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Buffalo Bill Museum Open House

At the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce An- The Museum held an Open House on April 3, 2015, to celebrate fifteen new and expanded exhibits that nual Awards Dinner in January, the museum have been constructed since the opening of the new addition to the museum in 2014. The new exhibits include an director, Robert Schiffke, was awarded The exhibit of women’s fashions from the late 1800s to the early 1900s and a LeClaire historical district exhibit. Admis- Edward B. deSilva Community Leadership sion was free, and the LeClaire Chamber of Commerce honored the museum and congratulated Bob Schiffke and Award for 2015 for his dedication to the mu- his staff on their outstanding efforts for this expansion. seum and to LeClaire.

The Buffalo Bill Museum will QCCVB. The event is designed to showcase the wealth of mu- participate in Mu- seums in the Quad Cities region and to create greater awareness seum Week June 18-26. Muse- about each museum’s offerings. For more information about ums from across the Quad Cit- Quad Cities Museum Week, go to www.qcmuseumweek.com. ies region will welcome visitors for a week-long adventure of President’s pen fun activities, great discoveries, As spring begins to transition into summer, the exploration, and geocaching. volume of activities going on in LeClaire is on the rise. This year’s theme will be muse- There will be car shows, First Fridays, tour groups um mysteries and little known visiting, live music and festivals going on, just to name facts. Each museum will fea- a few of the upcoming highlights of the summer. Make ture a mystery about something sure that you read the weekly announcements that the Chamber sends out so that you don’t miss out on any in their collection or about the of the fun! building that houses the mu- I would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone about one of seum. Participating museums the Chamber’s important products, Chamber Bucks. Chamber Bucks can include the Buffalo Bill Cody be purchased in $10 increments at Ascentra Credit Union, Blackhawk Bank Homestead, Buffalo Bill Muse- & Trust and First Central State Bank and they make a great gift that you can um, Butterworth Center, Dan purchase for friends and family. They can be redeemed for purchases at all Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer LeClaire Chamber member businesses. No matter what the occasion might be, don’t forget about this gift that you can give that is sure to be appreciated and is Village, Deere-Wiman House, also a great way to promote shopping at our local Chamber businesses. Family Museum, Figge Art Mu- Lastly, I would like to thank all of our members for making the decision seum, German American Heri- to join the Chamber. We know that deciding where to spend your hard Recently, the museum received a dona- tage Museum, 80 Trucking earned money is a difficult decision and we will continue to strive to make tion from American Picker, Mike Wolfe, Museum, , and your membership dues investment a very wise use of your funds. We have a of Iron-Eyes Cody’s Tee Pee. Cody was an Rock Island County Histori- great business community here in LeClaire and the Chamber will do its best to Italian actor who portrayed an Indian in continue to promote that. many Westerns. He also was known as cal Society. Museum Week was the crying Indian from the TV commer- created through a collaboration Mike Clingingsmith cial to save the environment. between area museums and the President, LeClaire Chamber of Commerce Spotlight on members Welcome New Chamber Latimer Bed & Breakfast,127 N. Second Members For 2016! Street, LeClaire. For a delightful stay in a lovely historic LeClaire home that offers a great view Our Savior Presbyterian Church of the and a delicious home 22530 240th Avenue, LeClaire 52753. Reverend Patricia cooked breakfast, visit Latimer’s Bed & Break- Halverson welcomes you! www.oursaviorpresbyterian. fast, close to downtown LeClaire and all the com 563-289-4959 shopping and restaurants. For Reservations, PcRevelations call 563-289-5747 or visit www.latimerbb.com LeClaire, IA Computer & Computer Networking con- sultant for small to medium businesses. 563-340-1798 Grasshopper’s Guesthouse, 303 S. 2nd Street, [email protected] LeClaire, is located across from Antique Ar- chaeology, Home of the , and Ribbon Cutting – Divine Dezigns by LauraLee is owned by Kim and Rodney Collier. The 1880 123 S. Cody Road – June 3rd, 5p.m. Everyone Welcome! stucco guesthouse boasts a complete renova- tion with a huge deck facing the Mississippi River and sleeps six to eight guests. The main The City of Baton Rouge level can also be rented for celebrations such as Celebrates 100 Years a baby or bridal shower or a graduation party. On May 28, 2016, The City of Baton Rouge, the Twilight Call 563-289-4652, or visit www.shopthehop. Riverboat’s dock boat, celebrated 100 Years! Visitors met with the captain and crew at their port in LeClaire. The Wide River Winery Inn, 106 N. Cody Road, LeClaire Chamber and the City of LeClaire honored the is located in the heart of historic downtown Baton Rouge, and Captain Kevin and other honorable LeClaire and is available for rental for a night, guests provided history, blessings and remarks in regards the weekend and/or the week. The spacious one to this timeless vessel. Light refreshments, guided tours bedroom apartment will accommodate up to 4 and commemorative items were be available. Historical adults, and the well equipped kitchen allows photos and artifacts were also on display. you to prepare meals or snacks when you want. Relax with a good book or Scrabble game or join the bustle and fun in downtown historic Le Claire. Contact Cecilia O’Brien at 954-242- 6878 or visit www.wideriverwinery.com

LeClaire River Loft, 114 N. Cody Road, and LeClaire River Chateau, 402 N. Cody Road, are owned and operated by Heidi and Robert Holst, The LeClaire River Loft is a charming vacation rent- al for two to four people in the heart of downtown LeClaire’s shopping and din- ing district and has a river view. “Room Service” is available from downtown Le- Claire restaurants. The River Chateau is Upcoming LeClaire Events! a quaint three bedroom home overlook- ing the Mississippi River that sleeps up June to nine people comfortably and offers June 2-4 - The Bandit Run ends in LeClaire great views of the Mississippi River. For www.thebanditrun.com either location, call 563-320-6263, or vis- June 3 - First Friday, downtown – 5-8p.m. it www.leclaireloft.com June 3-4 – LeClaire City-Wide Garage Sales June 11 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises June 18-26 - Quad Cities’ Museum Week Pick up the LeClaire Map and July July 1 - First Friday, Downtown - 5-8pm Information Guide at the LeClaire July 9 - Twilight Sightseeing Cruises Information Center! August And see the many photos and great information for everyone including residents, August 5 - First Friday, Downtown - 5-8pm potential residents, visitors, realtors, relocation personnel, schools, and more! The August 6 - Heartland British Auto Fest Information Center is located in LeClaire, 122 N. Cody Road, and Volunteers are Needed! Contact Cindy Bruhn, Tourism Manager, at [email protected] or August 11-13 - Tug Fest 563-650-7963 and volunteer today! August 27 - Vettes on the River God bless our firefighters 521 N. Cody Road LeClaire, IA one and all... 309 314 7702 Keep them safe [email protected] Now have Wisconsin Cheese on every call. and Local Honey in Stock!

NEW! Hometown Hero LeClaire Wine Hop The Second Annual LeClaire Wine Hop was held April 16, 2016, down- town LeClaire. Participants received a commemorative glass and enjoyed an afternoon of sippin’, shoppin’, & hoppin’! Proceeds from the event will go towards new Christmas decorations for downtown LeClaire.

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Join the Chamber! Whether you own or manage a business, provide a service, or just want to be involved in your community, we invite you to join the House Of Print LeClaire Chamber of Commerce! Go to our website, www.leclaire- 3317 W. Dover Ct., Davenport, IA 52804 chamber.com to join and to learn of all the many benefits of being a 563.388.7701 Fax: 563.388.7934 member and see the directory of our many current members – many are your friends and neighbors. Join us! [email protected] Community Calendar FOR ALL YOUR PRINTING NEEDS! Go to www.leclaireiowa.gov/ for the regular meeting schedule of many of LeClaire’s civic organizations such as the American Legion, Buffalo Free Pickup and Delivery in Bill Museum Board, Chamber of Commerce, LeClaire Civic Club, Friends of the Library and the Library Board of Trustees, LeClaire Lions the LeClaire and Quad Cities Areas Club, LeClaire Marketing Alliance, and LeClaire Tourism Board. CHAMBER NETWORKING First Fridays in LeClaire! Do you know that many LeClaire businesses celebrate First Friday, EVENTS - EVERYONE WELCOME! twelve months per year by staying open late the First Friday of every June 14th July 12th August 9th month!? Many stay open until 8 p.m., offering live music, special sales, Blue Iguana Big Dave and Holly’s Subway food, drinks and more. Come see what is happening and join in the fun! Noon Noon Noon Ladies Auxiliary VFW Visit the Freedom Rock In Honor of our Veterans, on April 25, 2016, the President of the Ladies Auxil- iary, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Francisca Guilford, from Anchorage, Alaska, along with Penny Hurt, State President of the Iowa VFW Auxiliary, and Travis Holden, the State VFW Commander, were in Le- Claire to visit the Scott County Freedom Rock. The Mayor of LeClaire, Ray Allen, proclaimed April 25th as “Our Veterans – Now and Forever Day” at the City Coun- cil meeting on April 18th, and presented the proclamation to the Auxiliary mem- bers during their visit to the Scott County Freedom Rock, LeClaire New Clinic Opening in Davenport 1645 West Kimberly Road Davenport, IA 52806 An Experience Far Above the Rest.

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1003 Canal Shore Drive | LeClaire, IA | www.genesishealth.com/FreeScreening The First Presbyterian Church, Le Claire 200 South 12th Street, Across from Bridgeview, Elementary School Phone 563-289-4371 Worship every Sunday at 10 am. All are welcome! Check out our Facebook page! Sum’Time – A some time summer program on two Sunday evenings each month, June, July and August, for students completing 6th thru 9th grade (those who will be going to 7th-10th grade in the fall). We will meet 5-6:30 pm on Sundays, June 12, 26, July 10, 24 and August dates TBA. Dinner, games, Bible lesson and FUN! All pre-teens and teens are invited. Bring a friend. Bible School – Monday, July 25 through Thursday, July 28th, from 5-7:30 pm. For those who have completed Kindergarten through 6th grade. Dinner, games, craft, Bible lesson, music and FUN! Pre-regis- tration would be appreciated. Milestones, Meals for Elderly –at the church, Monday, Wednesday and Fridays, call 324-9085 for reservations. Active Christians – for single and married adults, 7 pm on the second Saturday of the month. In June, we will be “Grilling and Games” out- side. Bring something to grill and a dish to share. Join us in July, when we will be hosting a “Kids Against Hunger Event”. You can donate to purchase food and help pack food for the hungry in Scott County and in the world. Call 563-289-4371 for more information.

Annual Friends of the Library Kentucky Derby Parade Spelling Bee and Hat Contest The Annual Friends of the LeClaire Community Library Spelling Bee was The First Annual City-Wide Kentucky Derby Parade and Hat Contest, held April 13, 2016, in the LeClaire City Hall Chambers. Retired Cody School sponsored by Wide River Winery and The Artswork, was held May 6, Kindergarten teacher Kathy Miller was the moderator. 2016. Participants wore their best hats and received special deals at 1st place received $40, 2nd place $20, and 3rd place $10. Everyone who partic- several downtown businesses. The parade and hat contest were held ipated received a crisp $2 bill and a certificate of participation. in the Wide River Winery Courtyard during First Friday, and prizes Ages 6-7 of LeClaire Chamber Bucks were awarded for Win, Place and Show 1st - Suvik Agrawal - Riverdale Heights Elementary in the hat contest. Celebrity Judges were LeClaire Mayor, Ray Allen, 2nd - Samvrith Ravinda – Riverdale Heights Elementary Kim Saskowski from WQAD, and Beth Peters with the Buffalo Bill 3rd -Aarav Vasudevan - Hopewell Elementary Museum. Karin King, visiting from Omaha, NE Won, Laura Ernster Ages 8-9 of LeClaire Placed, and Vicki Felger of Bettendorf Showed! 1st - Sudarshan Prasanna - Riverdale Heights Elementary 2nd - Ameya Menon - Hopewell Elementary 3rd - Abigail Kunkel - Pleasant View Elementary Ages 10-11 1st - Josh Cozad - Bridgeview Elementary 2nd - Carter Thompson - Bridgeview Elementary 3rd - Alaina Melchert - Cody Elementary Ages 12-13 1st - Lily Law - Pleasant View Elementary Ages 14-15 1st - Dalton Gravert - Pleasant Valley High School 2nd - Joseph Law - Pleasant Valley High School 3rd - Luke Law - Pleasant Valley Junior High Ages 16-Adult 1st - Elisabeth Norwood - Bettendorf 2nd - Chris Cournoyer - LeClaire 3rd - Terri Law - Bettendorf 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 ...... Dayle Hall Moline Dispatch Secretary ...... Dr. Crystal Buesing Dr. Crystal’s Chiropractic Care Treasurer ...... Debbie Mulvania First Central State Bank

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 Kristen Underwood . . . Blackhawk Bank & Trust Chamber Staff Secretary - Laura Ernster

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR CHAMBER BUSINESS MEMBERS “SHOP LECLAIRE FIRST” 129 Enright’s LeClaire Super Wash LeClaire River Loft & Chateau Slagle’s Food, 2, Inc. 33 Contractors Construction Expressions in Thread LiveFit With Lupus Snips & Nales & Puppy Dog Tails Adesign Faithful Pilot Café & Spirits Locals Love Us - Quad Cities Grooming Salon Antique Archeology First Central State Bank McDonald’s Steventon’s Artswork First Presbyterian Church - LeClaire Medic EMS Subway Restaurant A Simpler Time Frazier & Associates Mindfire Communications The Links at Pebble Creek Asbury Methodist Church Freedom Rock Minuteman Press Twilight River Cruises Ascentra Credit Union Furbabies Grooming Salon Mississippi River Distilling Co. Urban Classic Home Associated Insurance Counselors Genesis Physical Rehabilitation Moline Dispatch Wide River Winery Associated Real Estate Counselors Go Fish Marina Bar and Grill Money Matters Acctg. & Tax Zaruba’s Salon & Day Spa Aunt Hattie’s Fanciful Emporium Grace Marine Murf’s Turf Individual members: Bennion Essentials, LLC Granite Exact Nelson & Woods, Ruhl & Ruhl Realtors Ahlgren, Mary Bier Stube Grasshopper’s Olathea Golf Course Anderson, Kathleen Big Dave & Holly’s Green Tree Brewery Our Lady of the River Catholic Church Arland-Fye, Barb Big River Antique Mall Hahn Ready Mix Our Savior Presbyterian Church Couch, Michael Blackhawk Bank & Trust Holiday Inn Express PC Revelations Parris, MaryAnna Blair, Westfall & Co., PC Holst Trucking Pleasant Valley Community Schools Robertson, William Blue Iguana, The Hope Church Princeton Community Center Spring, Vern Buffalo Bill Museum House of Print Quad Cities CVB Suiter, Stephen Captain’s Quarters Drystak Marina Hungry Hobo Quad City Media Group Walley, Wayne Celebration River Cruises IA TugFest QC Coverage City of LeClaire Admin. offices Iowa American Water Razzleberries City of LeClaire Police Dept. Isabel Bloom Reusable Usables Creative Arts Ctr. City of LeClaire Fire Dept. Keith & Company Riverbend Retro Clinton Floral Kiddie Karrasel Academy Riverbend Signworks Comfort Inn & Suites Riverview Latimer Bed & Breakfast Riverside Family Eye Care Crane & Pelican Café LeClaire Antiques & Appraisals Riverside Foursquare Church Dahl Ford, Davenport LeClaire Baptist Church River Valley Optimist Club Davenport Country Club LeClaire Civic Club Riverview Dental Specialists Decades LeClaire Community Improvement Riverview Manor Divine Dezigns by LauraLee LeClaire Community Library Riverview Roadhouse Dr. Crystal’s Chiropractic Care LeClaire Family Dentistry RMV, LLC Dwellings LeClaire Lions Club Rock Elm Designs Eastern Iowa Soft Water LeClaire Masonic Snow Lodge, #44 Rose, Kristine – Avon Representative El Rio Spa &Wellness LeClaire Olive Oil Company Silver Creek Chapter #302 (OES)