14 Feb 2014

Davenport Parks and Recreation's Davenport Junior Theatre 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

By Kenneth Asta
When three friends go searching for a giant sea monster,

they find something they didn't expect: Captain Nemo and his crew of sailors aboard his incredible submarine!

Captain Nemo may be crazy, but will he be successfulon his quest to save the oceans?

Go on the adventure with Captain Nemo as they travel the oceans, encountering strange underwater creatures and the giant sea monster that might destroy the submarine - and Nemo's dreams along with it!


Performances:
Saturday, February 15th : 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Sunday, February 16th : 2:00pm
Saturday, February 22nd : 1:00pm & 4:00pm
Sunday, February 23rd : 2:00pm

Admission: $5.00 for Kids, $7.00 for Adults 


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14 Feb 2014

Safer Foundation seeks 'Safer Sacks' supporters

By Rick Martin
The Safer Foundation, Davenport, seeks businesses and organizations to participate in its ninth annual "Safer Sacks" initiative.

To participate, each business designates a contact person who will act as "point person" for lunch orders on Thursday, April 10.

Lunch consists of a croissant sandwich with ham, turkey and cheese, (condiments on the side) chips, cookie and fruit. Cost is $5 per lunch if picked up at The Center, 1411 Brady St., Davenport; or $6 if delivered.

Individuals willing to assist their business/organization/school in being the contact person will have e-mail access, promote the event to co-workers by email, provide order forms, email or fax the order back to The Safer Foundation, then collect money for delivery or pick up.

All money earned through this event goes to The Safer Foundation's Employment Services and Youth Empowerment programs in Moline, Rock Island and Davenport. Last year, The Safer Foundation earned over $10,000 through this annual fundraiser, with all the money staying in the Quad-Cities.

For more than 40 years, The Safer Foundation's mission has focused on reducing recidivism by supporting, through a full spectrum of services, the efforts of people with criminal records to become employed, law-abiding members of the community.

To participate or for more information about "Safer Sacks," contact Sue Davison, QC Manager at sue.davison@saferfoundation.org. or at 563.322.7002. The cut-off date to place orders is March 28th.

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14 Feb 2014

CSO CONCERTMASTER CHEN TO REPLACE KOLJONEN FOR THIS WEEKEND'S CONCERT

By Jared Johnson

Davenport, IA-Due to the heavy snow storms on the east coast this week, Elissa Lee Koljonen is unable to travel the Quad Cities for this weekend's performance with the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. Her husband, violist Roberto Díaz, was able to get a flight to Chicago and will be performing as scheduled this weekend. He will be joined in performing Mozart's Sinfonia Concertante for Violin and Viola by one of America's greatest violinists and the concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Robert Chen. This is a return engagement for Chen who performed the Barber Violin Concerto with the QCSO in 2002.

Robert Chen has been concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1999. During his years as the CSO concertmaster, he has been featured as soloist with Daniel Barenboim, Pierre Boulez, Bernard Haitink, Christoph Eschenbach, Charles Dutoit, Ton Koopman, and James Colon. He gave the CSO premiere of György Ligeti's Violin Concerto, Elliott Carter's Violin Concerto, and Witold Lutoslawski's Chain Two, as well as the world premiere of Augusta Read Thomas's Astral Canticle. Most recently, he appeared as soloist on subscription concerts at Orchestra Hall in October 2013 as soloist in Hindemith's Violin Concerto with Riccardo Muti conducting.

In addition to his duties as concertmaster, Chen enjoys a solo career that include performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Swedish Radio Orchestra, Moscow Philharmonic, New Japan Philharmonic, NDR Orchestra of Hanover, and the Bournemouth Symphony, collaborating with conductors such as Esa-Pekka Salonen, Manfred Honeck, Pavel Kogan, and Andreas Delfs.

The Quad City Symphony Orchestra is also performing romantic favorite, Fauré's Suite from Pelleas and Melisande, and Mendelssohn's "Italian" Symphony. Masterworks 4 will be performed on February 15 and 16. Saturday evening's concert is at the Adler Theatre in Davenport at 7:30 p.m., and followed on Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Centennial Hall in Rock Island. This concert is sponsored by John Deere.

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14 Feb 2014

USDA to Invest in Prairie Pothole Landscape Effort

By USDA Office of Communications

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2014 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that up to $35 million will be provided during the next three years to help landowners conserve grasslands and wetlands in the Prairie Pothole region. The announcement was made on the Secretary's behalf by Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie.

Farmers, ranchers and conservation partners will have access to a mix of financial and technical assistance opportunities through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to restore wetlands and grasslands.

"This region of North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa and Montana provides critical breeding and nesting habitat for more than 60 percent of the nation's migratory waterfowl," Bonnie said of the Prairie Pothole region. "Our goal is to help landowners manage their working lands in a way that's compatible with agricultural production and good stewardship of the soil, water and habitat resources of the area so we are really talking about keeping working lands working."

The wetlands and grasslands that characterize the region provide vital water storage to reduce regional flooding, improve water quality, and have tremendous potential to store carbon in soils, which reduces the level of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, one of the leading greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.

The funding comes in a couple of pieces, including:

  • Environmental Quality Incentives Program: The agency's largest conservation program will help producers with expiring Conservation Reserve Program contracts keep their lands as working grasslands or haylands through implementation of prescribed grazing and other conservation practices.
  • Ducks Unlimited-NRCS partnership for carbon credits: NRCS is working with North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana to create a carbon credit marketing system for landowners who agreed to avoid tilling grasslands. This work started in 2011 in North Dakota as part of a Conservation Innovation Grant, but now it's being expanded to the three states. Through this system, interested landowners can keep their land in grass, continue grazing and haying, and generate verified carbon credits that place a conservation easement on their land. These credits can be sold or traded into existing voluntary carbon markets.

NRCS also is providing additional technical assistance to complete certified wetland determinations, needed by producers to meet conservation compliance requirements first put in place in 1985.

Additionally, the 2014 Farm Bill has expanded opportunities for conserving grasslands and wetlands, including those in the Prairie Pothole region. To find out more about USDA's efforts to work with producers in the region click here. USDA also recently solicited proposals for Conservation Innovation Grants.

For more information on these opportunities, visit a local NRCS field office or the NRCS website.

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14 Feb 2014

Ian Yazbec Graduates from Eastern Illinois University

By Vicki Shaw-Woodard

CHARLESTON, IL (02/14/2014)(readMedia)-- Ian Yazbec of Moline, IL was one of more than 820 Fall 2013 graduates at Eastern Illinois University.

Undergraduate and graduate students were certified by their respective deans as having completed all requirements leading to the awarding of degrees.

Located in Charleston, IL, Eastern Illinois University has a rich tradition of preparing students to accomplish their life goals through a great combination of quality academics and personal relationships. Consistently ranked in the top third of Midwest universities in its class by U.S. News and World Report, Eastern has earned its reputation by offering a wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs taught by an experienced and caring faculty. In addition to reasonable tuition, fees, and room and board rates, Eastern offers a textbook rental system, saving the average student hundreds of dollars per semester. For more information, visit www.eiu.edu.

14 Feb 2014

Family Museum Launches New Website

By Elly Gerdts

Bettendorf – The Family Museum has announced the launch of a new and improved website that will provide visitors with Museum information through an easy-to-use, mobile-friendly site.

The Family Museum website remodel addresses programming changes made at the Family Museum over the last five years through goals set in the Museum's strategic plan. Programming at the Museum has shifted from mostly pre-paid and pre-registered classes to more Drop-In classes which serve a wider audience and are included with paid admission. While planning a visit to the Family Museum, guests to the new website will be able to navigate more easily through the hundreds of events offered at the Museum and discover all that the Family Museum has to offer.

The site overhaul also addresses the change in technology over the last several years. "Our analytics show us that back in 2008 only about 2% of our website visitors were using a smartphone to access our information. Today the percent of people using smartphones and tablets is closer to 60. We needed to adjust our website by improving the navigation and functionality to accommodate our guests," said Public Relations Coordinator Elly Gerdts.

The Family Museum Foundation provided the funds needed for the update. The Family Museum used Terrostar Interactive Media for web design. The website can be found at www.familymuseum.org.

The Family Museum is a hands-on, interactive children's museum located in Bettendorf, Iowa. In addition to the 44,000 square feet of exhibit space, the Museum also offers Drop-In programs, comprehensive dance classes, special events, and summer camps. Children and adults are invited to Play and Learn Together!

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14 Feb 2014

Cantwell, Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Biodiesel Tax Credit Bill to Spur Job Growth, Boost Clean Energy

By Grassley Press

Legislation would help lower the costs of biodiesel

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to reinstate a tax incentive for the production of domestic biodiesel that will help spur job creation and boost America's supply of cleaner alternatives to imported fossil fuels.

The measure, the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2014, or S. 2021, would reform and extend the $1-per-gallon tax credit for biodiesel producers through 2017 after Congress allowed the law to lapse at the end of 2013. Congress has allowed the credit to expire three times since the end of 2009.

"Investing in America's clean energy economy is the smart thing to do for our environment and America's energy security," Cantwell said. "Biodiesel is America's first advanced biofuel, which can be made from a variety of feedstocks such as cooking grease and soybeans. This legislation gives businesses the certainty they need to invest in biodiesel and the development of affordable, domestic alternatives to fossil fuels."

"When investors suspend their funding of clean energy production, jobs fall by the wayside," Grassley said. "Continuing incentives for biodiesel and other green energy sources supports jobs, helps the environment and increases energy independence. There's every reason to support biodiesel production."

Industry growth stopped after Congress let the credit expire in 2012 and production remained flat at just under 1.1 billion gallons - the same level as 2011. When the credit was reinstated in 2013, the U.S. biodiesel industry produced1.8 billion gallons in that year.

The bipartisan Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2014 would provide predictability to investors and producers so the United States can continue moving forward to displace imported fossil fuels with low carbon, renewable biodiesel. Biodiesel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 86 percent when compared with petroleum diesel, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Biodiesel is America's first commercial-scale U.S. fuel to meet the EPA's definition of an advanced biofuel. EPA approved feedstocks include waste oils (like restaurant grease); animal fats; algae; cover crops; inedible oils from ethanol production; and secondary oils from crushed soybeans and canola seeds.

Specifically, the Cantwell-Grassley measure:

  • Provides a $1 per-gallon tax credit for the production of biodiesel, renewable diesel and aviation jet fuel that complies with fuel standards and Clean Air Act requirements.
  • Increases the credit from $1 to $1.10 for the first 15 million gallons of biodiesel produced by small producers with an annual production capacity of less than 60 million gallons.
  • Eliminates potential abuses and simplifies how the tax is administered by restricting the credit to fuel producers and excluding fuel blenders from eligibility. By focusing on production, this bill would eliminate any remaining opportunity for abuse known as "splash and dash" in which oil companies add a few drops of biodiesel to petroleum diesel to qualify for the tax credit. The change also ensures the credit benefits domestic producers - the old law allowed blenders to receive the credit for blends that included foreign-imported biodiesel.
  • Simplifies the definition of "biodiesel" to encourage production from any biomass-based feedstock or recycled oils and fats.
  • Tightens compliance and reduces administrative burdens on taxpayers by simplifying the coordination between the income tax credit and the excise tax liability.
  • Extends this tax credit for three years, giving needed financial predictability so that more facilities can be brought online in the United States.

The biodiesel tax credit continues to play an important role in supporting the development of this advanced biofuel that displaces foreign petroleum, provides environmental benefits, and promotes jobs and economic development, particularly in rural America.

 

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14 Feb 2014

Birkey's Farm Store Partners with Food Banks to Provide Meals for the Hungry

By Rick Martin

"60-Day Hunger Drive" aims to raise $100,000 to alleviate hunger in Illinois and western Indiana

 

Champaign, Ill. - Birkey's Farm Store, Inc., a full-line Case IH dealer with 13 locations in central Illinois and Indiana, is partnering with the River Bend Foodbank and 6 other local food banks to provide 600,000 meals for the hungry. The 60-Day Hunger Drive fundraiser kicked off on Feb. 3 and runs until April 4 in every Birkey's location. A fully restored 1954 Farmall tractor will travel across the state to encourage donations; individuals who give $10 or more are entered into a drawing to win it.

Customers and community members are invited to an open house at each Birkey's location to talk with food bank representatives and view the restored tractor. Locations supporting the River Bend Foodbank include Macomb on Feb. 25 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Annawan on Feb. 27 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Henry on Feb. 28 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Polo on March 4 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Prophetstown on March 6 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Galesburg on March 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"Instead of asking for food donations, we wanted to take a different approach and leverage the food banks. Using their networks, a dollar donated can be stretched into 6 meals for hungry families," says Mike Hedge, President and CEO of Birkey's.

The food banks in Illinois and western Indiana are pleased to partner with Birkey's in the fight against hunger," says Jim Hires, President of the board of directors of Feeding Illinois. "Their commitment to local communities will make a huge difference in the lives of the individuals we serve."

Customers, residents and store employees can donate at any of the company's 13 locations with cash or check, or by adding a donation to their total purchase. Donations can also be made through Birkey's website. Proceeds from each Birkey's location will be allocated to agencies in that store's local community. More than 550 agencies?food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters?will benefit from the drive.

"Our farm customers are growing crops that help to feed our world. This drive is one way for us to partner with them and carry out this mission on a local level," says Hedge.

In the 47 counties served by Birkey's Farm Stores, Inc., more than 286,000 people are not able to access a nutritious meal when they want it, and one in five children are food insecure. Food banks selected to benefit from the drive are all part of the Feeding Illinois or Feeding Indiana's Hungry (FIsH) networks.

Champaign-based Birkey's has locations throughout central and northern Illinois, and in western Indiana. The event is part of the company's 60th anniversary celebration.

River Bend Foodbank is the largest hunger relief organization in the Quad Cities and surrounding communities, distributing more than 8 million lbs of food annually to more than 300 charitable feeding programs throughout a 22 county service area in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois. Childhood hunger programs include the Backpack Program which provides up to 1700 Quad City children with nourishing food to take home on the weekends during the school year, the Kids Café Program providing evening meals to children at three sites, and the Mobile Food Pantry which directly feeds thousands of families each month.

 

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14 Feb 2014

How to Navigate Retirement in the 21st Century

By Ginny Grimsley
Financial Planner: Another 2008-style Economic Disaster
Could Happen Again, Suggests New Kind of Diversity

While the world is still feeling the long ripples of the economic meltdown that began six years ago, our economic institutions remain "too big to fail" - at least in the minds of  millions of retired Americans and those soon to join their ranks, says veteran financial advisor Curt Whipple.

"That's what we see when we review their retirement portfolios," says Whipple, a Certified Wealth Strategist, Certified Estate Planner and CEO of C. Curtis Financial Group. He recently published "Retiree Lifeline! How to Get Government Out of Your Pocket," (ccurtisfinancial.com), a retirement planning guide.

"I see it all the time: a new client comes in with what they believe to be a 'diverse' portfolio. While it may be diverse in terms of Wall Street holdings, a solid retirement plan also requires diversity outside of a system that's 'too big to fail,' which could fail yet again."

When Wall Street falls, it shouldn't mean that Main Street must as well. Whipple outlines the three kinds of money retirees should have available for enjoying the golden years with peace of mind.

• Red money ... can be defined as that which is tied to Wall Street, by far the most popular kind of investment, including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. "I've been looking at the accounts of new clients for nearly three decades, and on average, 92 percent of their retirement plan is based in these investments," he says. "That's risky, especially as you get closer to retirement age or once you retire. You don't want 92 percent of your retirement premised on that kind of potential volatility."

• Blue money ... is often referred to as "alternative investments," which typically include Real Estate Trusts (REITS), equipment leasing programs, precious metals such as gold and silver, high grade rare coins and collectibles. "This 'color' of money has been an important portion of the pie for success in my clients' investments; they were essentially unaffected by our recent economic collapse because they were so well diversified." This is a highly advantageous part of a portfolio because it historically creates good income with a low correlation to the stock market.

• Green money ... is accounts that come with a guarantee of some sort. They are either backed by the FDIC, the Legal Reserve System, which is supported by the insurance industry, or insurance companies themselves. "Not all wealth is created equally, and this is the safest kind of money you can have in your retirement plan," he says. Green money includes investments in one's portfolio that have guarantees to not lose one's principal and, sometimes, one's earnings.

"Investment in Wall Street should be much lower for those who are either retired or are about to be retired," Whipple says. "Depending on a person's age, a good investment portfolio could include about 36 percent red money, 32 percent blue money and 32 percent green money."

About Curt Whipple, CWS, CEP

Curt Whipple, Certified Wealth Strategist (CWS) and Certified Estate Planner (CEP), is Chief Managing Partner at the C. Curtis Financial Group, which he formed in 1986. Since then, Curtis Financial Group has counseled and advised individuals and corporations on their financial goals and decisions. Whipple is a nationally recognized speaker.

14 Feb 2014

LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Announcements - 2/14/2014

By LeClaire Chamber of Commerce

ANNOUNCEMENTS - Friday 02/14/2014

The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the Award Winners for 2013, honored at the Annual Awards Dinner, February 1, 2014 at Davenport County Club:

Volunteer of the Year - Barry Long

Event of the Year - Iowa Tug Fest

Business Member of the Year - Mississippi River Distilling Company and Snap Fitness

Edward B. deSilva Leadership Award - Ryan Burchett and Terri Applegate

Pineapple Award for Outstanding Customer Service - Aunt Hattie's Fanciful Emporium

Congratulations to all the Award Winners for 2013!!

We are also pleased to introduce the Chamber Board of Directors for 2014:

President - Mike Clingingsmith, PV Community Schools

Vice-President - Melody Oltmann, LeClaire First Presbyterian Church

Secretary - Dr. Crystal Buesing, Dr. Crystal's Chiropractic Care

Treasurer - Andrew Arndt, Arndt Chiropractic Center, Inc.

Board Members:

KV Dahl - Dahl Ford Davenport

Dayle Hall - Moline Dispatch Publishing Co.

Jim Huiskamp - Blackhawk Bank and Trust

Debbie Mulvania - First Central State Bank

Vern Spring - Retired LeClaire Mayor

Time to Renew your LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Membership or Join for 2014! Go to www.leclairechamber.com to renew or join, or see the attached form to complete and return. Deadline to renew was February 1, 2014, so get your membership in! We will soon be adding new and renewed members, updating our Member Directory for the chamber website, the LeClaire Ap and the March Newsletter, and we want you on that list! Thank you for your membership!

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!

Murfs Turf Derek Murphy, Owner. 23068 277th Ave., LeClaire, IA 52753 Rough and finish grading, sod and hydro-seeding, erosion control, landscaping, snow removal, light to medium dirt moving. 563-940-1501- murfsturf@windstream.net

Barb Arland-Fye - Individual Membership - Welcome, Barb!

CALENDAR

 

February 14th - LeClaire Community Library - Open Board Gaming School's out on Feb. 14th, so head over to the library to play all your favorite board games. This all-ages program is from 1-3pm.

 

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 - currently booked up - 2 seatings, 6 and 8:30 p.m.  $60 per person, $35 wine pairing. No coupons or discounts.

 

February 14th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Cupid Can Kiss My (__) Party! 7 p.m. Drink specials and lots of fun!

 

February 15th - Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill - Love Party 7 p.m. - $15 Dinner Special. 10 oz. Smoked Prime Rib Dinner - includes mini-bakers and sautéed vegetables. Free bottle of Champagne with purchase of 2 Prime Rib Dinners! Drink Special - Chocolate Lovers Margarita! Live music by Chuck Murphy, 7-11 p.m.

 

February 15th - Faithful Pilot - 4 Course Menu $60.00 - no coupons or discounts. Seating available at 6:00 & 8:30 p.m.

 

February 17th - Buffalo Bill Museum Cleaning Day as in "tackle the last of the construction dust, move some exhibits, and make it sparkle!"  9am - 4pm   If you have a little time to spare, want to join a fun work crew, enjoy refreshments, and see what's new up close, Join us! You don't have to be current member, current volunteer, or even let us know you're coming - just stop in!!

 

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 20th - LeClaire Community Library - Elephant and Piggy Party! Celebrate Mo Willems lovable characters with themed crafts and activities from 4-5pm. This program is best for grades Pre-K to 2nd.

 

February 20th - Faithful Pilot Last seating at 6:30 then closed for a private event.

 

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, 563-639-4611.

 

February 18th - Bunco at The LeClaire Civic Club 10am -12noon.  $2/person, no reservation required.  Coffee provided; soda $1.  Please bring a snack food to share.  Call 563-289-4458 for more information.

 

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!

 

February 23rd - Faithful Pilot Wine Tasting $15.00 3:00-5:00p.m

 

February 26th - Faithful Pilot - VINO VASO $40.00 per wine glass, includes, paint, wine glass (which you take home), one glass of free wine, and cheese, fruit and cracker tray.  Make reservations on Vino Vaso's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/

 

February 27th - LeClaire Community Library - Spy Club Are you a master of disguise? Can you decode secret messages or enter a room undetected? Join us Feb. 27th from 4-5pm to sharpen you spy skills and learn some new tricks. This program is recommended for grades 3rd-5th.

 

February 28th through March1st - Buffalo Bill Museum Fundraiser YOUNKER'S Community Days 2014 Returns with more savings in the valuable coupon books! Available through the Buffalo Bill Museum (or online at www.communitydayevent.com). Each $5 booklet contains over $500 in coupon-savings, including a$10 coupon to use on an item of $10 or more; a shopping pass to save up to 25% off, shop online or at your local store; a30% off Early Bird Coupon valid BOTH DAYS until 1pm; and lots more!  To purchase a booklet, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum by March 1st!  Every $5 booklet purchased results in a $5 contribution to the museum, too! We appreciate your support!

 

February 28th - LeClaire Community Library - LEGO Club See what building challenge is in store for you on Friday, Feb. 28th from 3:30-4:30pm. This program meets the last Friday of every month and is recommended for ages 7 & up.

 

Save the Date

March 1st - Pub Rock Bingo!  Fund Raiser for Freedom Rock, Coming to LeClaire as the Chosen Site for Scott County!! Event will be hosted by Cody Tucker of B100! Songs will be played and you identify the songs on bingo cards for prizes! Come dressed as your favorite rock star to win the Best Costume Prize! Purchase raffle tickets to win BIG prizes, including a $250 Harley Davidson Watch from Wieblers, or win big with our 50/50 raffle! Other prizes donated by Steventon's, Faithful Pilot, Blue Iguana and more! Food and concessions will be available for purchase - BYOB. Freedom Rock t-shirts $10. LeClaire Rec Center, 429 N. 3rd St., LeClaire, IA.  Doors open at 6p.m., event starts 7p.m. Space is limited and tickets are going fast! Go to Facebook: Freedom Rock Tour - Scott County Iowa or http://www.pubrockbingo.com/product-category/non-profit-events/freedom-rock-tour-scott-county-iowa/ for tickets and more information.

 

March 3rd - Penny Molumby, Style with PM Interiors, will be on Paula Sands Live! 3pm. During her segment, she will be talking about her March 8th shade repair class. She will also be demonstrating how viewers can recycle broken shade material and create exciting Spring Decor.

 

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!

 

March 7th - First Friday in LeClaire - 5-8pm

 

March 8th - Style with PM Interiors - Hunter Douglas Honeycomb Cellular Shade Repair Class The class will consist of learning how to remove a shades from the window, disassembling, restringing, and reassembling the cellular shade. The class will be held at:  Style with PM Interiors, 1293 Eagle Ridge Road, LeClaire, Iowa, 2:30-4:00pm.  Fee - $15.00. Class size is limited. For Reservations call 563-289-2330.

 

March 8th - LeClaire Recreation Family Night 4:00-6:30pm, $2 per person, 3 and under free. Concessions available. Open gym. Movie "ET" starts at 5 p.m. www.leclairereccenter.com

 

FYI

Join Celebration Belle for our 2014 Cruising Season beginning April 2nd - October 31st. Make reservations online at www.celebrationbelle.com or by calling 1-800-297-0034

Faithful Pilot Café Lunches Wednesday-Saturday 12-2 - Sammie of the Day, House made Soups, Salads, and Pasta!

Riverbend Signworks' most recent UPDATER was published this week.  This issue is related to branding.  It's also available on-line for a limited time here: http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Alert--Brand-Improvement---it-can-be-simple.html?soid=1111968629442&aid=JiioarTN3rM

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!

 

Commercial Space Available for Rent - 118 N. Cody Rd. Call 563-289-2525.

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 Events Coming Up!

April 5-6 - Girls Getaway Weekend

May 2-3 - French Market Days

May 3-4 - LeClaire Community Library Book Sale

June 7-8 - City Wide Garage Sales

 

LeClaire Community Library Events:

Children's Events:

Storytime Hours: Every Tuesday evening at 6:30pm & Friday morning at 10:30am.

Just for Teens:

Service Hours: Looking for new opportunities to complete your service hour requirements? The library could always use some help! Students are invited to stop by the library as their schedule allows?no advance appointment is required?and we will put them to work!  We try and be as flexible as possible?student volunteers can stay as long or as little as they are able to or comfortable with.

TAG: In March, the library will be starting up our very first Teen Advisory Group (TAG)! Join us for our first meeting on March 20th, from 4-5pm to learn how YOU can help the library staff develop services for young adults. By attending you can earn credit towards your services hours, and we serve snacks!

Events for Adults:

LeClaire Writer's Group: every 2nd Saturday of each month from 10am-12pm. Join us in the fireplace room for peer review, to discuss writing, and meet other local authors!

Adult Book Discussion Group: For the month of February, we'll be reading The Rosie Project by Graeme Simison. We'll meet on Wednesday, Feb. 26th at 6:30 in the fireplace room to discuss. To see the rest of the Book Club picks for 2014, visit the Adult Events tab on our website here: http://www.leclaire.lib.ia.us/adultservices/programs

 

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