Ice Storm Update...Power Outages Still Abound! - 02/27/07 11:31 PM
This is what Davenport, Iowa should look like this time of year. Instead we're covered with ice and snow. As of this morning, we still had over 50,000 people without power 3 days after the storm! Power trucks and crews are coming to Iowa from all surrounding states to assist in … (3 comments)
Iowa gets hit again...this time it's snow and ICE! - 02/26/07 06:38 PM
Round One of Phase Twelve (snow storms) started Saturday morning with spitting rain, turning to freezing rain, turning to sleet, turning to ice pellets by mid afternoon, turning to thunder snow (that's when it's thundering and lightning and snowing all at the same time) Saturday night. The crews at our villa … (7 comments)
The Lovely Homes in LeClaire, Iowa - 02/26/07 07:44 AM
ONLY $274,000 !!! 1200 Bridgeview Place, LeClaire, Iowa This one is now SOLD! HOMES LIKE THIS BEAUTY ARE AVAILABLE IN THE AWESOME STATE OF IOWA!!! THIS ONE IS LOCATED JUST UP FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC LECLAIRE, IOWA. IT IS ALSO A CLOSE AND CONVENIENT DRIVE TO … (0 comments)
6855 Little Cabin Road, Bettendorf, Iowa This gorgeous home is situated high on a hill in Old Hunters Woods with beautiful views and some glimpses of the Mississippi River! Old world charm and quality with exquisite detail from the 13' high open foyer to the built-in bookcases, to the state-of-the-art … (2 comments)
Bowling for Junior Achievement - 02/25/07 07:23 PM
The Mel Foster Real Estate Company's I-74 office joined the ranks of many Quad City groups in helping to raise funds for Junior Achievement in Davenport, Iowa. My assistant manager even got in on the fun! Friendships were re-kindled and the "beer frames" were taking their toll! When all was said and done, thousands … (3 comments)
Jamaica Here I Come! - 02/25/07 04:36 PM
This time of year is when I really start craving a get-away to that beautiful island of Jamaica! The views are spectacular!!! The setting for the restaurant and the food are fabulous. We even ran into an old employee of mine and his new wife! You can even buy a piece of paradise while … (4 comments)
The Dog Days of Winter - 02/25/07 03:39 PM
When freezing rain, sleet, rain, snow, thunder, and lightning all occur within an hour and continue in cycles over a ten hour period, it's time to stay inside and cuddle up with the dogs in Davenport, Iowa! Not long ago, we were running around in circles in dog shows strutting our stuff … (5 comments)
Jazz Came Up The River... - 02/24/07 07:51 AM
from New Orleans to Davenport, Iowa!!! The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival is celebrated each summer in LeClaire Park. The bands play in the LeClaire Park Bandshell built by the Davenport Levee Improvement Commission and located right on Davenport's Mississippi riverfront. The RME (River Music Experience) is located in the Redstone Building … (9 comments)
Davenport Iowa Gets Another 2.7"! - 02/17/07 10:34 AM
Here we go again! We've been spoiled the past few years with mild temperatures and minimal snowfalls so I guess we're due. The Quad City area experienced a low temperature last night of -8 degrees with a -20+ wind chill factor and another 2.7" of fresh "powder" (funny how when you're shoveling it, … (10 comments)
Iowa Winters - 02/13/07 04:52 PM
Yes, it's snowing in Iowa again! It's 18 degrees with a total of 5"-7" of the fluffy stuff expected by tonight. Schools are closed, office is closed with the 20 mph winds great drifting is expected. Just the kind of weather people want to go look at houses in! :) Actually, … (8 comments)
The Friendly House - 02/10/07 11:05 AM
The Friendly House of the Quad Cities was started in 1896. It is a non-profit organization that provides support of many kinds to the citizens of the Quad City area. There are programs for the young and old that range from meals to nurturing care. The new buildinghas been a huge asset to … (4 comments)
Gold Stars Are Great! - 02/10/07 06:47 AM
WOW! I got my first from the Active Rain staff! Thank you! When Rob and I were growing up, Mom and Dad created an incentive program that lasted for years. Some of the features, as I remember them, were: Keep room clean. Keep bathroom clean. Do dishes. Take out trash. Do homework. Be home before street light … (15 comments)
Beauty in the Bluffs!!! - 02/07/07 12:18 PM
ONLY $274,000 !!! 1200 Bridgeview Place, LeClaire, Iowa This one is now SOLD!!! HOMES LIKE THIS BEAUTY ARE AVAILABLE IN THE AWESOME STATE OF IOWA!!! THIS ONE IS LOCATED JUST UP FROM THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IN BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC LECLAIRE, IOWA. IT IS ALSO A CLOSE AND CONVENIENT DRIVE TO … (5 comments)
Department of Justice is WRONG!!! - 02/05/07 12:38 AM
At the urging of our famous Broker Bryant, I am making this a post. While reading one of BB's greatest posts, I was directed to read:http://www.bloodhoundrealty.com/BloodhoundBlog/?p=978. Upon doing so, I discovered that one of their regular contributors over there is a Mr. Michael Cook. Mr. Cook wrote a horribly misinformed perspective … (35 comments)
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