Burger Boat Story

Check out this local story on the Burger Boat that docks in Party cove, also known as the Leclaire Canal:
http://www.qctimes.com/lifestyles/recreation/water-activities/article_2a481e84-bf32-11de-9a3b-001cc4c03286.html

Autumn leaves on the Iowa shore of the Mississippi River

Heron on the dock

Here is our old buddy from Canal Shore Drive, taken last week:

Barges are still running:

The River between Princeton and Leclaire Iowa

Taken from our friends Martha and Kris’ yard:

I wonder why that section on the Illinois side is cleared of trees and brush and planted with grass.  No crops planted either which is how we usually fill up vacant rural land in Illinois and Iowa.

What’s in the front yard?

MARCUS THE CARCASS

Autumn 2009 Market Days in Leclaire Iowa

Come visit our many fine merchants this weekend, and do some shopping and just hanging out:
http://www.visitleclaire.com/LeEvents.html

Illinois DOT explains 2010 bridge repairs

A Q @ A on the I-80 bridge repairs:
http://www.qctimes.com/news/local/article_f9c2d9dc-ae35-11de-99ae-001cc4c03286.html