B to the listed of controlled substances which are illegal to manufacture, deliver or possess with the intent to distribute. These hallucinogenic substances have been available for purchase online and are linked to a number of serious or fatal reactions, particularly among high school students. The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2015.

The Governor also signed House Bill 5526, sponsored by Representative Reboletti and State Senator Michael Connelly (R-Naperville), which makes it illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to purchase or possess any product containing the herbal drug Kratom and also makes it illegal for anyone to sell or provide Kratom to a minor. This stimulant made from leaves indigenous to southeast Asia can mimic the effects of heroin or frequently abused pain killers in higher doses. The new law takes effect Jan. 1, 2015.

Since taking office, Governor Quinn has worked toward a drug free Illinois. He signed the Emergency Medical Services Access law in 2012, which provides immunity to a person who, in good faith, seeks or obtains emergency medical assistance for someone experiencing an overdose. As part of the Drug Overdose Prevention Program, a life-saving law took effect in 2010 to allow non-medical persons to dispense a drug overdose antidote in an emergency to prevent a drug overdose from becoming fatal.

Additionally, in 2009, the Governor approved law enforcement tracking of online or over-the-counter drug purchases to reduce access to pseudoephedrine and ephedrine, ingredients involved in the manufacture of methamphetamine commonly found in over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines. The Methamphetamine Precursor Tracking Act made a pilot program to track purchase of methamphetamine ingredients permanent and makes it tougher for meth manufacturers to obtain their ingredients in Illinois.

The pilot program helped Illinois State Police Methamphetamine Response Teams locate and seize 155 meth labs and make 231 meth arrests. The federal Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) reported that in calendar year 2012, Illinois had 801 clandestine methamphetamine lab incidents, the fifth highest in the country.

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19 Aug 2014

Governor Quinn Takes Bill Action **Friday, August 15, 2014**

By William Palmisano

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: HB 2513

An Act Concerning: Education

Provides that all new school building construction governed by the Health/Life Safety Code for Public Schools shall include a storm shelter.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 3685

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Allows the Illinois Secretary of State to grant a waiver for a lapse in the renewal of a driver's license in excess of 30 days for certain drivers, including religious organization bus drivers and senior citizen transportation drivers.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 3695

An Act Concerning: Education

Provides that an Advanced Placement computer science course may satisfy a mathematics requirement for high school graduation.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 3765

An Act Concerning: Health

Requires the Illinois Department of Public Health to add information to its written summaries regarding the detection, treatment and follow-up tests of breast cancer.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 3819

An Act Concerning: State Government

Codifies the Benefit Access Program within the Illinois Act on Aging.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 3829

An Act Concerning: State Government

Requires the Strategic Business Development Plan for the State of Illinois to include an assessment of the economic development practices of bordering states and recommendations regarding best practices for counties that border another state.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 3924

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Extends the tax increment financing deadline for the City of Ottawa until 2028.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4033

An Act Concerning: Health

Exempts employees and volunteers at facilities licensed or certified under the ID/DD Community Care Act or the Community-Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA) Licensure and Certification Act from wearing an identification badge.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4035

An Act Concerning: Health

Provides for the collection and maintenance of childhood cancer survival statistics by the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4082

An Act Concerning: Courts

Expands opportunities for criminal adjudication of juvenile delinquency alternatives and authorizes a State's Attorney discretion to file a petition for adjudication of delinquency against a minor who has failed to comply with their non-judicial probation adjustment.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4185

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Extends the completion date of a tax increment financing project for the Village of Arlington Heights until 2037.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4208

An Act Concerning: Government

Provides that appointments to a governmental entity by the county board be subject to county ethics laws.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4235

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Updates state statutes to reference an Illinois Supreme Court rule containing procedures for out-of-state attorneys.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4236

An Act Concerning: State Government

Disqualifies individuals convicted of stalking from eligibility for the Illinois Department of Human Services' designated drug abuse treatment programs.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4269

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Expands the definition of criminal fortification of a structure used for the manufacture, storage or delivery of controlled substances.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4277

An Act Concerning: Fish

Allows residents holding a disability identification card or receiving a disability pension to fish commercially without a sport fishing license.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4290

An Act Concerning: Safety

Provides for criminal penalties for firearms instructors who knowingly falsify training certifications for concealed carry license applicants.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4483

An Act Concerning: Government

Provides for the Illinois Association of Park Districts to conduct Open Meeting training for park district members.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4486

An Act Concerning: State Government

Expands and clarifies list of medications that may be administered by direct care staff in certain state-run or state-funded facilities.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4491

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Provides that eligible recipients of a Purple Heart license plate are exempted from the payment of registration or renewal fees.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4516

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Clarifies the offense of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4569

An Act Concerning: State Government

Increases the amount of a transaction allowed from a petty cash fund.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4594

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Provides for a judge to issue a search warrant based on testimony via a live simultaneous video and audio feed transmission.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4597

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Permits a park district board to borrow money from a bank or financial institution.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4612

An Act Concerning: Education

Requires the Illinois State Board of Education to submit a study to the General Assembly regarding shared service contracts in student transportation.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4694

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Provides that the health records shall be disclosed to a coroner when investigating the death of an individual in a mental health facility.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4713

An Act Concerning: Finance

Expands the purposes of moneys deposited in the State Treasurer's Bank Services Trust Fund.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 4725

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Sets forth the purpose and requirements for maintaining a risk management framework as well as completing and filing an own risk and solvency assessment and report.

Action: Signed

Effective: July 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4790

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Updates the Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding and Nail Technology Act.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 4995

An Act Concerning: Education

Allows Monticello Community Unit School District 25 to issue bonds up to $35 million, pending approval by voters and the school board.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5079

An Act Concerning: Wildlife

Tightens trapping license requirements for individuals born on or after Jan. 1, 2015.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5080

An Act Concerning: Wildlife

Establishes a waterfowl outfitter permit and classifies supplying outfitting services without a permit as a Class B Misdemeanor.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5082

An Act Concerning: Fish

Amends the Fish and Aquatic Life Code to increase the size of casting nets.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5283

An Act Concerning: Education

Allows the community unit school district created by the consolidation of Milford Community Consolidated School District 280 and Milford Township High School District 233 to issue bonds up to $17.5 million pending voter and school board approval.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5286

An Act Concerning: Education

Allows work experience in the capacity of school support personnel to count towards principal endorsement on a Professional Educator License until June 30, 2019.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5288

An Act Concerning: Education

Allows school counseling services to be provided by school counselors and other qualified individuals and sets forth a list of services that may be provided in school counseling.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5290

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Adds knowing distribution of photographs depicting the sex organs of the child to the definition of the grooming offense.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5323

An Act Concerning: Education

Requires the Illinois Student Assistance Commission to submit a study to the General Assembly regarding the feasibility of implementing Pennsylvania's Pay It Forward Pay It Back program in Illinois.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5415

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Clarifies language regarding posting of rewards for information on the Illinois State Police website.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5438

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Amends the Illinois Comptroller's duties regarding submissions of audits or reports by a government unit.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5464

An Act Concerning: Safety

Clarifies the effective period of certification for pesticide applicators and pesticide dealers.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5514

An Act Concerning: Wildlife

Changes the methods by which animals may be removed from traps.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5564

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Requires the Illinois Department of Revenue to prescribe regulations allowing taxpayers to elect a credit carryforward on an original return, amended return, or otherwise.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5567

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Establishes new procedural requirements for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in connection with oil and gas permits and petitions.

Action: Signed

Effective: Sept. 1, 2014

 

Bill No.: HB 5575

An Act Concerning: Insurance

Increases the caps for binding arbitration awards via uninsured motorist coverage.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5593

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Increases the size of the Plainfield Park District Board from five members to seven.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5613

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Provides for the electronic use of Real Estate Transfer Tax Stamps.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5623

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Requires certain types of local governments and school districts to provide e-mail addresses for elected officials of the local government or school district on its website.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5682

An Act Concerning: Public Aid

Establishes a criminal penalty for any person requiring payment in exchange for assisting individuals with applications for state or federal benefits.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5696

An Act Concerning: Public Employee Benefits

Codifies current omitted service procedures of the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), makes changes to uncontested IMRF elections, and removes outdated transfers of service credit.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5709

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Exempts qualifying municipal employees from real estate appraisers' licensure requirements if they perform valuation waivers not exceeding $10,000.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5845

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Extends the date by which the Precious Metal Purchasers Task Force must submit its report to the General Assembly.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5852

An Act Concerning: Aging

Creates the Home Care Consumer Bill of Rights and requires the Illinois Department of Human Services and the Illinois Department on Aging to develop a plan for enforcement.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5858

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Allows human trafficked and gang-involved youth to remove tattoos related to servitude or affiliation without parental consent.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5893

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Requires property owners to notify fire protection districts upon the filing of an exemption that would reduce the assessed valuation of property by more than $100,000.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5899

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Establishes a committee to study and recommend a Best Practices Protocol on issues related to the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: HB 5926

An Act Concerning: Liquor

Creates training requirements for new and existing alcohol servers in Cook County.

Action: Signed

Effective: July 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: HB 5950

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Sets forth procedures for a crime victim to enforce certain payments through the courts by an offender whose sentence includes an order of restitution.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 0728

An Act Concerning: Liquor

Creates a five year window in which the Liquor Control Commission may consider current offenses of sale to a minor in combination with previous offenses occurring within that time period.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 2620

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Allows sewer vacuum trucks registered as Special Hauling Vehicles to operate with an increased weight load while conducting emergency repairs in certain circumstances.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 2650

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Allows criminal defendants to petition for return of court costs in cases in which the defendant has been found factually innocent and their conviction has been reversed.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 2800

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Extends a program that speeds up the returning to court of defendants who are fit to stand trial.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 2978

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Clarifies rules on who may be issued Illinois State Police Memorial Park license plates and expands eligible vehicles to motorcycles.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 2984

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Clarifies the definition of a substantially identical interest for virtual representatives for trust cases and expands the use of non-judicial settlement agreements when virtual representation is utilized.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 2989

An Act Concerning: Education

Adds alternative qualifications for individuals seeking the designation of "school psychologist."

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 2995

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Expands law to allow DNA testing related to convictions based upon guilty pleas by individuals in cases where such testing of relevant evidence was not available at the time of a guilty plea.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3027

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Adds the sale of a mobile home owned by a governmental body to the criteria considered to be a sale in error.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3029

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Removes certain requirements for what must be printed on a check by banks.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3055

An Act Concerning: Safety

Grants the Illinois Department of Public Health the authority to modify or abandon water wells and clarifies definitions to remain consistent with existing well construction regulations.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3071

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Streamlines competitive-bidding requirements for public libraries.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3074

An Act Concerning: Criminal Law

Provides offenders extra time to pay full restitution to victims by extending terms of probation or conditional discharge in cases where a later imprisonment had impeded their ability to pay restitution.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3110

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Adds to the list of circumstances in which a physician or surgeon may disclose patient information.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3137

An Act Concerning: State Government

Requires Senate confirmation of the Governor's appointments to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3139

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Amends the weight limits for vehicles carrying petroleum under the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3147

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Extends the sunset date of the housing opportunity area abatement program.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3157

An Act Concerning: Public Health

Aligns Illinois pasteurized milk products laws with federal laws.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3176

An Act Concerning: Safety

Regulates the manufacture of modular dwellings and mobile structures.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3225

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Allows for the development of a training program for law enforcement officers regarding veterans awareness.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3231

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Creates guidelines for determining spousal maintenance awards and clarifies child support calculations.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3234

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Eliminates an outdated reference to the tire user fee.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3256

An Act Concerning: Public Aid

Establishes the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' reimbursement procedures for intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3262

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Streamlines the Motor Fuel Tax Law with changes to the International Fuel Tax Agreement.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3276

An Act Concerning: State Government

Allows the Illinois State Treasurer to retain an administrative charge of certain moneys.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3286

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Requires employees of gated communities to allow entrance to process servers.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3306

An Act Concerning: Education

Creates pilot program associated with Monetary Award Program funds.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3318

An Act Concerning: Gaming

Amends the Illinois Horse Racing Act of 1975.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3322

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Amends and repeals provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code and Intergovernmental Corporation Act.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3324

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Clarifies provisions of the Illinois Insurance Code.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3334

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Suspends the statute of limitations for claims for refunds for financially disabled individuals.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3402

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Exempts vehicles with out-of-state dealer plates from registration requirements for limited travel in Illinois under specific circumstances.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3412

An Act Concerning: Education

Amends School Code regarding goals and assessments.

Action: Signed

Effective: July 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3414

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Aligns EMS Education Standards with national standards.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3448

An Act Concerning: Revenue

Changes the timeframe in which the Illinois Department of Revenue must provide notice of expiring certificate of registration.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

 

Bill No.: SB 3468

An Act Concerning: Health

Expands the ability of a peace officer to take a minor into custody and transport the minor to a mental health facility.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3488

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Clarifies provisions of the Illinois Architecture Practice Act of 1989.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

 

Bill No.: SB 3506

An Act Concerning: Regulation

Allows only urgent care non-emergency centers to use term "urgent."

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan.1, 2015

 

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18 Aug 2014

Mark your calendars for this HUGE rummage sale

By Davenport Parks & Recreation
Oct 23-25 - Huge rummage sale at St. Mark Ev. Lutheran Church, 2363 W. 3rd St., Davenport. Thurs 8am-7pm, Fri 8am-4pm, Sat 8am-12 Noon. Proceeds benefit our seminary students.  Contact: 563-322-5318
18 Aug 2014

Kiwanis Club of Davenport donates $4,000 to River Bend Foodbank's Backpack Program

By Rick Martin

Check presentation held at Foodbank

 

Davenport, IA– On August 15th, the Kiwanis Club of Davenport presented River Bend Foodbank with a check for $4,000. This money will sponsor the children on the Backpack Program at Madison Elementary School in Davenport for the 2014-2015 school year.

Caren Laughlin, River Bend Foodbank Marketing Director and Backpack Program Coordinator, said, "This is an incredible donation and insures that these children at Madison Elementary School will not go hungry on the weekends throughout the school year."

The Backpack Program provides children at risk of hunger with nourishing food to take home on Fridays to get them through the weekend when programs like school breakfasts and lunches are not available.  The Backpack Program targets pre-school, elementary and middle school children who are at risk of chronic hunger.  These children are identified by name by their school staff.  Each child receives a weekly food pack on Fridays to put in their Backpacks and take home for the weekend.  The food is child friendly, easily consumed and vitamin fortified. The bags contain about eight items and include two "entrees" like stew or soup, two servings of fruit, cereal, milk, and juice. We partner with the schools to select the children and distribute the food. Currently we are serving 43 schools and 1,700 of the neediest children in the Quad Cities.

Kiwanis International is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.

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18 Aug 2014

Army Veteran Tom Hall Discusses Bruce Braley's Strong Record of Delivering Results for Veterans

By Rick Martin
Hall knows firsthand Braley's strong commitment to delivering results for veterans

DES MOINES, IA - Today in Ankeny, Army veteran Tom Hall discussed Bruce Braley's strong record of delivering results for Iowa's veterans. Hall is an Army Ranger veteran, and spoke from personal experience. While he was finishing military school, Hall was denied housing assistance. He reached out to Braley, and Braley delivered results for Hall and the other members of his unit.

Hall said, "Bruce Braley's record for Iowa's veterans and military members is a record of results. He has always stood with us, and i believe that veterans as a whole are better off because of Bruce Braley."

Braley's record for Iowa's veterans and military families is one of results. He led a successful effort to secure back-pay and GI Bill benefits for Iowa National Guard members, he introduced and helped pass tax cuts for businesses who hire veterans and worked across the aisle to pass the Andrew Connolly Veterans Housing Act, helping injured and disabled veterans retrofit their homes. Braley has also introduced legislation to incentivize more doctors and nurses to work at the VA to help provide the quality care veterans deserve.
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18 Aug 2014

Credit Island Celebrates Historic Anniversary

By Friends of Credit Island
During the War of 1812, the battle of Credit Island took place on Sept. 4 and 5, 1814. Join us on August 30, 2014 from 8am - 2pm at Credit Island, 2200 W. River Drive in Davenport for a commemoration for the 200th anniversary of this historic battle.
18 Aug 2014

Communities Come Together to End Hunger

By Rick Martin

Hunger and poverty are problems that impact communities around the world. Locally, here in the Quad Cities, we know the struggle. We see it around us, and know the work of the community to end it. Nationally and globally, hunger and poverty are also a problem. Every night, 1 in 7 people in the world go to bed hungry. In the United States, more than 17 million households, or 14.5 percent of Americans don't know where their next meal may come from.1

In October, the community is coming together to end hunger both locally and globally. Starting with churches in the community, and including local businesses, schools, and the entire community, the 43rd annual Quad Cities CROP Hunger Walk has been planned for Sunday, October 5th at 2:00 p.m. Our walk, which is the only bi-state CROP Hunger Walk in the nation, will raise funds to go toward hunger alleviation efforts both in the Quad Cities and through the work of Church World Service around the world. The 600 or so walkers also raise awareness of the struggle families dealing with hunger and poverty face on a daily basis.

"Here in our area, 25 percent of funds raised will go to local hunger programs which make a real impact for families dealing with hunger and poverty in our community. These funds really do make a difference in peoples lives in our community," said Rick Martin, coordinator of the Quad Cities CROP Hunger walk.

"The money and awareness raised by the more than 70 CROP Hunger Walks across Iowa make a huge difference in the lives of people around the world," said Jordan Bles, Church World Service Assistant Field Director for the Iowa Region. "$110 raised is the equivilant of an emergency food package - locally purchased and culturally appropriate enough for a family of five for one month. $300 equals 10 meters of a shallow borehole well for a community desperate for clean, safe water and sustainable food security."

Everyone is invited to participate, and play a part in ending hunger both in the Quad Cities area and around the world. For more information, please contact Rick Martin (qccrophungerwalk@gmail.com).

18 Aug 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 08/15/2014

By LeClaire Chamber

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

 

LeClaire's Riverfront Farmers' Market - May-Oct - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee. Fresh, organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!

 

Associated Real Estate Counselors - 532 N. Cody Road, LeClaire.  Established by Norm Nielsen with the intention of serving the real estate needs of individuals, families and businesses in Iowa. We have offices in LeClaire, Bellevue, DeWitt and Preston.  563-289-5500. www.associated-re.com

 

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

August 29th - Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting 103 S. Cody Road - 12:30p.m. Come help Celebrate the Grand Opening! Everyone Welcome!

 

CALENDAR

August 15th - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Flat Top - 5-8 p.m.

August 16th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

August 16th - The River Valley Optimist Club Trivia Night LeClaire Civic Center. Raising money to support "Bring Out the Best in Kids" in the community. Funds go to a basketball clinic, preparing Backpacks for Kids to local elementary schools, participation in Kids Against Hunger, and offering scholarships and grants. Doors open 6:30pm, Trivia 7p.m. $10 per person, $50 minimum per table (max of 8 per table). 50/50 raffle, Mullligans, door prizes. Call Josselyn Smith at 563-723-1877 or email josselyn.e.smith@gmail.com to reserve a table!

August 18th - Economic Development Meeting - 8 a.m. - LeClaire City Hall

August 21st - Faithful Pilot - Asian Fusion Dinner - $45.00 per person - 3 course with Asian inspired cocktails paired with it.

August 22nd - First Central State Bank - LeClaire - Free Community Shred Day 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Paper products only.

August 22nd - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Unidynes - 5-8 p.m.

August 23rd - Diamond Dash - LeClaire

 

August 23rd - Grappling on the Greens - 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Benefiting Pleasant Valley/Five Point Wrestling Club. Sunrise Golf Course. Register by August 15th or same day 7:30 a.m.  Shotgun Start 8 a.m. $60 per person or $235 4 man team. 18 Hole 4 Man Best Shot Tourney. Grill-Out, Hole Prizes, Silent Auction, Bags Tournament for families and non-golfers, and more. Call 563-505-7650 or 563-940-0229 or email zahntrever@pleasval.k12.ia.us or scary1016@hotmail.com for more information about the outing and/or to be a sponsor!

 

August 23rd - The Faithful Pilot will be open for lunch beginning at noon for Diamond Dash

August 23rd - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

August 25th - Faithful Pilot - Vino Vaso - $40.00 - A glass to paint, a glass to drink, and a glass to take home!  Ticket includes Chefs cheese and crackers, and a FREE glass of wine.  Tickets available at VINO/VASO's FACEBOOK page

August 27th - Bierstube Kooby's Karaoke 9p.m.-1a.m.

August 29th- Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening 103 S. Cody Rd. - 12:30 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

August 29th - Wide River Winery - Live Music The Whoosdads? - 5-8 p.m.

 

August 30th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

August 30th- Bierstube Live Music The Old 57's 9pm-1am

August 31st - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting - $15.00 for 15 wines.  3:00-5:00, includes wine and chefs small bites

SAVE THE DATE

 

September 1st - Faithful Pilot Closed for Labor Day

 

September 5th - First Friday - LeClaire 5-8p.m.

 

September 6th - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. LeClaire Levee

Sept 14th - Faithful Pilot - PINOT PIG - A CHARITY HOG ROAST on the LeClaire Levee 12-4p.m. Why? Cuz it feels good to give back - NO KID HUNGRY Cost:$50.00 includes admittance, All U CAN Eat HOG ROAST with an organic hog coming from Rustik Rooster with farmer Karl Blake (From TV's Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern) and sides, live music from The Matriarchs, and $10.00 of your ticket sales goes to charity!  Goal is to raise 2K *You do NOT need to be 21 to enter but will be wrist banded at the front gate. Tickets will be available at faithfulpilot.com and in the restaurant.

September 20th - Twilight Riverboat Cruise 5 - 8 p.m. Tickets $45 per person - includes dinner and the cruise!  The Twilight holds 140 people, so get tickets soon to reserve your spots.  The tickets are available at First Central State Bank, LeClaire.

September 21st - 50th ANNUAL FALL HARVEST DINNER - Silver Creek Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star, LeClaire Masonic Center, 113 S. Cody Rd., LeClaire. Swiss Steak, Mashed Potatoes, Corn & Green Beans, Salads, Rolls & Butter, Deserts & Beverage. Donation of $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for children under 10. Serving from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Everyone is welcome!

September 24th- Bierstube Live Music from The Parrot Head Club & The Fry Daddies 7pm-11pm

October 9th - LeClaire Community Library/LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Business Fair LeClaire Community Library - details and more information to come.

FYI

 

Essential Oils Classes - Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care Beginning August 12th and then every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Classes by Sara Bennion. 419 N. Cody Road, LeClaire. 480-567-4356. Visit mydoterra.com/sarabennion for more information.

The LeClaire Riverfront Farmers Market would like to "spotlight" a different downtown business each week during its market on Saturdays from 3 - 6 p.m. No cost opportunity. Tent provided by LRFM.  Electrical power can be arranged. Set-up is between 2 - 2:45 p.m., sales start at 3 p.m. and conclude at 6 p.m., rain or shine!  Use the opportunity to showcase your business. No restrictions on "hand crafted," "American-made" or otherwise. It's your shop - feature and sell what you choose. Contact LeClaireRiverfrontFarmersMkt@gmail.com with preferred dates, and space needs (10x10 tent size limitation).

Faithful Pilot Wednesdays - Still 1/2 priced bottles wine night with Chef's special tapas menu *Coming Soon - Brunch & Lunch so look to our website and Facebook!

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill, Princeton - Live Music Cody Road Unplugged. Wednesdays 6-9pm

 

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.

 

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

 

FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION FOR FAMILIES OF ACTIVE MILITARY THROUGH LABOR DAY 2014 The Buffalo Bill Museum is participating in the nation-wide "Blue Star Museum" project, "a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation's active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserves, from Memorial Day, May 26, 2014 through Labor Day, September 1, 2014.

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?

First Presbyterian Church, LeClaire Look for us at TugFest! We have a new menu!  And, check out our website:  fpcleclaire.org

The LeClaire Community Library has a LOT going on! Contact LeClaire Community Library, 323 Wisconsin Street, LeClaire, IA 52753, (563)289-6002 or visit http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us for more information!

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

 

PROPERTY LISTINGS

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!

May-Oct - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market - Every Saturday, 3-6 p.m. on the LeClaire Levee

August 16 - Cars and Coffee on the Levee - begins at 8 a.m. - Bring your wheels!

August 23 - Diamond Dash

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

 

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

September 9th - Steventon's - evening 5:30 -7pm

October 14th - Faithful Pilot - lunch- noon

November 11th - Bier Stube - lunch - noon

December 9th - Subway - lunch - noon

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