Tickets now on sale

Presented by Ballet Quad Cities - a performance just for fun!

Bring the entire family to see this well known fairy tale with a great message come to life.  Whimsical choreography, costumes and characters will dance into your heart!

2 Public Performances

in the Quad Cities!

 

Saturday, Jan. 25th at 1:30 PM

Bettendorf High School's

Performing Arts Center

$22 - Adults; $12 - age 18 & under

Tickets available through

Bettendorf High School's Activity Office

563-332-4516 OR CLICK HERE

to order online

Special pricing available to

Big Brothers Big Sisters members

Greatest Grains' Harrison Hilltop Events Center will be hosting a Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dinner on Friday, Feb 14th from 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Couples are welcome to bring their own beer and wine, no corking fee. The night will be full of food, great fun, and live music entertainment. Featuring William Jones on vocals, lead singer of Funktastic Five and Molly Jones (Mayfield) on electric violin for an evening of sweet serenades. The cost per couple is $50, RSVP required by February 11th. Ticketing is available online by clicking here or by calling 563-323-7521 and mentioning the Sweethearts Dinner Event. Please see the menu for the evening below.
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Calling all bride-to-be's! Are you looking to plan the perfect wedding but unsure of where to start? Let the Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo help you plan the wedding of your dreams. Venture to the RiverCenter this weekend to peruse over 150 vendors looking to help you plan your dream wedding. Whether you're looking for a traditional wedding or one with the latest trends, this is the place to start.

The Figge has much planned this week in light of their newest exhibition- Katja Loher: Videoplanet - Orchestra.  On Saturday, enjoy artwork featuring a multi-sensory environment with kaleidoscopic video works projected on weather balloons and within glass spheres!  Of course, the Figge always has plenty ofeducational and family programming, too.  Make sure to check out their full calendar to see what's coming up.

Educate yourself this week on seeds, bees, and probiotics at the Quad Cities Food Hub! Share pieces of your own seed collection or gather seeds from experts at the Seed Exchange on Saturday. Stick around afterward to learn about Basics in Beekeeping. Topics will include basic bee biology, tools and equipment for beekeeping, and honey taste testing! On Wednesday, learn about the benefits of probiotics and how to make your own at home during theProbiotic Class.

Explore life on a century farm through objects, images, and stories of a German American farm family when the Kautz Farms: A Living Legacy Exhibition opens at the German American Heritage Center this weekend. While you're there, be sure to delve into the Hinges & Hearts: The World of Antique Metal & Mechanical Dolls Exhibit, too. Find out what Frankenstein, The Golem, Thomas Edison, and Marie Antoinette all have in common. On Sunday, hear about the joy and preparation of finding ancestors in Germany during Travelogues- an event that showcases the first travel adventure from Summer 2013.

With the end of January quickly approaching, it's time to start thinking about Valentine's Day reservations! Treat that special someone to a delicious dinner paired with a beautiful view of the Mississippi at the Best Minor League Ballpark in America during Modern Woodmen Park's Valentine's Day Dinner. Don't forget to have a look at Valentine's Day offerings at Hotel Blackhawk while you're at it, like their "Ode to Love" Dinner Package or their Valentine's Prix Fixe.

We'd like to welcome another new business to the Downtown Davenport family! Falbo Bros Pizzeria has officially opened! With a full menu sure to please even the pickiest of eaters, choose from a variety of specialty pizzas, super salads, hot subs, and more. Afraid you can't finish a whole pizza by yourself? Have no fear, simply order pizza by the slice instead. Do yourself a favor and stop in to try a slice today!

Have you heard about all the great things going on downtown recently? Check out the news and culture posts on DowntownDavenport.com to stay up-to-date with information regarding businesses, events, news, and more. Read about the success of Icestravaganza 2014 or about Hotel Blackhawk's repeat as one of Forbes Travel Guide's recommended property. It's the best way to stay in the loop with all things downtown.
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This Week's Events: January 24 - 29


Friday, January 24

Black Friday

Where: My Favorite Frame Shop

Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Price: 40% off Select Black Frames with Custom Full Order

Website

River's Edge Monthly Ice Schedule

Discover dozens of sporting events at River's Edge!
Follow the links below to see the complete ice and turf schedule for the month.

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 6:00 p.m

Price: N/A

Website

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Price: FREE

Class: Acrylic Painting - Beginners
Where: Figge Art Museum
Time: Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $75/member; $85/non-member

Deja vu Rendezvous featuring Afrozep
Where: River Music Experience, Redstone Room
Time: Doors 8:00 p.m. / Show 9:00 p.m.
Price: $7

Public Skate
Where: River's Edge
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Price: $5 and up
The Dawn
Where: Brady Street Pub
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Price: FREE
Tom's Tunes
Where: Rhythm City Casino
Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight
Price: FREE
Tribute National Talent Dance Competition
Where: Adler Theatre
Time: 4:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Price: Varies
Saturday, January 25

 

25/25/25

Where: Gallery 114

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

Website

 

Basics in Beekeeping

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Brewery Tours

Where: Great River Brewery
Time: Noon, 1:00 p.m, 2:00 p.m, 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
Price: N/A

 

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Community Drum Circle

Where: River Music Experience, RME Hall

Time: 10:30 a.m.

Price: $5/Adults; $2.50/Child 12 & under

Website

 

Davenport Jaycees Bridal Expo

Where: RiverCenter

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: $8 in adv.; $10 at the door

Website

 

Exhibition: College Invitational

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibiton: Corn Zone

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition Opens: Katja Loher: Videoplanet - Orchestra

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Kids Design Glass

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: The Virgin Mary in Art

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibition: Walter Haskell Hinton: Image Maker for Deere

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 10:00 a.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Exhibit: The World of Metal and Mechanical Dolls
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

 

Flat Screen Frenzy

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market

Where: Freight House Farmer's Market

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Live Music: DJ KT

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

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Public Skate
Where: River's Edge 
Time: 2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.; 8:45 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $5 and Up
Website

Rock the Pit

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE
Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Seed Exchange

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5

Website

 

Tom's Tunes

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 p.m. - Midnight

Price: FREE

Website

 

Tribute National Talent Dance Competition

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

Website

 

Sunday, January 26

 

$2,800 Top 40 Slot Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $10
Exhibition Opens: Kautz Farms: A Living Legacy
Where: German American Heritage Center
Time: Noon
Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Midnight Multiplier

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: Midnight - 4:00 a.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

 

Sunday Jazz Brunch at Bix Bistro

Where: Blackhawk Hotel

Time: 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

Price: Adults - $17.95 and Kids - $8.95

Website

 

Sunday Live Jazz

Where: Brady St. Chop House

Time: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Tour: Sculpture

Where: Figge Art Museum

Time: 1:30 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($7), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Travelogues

Where: German American Heritage Center

Time: 2:00 p.m.

Price: Museum Admission ($5 or less), or FREE with membership

Website

 

Tribute National Talent Dance Competition

Where: Adler Theatre

Time: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.

Price: Varies

Website


Monday, January 27

Mexican Monday

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Margaritas and $6 Tacos

Website

 

Nifty 50's

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

Tuesday, January 28

 

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)

Where: River's Edge, Ice

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $10

Website

 

Freight House Farmers Market
Where: Freight House Building and Parking Lot
Time: 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Price: FREE

 

It's Firkin Tuesday!

Where: Barrel House 211

Time: 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Price: $3 Burger Baskets

Website


Open Jam Session

Where: Brady Street Pub

Time: 8:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

 

Wednesday, January 29

 

Attack of the Casks

Where: Great River Brewery

Time: 5:00p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: N/A

Bucktown Center for the Arts
Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Price: FREE
Website

Drop-In Hockey (Adult)
Where: River's Edge
Time: 9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m.
Price: $10

Midday Moolah Tournament

Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Price: 100 points per entry; 10 entries max per guest

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

Nifty 50's
Where: Rhythm City Casino

Time: 8:00 a.m. - Noon and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

Website

Follow on Facebook and Twitter

 

Probiotic Class

Where: Quad Cities Food Hub

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Price: $12

Website

 

Public Skate

Where: River's Edge

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Price: $5 and Up

Website

WASHINGTON, DC - Under the leadership of Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio), House Republicans are drafting a set of immigration reform principles to guide them as they debate immigration in 2014.
As those directly affected, we hope the GOP principles are not a political stunt just to stall immigration debate, rather, that they are common sense principles that will quickly be translated into legislation to finally modernize our outdated immigration system. At the same time, there must be principles to which Democrats must adhere to ensure proper deliberation, realistic efforts and good faith collaboration. Ultimately, neither party should play political games as the fate of millions of families is on the line.
CORE PRINCIPLES FOR REPUBLICANS
  • Clear channels for all undocumented immigrants to live without fear of deportation, work, travel, and become full contributing members of the U.S.
    • The US is a nation of immigrants and we should give an opportunity and provide an efficient process for all undocumented immigrants to become part of our tradition of the American Dream; thus, Republicans can't permanently block citizenship.
  • Modernize Visa System
    • Individuals seeking to immigrate to the U.S. repeatedly encounter a cumbersome and long process that has a high financial cost and likelihood of failure to families and businesses. This should be modernized to allow a smoother flow with fewer costs and less bureaucracy.
  • No criminalization of undocumented immigrants through interior enforcement
    • There is a large economic burden on states and local governments enforcing immigration law. Lift the heavy burden of immigration enforcement from state and local police departments; Local and state enforcement should focus their limited resources on protecting their neighborhoods and cities, not act as immigration agents.
    • Congress must seek the input and adapt the concerns of communities at the border before developing a border security plan; There are numerous complaints about human rights abuses at the border, as well as in detention.  We should push for humane treatment for communities and individuals at the border and in US custody;
    • Detention reform that halts costly incarceration of nonviolent undocumented immigrants and allows for programs that keeps families together.
CORE PRINCIPLES FOR DEMOCRATS
  • Engage with Republicans on legislation in good faith
    • Democrats need to reach out to Republicans to craft practical legislative solution for immediate relief for families to allow undocumented immigrants to work, travel, and become full contributing members of the U.S.
  • No political hard lines
    • Hard lines have dashed immigration reform before.  Focus on advancing substantive policy this year, not electoral politics.
    • Let go of HR 15 and SB 744 and focus on winnable pieces of legislation in the House.
  • Address Urgency and Crisis of deportation and Family Separation
    • Urge President Obama to expand administrative relief and stop arbitrary deportations.
    • Congressional Hispanic Caucus must lead on urging administrative relief from deportations.
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Dream Action Coalition serves as a voice for undocumented youth and lobbying arm of the dream movement. Our work ensures that undocumented youth are represented in the halls of power and are correctly and directly informed of the actions of Congress, Executive Agencies, and the Courts.

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Ever wonder when food, something seemingly so basic, became such a challenge to understand? We feel that way too, so when the news about a trans fat ban hit our radar, we reached out to the experts for some straight talk on the subject.

Now, we're bringing food experts Toby Amidor, Joy Dubost, Carolyn O'Neil and Jennifer Seymour to you in our Trans Fats: Moving off the Label webcast.

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 11 from 2-3 p.m. CSTto get the facts about trans fats with straight talk and some humor from four experts who know and love food.

The Center For Food Integrity

Best Food Facts is administered by The Center for Food Integrity (CFI). CFI seeks to share accurate, balanced information and correct misinformation to address issues that are important to consumers. Visit the CFI website here.

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 24, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United Fire Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:UFCS) (the "Company") announced today that its 2013 fourth quarter and year-end earnings results will be released before
the market opens on February 18, 2014. An earnings call will be held at 9:00 a.m. central standard time on that date to allow securities analysts, stockholders and other interested parties the opportunity to hear management discuss the Company's 2013 quarter and year-end results.

TELECONFERENCE: Dial-in information for the call is toll-free 1-877-407-8291 (international 201-689-8345). The event will be archived and available for digital replay through March 4, 2014. The replay access information is toll-free 1-877-660-6853; conference ID no. 13574619.

WEBCAST: A webcast of the teleconference can be accessed at the Company's investor relations page at
http://ir.unitedfiregroup.com/events.cfm. The archived audio webcast will be available until March 4, 2014.

TRANSCRIPT: A transcript of the teleconference will be available on the Company's website soon after the completion of the teleconference. 

ABOUT UNITED FIRE GROUP, INC.: Founded in 1946 as United Fire & Casualty Company, United Fire Group, Inc., through its insurance company subsidiaries, is engaged in the business of writing property and casualty insurance and life insurance, and selling annuities.

Through our subsidiaries, we are licensed as a property and casualty insurer in 43 states, plus the District of Columbia, and we are represented by approximately 1,200 independent agencies. The United Fire pooled group is rated "A" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

Our subsidiary, United Life Insurance Company, is licensed in 36 states, represented by more than 900 independent life agencies and rated an "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company.

For more information about United Fire Group, Inc. visit www.unitedfiregroup.com.

CONTACT: Anita Novak, Director of Investor Relations 319-399-5251 or alnovak@unitedfiregroup.com

City of Davenport, Iowa

Saturday, January 25, 2014, 8:30 a.m. 

City Council Chambers, City Hall, 226 West 4th Street 
I. Capital Improvement Program Introduction 
II. Sewer Improvements and Funding

City of Davenport, Iowa 
Wednesday, January 29, 2014, 5:30 p.m. 
City Council Chambers, City Hall, 226 West 4th
I. YMCA Concept Plans

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack today led a group of his colleagues calling for a meeting with President Barack Obama to discuss the unacceptable proposed renewable fuels volume obligations (RVOs) for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS). Loebsack was joined by Reps. Bruce Braley (IA-01), Cheri Bustos (IL-17), William Enyart (IL-12), Collin Peterson (MN-07), Tim Walz (MN-01) and Rick Nolan (MN-08) in sending the letter. The same group of Representatives recently met with the Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy and shared their strong concerns about the devastating impact this cut will have on farmers, rural communities, and future investments in biofuels.

"Our top priority remains working to create good jobs and keep our economy moving forward. The proposed RFS volumes threaten to pull the rug out from under our rural economies that are already experiencing a 40 percent decline in the price of corn from last year, the biggest single year drop since 1960," the Representatives wrote to President Obama. "We believe the RFS plays a critical role as an alternative to foreign oil while simultaneously benefitting the U.S. economy and our rural communities. Thank you very much for your time and consideration, and we look forward to scheduling a meeting soon." 

 

A copy of the letter can be seen here.

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WHAT: Modified Giant Slalom Format Course
WHEN: Monday Evenings
RACE TIME: 6:30PM - 7:30PM
COST: $5.00 per person (Pre-pay in the Welcome Center)
Run the course as many times as time permits. Results will be posted in the Lower Lodge Level

The Final Night of Races Will Include SPECIAL SURPRISES (don't miss out).

A downhill snow race course is an alpine skiing and alpine snowboarding discipline, involving moving quickly between poles (gates) spaced at certain distances. A Slalom course is much closer together than in Giant Slalom, Super-G or Downhill, thereby causing quicker and shorter turns. Our course is a combination of a Slalom and Giant Slalom (GS) setup known as a modified GS Format.

No previous experience necessary!

(All Proceeds Support the Snowstar Youth Race Team)

Saturday, February 1, 2014.  Chamber Annual Awards Dinner

Davenport County Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA

5:30-6:30 Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 Awards

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Live Auction

6-10 Music by Keep Off the Grass

Please RSVP by January 24 to First Central State Bank at 563-289-2265 ordmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance. Make check payable to LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, LeClaire, IA 52753.  Casual Party Attire.  To donate for auction items, take items to First Central State Bank or email chamber for more information.

Time to Renew your LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Membership or Join for 2014! Go towww.leclairechamber.com to renew or join, or see the attached form to complete and return.Deadline to renew, February 1, 2014. Thank you for your membership!

The March 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 toLeClaireChamber@gmail.com and we will forward it on to House of Print for you. 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 February 7th, 5:00 p.m. Chamber Members - Get the word out about your business or events and be ready for SPRING!

WELCOME NEW MEMBER!

Riverbend Signworks 4927 Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA 52807 Helps organizations with their branding, signage and messaging.  Everything we do is meant to help a business grow or be more effective.  That is our passion and our Mission. We produce all sorts of signage and graphics - indoor (lobby, organizational, wallcoverings, etc) and outdoor (building, monument, wayfinding, etc) signage as well as vehicle graphics and wraps.  Additionally we create a fair amount of more specialty sort of graphics and projects like faux etched glass and floor graphics. We make an effort to be sure we understand the goal of your graphics and signage, and ensure that what we do helps your organization and is actually a good investment. If you have any projects you could use assistance with, please give us a call! 563-424-5841 or mobile 515-554-5015bradmorrisonusa@gmail.comwww.RiverbendSignworks.com or www.Facebook.com/RiverbendSignworks

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Now through January - 31st - Tambi Rosendahl - Expressive Designs Men's and women's haircuts $10 for New Clients and kid's haircuts only $5! By appointment only. Call 370-9263. Exclusive special with Tambi only!

 

January 25th - Freedom Rock Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Come help raise funds for the Freedom Rock, coming to the LeClaire levee as the chosen site for all of Scott County! Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person. All proceeds will go to the Freedom Rock fund. You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun and to support this great cause! To reserve a table, email freedomrockscottcountyiowa@gmail.com or contact Barry Long - 563-949-6969.

 

January 26th - Faithful Pilot - Sunday Wine Tasting Only 8 glasses left! Reserve them now563.289.4156. $15 wine and small Bites 3:00 p.m. 563-289-4156

 

February 1st - LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner

Davenport County Club 25500 Valley Drive, Pleasant Valley, IA

5:30-6:30 Cocktails (cash bar) and Silent Auction

6:30 Awards

7:00 Dinner

8:00 Live Auction

6-10 Music by Keep Off the Grass

Please RSVP by January 24 to First Central State Bank at 563-289-2265 ordmulvania@firstcentralsb.com $35 per person paid in advance. Make check payable to LeClaire Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 35, LeClaire, IA 52753.  Casual Party Attire.  To donate for auction items, take items to First Central State Bank or email chamber for more information.

 

February 7th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5:30-8 p.m.

Mississippi River Distilling Company Food and Spirit Tastings www.mrdistilling.com

Wide River Winery Wine Samples. Dip Samples and recipes available.www.wideriverwinery.com

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

 

February 8th - TugFest Trivia - LeClaire Fire Station Doors open at 6:00 pm and trivia will start at 7pm. Cost is $10 per person.  You don't have to be good at trivia - come for the fun! To reserve a table, email iatugfestfan@gmail.com

 

February 11th - Chamber Networking Breakfast - Bier Stube, LeClaire - 8 a.m. Everyone Welcome!  The Bier Stube now serves breakfast, 7-10:30 a.m. Check out the menu athttp://bier-stube.com/menus/leclaire-breakfast-menu/

 

February 12th - Edward Jones - Savvy Women, Smart Investors 11 a.m. at Faithful Pilot.Hosted by Amy Barnes of Edward Jones. Guest Speaker will be Ross Haeberle, Regional Manager with MFS Fund Distributors. Program will provide strategies and financial planning information pertinent to women.  Edward Jones will provide Lunch for all attendees, however, reservations must be made by February 4th and space is limited. Call 563-289-2243 to make reservations or for more information.

 

February 14th - Crane and Pelican Valentine's Day Dinner - 3 seatings, 5pm - 7pm - 9pm$100 per couple. Call for Reservations: 563-289-8774

 

February 14th - Faithful Pilot Valentine's Day Dinner - 2 seatings, 6p.m. and 8:30 p.m.  $60 per person, $35 wine pairing. Call for Reservations: 563-289-4156

 

February 19th - Charles Schwab - ETF's Explained Want to fill gaps in your portfolio? Discover how exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can help. 2:00pm. Charles Schwab, Eric Johannes, 5345 Elmore Avenue #300, Davenport, IA 52807. Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3663

 

February 22nd - Trivia at LeClaire Civic Center to benefit LeClaire Little League. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and Trivia will start at 7 p.m. Cost is $10 per person, 8 people per table maximum. You don't have to be a genius! To reserve a table, call Vicky, 563-639-4621.

 

February 23rd - Buffalo Bill's Birthday Party! The Buffalo Bill Museum in LeClaire invites the public to celebrate William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody's birthday from noon - 4 p.m. Born in LeClaire, IA on February 26th, 1846, he was a frontiersman, US Army Scout, and later a celebrity touring throughout the world with his "Wild West Congress." He remains a favorite among generations, world-wide. Free admission, light refreshments, children's activities, and a visit from "Buffalo Bill" himself! No RSVP required!

 

Save the Date

March 1st - Rock and Roll Bingo!  LeClaire Rec Center - Fund raiser for Freedom Rock. Songs will be played and you identify the songs on bingo cards. There will be 50/50 and other raffles.  Event will be hosted by Cody Tucker of B100!  More details to come!

 

March 7th - Buffalo BIll Museum Grand Opening & Ribbon-Cutting 5 p.m. Come celebrate the museum's expanded facility during an Open House (4-7pm) and the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce's Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at 5pm.  It will be a great start of "First Friday" in LeClaire!

 

FYI

Beginning oil painting classes upstairs at the Crane and Pelican. They will begin on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Feb. 18th, 25th, Mar. 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th. Wednesday's beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19th, 26th, Mar. 5th, 12th, 19th and the 26th. Classes will be small - cost $125.00 plus supplies. Please call Billie Davids, 563-349-3338

Riverbend Signworks is proud to have helped design and build a putt-putt golf hole for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters "Putt A Round" - and it won 1st place for "most difficult" golf hole!  We collaborated with Results Marketing and GalaxyOne on this project.  (yep, we do more than signs!) Also, only a few more days to take advantage of our design special!http://riverbendsignworks.com/winter-specials/

LeClaire Community Library welcomes our new full-time Children's Services Coordinator, Emily Arnold! Emily will be responsible for all children's programming and management of the library's children's department. She can be reached at eaarnold@leclaireiowa.gov . Please stop by the library to welcome her to LeClaire!

 

Winter Hours for the LeClaire Information Center Noon-3 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. May be closed some days for inclement weather.

 

LeClaire Information Center Volunteers Needed! Please share your knowledge and love of LeClaire with our visitors! Contact Cindy Bruhn at info@visitleclaire.com or 563-650-7963 to volunteer. The winter shifts are 1½ - 3 hours. You will be trained, and it is fun!

 

New hours for LeClaire Antiques & Appraisals - Wed - Sat 11-4 and by appointment!

Commercial Property Available - 1295 and 1297 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa. There are two in-line units available consisting of 2,160 sq. ft. each or 4,320 sq. ft. combined and suitable for either retail or office user. The location provides plenty of parking just off Highway 67/Cody Road with an overview of the Great River Road. It has excellent visibility with an elevated monument sign, and is located close to the first Iowa exit on I-80. Current co-tenants include Slagle Foods, Subway, First Central State Bank, and Style with PM Interiors. Please call: Mike Burke - Mel Foster Co. mburke@melforsterco.com, Mobile: 563-349-2705, Direct:563-823-5272

Commercial Space for Rent - 204 Jones St. - Call 563-370-2386 for more information. Will show by appointment. Commercially zoned only. Lease with option to purchase.

Park Run Apartments/Newbury Living complex - 1, 2, & 3 Bedrooms Available - 1701 Iowa Drive, LeClaire, Iowa 52753. Washer & dryers in every unit along with all other appliances. Each apartment has either a balcony or a patio.  Considerable storage in each 1 BR, 2 BR or 3 BR unit. Call (563) 289-5159 for a tour and more information today!

Do you have Residential or Commercial property available? If you own residential rental property or commercial property that is available for lease or sale in the greater LeClaire region, 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. As a service to the community, we would like to have the information available so we can share the most up-to-date information on our website!
Visit the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see us on Facebook!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

First Presbyterian Church of LeClaire Meals for Seniors at the church every Monday,Wednesday and Friday at 12 noon. Good food and a time to visit with others. Please call 563-289-3646 and make a reservation 2 days in advance.

 

LeClaire Recreation Center Calendar - Join us for Family Nights!

4:00-6:30pm, $2 per person; 3 and under free. Concessions available.

February 8th - Open gym and movie "Casper"

March 8th - Open gym and movie "ET"

All movies start at 5:00 pm - www.leclairereccenter.com

 

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