THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN... 29, 30 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Sun Pic
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pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was sent to us by Capt'n Mark Newlin
Even Newlindog has to stop and
watch the sunset from Longshots
RiverBill says... What a
great photo Mark
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RiverBills
T-Shirt Sighting
Sun Pic
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pic to
enlarge
A RiverBills
T-shirt
Sighting.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by
Everett Jones Jr.
Spotted in Cozumel !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
Bill
says... Thanks for taking RiverBills / Blessing of the Fleet
with you
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Our Lady of the River Shrine
Sun Pic
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The Picture of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by
Capt'n Mark Newlin
More Graffiti At
Our Lady of the River Shrine
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Dardenne
Creek
Sat Pic
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pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters group yesterday by Angela Layman
Logs at the mouth of the Dardenne Creek at Riverside Landing St.
Charles County Park at around 8:30 PM tonight.
There were parks guys in a boat earlier pushing logs out into
the slough.
More photos..
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Portage des
Sioux, Mo
Graffiti
at Our Lady Of
The Rivers Shrine
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pic to
enlarge
The Picture of the Day.....
was posted on
RiverBills Boaters group yesterday by Captain Mark Newlin
with the following note:
Newlindog says if you can’t control your brats you should get
neutered!
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Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
Friday open at 11 Steak Sandwich and dinner
specials.
Saturday open @ 11 Shaun & Mike Show 2-5
Saturday night DJ R 7-11
Sunday open @11
Caged Hearts @2
Soon this deck will be open with summer
vibes
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Full Moon Over
The River
Click to pic to play
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018.... .
was sent to us by Capt'n Frank Cunetto
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River Near Grafton, Illinois
River Cities Prepping For Flooding........
The Riverbend region is starting to see the
Mississippi River rise due to the snowmelt in Minnesota and
Wisconsin and towns are preparing for what may arrive as early
as next week.
The National Weather Service is forecasting
that Grafton, Illinois will see the Mississippi River rise to
minor flooding stage. Grafton Mayor Michael Morrow says that
the city has been getting ready for the floodwaters, with the
expectation of a crest of 21.3 feet next week.
Morrow says that when the Mississippi River
rises to 18 feet, it is called action stage, which means that
the city holds a meeting and gets everything ready. He adds
that the flood fighting equipment gets inspected and they don't
worry until the Mississippi River rises to 20 feet, which is
minor flooding........
Click here to
read this news report from kmov.com. With
Video
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At Alton, Illinois
Canada Geese Visit The Alton
Marina........
While Trolling the Internet.... We reeled in
a photo taken by John Badman of The Telegraph showing a pair of
Canada geese touring the Alton Marina. Apparently, the geese
are frequent visitors to the marina, however, they have yet to
pay membership dues........
Click here to
check out this photo from thetelegraph.com.
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Added Sunday
Clarksville Boat Club
May Dinner Function Cancelled......
Reposted from
The Clarksville Boatclub Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Looking Up- River
Gates Wide Open
Dam 2 - Dam 10.....
Reposted from
The Clarksville Boatclub Facebook..
click here
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Added Sunday
Looking Up-River
Mississippi River At Dubuque, Iowa
Flood Concerns Increase As River Crests
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The National Weather Service reports that on
Saturday, the Mississippi River was cresting in Dubuque, Iowa as
the snowmelt from Minnesota and Wisconsin continues to drive
river levels upwards.
The NWS says that the Mississippi River would
be cresting between 23 and 24.3 feet in Dubuque and is expected
to crest at 21.9 feet in Bellevue, Iowa by Saturday evening.
While the Mississippi River is not expected
to see many record crests over the coming week, the NWS says
that Saturday's crest will come close to the 1993 and 2001
records between 23.9 and 25.4 feet........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
With Photos
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Added Sunday
Looking Up-River
Upper Mississippi River Shipping
Barge Traffic Halted As All Locks Above
L&D 17 ........
According to a report from the United States
Department of Agriculture, Mississippi River floodwaters have
halted all barge traffic from Lock and Dam No. 17 to points
upriver.
American Commercial Barge Lines reports that
as of April 24th, they have no boats on the Upper Mississippi
River above St. Louis because of flooding conditions and lock
closures.
Lock and Dam No.17 near New Boston, Illinois
and all locks upriver have been closed and no freight is being
accepted along the Twin Cities and Mid-Mississippi portions of
the river. The lock closures are expected to remain in place
for three weeks........
Click here to
read this news article from wqad.com.
With Video.
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Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Mississippi River at St. Louis, Mo
1 of 10 best Places To Watch Fireworks in 2023
Reposted from
Fair St. Louis Facebook..
click here
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE
DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 26, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
No
Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area
.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Looking Up River
Mississippi River At Quincy, Illinois
Mississippi River Flooding Not A
Concern At This Point........
The water levels along the Mississippi River
at Quincy, Illinois are either above or expected to rise above
flood stage levels late Thursday on into Friday morning.
John Simon, director of Adams County
Emergency Management Agency says that currently, the river
conditions look like the typical flooding for this time of
year. He adds that they are closely monitoring the river to see
how high it will rise.
The level of the Mississippi River at the
Quincy water treatment plant on Thursday was 18.5 feet. Flood
stage at Quincy is 19 feet. As of Thursday, the river is
expected to crest on May 4th........
Click here to
read this news article from whig.com. With
Photo.
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Win Up To $80,000
2023 Life Jacket Video Contest......
Reposted from
The Longshot Saloon Facebook..
click here
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Boat Gas News
EPA Allows E15 Sales During Summer
Months........
On Friday, the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency announced that they issued an emergency waiver that will
allow fueling stations to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent
ethanol during the summer months.
The EPA explains their decision as a way to
reduce gasoline prices as well as encouraging U.S. energy
independence, supporting American agriculture and manufacturing.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan says that
allowing the sale of E15 will help the fuel supply and support
American farmers, strengthen U.S. energy security and offer
relief to drivers across the nation........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,488 members as of
04-30-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
April 29, 2017 in River History
Lake Center Marina was hit by a tornado in the late afternoon.
80 mph winds.
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Website..click
here Facebook Page..click
here
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River Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Double Lockage
\Mississippi River at
Lock 25 at Winfield, MO......
Reposted from
St. Louis District, US Army Corps of Engineers Facebook..
click here
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Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Gateway Arch National Park Seeking
Volunteers For Clean-Up........
The Gateway Arch National Park is hosting a
community riverfront trash clean-up event this weekend as part
of National Park Week, and they are looking for volunteers to
participate.
The Mississippi River Clean-Up will be held
on Saturday, April 29, from 9 am to 11 am and 11 am to 1 pm,
weather permitting.
Organizations partnering with the Gateway
Arch National Park for the clean-up include Beyond Plastics,
Mississippi River Cities and Towns Initiative, Missouri Stream
Team Republic Services and Living Lands & Water........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kmov.com. With
Photo.
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Upcoming Events Saturday, May 6, 2023
Mississippi River At Grafton
3rd Annual Sip, Sample & Stroll Coming
Up........
On Saturday, May 6, 2023, the Grafton Chamber
of Commerce and the Jersey County Business Association will be
hosting their 3rd annual Sip, Sample and Stroll event from 11 am
to 6 pm along Grafton's Main Street.
During the Sip, Sample and Stroll event,
establishments will be offering samples of a signature food and
beverage. Tickets are $40 online and must be purchased by May
1. There will be no tickets sold during the event.
Participating businesses include:
○ Bloody Bucket: Loaded Bloody Mary
○ Drifter’s: Cowboy Cups and Bourbon Lemonade
○ Grafton Harbor Arrr Bar: Raspberry Jalapeño Dip and Caramel
Mississippi Mud Slides
○ Grafton Oyster Bar: Jambalaya and Hurricane
○ Grafton Pub: Taco and Margarita on the Rocks
○ Grafton Winery: Seasoned Pork Rinds with
Dipping Sauce and Bourbon Blackberry Wine
○ Hawg Pit: Pork Ribs and Shot of Hippy Juice
○ Third Chute Bar and Grill: Pulled Pork and Sugar Cookie
Pudding Shots.
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.com. With
Photo.
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What's Going On This Week |
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Friday, May 5
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
Friday open at 11 Steak Sandwich and dinner
specials.
Saturday open @ 11 Shaun & Mike Show 2-5
Saturday night DJ R 7-11
Sunday open @11
Caged Hearts @2
Soon this deck will be open with summer
vibes
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click
here
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
........................................... |
Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
28 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Mississippi
River
at St. Louis
Riverfront
Click
pic to
enlarge
The Featured Picture of the Day.....
was posted a few days ago by John Wilhelm
Uh oh! The
monster is getting its feet wet! Levee street gage shows water
lapping at 416.5…River is rising in STL
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Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
Friday open at 11 Steak Sandwich and dinner
specials.
Saturday open @ 11 Shaun & Mike Show 2-5🎶
Saturday night DJ R 7-11
Sunday open @11
Caged Hearts @2
Soon this deck will be open with summer
vibes
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
You Never Know What You Will See
On The River
Click to pic to play
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2022.... .was posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group
by Capt. Steve Young...
Steve wrote:
Just moving a building up river,
no big deal
Check out our
Just Never Know What You Will See on The
River page..
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
here |
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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More Flood Information
Mississippi River In The Riverbend
Upper Mississippi River Affected By
Snowmelt........
The snowmelt in Minnesota and Wisconsin is
expected to raise the levels of the Mississippi River into minor
flood stage in Grafton by this weekend, however, it isn't
expected to cause problems in Alton.
The National Weather Service has been keeping
an eye on the snowpack that has blanketed the Minnesota and
Wisconsin and Senior Hydrologist Matt Wilson says that the
snow-water equivalent of 6 - 10 inches of water across has been
melting in that region.
The Mississippi River is expected to rise to
minor flood stage of 20 feet by Sunday, cresting at 21.4 feet on
Friday, May 5 and remaining there for several days. Flooding at
Alton is not expected to be a problem for at least the next two
weeks........
Click here to
read this news report from advantagenews.com.
With Photo.
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FACEBOOK
2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE
DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 26, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
No
Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area
.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr
26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,483 members as of
04-28-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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Photo by
RiverBill
River History....
28 April 2006 in River History
Capt'n Jack's Bar and Grill opened it's doors for business after the
building was raised above the 1993 flood level and remodeled. The band Rail
provided the music.
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Accessories on-line..
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
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Mississippi River Shipping
Upper Mississippi River Barge Traffic
Expected To Stop Due To Flooding........
On Thursday, the U.S. Department of
Agriculture said that all barge traffic will be halted along a
sizable portion of the Upper Mississippi River for several
weeks, as record snowfall levels across the upper Midwest is
currently melting and flooding into waterways.
Experts are saying that the barge shipping
closures will cause grain and fertilizer shippers to seek
alternative and possibly more expensive transportation via
truck or rail.
The USDA stated in their weekly report that
all locks and dams above Lock 17 near New Boston, Illinois will
be closed for the next three weeks and no freight will be
accepted along the upper reaches of the Mississippi
River........
Click here to
read this news article from stltoday.com.
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Upper Mississippi River
Despite Rising River Levels, Midwest
Mayors Optimistic........
The Upper Mississippi River is expected to
rise to near record high levels as it flows through Wisconsin
and Iowa, however, officials said that they are expecting the
floodwaters to be restrained by floodwalls, temporary barriers
and wetlands, especially if the dry weather continues.
Officials report that the Mississippi River
has already crested in St. Paul, Minnesota and La Crosse,
Wisconsin, but it will be several days before the floodwaters
recede in areas downstream.
Despite the flooding in portions of the Upper
Midwest, the southern states are not expecting to see flooding
because the tributaries in Iowa, Illinois and other Midwestern
states are running lower than usual.........
Click here to
read this news report from bnd.com.
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Mississippi River Near De Soto,
Wisconsin
Four Injured, Rail Cars In River
Following Train Derailment........
On Thursday, a train derailment near De Soto,
Wisconsin left four people injured and four rail cars in the
Mississippi River. Officials report that there are no hazardous
materials in the river or surrounding areas.
Officials with BNSF Railway stated that two
of the three locomotives and an unknown number of cars carrying
all types of freight were involved. Two containers went into
the Mississippi River, however, neither contained hazardous
materials.
Several of the containers derailed on land
contained paint and lithium-ion batteries. Responders have
deployed boom in the affected areas. The volumes involved do
not pose a risk to the Mississippi River or surrounding
communities........
Click here to
read this news story from kwwl.com. With
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Friday, May 5
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
Friday open at 11 Steak Sandwich and dinner
specials.
Saturday open @ 11 Shaun & Mike Show 2-5
Saturday night DJ R 7-11
Sunday open @11
Caged Hearts @2
Soon this deck will be open with summer
vibes
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click
here
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THURSDAY
27 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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RiverBills
Sticker Sighting
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A RiverBills Sticker
Sighting.....
was sent to us by Shelly Michel
RiverBills
Sticker sighting in Gulf Shores, AL! !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
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Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
Friday open at 11 Steak Sandwich and dinner
specials.
Saturday open @ 11 Shaun & Mike Show 2-5🎶
Saturday night DJ R 7-11
Sunday open @11
Caged Hearts @2
Soon this deck will be open with summer
vibes
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
One Picture Is Worth A 1,000
Words
Click to pic to play
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2021..... was posted on
RiverBills
Boaters Group by Josh Major
Island Teeter
Totter
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Looking Up-River at Iowa
Flooding Has Prompted Evacuations,
Sandbagging Efforts........
This week, many residents along the rising
Upper Mississippi River evacuated their homes and on Wednesday,
others stacked sandbags in preparation for what forecasters say
may be near-record flooding caused by the rapid melting of the
massive snowpack in Minnesota.
In Wisconsin, a small number of residents
left their homes as the Mississippi River kept rising. In
Buffalo, Iowa, residents were filling sandbags as they got ready
for flooding this weekend and into early the following week.
In the city of Campbell, which is located on
an island in the Mississippi and Black Rivers near La Crosse,
Wisconsin, Fire Chief Nate Melby said that some residents are
using canoes to reach their homes. He added that about a half
dozen residents evacuated after the rising water forces the
power and gas to be cut........
Click here to
read this news report from thetelegraph.com.
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FACEBOOK
2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE
DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 26, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
No
Items of interest to report in the St. Louis area
.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr
26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Winner....Great Illinois River Raft Race
Illinois River at Hardin, IL......
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20% Off Rack Storage
Lake Center Marina......
Reposted from
Lake Center Marina Facebook..
click here
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Help Wanted
Miss Augusta Cruises
Missouri River at Augusta, Mo......
Reposted from
Miss Augusta CruisesFacebook..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,485 members as of
04-27-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
27
April 1865 in River History
The Steamboat "Sultana" exploded on the Mississippi River, near Memphis,
Tennessee.
The explosion killed 1,700 people. 1450 of them were paroled Union POWs on
their way home after the Civil War..
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River Gear For Sale............
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Accessories on-line..
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in a few short days
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6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
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Six months on the All Classifieds Page
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Mississippi River Near St. Louis,
Missouri
The Gateway Arch Will Go Dark During
Migration Season........
Officials with the Gateway National Park
recently announced that the park will be going dark over the
evening hours beginning on Monday. During the month of May, the
Arch will be turning out their lights at night. This measure is
in an effort to help birds travel safely during the peak
migration month. Nighttime lighting will return in June........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com. With
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Upper Mississippi River
Largest Asian Carp Haul Caught In Pool
6........
Late last month, the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources reported a record catch of 30 silver carp in
Pool 6 of the Upper Mississippi RIver near Winona, Minnesota.
The catch, which is the greatest number of
silver carp captured so far north, was made by a commercial
crew. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources said that
silver carp had been caught in Pool 6 before, and as far upriver
as the Twin Cities.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
says that they are working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and
others to respond to the latest catch. Additional commercial
fishing was conducted the following week in Pool 6........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Check Out The Spring In-Water Boat
Show........
Last weekend, the Lake of the Ozarks Marine
Dealers Association held the annual Spring In-Water Boat Show at
Dog Days, combining three days of beautiful weather and the
latest in boats and boating gear. If you missed the show,
LakeExpo.com put together a photo gallery showing all the boats
and vendors you missed........
Click here to
check out these photos from lakeexpo.com.
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Boat Manufacturer
Polaris Reports Positive First Quarter
Of 2023........
Polaris Industries, the parent company of the
Bennington, Godfrey and Hurricane brands reported sales of $2.2
billion during the first quarter of fiscal 2023. This is a 22
percent increase in sales compared to the first quarter of
2022. Marine revenues increased by 25 percent to $264 million.
In a statement, Polaris said that marine
sales growth was driven by favorable net pricing, product mix
and volume and that the supply chain was getting pretty close to
normal.
The Polaris statement further stated that the
gross profit margin had benefited from a mix of product and net
pricing. The new Godfrey Mighty G entry-level pontoons are now
shipping........
Click here to
read this news report from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Friday, May 5
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
Our opening for Thursdays is May 4.
Friday open at 11 Steak Sandwich and dinner
specials.
Saturday open @ 11 Shaun & Mike Show 2-5
Saturday night DJ R 7-11
Sunday open @11
Caged Hearts @2
Soon this deck will be open with summer
vibes
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 26 - May 10, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click
here
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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WEDNESDAY
26 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click
pic to
enlarge
Featured Photo of the Day....
Header
photo of the
Lewis & Clark Boat House and Museum
Facebook
page
Check out
the
Lewis
& Clark Boat House and Museum.
click here
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
Click
pic to
enlarge photo
The Picture of the Day..... is
from the
Boathouse Food
and Deck WebCam
A little debris floating
yesterday evening...
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
P ool
26 of the Mississippi River
Click to
pic to play
Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2021..... was sent to us by
Connie Pickering
So happy to see boats on the river (especially sailboats). My
friends, the owners of Betty Lou in the foreground and Kay Ann
in the (colorful) background.
See you on the river,
Connie Pickering
s/v Nikawa Sioux Harbor Portage De Sioux
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
here |
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Mississippi River Near Davenport, Iowa
Warmer Temps, Snowmelt Increases Risk
Of Major Flooding..........
Officials report that Davenport, Iowa is
preparing for possible major flooding thanks to warmer
temperatures and snowmelt. The City of Davenport has installed
flood barriers and closed some roads along the riverfront due to
high water.
Davenport Mike Matson says that the city has
floods every year, it's just a question of whether it will be a
major flood or not. In 2019, the Quad Cities saw record
flooding when the gauge at Rock Island recorded a crest of 22.70
feet.
The National Weather Service says that the
2023 Spring snowmelt flood will work it's way downstream over
the next several weeks. As of Tuesday, flooding was occurring
from Dubuque, Iowa to Illinois City, Illinois........
Click here to
read this news article from nbcnews.com. With
Video.
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click pic for latest information
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WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE
DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 19, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
309.9 - BRIDGE CLOSURE
Hannibal Bridge: Continuing until April 21, 2023, the
bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from
7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., daily
MILE 289.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple buoys have been reported off station, in the
vicinity of Mile 289.0. Mariners are urged to exercise
caution in the area
.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Mississippi River Lock and Dam Closures
Rock Island District......
Reposted from
The Longshot Saloon Facebook..
click here
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,480 members as of
04-26-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
April 26, 1931 in Lake History
Bagnell Dam was put into operation and started generating electricity for
the first time |
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here Facebook Page..click
here
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River Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Flooding
NWS Offering Hydrological Updates
Daily........
Beginning the week of April 24, 2023, the
National Weather Service has begun offering daily hydrological
Webinar Updates. The updates began in an effort to increase
insight into the ever-changing conditions along the Mississippi
River, as well as providing the latest information from the
National Weather Service........
Click here to
check out the latest webinar from cbs2iowa.com
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Hop On A Plane For A Mini Vacation
Brunswick Adds New Locations For
BoatClass........
The Brunswick Corporation recently announced
that they have expanded their BoatClass program, which is an
on-water training program intended to teach boating safety and
assist boaters in gaining confidence on the water.
New for 2023 and in conjunction with Freedom
Boat Club, BoatClass will be offered in major markets across the
nation, where Freedom has an established location including:
○ Anacortes, Wash.
○ Atlanta, Ga. (Lake Lanier)
○ Chicago, Ill.
○ Clemson, S.C. (Lake Hartwell)
○ Freeport, N.Y.
○ Huntington Beach, Calif.
○ Milwaukee, Wis.
○ Tampa, Fla.
BoatClass offers participants three hour
basic boater training provided by a Certified U.S. Coast Guard
Captain. Training includes shifting and throttle control,
turning, stopping, backing drills, 360 to 720 degree pivot
turns, docking drills, boat trim, anchoring and much
more........
Click here to
read this news article from boatingindustry.com.
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Mississippi River At Clarksville,
Missouri
Kids Check Out The Rising Mississippi
River........
While Trolling The Internet.... We reeled in
a photo showing three children checking out the rising
Mississippi River along the Clarksville, Missouri riverfront,
with Lock and Dam No.24 visible in the background....
Click here to
view this photo from hannibal.net.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Friday, May 5
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 19 - May 03, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click
here
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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TUESDAY
25 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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Featured Photo of the Day....
Header
picture of the
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center
Facebook
page
Check out
the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center.
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
P ool
26 of the Mississippi River
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Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2021..... was sent to us by
Capt'n Tim Crawford
Saturday Sunset
Somewhere between Alton and
Portage. No filters, no enhancement. Pure nature.
Capt Tim Crawford
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
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Station
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Upper Mississippi River
Corps Closing Additional Locks Due To
Flooding........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul
DIstrict recently closed several upstream locks and dams to all
commercial and recreational traffic, and are expected to close
several more in the coming days.
Currently, the locks closed in within the St.
Paul DIstrict include:
○ Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam,
Minneapolis
○ Lock and Dam 1, Minneapolis
○ Lock and Dam 3, Welch, Minnesota
○ Lock and Dam 4, Alma, Wisconsin
○ Lock and Dam 5, Minnesota City, Minnesota
○ Lock and Dam 5A, Fountain City, Wisconsin
○ Lock and Dam 6, Trempealeau, Wisconsin
○ Lock and Dam 8, Genoa, Wisconsin
Officials with the Corps say that they
expected to be closing Lock and Dam No.10 at Guttenberg, Iowa
within the next several days. All of the locks are expected to
remain closed for a week to 10 days, depending upon river level
conditions........
Click here to
read this news report from weau.com.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 19, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
309.9 - BRIDGE CLOSURE
Hannibal Bridge: Continuing until April 21, 2023, the
bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from
7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., daily
MILE 289.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple buoys have been reported off station, in the
vicinity of Mile 289.0. Mariners are urged to exercise
caution in the area
.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Lewis Boat
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Mississippi River Near West Alton,
Missouri
Lake Sturgeon Spawning........
The Missouri Department of Conservation
reports that for the second consecutive year and only the third
time in the past 40 years, lake sturgeon spawned in the
Mississippi River near Maple Island, just downstream from the
Melvin Price Locks and Dam Near Alton. Illinois.
The lake sturgeon were nearly driven to
extinction by the early 20th century due to over-fishing,
pollution and the construction of dams that blocked the fish
from ideal breeding habitats.
Lake sturgeon were seen spawning during the
week of April 17, 2023, indicating that conservation efforts
have paid off........
Click here to
watch this news video from stltoday.com
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,474 members as of
04-25-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
April 25, 1969 in River History
The Santa Maria replica ship moored on the St. Louis Riverfront was
dedicated as a tourist attraction.
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River Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
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to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Mississippi River Near Clarksville,
Missouri
Clarksville Primed To Take Action For
Moderate Flooding........
The water levels along the Upper Mississippi
River are causing flooding in portions of Iowa and as that water
heads downstream, towns are preparing for the floodwater's
arrival.
The city of Clarksville, Missouri is
currently constructing a floodwall, however, it will not be
completed for another two years. Clarksville city officials are
keeping a wary eye on the Mississippi River levels, as it has
already risen to 25 feet.
Clarksville Mayor Jo Anne Smiley says that
they know that they will have some water in the streets of
downtown when the river rises to 31 feet. The water heading
their way is expected to cause some low-end moderate
flooding........
Click here to
read this news article from fox2now.com.
With Video.
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Mississippi River Near Quincy, Illinois
River Expected To Reach Flood Stage By
Thursday........
Recent rainfall and snowmelt has prompted the
National Weather Service to issue flood warnings for the
Mississippi River, which will most likely affect counties in
Illinois, Iowa and Missouri.
According to Lydia Jaja, a meteorologist with
the National Weather Service, they expect the flood warning to
remain in place as a heavy rainfall season approaches.
The current forecasts estimate that Hannibal,
Quincy and LaGrange will reach flood levels by Thursday. THe
Mississippi River is expected to remain high into May........
Click here to
read this news story from khqa.com. With
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News
Release From BoatUS
SPRINGFIELD,
Va., April 24, 2023 – Boat Owners Association of The United
States (BoatUS),
the nation’s largest boating advocacy, services, and safety
group, recently added an exclusive online boat buying and
selling hub to its association membership benefits. With more
than 800,000 dues-paying members, the annual
BoatUS membership now includes access to “BoatUS Boats for
Sale,” powered by Boatline, a Trader Interactive brand.
As part of the partnership between BoatUS and Boatline, BoatUS
members are offered a complimentary Enhanced boat sale listing
within the online boat buying and selling website, Boatline.com,
containing tens of thousands of listings, good for 90-days and
saving members the $19.95 fee. Members are also able to add
photos and video to help close the sale.
“Buying and selling a boat are very important moments in a boat
owner’s life,” said BoatUS Vice President Heather Lougheed.
“BoatUS Boats for Sale is a great member benefit to make this
task easier and save some money.”
“We are thrilled to partner with BoatUS to offer this exclusive
benefit to their members,” added Lori Stacy, Chief Executive
Officer of Trader Interactive, parent company of Boatline. “Our
mission is to connect buyers and sellers with a seamless
marketplace experience, so that boat buyers can get out on the
water sooner and boat sellers can turn a quick profit. Teaming
up with BoatUS enables us to do that for its members, and we’re
excited to be working with the industry’s leading boat owners
association.”
To become a member of BoatUS for only $25 annually and enjoy
benefits such as BoatUS Boats for Sale, a subscription to BoatUS
Magazine, complimentary DSC-VHF radio registration, discounts on
marina fuel, transient slips, repairs and more, go to BoatUS.com/Membership.
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This press
release reprinted by permission of Scott Croft of BoatUS...click
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
Friday, May 5
CINCO DE MAYO PARTY
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 19 - May 03, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR...click
here
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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MONDAY
24 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
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Featured Photo of the Day....
Header
picture of the
Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
Facebook
page
Photo by Jian Xu
Check out
the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary.
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Facebook..
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Events..
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Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryears
Pic of
the Day
Pink Barges
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Yesteryear's Picture on this Day in
2018.....
Mark Newlin, who hails out of Portage des
Sioux, Mo spotted a pink barge yesterday afternoon. He
didn't get a picture of it but sent us the following text
message:
"Tug pushing big barge line just
passed. Everything normal except for one bright pink barge! It's
heading towards Alton and pinky is on the mo side of line"
Mark
Despite the efforts of multiple people,
we were never able to capture a picture of her, but they are out
there.
Jeffboat manufactured the pink barges for Breast Cancer
Awareness
The
company is now closed after 180 years in business, but it looks
like other companies may still build "Pink" barges
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cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
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Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
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for current reading
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River Weather
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
River Level Predictions......
Mississippi River
Gauges
Check out RiverBills
River Gages Page...
Alton, IL
to St. Paul, MN ....
click here
Flood water is headed down the Mississippi towards us.
Above are the predictions for Pool 26 of the Mississippi River.
The entire St. Louis is lucky that the Illinois, Missouri,
Meramec and Kaskaskia Rivers below flood stage.
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Mississippi River At St. Paul,
Minnesota
Officials Give Mississippi River
Flooding Update........
In St. Paul, Minnesota, the rising
Mississippi River is currently inundating parks and low-lying
areas. On Sunday, Senator Amy Klobuchar met with Mayor Melvin
Carter and Ramsay County officials for a briefing on the flood.
Both St. Paul and Ramsey COunty declared
local flooding emergencies, freeing up funding and resources to
handle the coming floods. Officials report that the flood plan
is working and they are preparing for the Mississippi River to
crest.
Senator Klobuchar says that floodwalls have
been erected, levees have been put in and they are better
prepared to handle the situation. City officials are
encouraging people to continue to obey road and park
closures........
Click here to
read this news report from cbsnews.com.
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 19, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
309.9 - BRIDGE CLOSURE
Hannibal Bridge: Continuing until April 21, 2023, the
bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from
7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., daily
MILE 289.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple buoys have been reported off station, in the
vicinity of Mile 289.0. Mariners are urged to exercise
caution in the area
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Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
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Lewis Boat
Inventory..
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Mississippi River At Savanna, Illinois
Sandbags Have Been Placed In
Anticipation Of Mississippi River Crest........
Several weeks ago, officials in Savanna,
Illinois began preparing for the expected rise in the
Mississippi River, and as of Saturday evening, a sizable portion
of those preparations have been completed.
The Savanna Fire Department posted on their
social media that the sand bagging efforts have been completed
and volunteers are no longer needed. The Fire Department
extended their thanks to the volunteers and expressed their
gratitude for the support of the community.
The Mississippi River at Savanna is expected
to rise to the 20,87 foot crest of the 2019 flood by Wednesday,
April 26th. The National Weather Service says that the spring
flood is still well above normal for the Mississippi River and
near normal for it's tributaries........
Click here to
read this news article from shawlocal.com. With
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Mississippi River At McGregor, Iowa
City Working To Fend Off Flooding
Mississippi River........
On Saturday, the Mississippi River shoreline
at McGregor, Iowa was abuzz with activity as railroad workers
were laboring to raise railroad tracks away from the rising
floodwaters. A Canadian Pacific worker said that by the end of
the day, the rails would be a foot higher.
Jenny Stollenwerk, who operates the Little
Switzerland Inn with her mother said that she was not nervous,
even though their business is just across the street from the
rising river. She adds that they have a great view from their
balcony, noting that the marina's parking lot was visible just a
few days ago.
Dan Summerhays, another McGregor resident
says that during the flooding, neighbors have been helping each
other out, volunteering to fill sand bags or even just checking
in on each other........
Click here to
read this news article from kcrg.com.
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,471 members as of
04-24-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
24 April 2018 in River History
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District shut down the Lower St.
Anthony Falls locks and Dam No.1 to recreational vessel traffic due to high
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River Gear For Sale............
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buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
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in a few short days
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Lake Of The Ozarks
Man Seriously Injured In Boat
Accident........
A Stover, Missouri man is in the hospital
after sustaining serious injuries following a boat collision
that occurred on the Lake of the Ozarks 2:15 pm Sunday
afternoon.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports
that a boat ran over the top of another vessel in the Lake of
the Ozarks Main Channel. 48 year old David Viles was in the
vessel that was struck. He was flown to a hospital in Columbia
with serious injuries.
There were no other injuries reported........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from kfvs12.com.
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Mississippi River Reading
Are There Poems About The Mississippi
River?
April is celebrated as National Poetry Month,
and that raises a question from river rats: Are there any great
poems about the Mississippi River? The answer lies within the
pages of River Poems, edited by Henry Hughes.
Hughes included the lyrics of Old Man
River, the Oscar Hammerstein ballad that was part of the
Broadway musical Showboat. The old man of the song is
the Mississippi River itself, and it "just keeps rollin' along".
River Poems also includes The Negro
Speaks of Rivers by Langston Hughes, which references
Louisiana: "I heard the singing of the Mississippi when Abe /
Lincoln went down to New Orleans, and I've / seen its muddy
bosom turn all golden in the / sunset.
THe book bends the rules a bit and includes a
portion of a Toni Morrison lecture: "They straightened out the
Mississippi River in places, to make room for houses and livable
acreage and occasionally, the river floods those places.
'Floods' is the word they use, but in fact it is not flooding
but remembering. Remembering where it used to be. All water
has a perfect memory and is forever trying to get back to where
it was"........
Click here to
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
KITCHEN HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
TUESDAY 11-7
WEDNESDAY 3-7
THURSDAY 11-7 (BINGO NIGHTS TIL 8PM)
FRIDAY 3-8
SATURDAY 11-8
SUNDAY12-7
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 19 - May 03, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
WE ARE
HIRING
✅ARRR Bar (Saturday & Sunday must be 21)
✅Shop and Reservations (All Hours Available, must be 21)
✅Dock Hands (All Hours Available, Perfect Job for  College and
High School Jr. and Seniors)
✅Steward or Stewardess for Tour Boat (Friday Nights, Saturday &
Sunday must be 21)
Call today!! 618-786-7678
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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THE WEEKEND
SAT, SUN...
22, 23 APRIL 2023
EARTH MONTH
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Click
pic to
enlarge
Featured Photo of the Day....
was posted by Marty McKay
After the rain 4-20-23
Check out
Marty's Facebook page..click here
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Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
at Portage des
Sioux, Mo
Sun Pic
Click
pic to
enlarge
The Photos of the Day....
were sent to us by Capt'n John
Patrico
Hot lap to Longshots.
Andy , Becky , Jake and crew rocked it ! Great time
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
at Portage des Sioux, Mo
Sat Pic
click pic
to enlarge
The Pictures of the
Day..... were
sent to us by Capt'n Carl Tiemanne
Opening weekend at Longshot Marina with
Dam-It Joe's BBQ and Hot Wings
Check out their Facebook Page
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It’s
nearly impossible to make a schedule with
these rollercoaster temps😞but here goes.
We will NOT be open on Thursdays yet…. Too
much rain. But when we do Anthony Russo will
be with us Lighting up the Tiki Deck from
630-1030pm.
Friday open @11
Saturday open@11 Sugar Ray Charles band @7
probably inside.
Sunday Big in Japan @2 also inside.
Summers coming just gotta get through spring
Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
.
Yacht Club of St. Louis
1935 Grebe
"NAIDA"
click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture of this Day in
2021....
were posted on
RiverBills Boaters Group by Jeff Digman of the Yacht Club of
St. Louis
After 5 months
of hard work
the 1935 Grebe all wood
yacht "NAIDA"
is finally back in
the water.
Jeff
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Added Sunday
More Information
Upper Mississippi River Valley
Flooding Shuts Down Several
Locks........
The recent snowmelt as well as forecast
rainfall have contributed to a quick rise in river levels along
the Upper Mississippi River. The National Weather Service says
that the Upper Mississippi River Basin will see at least April
2019 flood levels.
On April 17th, the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers, St. Paul District closed Lock and Dam No.4 near Alma,
Wisconsin to all commercial and recreational traffic because of
high river levels.
Lock and Dam No.3 near Welch, Minnesota was
also close to all navigation on April 19. Corps spokesperson
Liz Spoeckmann says that the locks are expected to be closed for
about a week........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net.
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River Forecast St paul, Mn as of 5am 04-23-23.. click pic for
latest information
Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Paul,
Minnesota
The Mississippi River Reached Flood
Stage, Crest Expected Next Friday........
Late Friday night, the Mississippi River at
St. Paul, Minnesota rose to the major flood stage of 17 feet,
inundating parklands and other low-lying areas along the river.
The National Weather Service has made several
forecasts for the river's crest. The latest forecast has the
Mississippi River reaching a plateau by Monday prior to rising a
bit more to 18.8 feet by next Friday.
Back in 2014 and 2019, the Mississippi River
rose to more than 20 feet in downtown St. Paul. The highest
crest ever recorded in downtown St. Paul was 26.01 feet on April
16, 1965........
Click here to
read this news report from twincities.com.
With Photos.
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Added Sunday
Mississippi River At St. Louis,
Missouri
Gateway Arch Celebrated National Park
Week With Fee-Free Day........
Saturday was an extra special day for the
visitors at the Gateway Arch National Park, as the park hosted
the second of five fee-free days.
The fee-free days allow families to take the
tram ride to the top of the Gateway Arch as well as seeing a
documentary on the Arch's construction, free of charge.
Saturday's special deals were also part of
the first day of National Park Week. The theme for this year's
National Park Week is "Your Park Story", where visitors had the
chance to learn about the Arch, their partnership with the
museum and 200 years of history.
National Park Week runs through April 30,
2023. The Gateway Arch will host fee-free days on:
○ Friday, August 4th: Great American
Outdoors Day
○ Saturday, September 23rd: National Public Lands Day
○ Saturday, November 11th: Veterans Day
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Added Sunday
Water Temp ......
Reposted from
Earth Day Initiative ..
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here Facebook Page..click
here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 19, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
309.9 - BRIDGE CLOSURE
Hannibal Bridge: Continuing until April 21, 2023, the
bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from
7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., daily
MILE 289.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple buoys have been reported off station, in the
vicinity of Mile 289.0. Mariners are urged to exercise
caution in the area
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Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
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The Boathouse
Music Schedule......
Reposted from
The Boathouse Facebook..
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Longshot Marina Tiki Bar
Music and Event Schedule......
Live music
is from 2pm-6pm! (Unless stated differently)
click here
for larger view
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Froge's Bar and Grill
Portage des Sioux, Mo......
Reposted from
Froge's bar & Grill Facebook..
click here
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Help Wanted
Lake Center Marina......
Reposted from
The Lake Center Marina Facebook..
click here
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Illinois River At Grafton, Illinois
Students Participate In Riverfront
Clean-Up........
Several students from the JCMS Student
Council cleaned up trash along the Grafton riverfront as part of
their annual spring clean-up. Forty four sixth and seventh
grade students participated in the clean-up.
The annual clean-up was organized by teachers
Christy Schilling and Kathy Shelly. Shelly says that the kids
look forward to participating in the annual Earth Day event.
Grafton Mayor Morrow and Police Chief Eric
Spanton were on hand to meet the group at the river and thanked
them for their continued good work. Jake Weber, Director of
Grafton Public Works Department coordinated with the group to
puck up filled trash bags and dispose of them........
Click here to
read this news tidbit from advantagenews.com. With
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
click here
and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,467 members as of
04-22-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
22
April 2010 in River History
At Dam 25 near Winfield, Mo a large steel dam gate some 100-feet long, failed
when the chain mechanism that raises and lowers it broke at its connection
point. The failure was attributed to a faulty mechanical-electric limit
switch. It occurred while lock maintenance personnel were lubricating the
dam’s gate chains.
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Longshot Saloon
Opening Thursday, April 20, 2023
For The Season
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
2023 MUSIC SCHEDULE
DAM-IT JOE'S FACEBOOK
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River Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
Click here
and check out RiverBills Classifieds Page
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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Boat Propulsion Manufacturer
Volvo Group Announces Record First
Quarter........
Volvo Group recently released the results for
the first quarter of their fiscal year 2023. Net sales for the
parent company of Volvo Penta increased 25 percent to $12.7
billion.
The Volvo Penta division reported an increase
of 33 percent in net sales to $4.2 billion. After adjusting for
currency movements, net sales increased by 26 percent, of which
engines increased by 31 percent and sales and service increased
by 11 percent.
The first quarter of fiscal 2023 is the
company's most significant quarter ever. Volvo Group president
and CEO Martin Lundstedt says that demand for Volvo Penta
continued to be good in the marine and the Industrial
segments........
Click here to
read this news article from tradeonlytoday.com. With
Photo.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
Under
New Management
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Easter...
click here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
04-21-23
It’s nearly impossible to make a
schedule with these rollercoaster temps😞but here goes.
We will NOT be open on Thursdays yet…. Too much rain. But
when we do Anthony Russo will be with us Lighting up the
Tiki Deck from 630-1030pm.
Friday open @11
Saturday open@11 Sugar Ray Charles band @7 probably inside.
Sunday Big in Japan @2 also inside.
Summers coming just gotta get through spring
May Music Schedule..click
here
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
KITCHEN HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
TUESDAY 11-7
WEDNESDAY 3-7
THURSDAY 11-7 (BINGO NIGHTS TIL 8PM)
FRIDAY 3-8
SATURDAY 11-8
SUNDAY12-7
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 19 - May 03, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
WE ARE
HIRING
✅ARRR Bar (Saturday & Sunday must be 21)
✅Shop and Reservations (All Hours Available, must be 21)
✅Dock Hands (All Hours Available, Perfect Job for  College and
High School Jr. and Seniors)
✅Steward or Stewardess for Tour Boat (Friday Nights, Saturday &
Sunday must be 21)
Call today!! 618-786-7678
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
4-21-23..Help Wanted..
Deckhand / Maintence...click
here
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Thur, April 20..Opening for the season
with Dam-it Joe's
Sat...April 22..Jake Houlihan..
click here
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Memorial Day Weekend is Opening Weekend for the TIKI BAR
2023 Music & Event Schedule..click
here
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
Click here for last weekend's edition of RiverBills
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Opeing
soon |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Opening Memorial Weekend |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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FRIDAY
21 APRIL 2023
Earth Month
Over 10.8 Million Boater
Visits
To The Always Changing e-Waters of RiverBills.com
Sept 12, 2004
thru Aug 22, 2022
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Pool 26 of the Mississippi River
on Dardenne Slough UMR 222.2
click pic
to enlarge
The Pictures of the
Day..... are from the
www.RiverWebCams.com
webcam at Northshore Marina at the Boathouse
Richard
putting fresh rip rap
higher
on the river bank
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RiverBills
Sticker Sighting
Click
pic to
enlarge
A RiverBills Sticker Sighting.....
was sent to us by Tina Brohrer
Riverbills made
it to Treasure Island on a fishing boat .. wish us luck !
RiverBills Sticker Sighting Page
Click here and check it out...
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Website.. N/A
Facebook..
click here
Events..
click here
Boathouse Restaurant: 636 250 3300
Boathouse Office:636.250.3800
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Yesteryear's Pic of
the Day
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Portage des Sioux, Mo
click pic to enlarge
YesterYears Picture of this Day in
2021....
were sent to us by
Dorothy Miller who hails out of Portage des Sioux, MO
Hi Bill,
What a wild Tuesday! Wind, snow, Pelicans everywhere,
Pelicans gone, Sun comes out and of course an Awesome sunset!!
Cant wait till we can ALL see such live from the WATER!!
Dorothy
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Now
cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
Cruise Calendar...Click
here |
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List your Boat on RiverBills today
www.RiverBills.com
Featured Classifieds
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Mississippi River
Water Temperature
at Winfield Dam....
click
here
for current reading
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River Weather
Station
at Polestar Boating Center
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Illinois River Near Brussels, Illinois
Comments Sought On Confluence Slough,
Joe Page Bridge........
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis
District and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are working on
an rehabilitation project along the Yorkinut Slough in the Two
Rivers National Wildlife Refuge and are calling for public
comments about the project.
On Wednesday, May 10, from 5 to 7 pm, an open
house will be held at the Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge
Office in Brussels. The open house is free and open to the
public.
The rehabilitation project will enhance
habitat within the 2,350 acre study area near the confluence of
the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. The project is funded via
the Upper Mississippi RIver Restoration........
Click here to
read this news article from thetelegraph.com.
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Website..click
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here
Lewis Boat
Inventory..
click here
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Some Highlights of
This Week's
LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS
District 8 MRS
UPDATED April 19, 2023
Mississippi
River System
MISSISSIPPI
RIVER
MILE
309.9 - BRIDGE CLOSURE
Hannibal Bridge: Continuing until April 21, 2023, the
bridge will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from
7:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m., daily
MILE 289.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION
Multiple buoys have been reported off station, in the
vicinity of Mile 289.0. Mariners are urged to exercise
caution in the area
.
Click here
for
the current "Local Notice To Mariners" report
on the
Navigation Center Website |
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 19 -
May 03, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Saturday, Sunday...April
22, 23 2023
1st Riverside Flea Market
The Loading Dock Bar & Grill......
Reposted from
The Loading Dock bar & Grill Facebook..
click here
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Illinois River Near Grafton, Illinois
Pere Marquette Hosting Mushroom
Festival........
On Sunday, April 23, 2023, Pere Marquette
State Park in Grafton Illinois will be hosting the 2023 Mushroom
Festival and hunt at the Pere Marquette Lodge from 11 am to 3
pm.
Weather permitting, the Great Morel Hunt will
take place at 1 pm. The Pere Marquette Lodge will have two
seasoned hunters in the woods to help participants scan the
ground for the tasty morels.
After the hunt is through, participants will
bring their mushroom haul back to the Lodge to see who found the
largest, smallest or most Morel mushrooms. The winners will
receive a free night stay at the Pere Marquette Lodge........
Click here to
read more from thetelegraph.com. With
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RiverBills Facebook
Two FaceBook Pages for You
The "River News and
Media" Facebook Page
Page contains river news,
RiverBills Pictures of the Day, Upcoming River Events, info
from RiverBills.com advertisers, etc.....
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and check it out
The "Boaters Group"
Facebook Page
It's a group for all the
boaters on all the rivers near the "PORT OF ST. LOUIS AND
BEYOND." It's a Public Group, open to anyone that wants to
join in. A place to post your boating pictures, shout outs,
questions, comments, etc. Stay in touch with other
boaters all year long. Invite your Boating Friends.
We have 12,467 members as of
04-21-2023....
click here and check
it out.
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River History....
April 21, 1855 in River History
The 1st train crosses Mississippi River's 1st bridge, Rock Island, Illinois
to Davenport Iowa
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Longshot Saloon
Opening Thursday, April 20, 2023
For The Season
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
MUSIC SCHEDULE
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River Gear For Sale............
Click here to
buy your River T-shirts and
Accessories on-line..
Delivered right to you mailbox
in a few short days
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List Your Boat on RiverBills Classifieds
6 Months for $65.00
From "Now" until "September 2023"
One month listing on the front page in the
Featured Classifieds Section
Six months on the All Classifieds Page
e-mail your information with 6 pictures (max) to
riverbill@prodigy.net
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No new incident reports for the St. Louis area
Click here
to go to the Missouri State Highway Patrol website for
"all" incident reports
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River Cruising News
American Cruise Line To Offer Longest
Domestic Cruise........
American Cruise Lines recently announced that
in August 2024, they will begin offering the longest-ever
domestic cruise itinerary that will visit 20 states in 60 days.
The Great United States Cruise spans all four
time zones and is intended to celebrate our nation "from sea to
shining sea", as the United States gets ready to celebrate it's
250th birthday in 2026.
The cruise will start in Portland, Oregon and
heads east towards the Atlantic ocean, cruising rivers and along
the coastline. Passengers will then board a plane from Jackson,
Wyoming to New Orleans. Louisiana for a trip up the Mississippi
River to St. Paul, Minnesota, where another plane ride will take
passengers to Portland, Maine. The cruise will end up in New
York........
Click here to
read this news article from waterwaysjournal.net. With
Photo.
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Mississippi River History
A Look Back At The 70 Million Year
History Of The Mississippi River........
Back in 1758, French ethnographer
Antoine-Simon Le Page du Pratz released The History of
Louisiana where he wrote that the Mississippi River's name
meant "the ancient father of the rivers".
Le Page's etymology was incorrect, however,
as the Ojibwe words that we derived Mississippi from, Misi-Ziibi actually
mea long river. That mistake has endured the test of time as we
still refer to it as the Ol' Man River.
Research is indicating that the Mississippi
River is actually considerably older than previously thought and
it was at one time larger than the Ojibwe could have ever
imagined........
Click here to
read more from smithsonianmag.com. With
Photo.
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3rd Chute Bar & Grill
211
W. Main St. Grafton, IL
A restaurant on the Illinois River
Food, Beer, Music, And Good Times 3rd Chute Upcoming Events.. click here
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Alton
Marina
Mississippi River at Alton,
IL
5
Anchor Marina on the upper Mississippi River, located at MM
202, just north of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam you will
find exceptional hospitality with the added convenience of
being within walking distance of Argosy Casino, various
services, restaurants, shopping and many attractions of
historic downtown Alton, Illinois. Our dedicated office and
dockside concierge staff will be waiting to make your stay a
relaxing and memorable experience.
Amenities Include:
Floating Docks & Structures Free Wireless Internet
Private Luxury Bathrooms Swimming Pool & Hot Tubs
Sanitary Pump Out Handled By Staff Sun Deck With
Lounge Chairs
Full Service Fueling Gas & Diesel Convenience Store &
Deli
Controlled Parking Lot Laundromat
Night Security Watch Convenient Highway Access
Satellite TV Connection Available Electric & Water
Included In Rates
Floating Jet Ski Docks Secured Trailer Storage Area
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bluff city grill
424
Broadway, Alton, IL
Open Easter...
click here
ORDER ONLINE Easy as 1,
2, 3!!
1. Click the link.
2. Order your food how you want it.
3. Pay online & pickup in store
https://bluffcitygrill.e-tab.com/bluffcitygrill#!/order-type
Open Tuesday - Sunday...Closed
Mondays
Sports Bar, Lounge Bar, Dining Room
and Outside Patio Available.
Just a short distance from the Alton
Marina
Upcoming
Events..
click here
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The Boathouse
Northshore Marina
The Boathouse offers a variety of food and beverages, great
entertainment and amazing scenery with an outstanding view
of the Mississippi from our deck!
Boathouse Restaurant... 636-250-3300
Boathouse Office...........636-250-3800
Upcoming Events..
click here
#Isabellastrong
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Calhoun
Ferry Company
Golden Eagle Ferry ...Open
Winfield Ferry............Closed
Car and Passenger ferry crossing from St. Charles Mo. to
scenic Calhoun County, IL
Phone: (618) 535-5759 |
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Con Trios Yacht Club
Social Yacht Club centered around the
Alton Pool (Pool 26) of the Mississippi River, website is
www.contriosyachtclub.org. Founding
Date....1966
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Duck Club Yacht Club
Creative Restaurant Concepts
Now at the Duck Club
The Duck Club is the Premier Private Yacht Club serving the Upper Mississippi River, Alton pool boating community. The Club is located at the South end of Dardenne Slough with direct channel access at mm 222
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FastJax
BBQ
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles,
Mo
Local Mom/Pop BBQ & Grocery
Store catering to the Boating Community & local farming
families.
Serving Hot Food & Daily Specials.
BEER, WINE LIQUOR
Order food & dine in our
Cafe area or take home
3317 N Hwy 94, St. Charles, Mo
(636) 699-5716
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Froge's
Bar and Grill
Portage des
Sioux, MO
During all televised Cards games $2 can beer! GO CARDS
Reminder, we are closed
on Mother's Day and Father's Day
KITCHEN HOURS ARE AS FOLLOWS:
TUESDAY 11-7
WEDNESDAY 3-7
THURSDAY 11-7 (BINGO NIGHTS TIL 8PM)
FRIDAY 3-8
SATURDAY 11-8
SUNDAY12-7
1530 Highway J, Portage Des Sioux,
Missouri 63373, (636) 899-1139
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Grafton,
IL Events and Music
Confluence of Mississippi
& Illinois Rivers
Check out Grafton's Event and Music
Calendar for Apr 19 - May 03, 2023 - ..click
here
Check out the Grafton Riverbeat
March Events, News and Things To Do..click here
Click here
and check out
"Welcome to Grafton" website |
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Grafton Ferry......
Opening Friday, April 14, 2023
click here for more info
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Grafton Harbor
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
WE ARE
HIRING
✅ARRR Bar (Saturday & Sunday must be 21)
✅Shop and Reservations (All Hours Available, must be 21)
✅Dock Hands (All Hours Available, Perfect Job for  College and
High School Jr. and Seniors)
✅Steward or Stewardess for Tour Boat (Friday Nights, Saturday &
Sunday must be 21)
Call today!! 618-786-7678
A 5 Anchor Marina with all the amenities you could ask for.
(Laundry, Pool, Shower Suites, Wi-Fi, & Satellite TV), and
plenty of fun all within walking distance.
Our Own Winery
Boat Rentals Daily Everyday
River Boat Cruises Every Saturday & Sunday
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Grafton Pub
Grafton, IL
Confluence
of Mississippi & Illinois Rivers
Open 7 Days a week.
Centrally located in Pool 26 at Grafton, IL and just a short
walk across the parking lot from Grafton Harbor. Riverside
Deck & Patio. Outside bar and bandstand with beautiful view of
the Illinois River.
Boaters...A great place to drop anchor, enjoy a beverage & a
bite to eat. Home of the famous Pool 26 TACO TUESDAY.
225 W. Main St, Grafton, IL,
(618) 786-9463 |
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John's Boat Harbor
Mississippi River at UMR 231.8
2-16-23...John's Boat Harbor will
continue business as usual. Please be patient with us during
our transition. Pat, Julio, Nancy and Mary will be here to
help keep things going smoothly.
John’s Boat Harbor is the best
choice for all your boating needs!
We provide an excellent marina experience for all of our
customers so that they can enjoy all that the beautiful
Mississippi River has to offer.
Customer service is our #1 goal and our staff will work with
you to make sure that you feel welcome! We work to meet our
customer’s needs and will try at all times to make our
harbor the best home for your boat.
Full service marina
2407 Highway C St. Charles, MO 63301
(636) 946-2073
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Kinder's Restaurant
Mississippi River at
Golden Eagle, IL
03-19-23...Building being rebuilt in same location. Working
on restaurant level....
Photo Gallery of tear down & rebuild..
click here
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Lake
Center Marina
MM224.4 UMR
24/7 Guest & Member
Fuel Docks & Pump Out
Dock or rack your boat on the beautiful Mississippi river. Our Marina is a community of boaters providing fun for the entire family. Volvo Penta & Mercruiser certified repair facility Gated Entry and Video Security
Marina, Boat Service, Fuel |
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Lewis
Boats
Marine Sales and Service
Come in to Lewis Boats and check out
the great deals on Crestliner Boats during the spring Reel
Deal Sales Event! Save on in-stock boats now through April
2nd! Contact one of sales consultants for more information!
Your local boat and powersports
dealership for parts, sales, and service.
4030 N Service Rd Saint Peters, MO
63376
(636) 949-9926
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Liberty
Harbor
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Contact Jerry
636-734-1929
E-mail Liberty
Harbor..
libertyinstl@yahoo.com
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Longshot
Saloon at Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Thur, April 20..Opening for the season
Sat...April 22..Jake Houlihan..
click here
The best location on the Mississippi 26 pool, come by land
or water -- we have parking for both. Friendly service,
great food and amazing atmosphere!
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Longshot Tiki Bar at
Longshot Marina
Mississippi River at
Portage des Sioux, Mo
Closed for the 2022 season |
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Miss Augusta
Sailing out of Augusta, Mo
Now cruising out of Augusta, Mo
Miss Augusta is docked at the Klondike Park Boat Ramp off
Highway 94. We ask our guests to park at the Mount Pleasant
Estates Winery, located at 5634 High Street in Augusta, and take
our complimentary shuttle to and from the boat ramp. The shuttle
boards promptly 45 minutes prior to your cruise time, so please
plan accordingly. We look forward to welcoming you!
For tickets and more information, visit
www.MissAugustaBoat.com
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Riviera Too
Food,
Beer, Wine
May 12, 2023... RT Patio Opens..click
here
We are a family owned business since 1964.
Pizza, Sandwiches, Wine, Liquor, Beer, and More!
Best Ice in Town!
Our Specialty is Mango Margaritas!
Come on in and visit us today! Store Hours: Sun..10-9, M-Th..10-10,
Fri Sat..10-11
Order On-line...Click
here for website and menus
3025 N MO-94, St. Charles,
Missouri 63301 |
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Two
Rivers Marina
Mississippi River at
Louisiana, Mo
Amenities include:
- Campground, beautiful shower house, pool
- On sight mechanic/service/parts (mercury certified)
- ALL docks have new encapsulated flotation, All are
covered.
- Concierge service to the docks from our Ship's Store
- Boat washing services offered
- On Sight Restaurant
- Gated facility
- Public and private boat launch ramps
- Active Two Rivers Boat Club
- On sight owners
Check us out at
www.tworiversmarina.com
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Woodland Marina
UMR 222.8 ...Pool 26 of the
Mississippi River
Gas Dock is Open
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Yacht Club of St.
Louis
Mississippi River
At UMR 225 On
Dardenne Slough
Marina
A full service marina located
on the Mississippi River in St. Charles Missouri. Slips
available from 24' to 60' , full service restaurant, Yacht
Club Marine Service and Stateamind Water sports have
locations on the property to help in any way
Restaurant
Open For The Season
Restaurant phone (636)250-3440
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More Things
Going On This Week
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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River Ferries
Illinois River
Brussels Ferry............618 - 786-3636
Mississippi River
Golden Eagle Ferry ....618-
535-5759
Winfield Ferry.............618-
535-5759
Grafton
Ferry............ 1-800-258-6645
The
Last Day for the Grafton Ferry is November
13, 2022
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Last
Weekend's Edition of RiverBills....
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Restaurants
Who's Open.. Who's Closed
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Who's Open... Who's Closed........
3rd
Chute Bar & Grill .. Grafton.................. |
Open |
Alton Marina
Deli........................................ |
Closed
for the 2022 season |
Arrrr Bar at Grafton Harbor...................... |
Shooting for April 22 |
Bluff City Grill
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Open |
Boathouse Food & Deck.......................... |
Open |
Duck Club Yacht Club.............................. |
Open |
Froges Bar & Grill.................................... |
Open |
Grafton Harbor Winery & Gift Shop........ |
Open |
Grafton Oyster Bar................................ |
Open |
Hawg
Pit................................................ |
Open |
Kinder's Restaurant............................... |
Being rebuilt in same location |
Longshot Saloon.................................... |
Open |
Longshot Tiki Bar................................... |
Closed for the 2022 season |
Piasa
Pub............................................... |
Open |
Yacht Club of St. Louis Restaurant......... |
Open |
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