The bare trees cast long shadows on an empty overlook at Crow Creek Park.

Duck swim among patches of ice along the Mississippi River shoreline in Bettendorf. The recent cold snap created more ice on area ponds and rivers, but a thaw with temperatures in the 50's are expected over the weekend.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

BETTENDORF, IOWA

Unofficial Minutes of the January 13, 2003, Regular Meeting

(Pending Board Approval)

Both Bettendorf boys and girls teams defeated their Pleasant Valley counterparts January 17. The boys and girls doubleheader at Bettendorf packed the stands. Both games were close until the final minutes.



Below, PV Coach Dallas Duwa goes over strategy durring a timeout.

2003-2003 School Calendar approved; 5-year capital improvement plan outlined.

While the weather has been much warmer than normal, the swimming season is many months away. At least come spring, Splash Landing will once again be open after completion of the latest renovation work which includes a new filter system and pool structure.

Six new courses at high school approved. District to seek appraisal of properties next to administrative center and Armstrong Elementary for possible sale.

Special meeting of Dec. 16

Ice has begun forming on the Mississippi River shore, even though temperatures so far this winter have been very mild. The elegant I-74 Twin Bridge overlooks the Leach Park ducks along the shoreline.

Bulldog guard Drew Wessels sinks a free throw against Davenport West in Tuesday night's victory at home. The Bulldogs out rebounded the Falcons nearly two to one for their first MAC win of the season. Bettendorf is now 1-1 and plays again Friday at Clinton.