After a narrow defeat to Pleasant Valley, the Bettendorf Bulldogs defeated North Scott in their home opener, 28-7. Here the Gold Dusters and the Marching Band entertain at halftime on a perfect fall evening at TouVelle Stadium. The Boosters now have a website, click here.
Bettendorf's Middle Park east of 23rd Street has long had parking problems during soccer and little league baseball. A newly expanded lot next to the park should provide some relief during peak usage days and eliminate some of the dust from the old unpaved road.
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