21 Oct 2013

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 10/18/13

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

WELCOMING NEW MEMBER!

Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill Princeton, IA - Full bar and grill including pizza, chicken, wraps, burgers and tenderloins. Leased docks and customer dock parking - 411 River Dr, Princeton, IA 52768. 563-289-3908. www.gofishmarinabarandgrill.com

Chamber 2013 Networking Events - Everyone welcome to attend!

November - Faithful Pilot - date and time tbd

December 10th - Hungry Hobo - lunch - noon

CALENDAR

October 19^th - You are invited to attend the First Presbyterian Church Active Christians Halloween Party We will meet at 6:30p.m. for a Halloween Party and to play Euchre! All ages are welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Bring a friend, your own non-alcoholic drinks and a dish to share. Costumes are encouraged (non-violent, non-scary)

October 20th - Faithful Pilot Sunday Brunch seating at 10:00 & 12:30 $25.00 per person (NO QUAD CITY TIMES COUPONS VALID)

October 21^st - Economic Development Meeting 8:00 a.m.Great River Financial Services, 204 Jones St., LeClaire.

October 23^{rd -} Explore the Benefits of Working with Schwab Eric Johannes, Charles Schwab, 5345 Elmore Ave #300, Davenport, IA 52807.

Please R.S.V.P 563-275-3659

October 26^th - LeClaire Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade! Parade begins at 1:00p.m.

October 26^th - 4^th Annual Hallowine! 2-5 p.m. Tickets $10, available that day at the LeClaire Information Center, 122 N. Cody Rd. Event starts at the LeClaire Information Center, First 200 attendees receive a free wine glass. Join us for LeClaire's Food & Wine Tour, and enjoy local cuisine and wine samples while touring the shops of LeClaire! Proceeds to benefit local charities. www.visitleclaire.com

October 26th- The Faithful Pilot is open for LUNCH! From 12-4. Small wine samples for Hall-O-Wine.

October 31^st - All women are invited to attend the First Presbyterian Church Annual Women's Fall Retreat (one day) at Camp Wyoming. We will leave our church at 9a.m. and plan to be at the camp at 10a.m. We will have devotions, craft by Rev. Pat Halverson, lunch (each woman brings her own sack lunch), snacks, hayrack ride (weather permitting), time for a walk, conversation and fellowship. cost $10. RSVP by 10-28 - 563-289-4371 or 563-381-7777.

November 1^st - First Friday, 5:30 - 8:00 Downtown LeClaire

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

Wide River Winery Wine Samples. Open until 8PM featuring "Merry Berry" and serving dips paired with our award winning locally made wines.

Aunt Hatties - Come in for a red velvet cupcake!

Razzleberries - Booze cake while it lasts!

Faithful Pilot - The Matriarchs, live music - 7:30-9:00pm

Restaurants and several shops will be open late!

November 6th - River Valley Optimist Club Basketball Fun! Harlem Ambassadors vs The Optimist Slammers! (an eclectic group of local leaders and celebrities)7p.m. Pleasant Valley High School Gym. Tickets $8 in advance/$10 at the door. Kids 12 and under admitted free with paying adult. Tickets can be purchased at Arndt Chiropractic Center or at LeClaire Antiques and Appraisals, or call 563-723-1877 for more information. Harlem-style comedy basketball featuring high-flying slam dunks, games with the kids, and hilarious comedy! Complimentary autograph session with theHarlem Ambassadors after the game. All proceeds go to the River Valley Optimist Club Youth Programs.

Save the Date

December 6th - First Friday in LeClaire!

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

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.

Buffalo Bill Museum Tours

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

Crafts and Silent Auction

Cookie Tin Sales

Bake Sale

Free Trolley Rides

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

Free Trolley Rides

Buffalo Bill Museum Tours

Local Stores Open

Crafts and Silent Auction at Civic Center

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

FYI

Grace Marine has received approval for their new showroom in LeClaire! It will be located just east of the former welcome center on Eagle Ridge Road. The tentative plan is to break ground sometime in November with the building completion sometime in March/April. Carl Hoyt Jr., General Manager, and his team look forward to having the full operation in one town! New boats will be showcased in LeClaire! www.gracemarine.com Grace Marine, Inc. 563-359-1635. Captain's Quarters DryStak Marina 563-289-5050

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!

For those who would like to submit anonymous questions for the upcoming Candidate Forum on Tuesday, October 29th at 7:00 P.M. at the LeClaire Fire Station, the question box is now out at the LeClaire Community Library Circulation Desk. Anyone may submit as many questions as they would like until October 22nd, when they will be given directly to the moderators to use at the forum at their discretion. If you are a candidate and haven't RSPV'd for the Candidate Forum, please email Interim Library Director, Jillian Flahaven at: jflahaven@leclaireiowa.gov. Please plan to be at the Fire Station by 6:45 P.M. on October 29th. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the LeClaire Community Library.

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

The LeClaire Chamber Website and our Facebook page are currently being updated and revised. Watch for the new website to be up and running soon, visit us again soon on Facebook, and in the meantime, thank you for your patience!

Buffalo Bill Museum is open until 5pm daily. Hours are 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, and on Sundays 12noon to 5pm. A reminder: group discounts are available for tour groups, clubs/reunions, and school groups. Call the museum at 563-289-5580 for details!

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 a lot 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.

LeClaire 2013 Events Calendar:

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

October 26th - HalloWine

October 26th - Witches Walk Costume Contest and Parade

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!

21 Oct 2013

Des Moines Wins Five Iowa Tourism Awards

By Kristine Reeves

DES MOINES, IA - Greater Des Moines has won the honor of five awards at the 2013 Iowa Tourism Conference, including Outstanding Collaboration, Outstanding New Event, Outstanding Website, Outstanding Tourism Business and Outstanding Social Media Execution.

"Winning five awards is a shining moment for Greater Des Moines tourism," said Greg Edwards, President and CEO of the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau and Des Moines Area Sports Commission. "Our community embraces tourism as Des Moines grows as a destination for meeting and sports planners, group tours and leisure travelers."

The Outstanding Collaboration Award and the Outstanding New Event Award were both granted to the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau, the parent organization of the Des Moines Area Sports Commission, along with Iowa State University, Iowa Events Center and Polk County for successful partnership on the 2013 NCAA Division I Wrestling National Championships held at Wells Fargo Arena?an event that broke NCAA Fan Fest attendance records and brought $15 million to the local economy.

The Outstanding Website Award was given to catchdesmoines.com for increased user-friendliness resulting in 29% growth of unique website visitors from November 2012 through June 2013 over the previous year.

Additionally, the Iowa Events Center was awarded Outstanding Tourism Business for its role in helping Greater Des Moines and Iowa tourism reach for new goals, solicit and book new business and make an impact on the local economy. Blank Park Zoo was honored with Outstanding Social Media Execution for excellence in social media strategy.

The Iowa Tourism Conference was held in Waterloo this week. The award recipients have positively contributed to the experience of visitors and the quality of life of residents?and are the highest honor given for tourism in Iowa.

A full list of Iowa Tourism Award winners will be posted at traveliowa.com.

The Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to promote Greater Des Moines as a fun, vibrant and affordable destination statewide, nationally and internationally. Our focus increases visitors to our community through meetings, conventions, sports events, leisure travel, and group tours, thereby contributing to the local economy.

21 Oct 2013

Iowa Supreme Court Opinions October 18, 2013

By Iowa Judicial Branch

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NOTE: Copies of these opinions may be obtained from the Clerk of the Supreme Court, Judicial Branch Building, 1111 East Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319, for a fee of fifty cents per page.

No. 13-0102

LIFE INVESTORS INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA vs. ESTATE OF JOHN M. CORRADO and FEDERAL CITY REGION, INC.

No. 13-0506

IOWA SUPREME COURT ATTORNEY DISCIPLINARY BOARD vs. JAMES A. CLARITY III

21 Oct 2013

CGB Diversified Crop Insurance Services Announces New Assistant National Accounts Manager, Dan Bernhardt

By Christie Mendenhall

Coon Rapids, IA: CGB-Diversified Crop Insurance Services is pleased to announce that due to growth a new Assistant National Accounts Manager, Dan Bernhardt, has joined the team. Bernhardt will be responsible for maintaining current relationships with agents as well as developing new business in the Western and Upper Midwest regions.

In just under 20 years, Bernhardt has acquired a tremendous amount of crop insurance experience ranging from claims adjusting to sales consulting and mapping processes and development. His passion for technology drives him to pursue new and improved processes to better service his agents and farming customers. Bernhardt's expertise in mapping will provide improved accuracy, quality, and service to our customers with their mapping needs.

"Working with agents to provide them with the information and tools DCIS offers to help them educate their customers and prosper in an ever-changing industry is my passion," stated Bernhardt. "Diversified Crop Insurance Services is a wonderful and growing company with cutting edge and innovative technology. They provide products to make the risk management decisions farmers need to improve their profitability."

"The experience and passion that Dan brings to his customers is a tremendous asset," said Ron Miiller, National Marketing Manager. "With the addition of people like Dan, we continue to provide world class service in all respects to our agents and customers. Showing our expert attention to details to help our customers improve their risk management program and make a profit, is the mission of our agents."

Bernhardt will be working with independent agents throughout his region to ensure that they are able to illustrate to their farmers how to utilize crop insurance to the fullest potential. Diversified Crop Insurance Services goes beyond the policy to ensure that our farmers receive the most accurate and up-to-date information in order to help provide them with solutions to meet their needs. He can be reached by calling 612-812-6211 or email Dan.Bernhardt@cgb.com.

CGB-Diversified Services is headquartered in Jacksonville, Illinois. The company is a part of the Federal Crop Insurance system and services policies in 30 states. They offer a wide range of services which includes crop insurance, risk management, and grain marketing expertise. Diversified Services is an equal opportunity provider.

21 Oct 2013

Governor Quinn Praises Critical Vote to Move Illiana Corridor Project Forward

By Brooke Anderson

Critical Project Receives Yes Vote from MPO Policy Committee; Will Create Thousands of Jobs and Drive Economic Development Throughout Region

CHICAGO - After years of pushing to make it a reality, Governor Pat Quinn today announced that the Illiana Corridor Project - an innovative public-private partnership to build a much-needed, regional highway - is moving forward. Today's vote by the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning's MPO Policy Committee approved the project as a priority in the GO TO 2040 Plan. The Illiana, along with the South Suburban Airport, are key parts of Governor Quinn's agenda to drive economic growth throughout the South Suburbs and across Illinois.

Today's vote by the committee, which is comprised of members from throughout the Chicago region, means the Illiana project is eligible for federal funding and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) can proceed to obtain bids from the private sector.

"Today marks a major victory for economic development and jobs in the Southland, which will strengthen Illinois' economy and pave the way for future growth," Governor Quinn said. "I applaud the members of the MPO Policy Committee for making the Illiana a priority. This regional highway will not only serve the largest and fastest growing areas in Illinois, it will have a long-term economic impact of more than $4 billion in the region."

In addition to the South Suburban Airport, Governor Quinn has been pushing to make the Illiana Expressway a reality since taking office as part of his economic vision for the south suburbs of Chicago. The Illiana will be a 47-mile, access controlled highway that extends from I-55 in Illinois on the west to I-65 in Indiana on the east. When built, the Illiana Corridor Project will be an invaluable regional asset for the south suburbs, the state and the broader Midwest, promoting and supporting the business environment, workforce, local and global economy and quality of life. Potential economic benefits include the creation of more than 9,000 construction jobs and 28,000 long-term jobs.

The South Suburban Airport will serve as the third major Chicago-area airport in the south suburbs and has been one of the Governor's key priorities since 2009. Building the global transportation hub will create more than 11,000 construction jobs and as many as 14,000 long-term jobs after it becomes operational. Earlier this year, the governor secured and signed a new law to break the longstanding gridlock that will allow the airport to be built.

The Illinois and Indiana Departments of Transportation (IDOT and INDOT, respectively) have been engaged in planning the Illiana with the Federal Highway Administration since the spring of 2011. The preferred corridor for the limited access, four-lane toll road is being refined and discussed, with a public hearing on the proposed location later this year. Additional public input on the project will be sought during the state and federal agency and public-private partnership approval process. The Illiana planning process is expected to be complete in early 2014.

IDOT and INDOT will soon begin the process of selecting a private team to finance and build the Illiana Corridor project, the first public-private partnership of its kind in Illinois. This innovative financing method, which has already been used by Indiana on other projects, will bring new investment dollars into the state transportation system and allow IDOT and INDOT to make further infrastructure investments that will benefit the region. Studies by IDOT and INDOT have shown that the Illiana will provide local and regional congestion relief, create jobs, and serve as a much needed trucking corridor in the bi-state region.

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21 Oct 2013

Iowa Supreme Court FURTHER REVIEW VOTING RESULTS

By Iowa Judicial Branch

October 9, 2013

DENIED:

NUMBER	COUNTY	CASE NAME

11-0582	Johnson	Erving v. State
12-0183	Marion	Mitchell v. State
12-0538	Polk	State v. Bishop
12-0639	Polk	Salami v. Von Maur
12-0781	Black Hawk	State v. Harper
12-0880	Hancock	State v. Seiler
12-1041	Linn	Shank v. State
12-1044	Grundy	In re Marriage of Heideman
12-1075	Adair	State v. Bounyalath
12-1250	Scott	State v. Angel
12-1484	Black Hawk	State v. May
12-1558	Polk	State v. Holzhauser
12-1562	Winneshiek	In re Estate of Bruess v. Gehlhausen Law Firm
12-1624	Dubuque	State v. Doyle
12-1634	Lucas	State v. Connor
12-1726	Woodbury	Lang v. State
12-1896	Linn	State v. Tucker
12-2032	Woodbury	In re Marriage of Zenk
12-2044	Appanoose	State v. Kramer
12-2054	Polk	Watson v. DOT
12-2146	Ringgold	Kilgore v. Lumbard
13-0013	Allamakee	In re Marriage of Berns
13-0713	Scott	In re L.R. and M.R.
13-0742	Johnson	In re A.H.
13-0880	Woodbury	In re K.S.P. and K.R.M.
13-1023	Polk	In re T.C.
13-1047	Pottawattamie	In re K.B.S. and T.J.S.

GRANTED:

NUMBER	COUNTY	CASE NAME

11-1020	Linn	State v. Taylor
11-1228	Scott	State v. Hoeck
11-1339	Polk	State v. Lyle
12-0139	Scott	State v. Harrison
12-1336	Polk	State v. Merrett

21 Oct 2013

This Week in Downtown Davenport - Oct 17th Edition

By QC Chamber

Hello!

Festival season isn't over just yet! Celebrate the Harvest with local foods, drinks, music, and fun during the Harvest Moon Festival at the Quad Cities Food Hub tomorrow! Socialize with area farmers while enjoying local hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar from Front Street Brewery, and live music by American Dust. Head back to the Food Hub on Saturday to learn about winter garden prep and cooking during the Overwintering Your Garden and Cooking with Squash Seminar.

Experience the captivating sound of ten unadulterated human voices coming together to make unique, live music this weekend at the Adler. See how the comedic male a cappella group, Straight No Chaser, creates a musical atmosphere without instruments! On Saturday, the Grammy-nominated and Dove Award-winning band Newsboys will bring their Restart Tour to the Adler, too.

Join the River Music Experience for a special event benefiting the Karli Rose Kell Music Scholarship Fund this weekend. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres and treats from Woodfire Grill along with live music by The Whoozdads and The Ellis Kell Band & Friends during MOONDANCE 2013. Bid on silent auction items, win great raffle prizes, and dance the night away while supporting a great cause. Be sure to check out their other great events this week including Kidz Days at RME featuring Lojo Russo, two performances by Daniel Stratman, and more.

et your blues fix tonight at the Figge Art Museum during this week's Thursdays at the Figge. Hear an array of songs inspired by past events during the WPA Blues Music Performance. Bring some extra cash and enjoy $5 burger baskets while you're there! On Saturday, take time to browse the new exhibition Walter Haskell Hinton: Image Maker for Deere to see iconic works from the John Deere Collection/

Trying to find the spookiest haunted house this fall? Look no further than Downtown! Grab a friends hand to hold and venture out to the most-terrifying haunted house in the Quad Cities, the Davenport Jaycees Haunted House! For only $10 a soul, see if you can make it through this house without a scare.

See you downtown!

This Week's Events: October 17- October 23

Thursday, October 17

Bucktown Center for the Arts

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Price: FREE

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