Recent snowmelt, plus rain, snow and sleet created minor flooding along Bettendorf's Duck Creek, shown here just upstream of the Middle Road Bridge, on Thursday (3/1). By Friday (3/2), the normal placid stream was back within its banks.

The recent spell of warm weather created a number of ice jams along Duck Creek, but the mallard ducks that call the creek home don't seem to mind. Colder weather has returned, slowing the melting of the thick blocks of ice.

PV Board Minutes 2.20.07

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dayman. Members present: Adams, Dayman, Huegel, Messman, Paulsen, and Witters. Absent: Schurr. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Ladonna Czachowski, Ray LaFrentz, Mari Redington, Gavin Sutherland, Michelle Redington, Tom Redington, Chris Harvey, and others.

AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Witters, second by Paulsen that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors to the meeting.

Director Messman announced she will be leaving the board at the end of March when she and her family will be moving from the area.

The Board and administration expressed appreciation for her service to the children of the district. The district will announce timelines for the naming of a replacement at the next board meeting. Citizens residing in Director District # 7 interested in this seat should contact Chris Harvey at harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us or (563)332-5550 X1018.

Unofficial Minutes of the February 20, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (pending Board approval)

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at the Administrative Center, 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on February 20, 2007. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Maxine McEnany, Acting Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.

Large classroom windows are installed on the second floor of the new Armstrong Elementary School along Central Avenue, Bettendorf. The new school is scheduled to open in July, replacing the old Armstrong Elementary at 800 23rd Street. For the past 10 years, Amstrong has operated on a balanced (year-round) calendar. For an additional photo of the building construction, click on the "Read More" link below.

An American Bald Eagle takes flight along the Mississippi River shoreline in Bettendorf. With colder weather freezing up parts of the river, eagles have become a common sight even near the city's downtown riverfront.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. Feb. 5, 2007 by President Dayman. Members present: Adams, Dayman, Messman, Paulsen, and Witters. Absent: Huegel and Schurr. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Brian Strusz, Joanne Noble, Chris Harvey, and others.

AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Witters, second by Paulsen that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at the Administrative Center, 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on February 5, 2007.

President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance.

Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law. Members present: Directors Anderson, Crockett, Ehrmann, Justis, Mayer, Tinsman, Weigle. Members absent: None. Other officials present: Marty Lucas, Superintendent; Dr. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Business and Financial Services; Cindy Ferguson, BEA Representative; Cara Voelliger, Student Representative; Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary.

Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried 7-0.

Bettendorf's Pete Wessels shoots a freethrow against Davenport Central High Tuesday night (2/6). The Bulldogs moved into a tie with Central for first place in the MAC by beating the Blue Devils 67-63 in a scintillating high school contest. Both teams shot well from the field, but Bettendorf closed out the game with excellent freethrow shooting (18-22 on the night) to claim the win. Down six and without starting center Joe Speth (who left the game with a knee injury in the first half), forward Chris Bitter canned two key three-pointers to pull the Bulldogs even in the fourth period. Bettendorf never trailed again. Both Bettendorf and Central are 11-5 overall and 9-3 in the MAC. For additional photos, click on the "Read More" link below.

Ducks hunker down in open water along Leach Park, Bettendorf, to try to avoid the strong frigid winds blowing along the Mississippi River shoreline. Temperatures fell below zero for the first time this winter Friday (Feb. 2) and are expected to remain around for several days.