An angel atop the Abby Hotel in Bettendorf overlooks the community. The former monastery has a commanding view of the Mississippi River and its chapel has become a popular wedding location in recent years.
The Bettendorf High School Goldusters perform during a recent boys basketball game. The high school dance group won statewide honors in recent competition and are regular performers during half time at the school athletic games.by Brooklyn Draisey, Iowa Capital Dispatch
November 4, 2026
Iowa lawmakers are likely to need a supermajority vote to increase personal and corporate income taxes after approval for a proposed constitutional amendment took the lead... more
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