LECLAIRE, Iowa (KWQC) - The YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley, in partnership with LeClaire, broke ground on a new $18 million facility on Wednesday.

The new YMCA will be built on Eagle Ridge Road near Welcome Center Drive, and will feature a basketball gym, aquatics center, weight and cardio rooms, group exercise spaces and a walking track overlooking the Mississippi River.

“To be able to walk indoors and see a view like the river and to see outside it’s just going to be great,” said YMCA chief operating officer Josh Whitson.

He said he loves to hear the stories about the Y’s impact on the community.

“I can’t wait to hear what LeClaire has in store,” he said.

Construction is expected to be complete by November 2026.

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