With the latest I-74 traffic corridor study, this scene could disappear. Instead of adding lanes or building a new bridge upriver, the recommendation is to build a new 6-lane bridge at the same location.
Tom and Debbie Stelk wave to the crowd during the July 4th parade through downtown Bettendorf. Stelk, a long-time community volunteer and member of the city's board of adjustment, was the honorary parade marshall. Thousands turned out for the morning parade despite the hot, humid weather.
The recent hot weather has made it easy to work up a sweat golfing. Palmer Hills in Bettendorf has renovated several holes, including changing the teebox on number 9.
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