Low-interest federal disaster loans available to residents and business owners; Available in primary counties of Lyon and Sioux, and neighboring counties of Cherokee, O'Brien, Osceola and Plymouth

 

(DES MOINES) - Following Gov. Terry E. Branstad's request, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that low-interest federal disaster loans are available to Iowa residents and business owners affected by severe weather events that occurred from June 14-23, 2014. The U.S. Small Business Administration acted after receiving the request from Branstad on July 7, 2014.

The SBA assistance is available for residents in the primary Iowa counties of Lyon and Sioux, and the neighboring Iowa counties of Cherokee, O'Brien, Osceola and Plymouth.

Individuals and businesses interested in the SBA disaster loan program may visit the following offices beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2014, to get more information:

Disaster loans are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property.

Businesses of any size and private, nonprofit organizations may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery, equipment, inventory, and other business assets.

Interest rates can be as low as 2.188 percent for homeowners and renters, 2.625 percent for private, nonprofit organizations and 4 percent for businesses, with terms up to 30 years. Loan amounts and terms are set by SBA and are based on each applicant's financial condition.

Applicants may apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Disaster loan information and application forms are also available from the SBA's Customer Service Center by calling 1-800-659-2955 or by emailing disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. Individuals who are deaf or hearing of hearing may call 1-800-877-8339.

The filing deadline to return applications for property damage is September 8, 2014.

Information in this release was provided by SBA press release. Find more information and view the release in its entirety here.

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UPCOMING RIBBON CUTTINGS!

 

August 1^st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - LeClaire 6:00 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

CALENDAR

July 11^th- Wide River Winery - Live Music - Ryan Burchett, 5-8pm.

July11th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm by Molly Conrad

July 13th-17th - Zion Lutheran Church - Princeton - Vacation Bible School 6:00-8:15 p.m. Hosted in partnership with Princeton Presbyterian Church, we will discover some "Weird Animals" and learn how much Jesus loves us.  Children age 3 (potty-trained) thru 6th grade are welcome.  There is no charge.

July 14th-18th - Vacation Bible School at Asbury United Methodist Church 1809 Mississippi Blvd., Bettendorf, IA. Still time to sign up for Agency D3 - Discover, Decide, Defend. Light supper at 5:30pm, VBS from 6-8:30pm. For more information and to register online: http://asbury-bett.org/ For registration assistance contact: Johnna Moore at 563-508-6290 or johnnamoore68@yahoo.com

July 18^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music - Pieces of Candy - 5-8 p.m.

July 18th - Steventon's - Live Entertainment on the Patio 6pm-9pm

July 19th - Zion Lutheran Church - Princeton - Family Evening We are co-hosting a wonderful family evening on the lot  behind the Zion Lutheran Church, Highway 67, Princeton, IA.  Lawn games 7:30 p.m.  Outdoor movie, 'Hotel for Dogs', 8:30 pm.  Hot dogs, puppy chow, popcorn, roasted marshmallows. Bring lawn chair or blanket!

July 19^th - Bierstube - Live Music The Fry Daddies 8pm-12am

July 21^st - Economic Development Meeting LeClaire City Hall - 8 a.m.

July 25^th-26^th - Expressions In Threads 3rd Annual Fabriganza The Leclaire Civic Center.  Pre-sale party on Thursday, July 24th from 6 to 9pm.  Munchies and beverages provided with proceeds going to SERVHAITI.  $20 Please call for reservations. 563-289-1447

July 25^th - Wide River Winery - Live Music Jordan Danielson - 5-8 p.m.

July 26^th - Community Garden Walk - Proceeds go to Princeton Community Center 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Ten Princeton home gardens will be open to the public. The walk will start and end at the Community Center, 428 South River Drive, Princeton. Participants are invited to check in, pick up a map and bottled water for the tour. Return to the Center to enjoy refreshments and mark you ballot for your favorite garden! For more information, contact Val Rasche - valrasche@aol.com - 563-343-1385.

July 26^th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Beach Party and Luau! Starts at 3 p.m. Hula Hoop Contest, Water Balloon Toss, Build Your Own Bikini Contest and much more! Prizes! Adults only after 3 p.m. Live Music by Crazy Blue 8-midnight. Smoked Ribs and Jambalya!

July 27^th - The Faithful Pilot Café Wine Tasting, 3-5pm. $15 for 15 wines. All wines are "Made in the USA".

July 28^th - Vino Vaso at The Faithful Pilot Café. A glass to paint and a glass to drink. $40 per person includes, wine glass, small bites, a glass of wine, and all the painting you can do. Begins at 6pm; reservations can be made at Vino Vaso's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vinovaso

SAVE THE DATE

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

 

August 1^st - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium - Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting - Everyone Welcome!

 

August 7^th-9^th - TugFest!

 

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 12^th - Business Seminar - LeClaire Community Library begins at 5:30 p.m. Chamber Members and all others welcome - beneficial business information will be presented in regard to new and existing business practices.

 

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

FYI

 

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

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

Bierstube - Koobys Karaoke every Friday Night - 9PM-1AM

Riverbend Signworks is running a special on design work for mesh banners (Design work is 50% off for all mesh banners) These banners are a great way to create impactful graphics that are large and effective (we just completed an 80 foot long banner at Modern Woodmen Park  -   http://riverbendsignworks.com/products-riverbend-signworks-produces/banner-stands-retractable-and-standard/ )

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.

 

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.

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

Commercial Space for Sale or Lease/Purchase - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only.

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.

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

July 12th- LeClaire Riverfront Farmer's Market is back after the flood - 3-6pm on south end of Levee. Get your FREE Radish Shopping Bag from 3-4pm (1st 100).

August 2 - 27^th Annual Heartland British Auto Fest

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

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

FREE HILLTOP CONCERT

NOON TO 4pm, SATURDAY JULY 12

IN FIELD EAST OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 1411 PERRY STREET

LIVE PERFORMANCES, REFRESHMENTS FOR SALE

BOUNCE HOUSE FOR THE KIDS. GREAT FAMILY ACTIVITY.

BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIR AND ENJOY A GREAT AFTERNOON

Celebrate the Dog Days of Summer.

Register for the Wiener Dog Dash at Rock Island Library

Rock Island, IL: July is National Hot Dog Month, and to celebrate, the Rock Island Public Library will offer a "dog days of summer" celebration on July 26  -  complete with a "wiener dog dash" race for dachshunds. The event kicks off the final week of the library's "Paws to Read" summer program of reading contests, events and education.

The Dog Days Celebration on Saturday, July 26 is open to dogs and owners of all ages, and also includes stories, games and crafts for children and families. Events start at 11:00 am in the Rock Island Main Library Community Room, 401 19th Street. Activities include the dachshund dash, balloon rocket races for kids who do not have a dog to race, a bean bag toss into Rocket the dog, and dog crafts. Free Oscar Mayer wiener whistles have been provided by Kraft Foods.

Suggested ages for kids activities are preschool through second grades. The dachshund dog dash is open to all ages. Advance registration is requested for entrants in the wiener dog dash. Leashes will be required. To enter your pup in the dash, call the library's Children's Room at 309-732-7360. The event is free.

Additional events for the final week of Rock Island Library Paws to Read include children's storytimes at 10:30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday (see website for locations), a Native Mammals education program with Nahant Marsh director Brian Ritter at 6:30 pm on Tuesday July 29 at the Main Library, and the final Read with a Dog program at 10:30 am Wednesday, July 30-at the Rock Island Southwest Branch. The library's summer reading contest for children, teens and adults ends at 5:00 pm on Saturday, Aug. 2.

For more information about Rock Island Summer Reading, visit any Rock Island Main, 30/31 or Southwest Branches, go to www.rockislandlibrary.org call 309-732-READ (7323.) A downloadable events calendar is available on the library website at the newsletters and calendars link.

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