THE CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PROUDLY PRESENTS

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce and

River Cities"What We're Made Of!"

Community Expo 2019Tuesday, November 12

5-8pmClinton Moose Lodge:

1936 Lincoln WayThis exciting expo is FREE and open to everyone!

Network, socialize, find suppliers, investors, and mentors with us.Learn about the local businesses and organizations in our community,enjoy live music, interactive displays, and much more at this event!!

Small Business & Non-Profit Vendors

Platinum Sponsor Bronze Sponsors

3D Trailer and Auto Brown's Shoe Fit Co. CACC Cake Fantasies by Ashley City of Clinton Parks and Rec Clinton Floral Shop Clinton Humane Society Clinton Moose Lodge

Clinton Printing Clinton Veterinary Clinic George Curtis Mansion / Clinton Women's Club Convention and Visitors Bureau Country Financial Creative Design Werx D & M Embroidery

Deanna's Java Deja Vu Dudad's Hallmark Gilda's Club Grandma's Goody Jar Grandma Nell's Hook's Pub L'Arche The Living Room Luigi's Woodfire Pizzeria P & N Flight and Charter

Peaceful River Creations Prince of Peace Catholic School Riverfront Antiques RYPAThe Sawmill Museum Sedona Staffing Service Sherwin-Williams Company Skyline Center, INC.

Slop's Neighborhood Bar and Grill TEMP Associates 

Silver Sponsor

JOIN US FOR LIVE MUSIC, GAMES,

PRIZES, AND LOTS OFGIVEAWAYS!!

The Riverview Young Professionals Association proudly present

CHAMBER NEWSLife With a River View

Volume 31+November 2019+Number 11

A Message from your President

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CHAMBER STAFFMaureen MillerPresident & CEO Karen FriisAdministrative Services Coordinator Stacy KelleyMember Engagement Coordinator Tracy FrahmAccountant & Business Manager Mary SeelyCVB Director

Rachelle SusieCVB Assistant to the Director

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Maureen MillerPresident & CEO

A Message from your President...

Christmas shopping is just around the corner for many of us. I know there are those organized individuals who were finished with their holiday preparations months ago, but I won’t be working on that until after Thanksgiving. For those of you that are like me, there’s still plenty of time to fill up your Look Local ~ Shop Local cards.

This is a program that we kicked off last year at Thanksgiving to encourage shopping locally and to

measure the dollars spent locally. The program has been very successful in DeWitt and we copied it – with their permission.

The Look Local ~ Shop Local program is designed to make people aware of the shopping opportunities in our area and to encourage local spending. When our business community is doing well, our city is doing well because tax dollars spent here, stay here. Our local businesses support the schools and the city with their sales and property tax dollars. They support our community through donations to civic organizations and good causes. They create entertainment opportunities through the parades, events and activities held in the Downtown and Lyons neighborhood. They support families through the wages paid to their employees. And they create economic development through their investment in a business in our community.

Looking locally first makes good sense for everybody. While you might not find everything you’re looking for here, there’s a good chance you can find a lot of what you’re looking for, and even some things you weren’t! You’ll save time and money by not driving to out-of-town malls, and your local option sales tax dollars will benefit our community, instead of the other cities where you might be shopping.

Using your Look Local ~ Shop Local cards is easy. It costs you nothing to use and gives you the change to win $50 in River City Gold at the end of the month. Give your card to the clerk and ask to have it punched. If you fill it up, ask for a blank right then and there. Clerks, if a customer doesn’t ask you to punch their card, ask them. And if they don’t have one, give them one and encourage them to use it at any of the 80 participating businesses.

Our upcoming 2019 Community Expo: River Cities – What We’re Made Of! will be held Tuesday, November 12th at the Moose Lodge in Clinton from 5-8 pm. We currently have 49 vendors signed up who are anxious to show you just what we’re made of here in the River Cities. Be sure to set aside a couple of hours and bring your family to the Moose Lodge at 1936 Lincolnway for the 2019 Community Expo: River Cities – What We’re Made Of!

And don’t forget to Look Local ~ Shop Local during the holiday season and all year long!

Maureen

50+ years Nestle Purina PetCare Company 50 30+ years Electric Services of Clinton, Inc. 37 Clinton 8 Theatre 32 ADM Corn Processing 31 D & D Auto Service LLC 30 Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency 30 20+ years Clinton Symphony Orchestra 23 UFP Technologies 23 10+ years Clinton Municipal Airport 16 Tegeler Music 16 The Healing Place 12 Triple Play 11 Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Association 10

1+ years Big River Packaging 9 Clinton Back and Neck Family Wellness 6 Gateway Mobile DJ Service 6 Mary Kaster Independent Beauty Consultant - Mary Kay 6 Family Resources, Inc. 5 Park Vista Senior Housing Management 2 Jenny’s Diner 1 Ohana’s Neighborhood Bar LLC 1

The Chamber would like to thank the following members for renewing their Chamber memberships in October 2019.

Thank you!

MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS - October

Clinton KnowsClinton Knows is an awareness campaign through cloth-ing, signs, social media and word of mouth to highlight the Gateway region. We’re looking forward! For more informa-tion call Chris Busker at 815-871-3267 or check out www.clintonknows.com.

Grandma’s Goody Jar, LLCMary Ann Sheppard is planning to open Grandma’s Goody Jar at 401 No. 2nd Street in Clinton. The space is being remodeled at this time. She plans to offer homemade can-dies and a variety of vintage candy. More information will be coming soon!

The Living RoomThe Living Room is a quaint, family-operated recording studio and LIVE entertainment venue. We offer recording, mixing and mastering services, as well as music lessons, a community open mic and family-friendly special events. Give them a call at 563-321-4378 or email brookebyam@me.com.

Peaceful River PromotionsWe are a new entity presented by Sheila Bosworth and Kit Gleason of Peaceful River Creations. We offer an unlimited number of ways you can promote your business with out promotional products. Stop in at 246 5th Avenue South or give Sheila and Kit at call at 563-219-8411 and see how they can help you promote your business.

Town Square PublicationsTown Square Publications produces turn-key, high quality, printed books and maps for chambers nationally. Our prod-ucts are also formatted digitally for desktop, tablets and smartphones. The Midwest representative is Al Zahringer, and he can be reached at 309-206-6762 or azahringer@dailyherald.com

Welcome New Members...

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for renewing your membership!

3D Trailer & Auto 3M Cordova Plant 4th Avenue Lofts 730 Enterprises 7G Distributing, LLC Aaron’s Sales & Lease Adcraft Printwear Co. Agri-King Inc. Air Control, Inc. Alter Trading Corporation Alverno Senior Care Community American Electric Inc. American Family Insurance - Joe Leonard Agency, Inc. American Heart Association Ascentra Credit Union Ashford University- Clinton Campus B & E Machine Company, Inc. Beckwith Commercial Roofing, Inc. Best Lifestyle - Shaklee Beyond Bickford Cottage Big River Canine Coach LLC Big River Packaging Billion Auto Bittersweet Salon Blain’s Farm & Fleet Bodine Services of Clinton LLC BPI Pool Supply a Division of Bogott Plumbing, Inc. Brand Safway LLC Brent’s Firehouse Coffee, LLC Brown’s Shoe Fit Buffalo Wild Wings Build to Suit, Inc. Bunge North America Burger King Burger King (West) Cake Fantasies by Ashley, LLC Camanche Community School District Candlelight Inn Charles L. Duax Insurance & Financial Services Child Care Resource and Referral of Southeast Iowa Children’s Discovery Center City of Camanche City of Clinton City of Fulton Classic Bodyworks, Inc. Clausen Supply Trucking & Warehousing Clinton Area Showboat Theatre Clinton Art Association/River Arts Center Clinton Builders Club Clinton County Area Solid Waste Agency Clinton Engineering Co., Inc. Clinton Family Dental Clinton Floral Shop Clinton Herald Clinton Humane Society Clinton Landlords Association, Inc. Clinton Masonic Center Association Clinton Moose 363/474 Clinton MS Support Group Clinton National Bank Clinton Occupational Health & Midwest Therapy Centers Clinton Pool Tech Clinton Rotary Club Clinton Symphony Orchestra Collis LLC Collis Toolholder Corporation Colony Brands, Inc. and SC Data Center, Inc. Community Health Care, Inc. Comprehensive Rehab Inc.

Core-Vens & Co., Inc. Corner Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe Cornerstone Wellness Center Country Financial Creative Design Werx Cricket Wireless Cutting Edge Lawn & Landscape Maintenance D & M Embroidery D and S Moving DaBo, LLC Dan Srp Darling Ingredients Inc. David Rose Deanna’s Java Station Deja Vu Furniture & Accessories Dental Offices, LLC Dependable Drain & Plumbing Determann Asphalt Paving, LLC Devoted Cancer Care, LLC Dunkin’ Donuts Dykstra & Law Insurance Agency Eagle Point Health Care Center Eagle River Liquor East Central Intergovernmental Association Eastern Iowa Light & Power Cooperative Eastern Iowa Propane & Petro, Ltd. Eastern Iowa Tire Economic Growth Corporation Employer’s Service Bureau, Inc. Estes Construction Family Resources, Inc. Fareway Stores Inc. Farm Bureau Financial Services Farwell & Bruhn Finally Friday at the River First Central State Bank First Wealth Financial Group Fisher House Bed & Breakfast Fluid Cue Solutions Focus Services Foster’s Creations Four Seasons Power Wash Francie Hill Frey, Haufe & Current, P.L.C. Fujiyama IA INC Fulton Meat Market Genesis Health Systems - Clinton Genesis VNA & Hospice Gilda’s Club Quad Cities Good Samaritan Society Services@Home Grand Mound Cooperative Telephone Assoc. Great River Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C. Great River Threshers Habitat for Humanity of Clinton County, Inc. Hall’s Custom Motorsports Heaven Bound Tattoos Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HomeGrown Graphics Honkamp Krueger & Co., PC Howes & Jefferies Realtors, LLP Imperial Lanes Independent Investment Services Indiana, Illinois and Iowa Foundation for Fair Contracting Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Iowa-American Water Co. J & D Steak House J.T. Cullen Co., Inc. Jacqueline A. Rutledge, CPA Jeff Reed State Farm Agency Jenny’s Diner Johnson Oil Company

JR’s Auto Surgery LLC Julie Allesee K&R Public Scale Inc Keeping You Sewing Kelley Girls Woodfire Pizza Kelly Heating & Air Conditioning Ken Kroemer Insurance Kohl’s Department Stores Inc.#565 Krumpets Kwik Trip/Kwik Star, Inc. L’Arche Clinton - The Arch Lectronics Inc. Legend’s Sports Bar & Grill Lemke Funeral Homes Leslie Electric Services, Inc. Lighthouse Travel Lloyd’s Plan Inc. Lyons Business & Professional Association Make-a-Wish Foundation of Iowa Manny’s Too Mary Kaster Independent Beauty Consultant - Mary Kay McClure Engineering Associates, Inc. McDonalds - Lincolnway McDonalds - N 2nd St Medical Equipment Services Inc. MercyOne Clinton Midas Auto Service Experts Midwest Business Products Midwest Pets For Life Midwest Vision Clinic Miner Gilroy & Meade CPAs, PC NAPA Premier Parts, Inc. NelsonCorp Wealth Management Nestle Purina PetCare Company New Choices, Inc. Nutrition Plus Ohana’s Neighborhood Bar LLC Old Town Family Restaurant P&N Flight and Charter Padgett Business Services Pallet Recovery Inc. Pape Funeral Home, Inc. Park Vista Senior Housing Management Peaceful River Creations Petersen Hagge Furniture Petersen Sanitary Cleaning Phelan - Management Consulting Phoenix Gifts and Tobacco Company, Inc. Pizza Hut Planet Auto Planet Fitness Plaza Bowl Prairie Hills at Clinton, LLC Premier Home Furnishings Prince of Peace Catholic School Property Development Assoc. Purdue University Global Quad City Area Realtor Association Quality Concrete Co. Rastrelli’s Restaurant Ray’s Time Out Sports Bar & Grill Rejuvenation Station Day Spa Rittmer, Inc. River Bluff Community Foundation River City Fencing Co. Riverfront Antiques LLC RK Graphics Rock Valley Physical Therapy Rock Valley Physical Therapy Rockin Rhoni’s Unique Boutique Russ & Karen Wiersema Scrap Iron & Metal Russell Construction Company

S & E Personalized Assistance Sedona Staffing Service Seeser Inc. Rental ServiceMaster of Clinton Sethness Products Company Shred-Eze Skyline Center, Inc. Slop’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Snell-Zornig Funeral Homes and Crematory Snyder & Associates, Inc. Soderstrom Skin Institute Stubborn Mule Sue Raaymakers Summit Lake Coffee Co. Sweet Woodruff Taco John’s Tandem Tire & Auto Service Inc. Tegeler Music TEMP Associates The A.C. Root Agency, Inc. The Carpet Cleaner The Curious Cat The Healing Place The Insurance Group The Landing of Clinton The Salvation Army The Sawmill Museum The Sherwin-Williams Company Timber Lake Playhouse TMK IPSCO. Tom Determann Tom McManus Backhoe & Truck Service, Inc. Tri-City Building & Construction Trades Council Triple Play Tupperware Turner Appliance TYCOGA Vineyard & Winery UFP Technologies Ultimate Practice Solutions Unity Christian School Upper Iowa University US Cellular/Clinton Vibrant Credit Union Victory Center Ministries Village Cooperative Vista Grande Visual Imaging, Inc. Voss Brothers Plumbing and Heating, Inc. Wagner Pharmacy Walgreens Walgreens Wal-Mart SuperCenter Wendling Quarries, Inc. WestRock Wide River Winery Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton Windmill Realty Winkel, Parker & Foster, CPA PC Witt’s IT Care (WITC) Wolfe Beverage Company, Inc. Women’s Health Services Xylem, Ltd. YellowblueLED YWCA Clinton Zirkelbach Home Appliances

Member PLUSThis is a list of the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce members who have attained Member PLUS status during October 2019!

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Meetings are subject to change. Watch your mail for details or check with Karen at (563) 242-5702 before attending any regularly scheduled Chamber event.

Reservations are required for most noon meetings held at the Chamber office.

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1 Ribbon Cutting, 10:30 a.m., Restored WWI Veterans Memorial, 5th Ave. So. & Riverview Drive. Hometown Pride Meeting, 1:30 p.m., Durgin Center.

5 Clinton Progress Coalition, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Holiday Train Planning Meeting, 10:00 a.m., Police Dept. Annex. 7 The 5 Disciplines of Marketing – The Pie, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Leadership Committee, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce. Ribbon Cutting, 1:30 p.m., Peaceful River Promotions, 246 5th Avenue So. Young Living Essential Oils, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

11 Miss Clinton County Scholarship Program Board, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

12 LEAD, 11:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Local & Government Affairs Committee, 12:00 Noon, Jenny’s Diner. Riverview Young Professionals Board, 4:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce. Community Expo 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Moose Lodge, 1936 Lincolnway. Witt’s IT Care, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

14 The 5 Disciplines of Marketing – Marketing Message, 7:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Business Park Corporation, 10:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Biz After 5, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., Hy-Vee Market Grill, 901 So. 4th Street. Vision 8 Committee, 7:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

16 Peaceful River Creations, 9:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.

19 Tri-City Building & Construction Trades Council, 9:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Executive Committee, 11:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. Finance Committee, 12:15 p.m., Chamber of Commerce Young Living Essential Oils, 6:30 p.m., Chamber of Commerce.

20 Clinton County Development Association, 7:30 a.m., Wild Rose Casino. Gateway Area Foundation, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce. 21 CVB Board, 12:00 Noon, Chamber of Commerce. Clinton Landlord’s Association, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce. 23 Mary Kaster Independent Beauty Consultant – Mary Kay, 10:00 a.m., Chamber of Commerce.

26 LEAD, 11:30 a.m., Chamber of Commerce. 27 CRDC Board of Directors, 11:30 a.m., Rastrelli’s Avanti Room.

28 ThanksgivingDay–ChamberofficeCLOSED.

29 ThanksgivingHoliday–ChamberofficeCLOSED.

30 Shop Small Saturday.

CHAMBER CALENDAR - November

Meetings are subject to change. Watch your mail for details or check with Karen at (563) 242-5702 before attending any regularly scheduled Chamber event.

Reservations are required for most noon meetings held at the Chamber office.

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News from the CVB

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Mary SeelyCVB Director

Clinton’s Holiday Festival: Symphony of LightsVisitors to the festival will enjoy the viewing of over 40 lighted displays, 500,000+ supporting lights, castles, streams and a gingerbread lodge, that fill a 1.1 mile loop of Eagle Point Park. Located off of highway 67 North, its beauty and splendor will take you back to those holiday memories of your childhood.

The Symphony of Lights was brought to Clinton, Iowa in November 1996 by two non-profit organizations, Clinton Jaycee Foundation and Clinton Symphony Orchestra. These organizations founded the event as a fundraiser, but quickly learned it was much more. The Symphony of Lights brought a sense of pride to the community that had been lacking for a long time. It awakened volunteerism in all ages. Since its inception the number of volunteers has grown tremendously. It is estimated that the numbers involved reaches around 400.

During its 6th year, the Clinton Jaycee Foundation became the sole organizer of the Symphony of Lights. This change occurred due to a reorganization and a change in focus of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra. All proceeds go to enhance and continue the Symphony of Lights, fund the programs of the Clinton Jaycee Foundation, and make improvements and upgrades within Eagle Point Park.

OpenThanksgivingthroughDecember30th,from 6:00 - 9:00PM.

Admission prices are: $8 / car (up to 10 people)$2 / person for vehicles with over 10 people

RIBBON CUTTINGS

Wild Rose Casino and ResortThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand to celebrate the grand opening of DraftKings Sportsbook at the Wild Rose Casino and Resort with a ribbon cutting. Located at 777 Wild Rose Drive, DraftKings

Sportsbook offers self-serve kiosks and betting windows on-site, with mobile options coming soon. Guests can place bets in Coaches Corner/Sportsbook, or in the casino with easily accessible odds boards and kiosks.

For more information, give them a call at 563-243-9000.

MercyOneThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors helped MercyOne celebrate the opening of the new Medication

Assisted Treatment Clinic with a ribbon cutting. The new clinic, located at 221 Main Avenue, offers service including medication, cognitive behavioral therapy and peer support. The goal of this holistic approach is to increase the long-term

success of recovery efforts. Until now, residents had to travel from 40 to 200 miles to access this type of treatment program. Call 563-244-3805 for more information.

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RIBBON CUTTINGS

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George Wyman Historical MarkerOn a very windy day, the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, along with City and CVB officials, held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the dedication of the George Wyman Historical Marker, commemorating the June 17, 1903 stop over by the first person to cross America by means of a motorized vehicle (motorcycle). The historical marker is

located at the Liberty Square intersection of Highway 30 and South 5th Street.

Goodwill Store

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors were on hand to celebrate a ribbon cutting for the addition of a book store inside the Goodwill Store at 1015 13th Avenue North. Store Manager, Ashley Whalen and staff are excited to showcase the large selection of books that can always be found at Goodwill. Give them a call with any

questions, 563-484-3744.

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City of ClintonThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors gathered together with City of Clinton staff and elected officials to

celebrate the new parking lot across from City Hall, and the new flags located there, with a ribbon cutting.

Peaceful River Creations

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors recently celebrated the new location of Peaceful River Creations with a Ribbon Cutting and Progress Award. Now located at 246 5th Avenue South, Peaceful River Creations is excited to showcase their items in a new way. They feature local made, USA made and Fair Trade products. They also have a Body,

Mind & Spirit section for your personal wellness. Give them a call at 563-219-8411 or visit www.peacefulrivercreations.com.

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The Curious CatThe Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors celebrated the new membership of The Curious Cat, 1415 4th Street, in Fulton. Owned by Leah Richter, this new and unique store showcases locally created art and gift items. They also offer painting classes and wine tastings. Give them a call at 815-208-7056 or check out www.thecuriouscat.online.

Four Seasons Power Wash

The Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand opening and new chamber membership of Four Seasons Power Wash. Located at 2915 So. 19th Street in Clinton, Four Seasons Power Wash

offers a state-of-the-art tunnel car wash. The tunnel is 150 ft. long and utilizes a 100 ft. conveyor belt that is easy on your wheels. They use the latest in car wash equipment and soap/wax technology and offer 17 free vacuum stations.

Call 563-206-1195 or check out www.fourseasonspowerwash.com for more information.

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Ascentra Credit Union Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Junior Achievement

In celebration of Junior Achievement’s 100-year anniversary and the opening of Ascentra Credit Union’s new home office in downtown Bettendorf, Iowa, the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation has contributed a $100,000 grant to Junior Achievement of the Heartland to help youth better understand financial concepts and gain confidence in the ability to manage their financial future. The grant will be distributed over a five-year period with support continuing through 2023-2024.

“The mission of Junior Achievement is directly aligned with Ascentra and the credit union’s philosophy,” said Dale Owen, President and CEO of Ascentra Credit Union. “Just as we have invested in our organization, we are continuing to invest in the young people of our region and their future.”

Junior Achievement of the Heartland offers financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship programs to students in grades K-12 helping them learn important skills like creating a budget, becoming work ready and developing a business plan. The majority of these core-mission programs are offered to schools at no cost.

The foundation’s contribution will ensure continued support in helping students gain the knowledge and skills they need to make smart academic and economic choices.

“We are grateful for the significant partnership the Ascentra Credit Union Foundation is providing to benefit more students with JA’s proven programs,” said Dougal Nelson, President and CEO, JA of the Heartland. “It is vital, we as a community, help our youth better understand financial concepts and gain confidence in their ability to manage their financial future. The foundation’s partnership demonstrates their dedication to our community in helping prepare our youth for their economic success.”

In addition, Ascentra’s employees will continue to serve as JA classroom volunteers and participate in other special events, such as the JA Bowl-A-Thon and the JA Titan Competition.

LumberKings Announce 2020 Schedule

The Clinton LumberKings, Midwest League affiliate of the Miami Marlins, will open the 2020 season - their 65th in the league - as the defending Western Division Champions. Over a 70-home game schedule, the LumberKings take the field for 10 Saturdays, two holidays, and several rivalry matchups.

After falling three wins shy of a Midwest League title in 2019, Clinton returns to action at NelsonCorp Field for the first time in 2020 on Thursday, April 16th against the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - beginning a seven-game homestand.

The season will feature earlier Saturday start times. Starting on April 18th and running through September 5th, the LumberKings will start all 10 Saturday home games at 5 pm - with the exception of a 6:30 pm start time for the 4th of July. In addition, they meet the division rival Quad Cities River Bandits and Cedar Rapids Kernels 13 times in Clinton.

The LumberKings will play host for holiday matchups on Saturday, July 4th against the Burlington Bees - and Labor Day - Monday, September 7th against the Kernels to conclude the regular season.

For up-to-date information on the Clinton LumberKings 2020 promotional schedule stay tuned to lumberkings.com and twitter via @LumberKings.

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Fall and Winter Lineup

Due to recent remodeling and winterization of the theatre, Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will extend programming into the Christmas Season for the first time at the playhouse. During the month of October, Timber Lake Terror, The Haunted Experience at Timber Lake will run Saturday nights from 7:00 to 10:00. The Experience includes a full haunted attraction including the Trail of Terror, Fun House, and a Haunted House. The Escape Room will run Friday and Saturday nights in October. Solve puzzles and clues to open locks and doors to escape the TLP Barn. TLP will close out October on the 26th with their annual offering of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. November 16 brings The Blooze Brothers Revue to TLP. With a combination of two high-energy frontmen, a dynamic female lead singer, some of Chicago’s top musicians, and their 1974 Dodge Monaco Bloozemobile replica, the Blooze Brothers provide a musical experience that can’t be beat! On Nobember 23, TLP brings a Rock n’ Roll Tribute from Elvis to The Beatles featuring The Neverly Brothers. The Neverly Brothers’ concerts are a tribute to one of the most exciting chapters in music history: the birth, near death and resurrection of rock n’ roll. With their one-of-a-kind, high-

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energy stage performance, you’ll be led on a guided tour of rock history - complete with vintage wardrobe changes and stories behind their chronological song sequence - as they perform hits by Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly, The Beatles, Rolling Stones and many more. Fasten your seat belts for an exciting Magical History Tour! TLP’s Christmas Kaleidoscope will open the Christmas Season with enchanting holiday performances on December 5. This Christmas special brings the warm, wonderful, and fun spirit of Christmas to life with music, comedy and dance. TLP combines seasonal music with time-honored tradition to create a family experience that you won’t want to miss. The show runs December 5 – 8 and 12 – 15. Tickets for all Timber Lake events are available online at www.timberlakeplayhouse.org or by calling the Box Office at (815) 244-2035. Box Office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 – 3:00.

CCC Sharar Foundation receives donation from Iowa American Legion Foundation

The Clinton Community College Paul B. Sharar Foundation has accepted a donation from the Iowa American Legion Foundation. The gift will fund scholarships for Veterans attending the college including tuition, fees and textbooks.

The American Legion of Iowa Foundation was organized as a mechanism for the Legion to provide financial assistance to promote Americanism, youth programs, veterans rehabilitation and community service in the state of Iowa. Their service is an unseen battle against poverty, degenerative youth complacency and lack of patriotism. The Iowa American Legion betters human life through scholarships, help to veterans, and other humanitarian causes through their awards to organizations such as the CCC Paul B. Sharar Foundation.

CCC President Dr. Karen Vickers commented, “The support from the American Legion touches the lives of our military students in very meaningful ways. That support is important to them being able to continue their education at CCC. We are most appreciative of the work of the Iowa American Legion Foundation and their support for our students.”

CCC was founded in 1946, with the first class of 86 students graduating in 1948. Many of the first graduates were veterans who had served in World War II. The Paul B. Sharar Foundation is named in honor of the first dean of Clinton Community College who had a vision of

education as the way people learn to live more useful lives for themselves and for their fellow citizens so they feel the joy of accomplishment above and beyond the common-place that might have been. Since 1984, nearly $3.5 million in Sharar Foundation scholarships has been awarded to 3,710 CCC students. These scholarships are funded with contributions from businesses, organizations and individuals. Scholarship guidelines are determined by the donor with an emphasis in an area of interest including financial need, academic achievement, program of study, geographic region, academic promise or no specific guidelines.

For more information about the Clinton Community College Paul B. Sharar Foundation contact Ann Eisenman at 563-244-7040.

TallgrassBusinessResourcesandBOSSAnnounce Integration

Tallgrass Business Resources, an office furniture and supplies company based in Coralville, IA, and Best Office Supplies & Systems (BOSS) based in Clinton, IA, are pleased to announce the integration of their two companies effective November 1st, 2019. The combined entity will operate under the Tallgrass Business Resources trade name and operate six locations in Eastern Iowa; Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Davenport, Eldridge, Monticello and Clinton.

Former BOSS owner Brad Seibel will continue to manage the Clinton and Monticello locations, and is looking forward to continuing to serve his loyal customers. “It’s important to me that my business, my customers and my employees have a secure and solid partner for the future,” Brad said. “Our affiliation with Tallgrass will give us more purchasing power, allow us to offer additional product lines and provide our employees with greater benefits.”

The combined entities will have 48 employees and deliver daily to sixteen counties in eastern Iowa and western Illinois. Doug Parsons, President and CEO of Tallgrass commented, “It’s great to be able to partner with another well-respected independent dealer, especially one in a contiguous geographic area.”

In addition to traditional office furniture and supplies, Tallgrass offers janitorial supplies, promotional products and breakroom supplies. As a Steelcase office furniture dealer, Tallgrass also provides interior design services and installation/reconfiguration services.

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1st Gateway Credit Union Aaron’s Sales & Lease Albert’s Jewelers Big River Canine Coach LLC Bittersweet Salon Boegel’s Men’s Wear - Ladies Too! Brown’s Shoe Fit Buffalo Wild Wings Cake Fantasies by Ashley, LLC City of Clinton Clinton Floral Shop Clinton Herald Clinton Pool Tech Clinton Printing Co. Clinton Veterinary Clinic Corner Deli & Ice Cream Shoppe Country Financial Cousins Bar and Grill Cousins Family Restaurant Creative Design Werx Cricket Wireless D & M Embroidery Deanna’s Java Station Deja Vu Furniture & Accessories Don’s Jewelry, Inc. Dudad’s Hallmark Econo Lodge Fareway Stores Inc. Free Spirit Yoga Fitness, Fuel Bar & Cafe George Curtis Mansion/Clinton Women’s Club Grandma’s Goody Jar, LLC Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream Parlor Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc. Hoff Resumes and Career Counseling Services Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Homer’s Deli/Sweetheart Bakery Hook’s Pub Howes & Jefferies Realtors, LLP Inner Foundations J & D Steak House Keeping You Sewing Kelli Samson Beauty

Krumpets KT3 Legend’s Sports Bar & Grill Lilly’s Stained Glass & More Luigi’s Woodfire Pizzeria Lyons Filling Station Lyons Tap & Grill Manny’s Too Natural Healing of Clinton Nutrition Plus Octographics LLC Ohana’s Neighborhood Bar LLC Old Town Family Restaurant Party Times DJ & Karaoke Services by Michelle Mitchell Pawn Central Peaceful River Creations Pix Along the Way Pizza Hut Pizza Ranch Planet Fitness Plaza Bowl Prairie Hills at Clinton, LLC Rastrelli’s Restaurant Ray’s Time Out Sports Bar & Grill Riverfront Antiques LLC Rockin Rhoni’s Unique Boutique S & E Personalized Assistance Shoe Sensation #632 Shred-Eze Slop’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Summit Lake Coffee Co. Sweet Woodruff The Bicycle Station & Jensen Oil Co. The Curious Cat The Insurance Group The Sherwin-Williams Company Turner Appliance Whimsical Wonders Wild Rose Casino & Resort, Clinton Zirkelbach Home Appliances

More Chamber member businesses are participating in the Look Local – Shop Local program!

Below is an updated list.

New businesses are added frequently, and you can always check our website for the most updated list, www.clintonia.com, and click on the Celebrate Clinton logo!

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2017 - 2018Executive CommitteeDaniel HousengaLyondellBasellChairmanLori SusieSedona Staffing Services1st Vice ChairShane BuerMercy Medical Center2nd Vice ChairJennifer BoysenClinton National BankTreasurerJennifer WeaverWild Rose Casino & ResortCVB Board ChairGerry FreudenbergAdvantage Point Group - 3M CordovaPast Chairman

Board of DirectorsDean BrainerdADM Corn ProcessingJon CapellaSkyline Center, Inc.Ron DlouhyClysar, LLCEddie DunhamCitizens First BankHeather EvansClinton Community CollegeAmy KerrNestlePurina PetCare CompanyCheryl McCullohUnited Way of Clinton County, Iowa Sara MisiewiczClinton National BankDavid PillersPillers and RichmondMike RastrelliRastrelli's RestaurantChad SeelyHy-Vee Food & PharmacyBecky TemperlyHowes & Jefferies Realtors

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2019 - 2020ExecutiveCommitteeLori SusieSedona Staffing ServicesChair

EddieDunhamCitizens First Bank1st Vice Chair

David PillersPillers and Richmond2nd Vice ChairJennifer BoysenClinton National BankTreasurerChris BuskerCVB Board ChairDaniel HousengaLyondellBasellPast Chairperson

Board of DirectorsAmy Berentes/Julie DunnMercyOne ClintonRoger BrechtNestle Purina PetCare Co.Aaron BuboltzBrown’s Shoe Fit

Dr. Angela GabelGabel Chiropractic

Drew ManglerThe Insurance Group

Sara MisiewiczClinton National Bank

Carolyn MulhollandAlverno Health Care FacilityKelly PenningClysar, LLCPaula SchnecklothAlliant EnergyBecky TemperlyHowes & Jefferies Realtors

Lindsay ThorntonHomer’s Deli

Heather WuebbenTimken Drives

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October Biz PhotosThe October Biz After 5 was held at Deanna’s Java Station & Slop’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill, with great attendance!

Join us in November at Hy-Vee on November 14th