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The new Green Tree Brewery is open and sits on the banks of Green Tree Brewery Opens the Mississippi River in Le Claire. The owners are Dr. Richard Day and his wife, Denise Day. For 20 years, Richard has had a passion for brewing his own beers, adding his own flavors to the brews to make them very unique. He enjoyed the flavors of his own beers better than the flavor neutral beers that were on the markets. He and his wife fre- quented a local microbrewery often, and when they would travel, they would search out other microbreweries, sometimes visiting 3 or 4 in a day. It didn’t take much encouragement from his wife, kids, and other family and friends to take his brews to the next level. They thought that brewing 15 barrels at a time would be much better than 5 gallons! Not to mention, much easier to take the beer home with them! So, Richard and Denise have opened Green Tree Brew- ery with help from a lot of amazing people. The tap- room at Green Tree Brew- ery is not a bar or a night club. It’s a gathering place, much like their namesake “Green Tree Hotel”, and a relaxing place to enjoy a remarkably hand-crafted Green Tree Hotel beer. With a great selection The famous Green Tree was also known as “Green Tree Hotel”. Those of craft beers to pick from, who worked the Mississippi River from New Orleans to St. Paul knew they also serve a limited it as such. The giant elm had a height of more than 50 feet and a can- selection of coffee as well. opy 100 feet long, was a gathering place for river boat pilots, and So help us welcome Green provided shade and refuge for men coming to Le Claire in search of Tree Brewery! Enjoy the jobs on the river boats. During its 225 year lifetime, the tree survived view, and drink some deli- shore erosion, construction of railroad tracks and storms. Among the cious craft beer! Green Tree Brewery -Richard Day countless children who played under its spreading branches was Le Claire native Col. William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, the famous frontiers- President’s pen man and showman. In 1924, Le Claire resident Joe Barnes installed a As we move into the close of summer and transition into granite marker near the tree as a means of commemorating the good fall, there continue to be many exciting things happening times he and his childhood playmate, Buffalo Bill, had at the tree. The and coming up in LeClaire. The opening of the Green marker remains at the foot of Wisconsin Street, the site of the tree, Tree Brewery is a great addition to the downtown along with a plaque identifying the site. The plaque was installed in LeClaire landscape. What a beautiful building it is with 1966 by members of Boy Scout Troop 9 of Davenport. Green Tree the lighting at the top of the building, the patio and the was the largest Rock Elm on record. It was located at the start of the nicely designed interior. I am sure that this will become a “Rock Island Rapids” at Le Claire, Iowa. In 1912 it was entered in the popular destination for visitors and residents of LeClaire. “Hall of Fame for Trees” (when Another thing to look forward to is the Chamber’s third annual dinner cruise on the Twilight Riverboat. The boat will cruise from 5:00 to 8:00 on September 19th it was approximately 175 years with boarding beginning at 4:30. Cost is $45 per person, which includes the cost old) because of its unique role of the excellent meal. The cruise has been well attended the first two years and is in local history. In 1964, it suc- a really fun time. Tickets can be purchased at either First Central State Bank or cumbed to Dutch Elm Disease Blackhawk Bank. Some other fun events coming up in the next few months are and was cut down on July 20, Apple Fest on October 11th and Christmas in LeClaire on December 4th-6th. It 1964. The Buffalo Bill Muse- would be well worth your time to support these outstanding local events. With the um, 200 N. Le Claire Drive, Le changing color of the leaves on the trees and the awesome Mississippi River, Fall is Claire, Iowa, exhibit includes a a beautiful time of the year in LeClaire. What a great time of the year to get out and cross section of this large elm, enjoy the scenery, shop, dine and support your local businesses! including its unusual hollow Mike Clingingsmith core. President, LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on members Twilight Riverboat Departing from Le Claire, Iowa, the Twilight river boat takes visitors on a 166-mile cruise up the Mississippi River to Dubuque, IA. With accommodations at Dubuque’s Grand Harbor Resort, the round-trip excursion highlights the history of the river while offering a variety of live entertainment, including guitarists and humorists. A haven for bald eagles, egrets and blue herons, the route features such sights as the limestone bluffs at Mississippi Palisades State Park, the Julien Dubuque Monument and an authentic Dutch windmill in Fulton, Illinois. Lunch and dinner are served at reserved tables, where the menu includes everything from chicken and fish to prime rib and specialty desserts. Morning and afternoon snacks are also available. Built in 1987, the Twilight replicates the stately Vic- torian steamboats of yesteryear, featuring multiple decks, ornate ar- chitectural details and a rounded stern. To Book an adventure up the Mississippi aboard the Twilight, call 800-331-1467 or visit riverboattwilight.com 3rd Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise On September 19th, join us for the 3rd Annual Twilight Dinner Cruise sponsored by the LeClaire Cham- ber of Commerce. Enjoy a prime rib dinner and three hour cruise. Board at 4:30pm; cruise leaves promptly at 5pm. Cost is $45 per person. Pur- chase tickets at LeClaire, Iowa banks - First Central State Bank or Black Hawk Bank & Trust. Call Debbie at 563-289-2265 for more information LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cuttings A Gala on Friday, September 18, 2015 4:30-8:30 pm at the First Presbyterian Church (across from Bridgeview Elementary School 200 S. 12th Street in LeClaire) Authentic Nepalese Dinner with American Desserts ACarnival Night Games for for kids (ending Nepal at 6:30) Live & Silent Auction for Amazing Items (great Christmas gifts!) All profits will go to the Quad City Nepalese Society to help those in Nepal, who are homeless and in need after the spring earthquakes. Join us in being Christ’s hands and feet. Call Pat at 563-289-463 or Melody at 563-381-7777 for tickets.

The LeClaire Chamber of Commerce officially welcomedAbundant Health Chiropractic with a Ribbon Cutting and helped celebrate the Grand Opening, August 13, 2015. Owned and operated by Dr. Sinan Gocmen, and located at 878 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA, it is the mission of Abundant Health Chiropractic to improve the face of health in the Quad Cities one person, one family, one community at a time. 563-275-6332 www.getabundanthealth.com Kid Picker Weekend All We Need Is Love June 13, 2015 was a great day on the Mississippi River in historic The First Annual All We Need Is Love Music and Art Gathering was LeClaire, Iowa for the Kid Picker Flea Market! Armed with knowledge held in downtown LeClaire on June 20th, 2015. It was a day of great of their finds and ready to wheel and deal, the Kid Pickers showed off music, amazing art and creative fun for all to participated and at- their picks and made a little money. Knowledgeable about more than tended, and was an opportunity to be a part of making a difference just the picks they brought to sell, these Kid Pickers were well versed in the world by opening hearts and sending John Lennon’s message in booth set up and marketing. The kids named their own businesses out again, “All We Need Is Love”. Pictured: Organizer Andrea Lyle was and displayed their items to the passersby. From cans and bottles to joined by friends Mary Anna Parris, Jane Ridenhower, and Nyla Wil- hats, toys and typewriters, there was a little something for every shop- liams at El Rio Spa’s Hummingbird Café to play ukuleles from Razzle- per. Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and Danielle Colby joined in on the fun berries! as the Kid Pickers followed one of Mike’s top rules of picking – Pick what you LOVE! The kids were able to complete their day on the levee in historic LeClaire by spending some time on the Mississippi River Community Calendar Go to www.leclaireiowa.gov/ for the regular meeting schedule of many thanks to Riverboat Twilight who generously took them aboard for a tour on the river. of LeClaire’s civic organizations such as the American Legion, Buffalo Bill Museum Board, Chamber of Commerce, LeClaire Civic Club, First Fridays in LeClaire! Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees, LeClaire Lions Do you know that many LeClaire businesses celebrate First Friday, Club, LeClaire Marketing Alliance, and LeClaire Tourism Board. twelve months per year by staying open late the First Friday of every month!? Many stay open until 8 p.m., offering live music, special sales, food, drinks and more. Come see what is happening and join in the fun! It’s never too early to Join the Chamber! Whether you own or manage a business, provide a service, or just want begin planning that new deck, to be involved in your community, we invite you to join the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce! Go to our website, www.leclairechamber. a bathroom or basement update, com to join and to learn of all the many benefits of being a member and see the directory of our many current members – many are your kitchen remodeling friends and neighbors. Join us! or adding a new room or garage.

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French Market Day LeClaire Home Improvement French Market Day was held June 27th, 2015, sponsored by the River and Construction, LLC. Valley Optimist Club on the LeClaire Levee. The day of fun activities included “Tour de LeClaire”, the annual Big Wheel Races for kids ages Duane Oltmann, owner 3-6. Mikey Medic was there and talked to the kids and made balloon animals. Also featured was the LeClaire Wine and Beer Festival with [email protected] or wine and beer from vendors throughout Iowa. Proceeds benefited 563.381.7778 River Valley Optimist Club’s Youth Sports Camps, Scholarship Pro- grams, and Backpack Food Assistance Program. LeClaire A great place to visit!

Advertise your business in the September 24 issue of the Bettendorf News, a publication dedicated to interests of the Eastern Quad-City Area. A business-card-sized ad starts at Roy “Mushroom” Flachs, the co-owner of Big River Antiques in only $90! For more information, contact Jennifer: LeClaire, died on August 13, 2015, at the age of 63. Mushroom 563.383.2296 or [email protected]. and his wife, Ginger, have been known for their enthusiasm and love for antiques, and for being a part of the LeClaire business community. Mushroom will be greatly missed, and the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce sincerely expresses our condolences.

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Welcome New Members for 2015! Riverside Foursquare Church – LeClaire – 302 N. Cody Rd. Pastor Anthony and April Flanigan. Come as you are and leave empowered. We are a Church On Purpose. Our call is to have faith, give hope, and be love. Please join us Sunday mornings at 10:30. Come as you are, Leave empowered. www.riverside- foursquare.org 563-289-4220 Dr. Sinan Gocmen - Abundant Health Chi- ropractic – 878 Middle Road, Bettendorf, IA. [email protected] www.getabundanthealth.com 563-275-6332 Hope Golick – Keller Williams Realtor – 1225 E. River Dr., Davenport, IA. 52803. Li- censed in Iowa and Illinois. hopegolickreal- [email protected] - 563-357-6145 LeClaire Calendar of Events September 19 Twilight Riverboat Dinner Cruise October 11 LeClaire Apple Fest - 11am to 4pm on the LeClaire Levee. December 4th-6th Christmas in LeClaire Chamber Networking Events Everyone Welcome! September 8 Evening/5:30 - Steventon’s October 13 Lunch/noon – Bierstube, LeClaire November 10 Lunch/noon - Riverview Roadhouse December 8 Lunch/noon – Subway, LeClaire Nothing short of Spooktacular!

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Please join us in welcoming Matt Rokes, PT, DPT, ATC/L, CSCS

In 2010, Matt graduated from St. Ambrose University with a Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He began working at Genesis in 2010, and recently joined the team in LeClaire as the clinic’s new supervisor. He enjoys working with patients of all ages in need of physical therapy, but he has a special interest working with athletes. He helps athletes recover from injuries so they can return to sports in a safe and effective manner.

To schedule an appointment, please contact us at (563) 289-2100.

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LeClaire Chamber of Commerce PRST-STD P.O. Box 35 • LeClaire, IA 52753 • 563-289-9970 U.S. Postage [email protected] PAID 2015 CHAMBER OFFICERS LeClaire, Iowa President ...... Mike Clingingsmith Permit No. 4 Pleasant Valley 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.

CHAMBER BOARD MEMBERS Kathy Anderson ...... St. Ambrose University KV Dahl III ...... Dahl Ford, Davenport Dennis Gerard ...... retired, Kone Carl Hoyt, Jr. . Grace Marine and Captain’s Quarter Emily Hudson . . . . .Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Debbie Mulvania . . . . . First Central State Bank Kristen Underwood . . . Blackhawk Bank & Trust Chamber Staff Secretary - Laura Ernster

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CHAMBER BUSINESS MEMBERS “SHOP LECLAIRE FIRST” 129 El Rio Spa &Wellness LeClaire Antiques & Appraisals River Valley Optimist Club Abundant Health Chiropractic Enright’s LeClaire Super Wash LeClaire Baptist Church Riverview Dental Specialists Adesign Everfield LeClaire Civic Club Riverview Manor Antique Archeology Expressions in Thread LeClaire Community Improvement Riverview Roadhouse Arndt Chiropractic Center, Inc. Faithful Pilot Café LeClaire Community Library RMV Artswork First Central State Bank LeClaire Family Dentistry Silver Creek Chapter (OES) A Simpler Time First Presbyterian Church LeClaire Home Improvement Steventon’s Asbury Methodist Church Foxtail Hair Lounge & Restoration Style with PM Interiors Ascentra Credit Union Frazier & Associates LeClaire Lions Club Subway Restaurant Ashford University Freedom Rock LeClaire Masonic Snow Lodge, #44 The Links at Pebble Creek Associated Insurance Counselors Genesis Physical Rehabilitation LeClaire Olive Oil Company TLC Childcare and Preschool Associated Real Estate Counselors Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill LeClaire Riverfront Farmers’ Market Trinity Lutheran Church Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium Grace Marine LeClaire River Loft & Chateau Twilight River Cruises Best Days Photography Granite Exact LiveFit With Lupus Unique Recycled Creations & Gifts Bier Stube Grasshopper’s Locals Love Us - Quad Cities Urban Classic Home Big Dave & Holly’s Green Tree Brewery McDonald’s Vignettes Big River Antique Mall Happy Joe’s - LeClaire Medic EMS Wide River Winery Blackhawk Bank & Trust Holiday Inn Express Mindfire Communications Wild Horse Canvas Prints Blue Iguana, The Holst Trucking Minuteman Press WQAD-TV Buffalo Bill Museum Hope Church Mississippi River Distilling Co. Zaruba’s Salon & Day Spa Captain’s Quarters Drystak Marina Hope Golick – Realtor, Keller Wil- Moline Dispatch Zion Lutheran Church Celebration River Cruises liams Money Matters Acctg. & Tax Individual members: Charles Schwab - Eric Johannes House of Print Mother Hubbard’s Ahlgren, Mary City of LeClaire Admin. offices Hungry Hobo Murf’s Turf Anderson, Kathleen City of LeClaire Police Dept. IA TugFest Olathea Golf Course Arland-Fye, Barb City of LeClaire Fire Dept. Integrated Solutions, LLC Our Lady of the River Catholic Church Bloomingdale, Wendy Clinton Floral Interiors by the Sewing Room Pleasant Valley Community Schools Couch, Michael Cody Concrete Co. Iowa American Water Princeton Community Center Gerard, Dennis Comfort Inn & Suites Riverview Isabel Bloom Quad Cities CVB Parris, MaryAnna Crane & Pelican Café Jones Street Java House Quad City Times Sosniecki, Helen Dahl Ford, Davenport Keith & Company Razzleberries Spring, Vern Davenport Country Club Kernel Cody’s Popcorn Shoppe Reusable Usables Creative Arts Ctr. Suiter, Stephen Dr. Crystal’s Chiropractic Care Kiddie Karrasel Academy Riverbend Signworks Walley, Wayne Dwellings Kitzman Chiropractic Riverside Family Eye Care Eastern Iowa Water Latimer Bed & Breakfast Riverside Foursquare Church