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New dog park at Crow Creek Park nears completion

on Thu, 09/06/2007 - 19:24   by Anonymous



Fencing for the new dog park at Crow Creek Park is nearly complete. The dog area is just west of the quarry. Click on "Read More" for additional photos.

New Crow Creek Park recreation trail

on Wed, 08/22/2007 - 01:56   by Anonymous



The recent rainy weather has delayed completion of the new recreation trail through Crow Creek Park, Bettendorf. The new trail starts at Devils Glen Road, connects to the existing trail next to the park's quarry, and then extends east to Middle Road. Eventually the trail is to extend eastward to Valley Drive and the future riverfront trail along the Mississippi River.

Coal northbound on Mississippi River

on Sat, 07/21/2007 - 01:09   by Anonymous



Barges loaded with coal get pushed north by a towboat on the Mississippi River at the Interstate 74 Bridge crossing between Moline and Bettendorf. River traffic is in full swing with normal river levels and picture-perfect summer weather.

July 4th parade salutes Library Director Faye Clow

on Thu, 07/05/2007 - 22:10   by Anonymous



Bettendorf Public Library Director Faye Clow waves to the crowd along the July 4th parade route through downtown Bettendorf Wednesday. The long-time library head is retiring at the end of the year and served as Grand Marshall of the parade. During her nearly 30-year tenure, the library not only doubled its size, but added many new technology and information services to better serve the community. For additional parade photos, click on the "Read More" link below.

Flower 'fireworks' at Centennial Gardens

on Mon, 07/02/2007 - 20:50   by Anonymous



The Centennial Garden in Middle Park (off 23rd Street) provides its own showy "fireworks" of purple, yellow and orange colors. Area gardens and farm fields reflect the ample rain and sunshine so far this growing season. For additional photos of the colorful Centennial Garden, click on the "Read More" link below.

Armstrong exterior nears completion

on Wed, 06/27/2007 - 03:11   by Anonymous



Construction equipment and trucks surround the new Neil Armstrong Elementary School under construction along Central Avenue in Bettendorf. The new nearly $8-million school is expected to be completed by this fall.

New HyVee opens; old store demolished

on Sun, 06/10/2007 - 18:51   by Anonymous



The new HyVee Food Store (background) at Devils Glen and Middle Roads opened in May and demolition crews made short work of the old grocery store to make way for additional parking. The new HyVee includes a Starbucks Coffee Shop.

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