Davenport, Iowa?Community Health Care, Inc. (CHC) was awarded a $250,000 grant to enhance or expand the behavioral health services being offered in their clinics.

"We know that our patients have a significant need for behavioral health services," Community Health Care, Inc. CEO Tom Bowman said. "To help meet this need, we are taking a successful partnership with Robert Young Center for Community Mental Health and expanding on it for our Iowa patients."

The grant, provided by funding made available by the Department of Health & Human Services through the Affordable Care Act, will add four new staff positions providing integrated primary and behavioral health care.

"This grant will certainly help CHC meet one of our main goals of fully integrating behavioral health services into all of our clinics," Bowman said. "We know the health of a patient is closely tied to their behavioral health and this grant helps us meet the needs of our patients."

According to the 2012 Community Health Assessment, 33.3% of Quad City adults reported some difficulty or delay in obtaining health care services during the past year, particularly in mental health services.

The nation's health center network, which is supported by HRSA's Health Center Program serves nearly 22 million patients who count on their local health center for high quality comprehensive preventive and primary health care, regardless of their ability to pay. Ensuring that patients of health centers have access to mental health is important to improving overall health outcomes.

Community Health Care, Inc. is a patient-centered primary medical and dental health care organization that serves vulnerable populations?and all people in need. CHC is designated as a Federally Qualified Health Center and is accredited by the Joint Commission. CHC is private, nonprofit organization.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

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

Isabel Bloom - Now Open in LeClaire! 103 S. Cody Road - Unique original sculptures for your homes, offices and gift-giving pleasure!  All Isabel Bloom sculptures are designed, cast in concrete and hand-finished in Davenport, Iowa, as they have been for over 60 years.  Choose from many whimsical designs: children and families, playful animals, inspiring angels, home and garden statues and many seasonal favorites. www.ibloom.com - 563-729-1889

UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

August 1^st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium Ribbon Cutting 6:00 p.m. and celebrating 5th Anniversary in LeClaire 5:30-8pm!

August 29^th - Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting 10:00 a.m. Come help Celebrate the Grand Opening!

CHAMBER NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2014

The September 2014 Chamber Newsletter will soon be in production to be delivered to Every Business and Home within the 52753 zipcode area!! Advertising rates remain: 1/8 page: $75; ¼ page: $100; ½ page: $125; full page: $250. Just send your ad information to LeClaireChamber@gmail.com, and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. Many of you signed up for each 2014 1/4ly issue and will get your 10% discount and may update your ad for September! Please let us know if you want changes to the ad you ran in June, 2014, or confirm you would like the same ad. No cost assistance in developing an advertisement is available through House of Print. If you would rather work with House of Print directly, send your ad to HouseofPrint@mchsi.com, and please copy LeClaireChamber@gmail.com Deadline August 8th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for FALL! If you have already confirmed your ad for September, thank you!

CALENDAR

August 1^st - First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company 5:30-8pm. Sample the newly released Barrel River Rose Gin! Free cocktail glass with spirit purchase, summer food and cocktail samples!  www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery open until 8pm with live music by Pieces of Candy in the courtyard from 5-8pm. Enjoy a bottle of award-winning wine and music with friends!  www.wideriverwinery.com

Antique Archaeology open until 6pm.

Artswork open until 7pm with in-store specials just for those in after 5pm!

Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting 6p.m. and Celebrating 5th Anniversary 5:30-8pm!

The Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits has live music by the Matriarchs starting at 7:30pm.

Grasshopper's open until 7pm.

Isabel Bloom will be staying open until 7pm. Enter for a chance to win their new "Jack-O-Pumpkin" and enjoy refreshments!

Kernel Cody's Popcorn Shoppe open until 8pm.

Razzleberries open until 7pm. Free booze cake while it lasts and ukulele give-away drawing at 6pm.

Urban Classic Home open until 7pm.

Many other businesses, restaurants and bars will be open for your enjoyment!

August 2^nd - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Lee Blackmon, 3-6pm

August 2^nd - LeClaire Riverfront Farmers' Market 3-6 p.m. Civic Center parking lot, 127 S. Cody Road. Cooking demo by Chef Steph from Mississippi River Distilling Co., Free recycled art activity for the kids by Reusable Usables, and Live music by Silly C. Fresh organic produce, sweet corn, baked goods, kettle corn, wood fire pizza, and much more!

August 6^th - Bierstube Kooby's Karaoke 9p.m.-1a.m.

August 8^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music by Lojo Russo - 5-8 p.m.

August 8th - Faithful Pilot Last reservation at 7:30/ Restaurant closes at 8:00

August 9th - Faithful Pilot - CLOSED for private event

August 9th- Bierstube Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

August 10th - LeClaire Community Night, Modern Woodman Ball Park. Game time 5:00pm, River Bandits/Beloit Snappers. Mayor Bob Scannell will throw first pitch! A night to celebrate businesses and folks of Leclaire. Awards or special on-field recognition can be done followed by short video on mega-tron highlighting special places and faces in LeClaire filmed the week before. Businesses or groups interested in participating may contact Amanda Henzen, Account Executive and Director of Merchandise 563.333.2729 amandah@riverbandits.com

August 12th - Faithful Pilot - Tequila Tasting - $10.00 per person 5 different Tequilas and Chef Mexican inspired menu

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

August 16^th - 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 18^th - 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 22^nd - 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 23^rd - The Faithful Pilot will be open for lunch beginning at noon for Diamond Dash

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 29^th- Isabel Bloom Ribbon Cutting - 10:00 a.m.

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

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 1^st - Faithful Pilot Closed for Labor Day

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 21^st - 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

FYI

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 (no music Wednesday June 25 due to a scheduling conflict)

Kiddie Karrasel Academy has good news! We can accept up to 20 four year olds for the Statewide voluntary preK program for this fall at no additional charge to parents. Children must be four by Sept. 15. Please visit our website for more information. www.kiddiekarraselacademy.com or https://www.facebook.com/KiddieKarraselAcademy

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 4^th 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!

LeClaire Events Coming Up!

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

August 2 - The 27^th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest - LeClaire Levee

August 7-9 - Tug Fest!

October 5th - Bierstube - Dogtoberfest

October 12- Apple Fest

December 5-7 - Christmas in LeClaire

Chamber Networking Events - Everyone Welcome!

August 12th - McDonald's - breakfast 8:00am

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

Bill No.: HB 3831

An Act Concerning: State Government

Exempts certain contract fees under the State Comptroller Act.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 1381

An Act Concerning: Transportation

Amends certain traffic control indications in the Illinois Vehicle Code.

Action: Signed

Effective: Immediately

Bill No.: SB 3427

An Act Concerning: Local Government

Provides a competitive bidding process for fire protection districts.

Action: Signed

Effective: Jan. 1, 2015

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