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Schnucks steel work

Steelworkers place the roof trusses for the new Schnucks Food Store at Duck Creek Plaza, Bettendorf. The arched roofline and entryway lend an interesting architectural feature and focal point for the new store, the first Schnucks in the Quad Cities. Click the "Read More" link below for addition photos of Schnucks and the new Starbucks Coffee Shop, also a first in the Quad Cities aea.

Bulldogs win two; lose first game of season

Bettendorf overwhelmed Muscatine Tuesday (12/14) by 30 points and defeated Davenport Assumption 49-42 on the Knight's home court (12/17), but came up three points short against Rock Island Alleman in the Iowa-Illinois Shootout Saturday (12/18). The Bulldogs let a nine-point lead slip away in the third quarter and a couple last second three-point shot-attempts didn't fall. The final was 38-35. Alleman, a pre-season favorite in the Western Big Six, was led by its 6-9 postman Lance Young with 17 points. The Pioneers were coming off a blow-out loss to Moline High the night before. Bettendorf will play winless Davenport West Tuesday (12/21). Below, Bettendorf center Mike Vandello tips off the game against Alleman's Lance Young at Augustana College's Carver Center.

Bettendorf School Board Minutes 12/6/2004

Unofficial Minutes of the December 6, 2004, Regular Meeting (Pending Board Approval)

1. Call to Order.

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, state of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at the Ray Stensvad Administration Center, 3311 Central Avenue, Bettendorf, Iowa, on December 6, 2004. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Lynne Lindstrom, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.

Bettendorf remains undefeated; beats Central 60-47

Bettendorf opened the MAC conference schedule with a 60-47 win over 10th ranked Davenport Central on the Blue Devils' home court Friday (12/10). The Bulldogs used the strong inside rebounding and defense of Mike Vandello, Jeff Bitter and Andy Brooks to offset the big front line of Central. The first poll of the season ranked Bettendorf fourth in 4A. After an strong opening win over Cedar Rapids Washington, the Bulldogs beat Dubuque Wahlert Tuesday (12/7). Wahlert was ranked number one in 3A. The Bettendorf girls also defeated Central 35-32. For more photos, click "Read more" link below.

PV Board Minutes 12.6.04

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Deborah Dayman. Members present: Barsness, Dayman, Hoffmann, Kaminski, Messman, O'Hara, Schurr. Absent: None. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Dick Davidson, Ray LaFrentz, Tom Gall, Dave Bulington, Evalea McBride, Christine Harvey, Brian Strusz, Jackie Puck, Cathi Betts, Gene Bolich, Maury Betzel, Kate Stangler, Don Dehner, Nancy Dehner, Robert Ofner, Bill Myatt, Jennifer Arp, Wendy DePover, Linda Goetz, Gary Barsness, Mike Zimmer, Bev Anderson, Keith Piotter, and others.

Bulldogs start season with win

Cedar Rapids Washington tries to score against Bettendorf in its home opener Friday (12/3). The Bulldogs held off Washington 57-53 in a physical well-played contest. Both Bettendorf and Washington are expected to be among the state-ranked teams in 4A when the first poll comes out this week.

Everything's ducky on Duck Creek

A pair of mallard ducks glide along the shimmering water of Duck Creek after snow blanketed the region early this week.

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