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Bettendorf defeats Davenport Central; stays atop MAC

on Mon, 01/31/2005 - 21:48   by Anonymous

Bettendorf survived a hot-shooting Davenport Central team and the injury of its top scorer Friday (1/29) to stay unbeaten in MAC boys basketball.

A last-second Blue Devil shot bounced off the rim as time expired, giving the Bulldogs a 69-68 win at a packed Bettendorf gym. Central came into the contest ranked 10th in the latest 4A state poll, while Bettendorf was ranked 4th.

Brett Wessels, the leading Bulldog scorer, suffered a concussion when he fell to the floor after driving to the basket at the end of the first quarter.

Bulldogs defeat Pleasant Valley in MAC showdown, 66-45

on Wed, 01/26/2005 - 21:09   by Anonymous

The MAC conference showdown between Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley turned into a mismatch Tuesday (1/25) as the Bulldogs won going away 66-45. Thanks to very hot shooting (over 60 percent from the field) and an intense defense, Bettendorf never was threatened by the Spartans. Pleasant Valley was ranked third in the state 4A poll, one notch ahead of Bettendorf. Both were undefeated in league play until Tuesday's contest. In the girls game between Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley, the Spartans won by 12 points after being ahead by as many as 20 points in the second half. For additional photos of both contests, click on the "Read more" link below.



Bulldogs ease past North Scott, 66-44

on Mon, 01/24/2005 - 21:55   by Anonymous

Bulldog guard Charlie Schwarz prepares to shoot a freethrow against North Scott Friday (1/21). Looking toward the Bettendorf bench are Bulldogs Brett Wessels and Ryan Fick. Bettendorf handed the Lancers a 66-44 defeat to set up a Tuesday (1/25) showdown between MAC leaders Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley. The Pleasant Valley Spartans are undefeated at 11-0 and rated third in the Class 4A state poll. The Bulldogs, rated fourth, are 10-1 with the lone loss to non-conference foe Rock Island Alleman in the Iowa-Illinois Shootout.

PV Board Minutes 1.17.05

on Sat, 01/22/2005 - 00:59   by Anonymous

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Deborah Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski, Messman, OíHara, Schurr. Absent: Hoffmann. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Chris Harvey, Brian Strusz, Jolene Mullins, Jean Mattson, Barb Skjei, Lisa Albrecht, Amy Harksen, Audra Bailey, Mikkie Schiltz, and Cam Davidson.

EXEMPT SESSION APPROVED: Motion by Messman, second by OíHara that the Board hold an exempt session for the purpose of negotiations as provided in section 20.17(3) of the Code of Iowa. Roll Call Vote. Ayes ñ Messman, OíHara, Schurr, Barsness, Dayman, Kaminski. Nays ñ none. Motion carried.

Week in Review from State Sen. Maggie Tinsman (R-Bettendorf)

on Fri, 01/21/2005 - 04:23   by Anonymous

Senate Approves $100 million Funding Increase for K-12 Schools

Lawmakers Set Allowable Growth at 4 Percent

Iowaís K-12 public schools will see a $100 million increase in state aid for the 2006-2007 school year under legislation approved this week in the Iowa Senate.

The bill sets the ìallowable growth rate,î for Iowaís schools at 4 percent. Under 4 percent allowable growth, total funding for schools during the 2006-2007 school year will top $3.1 billion. Of that amount, roughly $2.07 billion will come from the state and $1.07 billion will come from local property taxes.

BETTENDORF SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES 1.10.04

on Thu, 01/20/2005 - 22:43   by Anonymous

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Unofficial Minutes of the January 10, 2005, Regular Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

BETTENDORF SCHOOL BOARD MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING 1.10.05

on Thu, 01/20/2005 - 22:39   by Anonymous

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
BETTENDORF COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
BETTENDORF, IOWA
Unofficial Minutes of the January 10, 2005, Special Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

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