I am in Clinton, IA which is along the Mississippi River. My LQS is across the river in Fulton, IL called Susan's Calico Creations. I do a lot of the samples there. Her website:
http://www.susancalicocreations.com
The other shop I frequent is located in LeClaire, IA which is called Expressions in Threads
http://www.expressionsinthreads.com
The shop in Bellevue, IA is called JOQUILTER FABRICS
http://www.joquilter.com