11 Nov 2013

Simon joins the Adler in encouraging women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

By Ted Nelson

Simon joins the Adler in encouraging women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

In an effort to inspire young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), Lt. Governor Sheila Simon will be participating in the first-ever Girls Do Hack event this Saturday at the Adler Planetarium.

"Instilling a passion for these STEM skills can lead to important innovations and job creation in the future," Simon said. "The Adler is doing a wonderful job of fostering future success. These young women will make a huge difference as the future scientists, doctors and teachers Illinois needs to stay competitive in the job marketplace."

Conceived and hosted by the Adler, the one-day event will provide 48 young women, ages 14 to 18, from Chicago Public Schools hands-on learning opportunities aimed at highlighting skills needed for STEM professions. The students will be paired with 24 STEM professional volunteer mentors to take part in workshops including developing mobile phone apps, robotics, exo-planet detection and more.

As a science museum that serves as a public center of learning, the Adler developed the event to take an active role in helping young women to consider pursuing careers in STEM-related fields. Girls Do Hack, created by the Adler's team of educators, scientists and program specialists, is bringing together community partners that will introduce girls to female STEM professionals and help them gain confidence in skills required to pursue these careers.

"Girls Do Hack is about teaming students up with dynamic female STEM professionals in a task-based environment where they'll communicate and work together," said Michelle B. Larson, Ph.D., Adler Planetarium President and CEO. "In doing so, not only will these young women recognize that they already possess valuable skills they can apply to careers in STEM, but in meeting female professionals with similar interests, they can better envision themselves as a programmer, engineer or scientist."

In addition to addresses by Simon, Larson and Femgineer founder and Girls Do Hack event partner Poornima Vijayashanker, the event will include informative workshops sessions focusing on specific skills needed to pursue STEM careers including observation, attention to detail, logic, troubleshooting, creativity, communication, perseverance and more.  

 

Simon serves as the state's point person on education reform. In this capacity, Simon is working to increase the proportion of working-age adults with college degrees or certificates to 60 percent by 2025. As part of her efforts, Simon has encouraged STEM development via public-private partnerships to make our state workforce prepared for the highly skilled jobs of the future and ensure continued economic growth.

11 Nov 2013

Grassley, Hatch Release Enrollment Data from Four Health Insurance Companies

By Grassley Press
Friday, Nov. 8, 2013

WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Sen. Orrin Hatch of Utah today released enrollment data from the four health insurance companies participating in the Washington, D.C., exchange set up via the President's health care program.  The Obama Administration has refused to provide enrollment numbers to the American people.

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield: two enrollees from Oct. 1, 2013, through Oct. 30, 2013.

Kaiser Permanente: three enrollees from Oct. 1, 2013, through Oct. 31, 2013.

UnitedHealthcare: no enrollment data from the exchange as of Nov. 4, 2013.

Aetna:  no enrollment data as of Oct. 24, 2013.

"A lot of Americans are getting cancellation notices from their current health care plan but they haven't been able to enroll in a new plan," Grassley said.  "The limbo and uncertainty are stressful for them, as they've been describing in emails to my office.  The chaos imposed on so many people is reason to at least delay the individual mandate, if not outright repeal it."

"With numbers like these, it's no wonder the Obama Administration hasn't wanted to release how many people have signed up for ObamaCare," said Hatch.  "With data from DC's four participating health plans in, there's been a whopping five people enrolled in the city's exchange. That's right five. Whether it's significant problems with the website, people being forced off the coverage they had or skyrocketing costs, these numbers are even more proof of what a disaster ObamaCare is and why it should be delayed."

On Oct. 24, 2013, Grassley and Hatch wrote to the four companies participating in the Washington, D.C., health care exchange.  The Washington, D.C., exchange has four major plans and so provides a snapshot of how Americans fare in trying to join the new exchanges.

Grassley and Hatch said news reports show problems with what are called "834 forms" that contain individual information that insurers use to enroll the individual in a health care plan.   Inaccurate or corrupted data would interfere with successful enrollment.  That has implications for when the Administration should enforce the individual mandate requiring enrollment.  It would be unfair to penalize people for not having health insurance when technical problems have impeded their enrollment, Grassley and Hatch said.

The responses the senators received are available here, here, here and here.

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08 Nov 2013

Rock Island County Tentative Multiplier Announced

By cms.iisnews@illinois.gov

SPRINGFIELD, IL, - Rock Island County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to Brian Hamer, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

The property assessment equalization factor, often called the "multiplier", is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This equalization is particularly important because some of the state's 6,600 local taxing districts overlap into two or more counties (e.g. school districts, junior college districts, fire protection districts). If there were no equalization among counties, substantial inequities among taxpayers with comparable properties would result.

State law requires property in Illinois to be assessed at one-third (1/3) of its market value. Farm property is assessed differently, with farm homesites and dwellings subject to regular assessing and equalization procedures, but with farmland and farm buildings assessed according to standards based on productivity.

The equalization factor is determined annually for each county by comparing the sales price of individual properties sold over the past three years to the assessed value placed on those properties by the county supervisor of assessments/county assessor.

If this three-year average level of assessment is one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be one (1). If the average level of assessment is greater than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be less than one (1). And if the average level of assessment is less than one-third of market value, the equalization factor will be greater than one (1).

Assessments in Rock Island County are at 33.33 percent of market value, based on sales of properties in 2010, 2011, and 2012.

The equalization factor currently being assigned is for 2013 taxes, payable in 2014.

Last year's equalization factor for the county was 1.0000.

The tentative factor is subject to change (1) if the County Board of Review takes actions which significantly affect the county assessments or (2) if local officials or others can present data showing that the Department of Revenue's estimates of the average level of assessments in the county should be adjusted. A public hearing on the tentative multiplier will be held between 20 and 30 days after the tentative factor is published in a newspaper of general circulation within the county.

A change in the equalization factor does not mean total property tax bills will increase or decrease. Tax bills are determined by local taxing bodies when they request money each year to provide services to local citizens. If the amount requested by local taxing districts is not greater than the amount received in the previous year, then total property taxes will not increase even if assessments may have increased.

The assessed value of an individual property determines what portion of the tax burden a specific taxpayer will assume. That individual's portion of tax responsibility is not changed by the multiplier.

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08 Nov 2013

Illinois DOT Snow & Ice Advisory

By cms.iisnews@illinois.gov

IDOT and ISP Prepare for Winter Travel Season; Remind Motorists: "Ice and Snow - Take it Slow"

MILAN - In anticipation of the upcoming winter travel season, Illinois transportation officials will join law enforcement to launch the "Ice and Snow-Take it Slow" campaign and urge motorists to prepare for unfavorable winter driving conditions. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois State Police (ISP) will hold a news conference on Tuesday, Nov. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Milan Maintenance Yard, 4128 - 69th Avenue, Milan to offer important safety advice for traveling motorists and to share detailed winter plans for Illinois roads.

WHO: Pat O'Brien, assistant to the regional engineer, IDOT

Captain Robert Atherton, ISP

WHAT: Illinois transportation and law enforcement officials to discuss upcoming plans for the approaching snow and ice season.

WHEN: Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2013 at 10 a.m.

WHERE: Illinois Department of Transportation, Milan Maintenance Yard, 4128 - 69th Ave., Milan IL 61264

08 Nov 2013

SCOTT COUNTY BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT NOVEMBER 20, 2013

By Brian McDonough
4:00 P.M.
First Floor Board Room
Scott County Administrative Center
600 West Fourth Street
Davenport, IA 52801
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Approval of Minutes of the October 23, 2013 meeting
3. Public Hearing - Variance, Section 31 of Blue Grass Twp - Todd and Joy Schmidt (applicants): Request for a variance to allow a new 24' x 30' detached accessory garage in the same location as a previously sited, and since removed, legal non-conforming detached garage, and being partially located within a front yard.
Public Hearing Procedure:
a. Chairman reads notice of public hearing.
b. Director reviews case.
c. Applicant/Representative speaks on behalf of request.
d. Public may ask questions or make comments.
e. Director makes staff recommendation.
f. Applicant may respond to comments and/or recommendation.
g. Board members may ask questions.
h. Chairman closes the public portion of the hearing. (No more comments from public or applicant.)
i. Discussion period to determine justification for decision.
j. Board members move to accept, reject, or modify request.
k. Final vote. Case closed. Three members of the Board constitute a quorum. The concurring vote of three members of the Board shall be necessary to reverse any decision or determination of the zoning administrator or to decide in favor of an application for a variance or conditions for a special use permit. The Board of Adjustment is "quasi-judicial" and not a recommending body. Therefore, any appeals to their decisions should be filed with District Court within 30 days of the meeting.
Please turn off or silence all cell phones and other electronic devices
08 Nov 2013

Art Installation " We Are Ghosts" Post- Native-American art by Todd Leisek.

By Narveen Aryaputri

Vernissage for Todd Leisek:

November 15th. 2014

Art Installation :  " We Are Ghosts"

Mixed media.

This art installation is a room-sized glass exhibit.

At The Phoenix.

1530 Fifth. Avenue, Moline.

Friday. November 15th. 2013 from 6-9 p.m.

Free and open to all.

 

The exhibit and show will continue through February 2014.

Hours for the Phoenix Art Gallery : 6pm - 9p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and By Appointment.

 

www.aththephoenix.com, 309-762-8547

 

Artist's description: About the Installation:

" This large installation is a communication and an interaction between what my family's identity, ethnicity and past has faced through the years.  Behind closed doors an individual hides their own identity and reality.  By breaking down these "doors" and "walls," our identities can be slightly revealed and displaced by reflections of light upon the exhibition wall.

In this installation, I concentrate on drawing upon the simple concepts of the breakdown of these doorways and walls through looking through broken glass, doors and walls taken from dismantled homes.  This piece is the past as well as the present as it confronts some of the conflicts of tribal identity in the United States.  Four doorways will be presented in the act of breaking apart with only the shards of clear glass to bind them together and the holding together of the walls will display the reflection of a past identity of a mixed tribal past. The installation is a chance to speak without words through the materials and the photographs hidden in the cracks of the walls.

I am mixed of Potawatomi, Sac/Fox and Cherokee.  Since I am of mixed tribal generation, where do I fit in with the world or how does my family (ancestors) fit in?  We roam as "ghosts" blending in from one subculture to the next recreating ourselves over and over without stepping through to connect with our tribal roots or ancestral traditions.  There are thousands of us still roaming the United States displaced."

 

Artist Statement

My artwork (installations) is based from sensory experiences (sounds, sights, smells and dreams) from the memories of my childhood experiences and the stories of family members long past.  Throughout my experience as an artist; I have concentrated on these sparks of memory which are drawn from nature (landscape), dreams of my past, and the faded memories.  In creating these abstract sculptural pieces, I'm attempting to bring back these recollections into a form of narrative or conceptual scene into the public space.  By changing the landscape (public space), I draw the viewers into my art installations to bring their own sensory experiences into the artwork.   These sensory experiences are connected to the material I use in my artwork (Ceramics, Wood, and stain).  I hope that these pieces display the uncomfortable feeling of distance of Native American authenticity and the reconnection of my families lost mixed of Otoe and Osage/Pottawattamiepast.  It is important that my artwork does not relate directly to a "Native American" background, yet an element of these memories, love and loss which was influenced by my ancestors past.

To present a loose form of this narrative in my art installations is an important element to address in the conditions of the Post-Native American identity.  The traditions of the storyteller in my family today are dependent upon me to retell them in a modern relation of the struggles we face for a place (or voice) in this world.  We all have memories and past experiences which we cannot completely explain, yet subconsciously influence our lives.

 

About The Artist:  Todd Liesek.

I was born in Ogden, UT as Todd Woodmansee, yet grew up with a very collect a diverse step family in Lodi, CA.  My first studies in Fine Arts started in San Francisco where I spent the first 4 years at San Francisco State University for my BA, which was dual emphasize in Art History and Fine Arts.  I stayed for additional 3 years teaching for private art/music schools within the Bay Area, traveling around performing and producing artwork in California.  In 2003, I received an invitation to study at University of Wisconsin-Superior for a MA in Studio Art in sculpture and ceramics.  In addition, I had an opportunity to perform with the University Orchestra and Brazilian Guitar Ensemble to perform in Rio de Janiero, Brazil.  After my graduation from UWS in 2006 with a MA, I moved from the cold frigid North to the Quad Cities, IL.  For the past few years, I received an invitation for the MFA program at Vermont College Fine Arts in Contemporary theories and Art Installation which I recently graduated in 2013.

I have worked for private and public art/music schools and Higher Education at both the Community and State University levels for about 9 years and 3 years as an online instructor. I have taught art history/appreciation from 1300 to 21st Contemporary Art, Art Theory, Sculpture/Ceramics, music orchestration, and guitar performance.

08 Nov 2013

Reynolds to be featured speaker at World Forum for Direct Investment in Shanghai

By Tim Albrecht

(DES MOINES) - Lt. Gov. Kim Reynolds departs Sunday, Nov. 10, for the World Forum for Direct Investment in Shanghai, China.

On Tuesday, Reynolds will be the featured speaker on the forum's opening panel to promote the state of Iowa and direct economic investment to an audience of international leaders.

Joining her on the panel will be the president of Embraer China, the Head of Business Development for Nestle, the State Secretary for Foreign Affairs/Economic Relations of the country of Hungary, and the CEO of Greatview Aseptic Packaging.

"Participating in this conference, combined with other meetings in the area, continues to cement the economic ties Iowa has with China," said Reynolds. "It is my hope that this visit will expand foreign direct investment opportunities and provide further economic prospects for the people of Iowa. I am excited to return to China and share Iowa's incredible success story as a reliable, hard-working economic partner."

The Iowa Economic Development Authority has scheduled other business meetings while Reynolds is in China.

Reynolds returns on Tuesday, Nov. 13.

For the conference website and agenda, visit http://www.worldforumforfdi.com/index.cfm
08 Nov 2013

Illinois National Guard Airmen return from deployment Saturday

By Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office

SPRINGFIELD, IL (11/08/2013)(readMedia)-- Approximately 20 Illinois Air National Guard Airmen will return to Springfield's Capital Airport Saturday Nov. 9 at 11:50 a.m.

WHO:  The Illinois Air National Guard's 217th Engineering Installation Squadron, 183rd Fighter Wing

WHAT:  Approximately 20 Airmen assigned to the 217th Engineering Installation Squadron will return to Springfield. The Airmen deployed in April to several locations in Afghanistan where they worked to install and upgrade electrical and communication infrastructure.

WHEN: Saturday November 09, 2013 at 11:45AM Central Time (US & Canada)

WHERE:Arrival terminal
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1200 Capital Airport Drive
Springfield, Illinois 62702

NOTES:

For additional information, please contact the Illinois National Guard Public Affairs Office at 217-761-3569.

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08 Nov 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 11/08/2013

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

Special Announcement:

This Saturday, Nov. 9th - at 6:30pm LeClaire Trivia Night - LeClaire Civic Center - Proceeds will be donated to Jason Griebel who was severely injured this past week.  He fractured his back on Wednesday following an 8 - 10 foot fall while working on a barge. He has insurance but no income. Come join us! Don't play trivia? You can drop off a donation!  Doors open at 6:30, trivia starts at 7:00. If you would like a table, please call 563-505-6703 or email chris@ccx.net. Just another example of why LeClaire is a great place to Live, Work, and Play - its citizens!

Strolling Santas and Characters needed for Christmas in LeClaire! Santas and characters from All Over the World welcome children and the young at heart to Christmas in LeClaire, December 6, 7 and 8!  Male and female volunteers are needed for all 3 days and for 2 evenings.  Please contact Kim DeWall at kimberleedewall@gmail.com for dates and times!

WELCOMING NEW MEMBERS!

The Shameless Chocoholic and Sweet Dreams Guest House 200 Jones St., LeClaire.  Specialty chocolates and confections - indulging never tasted so good! And, indulge in a great night's sleep by reserving the Guest House! Call Jen or Rebecca, 563-289-1339. www.theshamelesschocoholic.com

Valley Bank 2102 Spruce Hills Dr., Bettendorf, IA 52722 - 563-344-8960 At Valley Bank, we are committed to making a meaningful and positive contribution to the communities in which we are located. This community spirit and involvement has been at the root of Valley Bank since its founding in 1993 and continues today in the 18 communities that we serve. www.valleybank.com

Amy Barnes, Financial Advisor - Edward Jones 219 N Main St., PO Box 571, Port Byron, IL 61275.  Is it bizarre to believe your retirement concerns should be addressed by an actual human being, not a menu of options? Of course not. That's why our more than 11,000 financial advisors are in neighborhoods like yours, not a call center in who-knows-where. So face-to-face attention is a given. Join the nearly 7 million investors who know. Face time and think time make sense. Contact amybarnes@edwardjones.com or 309-523-3093

Tambi Rosendahl, Hair Stylist, Expressive Design 521 North Cody Road, LeClaire.  Specializing in micro-beading in Dream Catchers Hair extensions, color, highlights, hair cutting, waxing, facials, shellac, manicures, pedicures and protective color. 563-370-9263, Tambi011@gmail.com

 

CALENDAR

November 9th - Zion Lutheran Church, Princeton IA - Harvest Feast Dinner & Auction Everyone is invited to share in an evening of food, fellowship, fun auction items, and beautiful themed baskets, (the usual and unusual) plus wine tasting from 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Princeton Community Center  in Princeton.  The all homemade dinner features beef stew, apple sauce, relishes, bread, pies and a variety of desserts. The cost is $7.50 for adults and $4.00 for children ages 5-10. Children under 5 are free. All proceeds benefit local and worldwide outreach.   Zion cooks use only locally grown Sawyer Beef from the Sawyer Farms in Princeton. Sawyer Beef has been raised with specific standards for over 30 years. The cattle receive no growth hormones or routine antibiotics.

 

November 9th - LeClaire Community Library - Stampin' Up Class for Kids! Join us from 10-11:30am and make 2 unique cards for the upcoming holidays. This is a free program, but we ask that participants register ahead of time due to limited space. Call the library at (563)289-4242 or email us at library@leclaireiowa.gov to secure your spot! Also, don't forget to bring a pair of small scissors! This class is open to 9-13 year olds only.

 

November 10th - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting 3-5 p.m. $15 for 15 wines and small bites.

 

November 11th - Veterans Day - Enright's LeClaire Superwash is offering FREE CAR WASH TO ALL VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL! 9-11 a.m. and 3-5 p.m.

 

November 12th - Chamber Networking Lunch - Subway in LeClaire, noon. Everyone welcome!

 

By November 15th - Grace Marine needs your help! Grace Marine has applied for a $250,000 grant from Chase (the bank/credit card company) as part of a newly launched program, Mission Main Street Grants. In order to be eligible, we had to submit a grant application outlining our plan that would result in the growth of our business and how it would benefit our community. We also have to receive at least 250 votes on Facebook to be eligible to win. If you would, please click on the following link and vote for us before Nov. 15. And if you are willing, pass this along to any friends who may be willing to support us as well. https://www.missionmainstreetgrants.com/business/detail/46890 If we can get the 250 votes we need we'll be considered for one of 12 grants they'll award in January 2014.

 

November 17th - Faithful Pilot Brunch 3 courses for $25.00 seating at 10:00 & 12:30

 

November 18th - Economic Development Meeting. Great River Financial Services. 8 a.m.

 

November 19th - BUNCO! LeClaire Civic Club will be having BUNCO - 10 am - 12:30 pm. It will be free this month. Dessert and prizes will be provided. Come play! It's easy!! Come and join the fun!

 

November 21st - LeClaire Community Library - Endowment Reception for the Green Tree Library Fund, a special endowment planted for the long-term benefit of the library and our community - 6:00-8:00 P.M. The Black Watch Room at Pebble Creek, 3851 Forest Grove Drive, LeClaire, Iowa. Enjoy live music from members of the Pleasant Valley Jazz Band and Orchestra, hors d'oevres and tastings from Wide River Winery and Mississippi River Distilling Company. RSVP Encouraged by November 7th, Walk-Ins Welcome; 563-505-6703 or chris@ccx.net Hosted by the Friends of the LeClaire Community Library.

November 22nd thru January 5th - Enright's LeClaire Super Car Wash - "Holiday Token Sale" 4 tokens for $15. The token value is $6.50  Customers can enter to win weekly prizes. Tokens Make Great Gifts! Stock up for Winter!

 

November 23rd - Faithful Pilot Cooking Class! Chef Robert will be doing a cooking class once a month!  Class is at noon and cost is $20.00 and you receive a complimentary glass of wine with the class!

 

November 29th - Faithful Pilot open until 4 for lunch for all the shoppers!

 

November 30th - Shop Small Business Saturday! Remember our unique and wonderful local businesses, restaurants and services!

 

Save the Date

December 6th- First Friday in LeClaire! 5-8pm

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

Wide River Winery Wine Samples.

Faithful Pilot Live Music with Bobby Ray Bunch, a LeClairian as well!

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

December 6th-8th - Christmas in LeClaire 2013!

Friday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Crafts and Silent Auction at Civic Center

Free Trolley Rides

Strolling Santas

Cookie Tin Sales

Bazaars and Craft Fair

Baked Goods

Saturday - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Breakfast with Santa - 8-10 a.m.

Santa's Playhouse - 12-3 p.m.

Strolling Santas

Crafts and Silent Auction

Cookie Tin Sales

Bake Sale

Free Trolley Rides

Sunday - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Free Trolley Rides

Strolling Santas

Local Stores Open

Crafts and Silent Auction at Civic Center

For more information, contact Joyce 289-4205, Diane 370-3509, Vicki 289-3882

December 7th - First Saturday in LeClaire!

Mississippi River Distilling Company - open till 8 p.m.

 

FYI

Visit the NEW LeClaire Chamber of Commerce website www.leclairechamber.com and see our updated Facebook page!

Locals Love Us - Quad Cities has presented Aunt Hattie's an award for 2013/2014 Best Gift Shop! Aunt Hattie's is the winner of 4 out 18 voter groups: Education, zip code 51265, Household income of $40 K to $69,999, and gender - female. Congrats, Aunt Hattie's!

 

LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals current hours are Friday through Mondays 12-4pm or by appointment until Dec. 23.

 

Faithful Pilot - Every Wednesday 1/2 priced wine night with Chef Tapas menu to go along side.

"Something NEW" at the LeClaire Civic Club - BUNCO! Every third Tuesday from10:00 AM through 12:30PM!  Call Debbie for details - 563-289-4458.

Buffalo Bill Museum Expansion "It's an exciting time in the museum's almost 57 year history," said Robert Schiffke, Executive Director of the Buffalo Bill Museum & River Pilots' Pier, "as we start another expansion of our facility."  The women who were members of the LeClaire Women's Club, who founded the museum in 1957, wouldn't recognize the building today, but they would see many of the items first exhibited in its original location at 114 North Cody Road, LeClaire. Included will be an Archival Workroom allowing careful access to the museum's extensive print and photograph collection, a "hands on" classroom for children visiting the museum, and exhibits that highlight LeClaire's role in the region's economic growth through its shipyards, button factories, and river pilots who opened the region to river commerce.  An architectural drawing of the expansion is available for public view at the museum during regular hours, and donations towards the expansion are being accepted. "We appreciate the support of the community in this project, and donations of artifacts and funds are always welcome.  We are truly a community institution, and volunteers have grown the museum into the LeClaire landmark that it is today" said Connie Curlott, President of the Board of Directors.  The museum is open 9am - 4pm, Mon.-Saturday; 12noon - 4pm, Sundays. Call 563-289-5580 for more information or to donate to the project.

Last call to get your Business Artwork hanging in the LIC before the busy holiday shopping season! There is canvas artwork hanging on the walls of the LeClaire Information Center (LIC) of several businesses including Wide River Winery, Style with PM Interiors, Steventons, Blue Iguana, Grasshoppers, Mississippi Cottage Antiques, Mississippi River Distilling Co., First Central State Bank, Twilight Riverboat, The Shameless Chocoholic, Riverview Dental, and Bierstube. This opportunity is available to all LeClaire businesses that want to make arrangements with Margo Moffitt and pay a one-time fee of $125 to have the artwork produced. It also costs you $100 per year to have the artwork displayed in the LIC. This is an inexpensive way to showcase your business to everyone who comes into the LIC (we have had about 19,500 visitors in the LIC over the last 14 months). It also helps visitors find your business (especially if you aren't right downtown), and aids the volunteers when answering visitors' questions. If you are interested, please contact Margo before Nov.15 at 563-355-6400.

Street Level Commercial Space for Rent, 117 S. Cody Road, 700 sq.ft. (20'x35'). Contact Vince Ramsey, 563-289-3129.

Apartment is available over Artswork 223 1/2 N Cody. It is a lovely 1 BR with all the trimmings - garage, deck with a beautiful view, laundry, 2 full baths, contemporary kitchen. Call 563-940-3742 for more info.

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!

SERVING THE COMMUNITY AND BEYOND

Primitive Cottage is collecting food for the Princeton Presbyterian Church's Food Pantry which is in great need of food donations. They have helped alot of people, and now they need our help.  Donations can be dropped off at Primitive Cottage in LeClaire. Please check the expiration date on items because anything that has expired can't be given away.

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.

 

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

November  12th - Subway - lunch - noon

December 10th - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

First Fridays each month 5:00-8:00 P.M.

December 6-8 -Christmas in LeClaire

Family Nights at the LeClaire Rec Center: Details at www.leclairereccenter.com

www.LeClaireChamber.com and visit the Chamber on FaceBook!

 

08 Nov 2013

Promotional Ceremony for November 12, 2013

By Pamela Bennett

On Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 9:00 a.m., the Scott County Sheriff's Office will hold a promotional ceremony on the second floor of the Scott County Courthouse in the Sheriff's Administration Conference room. Deputy Joseph McDonough will be promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Deputy McDonough was raised in Davenport and is a graduate of Davenport West High School. Deputy McDonough graduated from St. Ambrose University and began his career with the Scott County Sheriff's Office in January, 2005 where he has served in the Patrol Division and the Civil Division, and was a member of the Emergency Services Team from 2009 to 2013. Joe and his wife Angie have 2 children and reside in Davenport.

 

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