Board ends cigarette sales at Palmer Golf Course, but will allow smoking in clubhouse

Financing of park improvements, Splash Landing discussed

Green fee increase approved

McManus Park upgrade outlined

Splash Landing renovations move forward

The ball and the game are up for grabs in this final play of the game Friday night between Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley boys basketball teams. With Bettendorf ahead by two points, Pleasant Valley lobbed the ball to the center with less than 2 seconds left. The ball sailed high and the Bulldogs escaped with a 50-48 win at Pleasant Valley.

Improvements to Splash Landing and Duck Creek Recreational Trail up for discussion.

An angel atop the Abby Hotel in Bettendorf overlooks the community. The former monastery has a commanding view of the Mississippi River and its chapel has become a popular wedding location in recent years.

The Bettendorf High School Goldusters perform during a recent boys basketball game. The high school dance group won statewide honors in recent competition and are regular performers during half time at the school athletic games.

The unseasonably warm weather this December provides golfers, not sledders, with the opportunity to get in a few more rounds on the city's Palmer Hills Golf Course. Only a trace of snow has been received locally so far this December.