Unofficial Minutes of the September 17, 2002, Regular Meeting - Retiring Board Of the Bettendorf Board of Education (Pending Board Approval) Unofficial Minutes of the September 17, 2002, Regular Meeting ñ Incoming Board (Pending Board Approval)
The new filter building at Splash Landing takes shape. Progress on renovations and improvements to the city facility continue. After a season of no swimming, the work at Splash Landing is scheduled to be complete and the pool ready for the 2003 swimming season.
After a narrow defeat to Pleasant Valley, the Bettendorf Bulldogs defeated North Scott in their home opener, 28-7. Here the Gold Dusters and the Marching Band entertain at halftime on a perfect fall evening at TouVelle Stadium.
Bettendorf's Middle Park east of 23rd Street has long had parking problems during soccer and little league baseball. A newly expanded lot next to the park should provide some relief during peak usage days and eliminate some of the dust from the old unpaved road.
The state of Iowa has suspended $47,500 in fines against a southwest Iowa nursing home cited for inadequate staffing and the physical and verbal abuse of residents.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. – owner of the QC Times and Daily Dispatch/Argus – says it hit a "revenue inflection point" with more digital than print revenue in its third quarter.
But despite the transition milestone in digital revenue, the company lost $3.7 million (73 cents per share) during... more
A large eastern Iowa facility that makes ketchup and other condiments failed for more than two years to monitor contaminants in the more than 1 million gallons of untreated wastewater... more
The medals awarded to soldiers who participated in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre will be subjected to a review, the U.S. Department of Defense announced Wednesday.
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