A group of children enjoy a story during the reading program Sunday (Nov. 4) at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center parking lot. The special reading program and pleasant November weather brought out hundreds of youngsters.
The Bettendorf High band marches along Spruce Hills Drive during the 2001 Homecoming Parade. The Bulldogs enjoyed a successful night on the gridiron as well, handily defeating arch rival Davenport Assumption. Bettendorf, 7-0 in conference play, is looking ahead to a showdown with Burlington, also undefeated in the MAC.
The leaves are changing colors along the Mississippi River valley. In the background, the gambling boat Isle of Capri takes it obligatory morning cruise with its decorative stacks folded down to avoid snagging power lines.
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Bettendorf's incoming interim superintendent has been operating a side business that sells consulting services to school districts, even while serving as second-in-command of the Iowa Department of Education overseeing all public schools.
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