The foggy weather recently has been perfect for ducks who frequent the Leach Park riverfront. Warmer weather has reduced the snow cover and left streams swollen from the runoff.
A new Health Information Technology program is being offered by Scott Community College for students interested in a health care career.
Nine students are currently enrolled. The courses include medical transcription and medical coding for reimbursement.
Scott Community began offering the program this year because a survey of local health care providers indicated a need for educational training for health information professionals.
Bettendorf High's pep band keeps up the spirit during a recent basketball game. Together with the Gold Dusters Dance Team, the band provides great entertainment during the weekly sporting events.
FORT DODGE — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand discussed plans to combat Iowa’s water quality issues and advocated for more mental health funding Monday at a town hall in... more
Iowa’s official database of animal feeding operations, which serves as the state’s primary regulatory inventory of livestock facilities, does not include thousands of facilities that... more
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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