Halfback Tim Jackson gets the handoff from quarterback Ryan Fick early in the playoff game against Davenport Assumption Monday (11/8) at TouVelle Stadium. Bettendorf, unbeaten and ranked second in the state poll, advanced to the 4A football semifinals with a convincing 31-7 win over the Knights (7-3). The Bulldogs scored three times on passes from Fick to wide receiver Chris Ivory and Jackson added a 30-yard TD run. A 25-yard fieldgoal by Chris Mahoski completed the Bettendorf scoring. Bettendorf will face Iowa City High in the Friday (11/12) game in the UNI Dome. For additional photos click on the more button below.

An azure fall sky frames The Abby Hotel (a former monastery) atop the bluff overlooking the Mississippi River in Bettendorf.

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Dayman, Hoffmann, Kaminski, Messman, O'Hara, Schurr. Absent: Barsness. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Debbie Menke, Lindy Voss, Ray LaFrentz, Tom Gall, Dave Bulington, Evalea McBride, Dennis Tipsword, Bill Good, and Christine Harvey.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- November 02, 2004

The City Council of Bettendorf, Iowa met in regular session on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Council Members Present: Douglas, Voelliger, Stecker, Gordy, Koos, Brown, LaMar

Presiding: Mayor Michael Freemire

The football playoffs began with a repeat of the season opener between Bettendorf (9-0) and Pleasant Valley (7-2). While the Bulldogs handled the Spartans easily in September, the game Wednesday night (11/3) was a much tougher and closer contest. Pleasant Valley held a 6-0 lead until Bettendorf scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the second quarter. Leading 7-6 in the fourth, Bettendorf added a 15-yard touchdown pass from Ryan Fick to Chris Ivory and a 20-yard TD run by halfback Tim Jackson to seal the win. Next up for Bettendorf is a rematch with Davenport Assumption Monday (11/8) at TouVelle Stadium. Assumption (8-2) defeated Muscatine in its playoff opener 38-3.

The oak trees at Devils Glen Park, even on an overcast day, paint a spectacular canvas for visitors.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the October 18, 2004, Regular Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the October 18, 2004, Public Hearing (Pending Board Approval)

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Debbie Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, Schurr. Absent: Hoffmann and O'Hara. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Debbie Menke, Brian Strusz, Carolyn Leutwyler, Roy Liljegren, Greg Egbers, David Bloom, Jeff and Theresa Bloom, and Christine Harvey.

CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES- October 19, 2004

The City Council of Bettendorf, Iowa met in regular session on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa.

Council Members Present: Voelliger, Stecker, Gordy, Koos, Brown, LaMar, Douglas

Presiding: Mayor Michael Freemire