LeClaire hosting watch party for ‘Road Trip Iowa’

LeClaire is hosting a watch party for a PBS show featuring the town.

LeClaire is featured in a new Iowa PBS show called “Road Trip Iowa.” The Wednesday, May 1 episode showcases Iowa’s portion of the Great River Road, which includes LeClaire’s downtown Cody Road District. The show starts at 6:30 p.m. Many local businesses are featured in the eight-minute segment.

Other towns and attractions that are highlighted include:

• Horseshoe Bluff at Mines of Spain,

• Bellevue State Park Butterfly Sanctuary,

• Sabula – Iowa’s Island City,

• The Sawmill Museum in Clinton

• Clinton Area Showboat Theatre,

• Figge Art Museum in Davenport.

LeClaire is hosting a Premiere Party on May 1st from 5-7 p.m. at Mississippi River Distilling Company, 303 N. Cody Road. Nathan the mixologist will serve up “Cody Road Trip” drinks, made with bourbon, cranberry and lemon. The Hot Dog Guy will be on site, selling snacks.

The premiere is free and open to the public. Click here for more information.

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