The Bettendorf High band marches along Spruce Hills Drive during the 2001 Homecoming Parade. The Bulldogs enjoyed a successful night on the gridiron as well, handily defeating arch rival Davenport Assumption. Bettendorf, 7-0 in conference play, is looking ahead to a showdown with Burlington, also undefeated in the MAC.
The leaves are changing colors along the Mississippi River valley. In the background, the gambling boat Isle of Capri takes it obligatory morning cruise with its decorative stacks folded down to avoid snagging power lines.
Prairie grass and flowers cover the north bank of Duck Creek in Bettendorf as part of the stream bank restoration project of River Action, Inc. and the Partners of Scott County Watersheds. Signs and paths have been set up along the creek for visitors to learn about how to restore stream banks and better control storm water runoff.
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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