Twin Bridge (Interstate 74) supports arch across the Mississippi River from Bettendorf's Leach Park.

Unofficial Minutes of the March 5, 2007 Regular Meeting
of the Board of Education
(pending Board approval)

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at the Thomas Edison Education Center, 438 16th Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on March 5, 2007. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.

Members present: Directors Anderson, Crockett, Justis, Mayer, Weigle.
Members absent: Directors Ehrmann, Tinsman.
Other officials present: Marty Lucas, Superintendent; Dr. Carol Webb, Assistant Superintendent; Maxine McEnany, Director of Business and Financial Services; Jimmy Casas, BHS Principal; Linda Goff, MS Principal; Bonnie Fisher, TJ Principal; Jeff Johannsen, HH Principal; Kevin Hatfield, NA Principal; Loralee Cole, BEA Representative; Cara Voelliger, Student Representative; Colleen Skolrood, Board Secretary.

Motion by Director Crockett, seconded by Director Mayer, to approve the agenda as presented.
Motion carried 5-0-2.

Bettendorf's senior point guard Charlie Schwartz shoots a freethrow late in the fourth quarter against the Davenport Central Blue Devils.


The Bulldogs survived some shaky freethrow shooting in the final minutes, but managed to hang on to defeat Davenport Central 54-49 in the substate final Tuesday night (3/6).

Bettendorf will play Iowa City West in the first round of the state tourney next Wednesday (3/14) in Des Moines.

The Bulldogs got 18 points from senior center Joe Speth and 11 from Schwartz. Bettendorf came out after the half to take a 13-point lead in the third period, but Central behind E.J. Hicks and Hal Bateman fought within three in the closing minutes.

A series of missed one-and-one freethrow opportunities down the stretch enabled the Blue Devils to climb back in the contest.

Davenport Central, MAC champions, split the regular season contests with the Bulldogs, each winning on their home courts. The substate final was held at the Pleasant Valley gymnasium and was a sell-out with many turned away at the door.

For additional photos, click on the "Read More" link below.

A pair of Canadian geese enjoy the warm afternoon sunshine at Leach Park, Bettendorf, as March enters like a lamb.

Recent snowmelt, plus rain, snow and sleet created minor flooding along Bettendorf's Duck Creek, shown here just upstream of the Middle Road Bridge, on Thursday (3/1). By Friday (3/2), the normal placid stream was back within its banks.

The recent spell of warm weather created a number of ice jams along Duck Creek, but the mallard ducks that call the creek home don't seem to mind. Colder weather has returned, slowing the melting of the thick blocks of ice.

PV Board Minutes 2.20.07

MEMBERS PRESENT: Regular meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by President Dayman. Members present: Adams, Dayman, Huegel, Messman, Paulsen, and Witters. Absent: Schurr. Also present: Jim Spelhaug, Cyndy Behrer, Mike Clingingsmith, Ladonna Czachowski, Ray LaFrentz, Mari Redington, Gavin Sutherland, Michelle Redington, Tom Redington, Chris Harvey, and others.

AGENDA APPROVED: Motion by Witters, second by Paulsen that the Agenda be approved as presented. All ayes. Motion carried.

COMMUNICATIONS: President Dayman welcomed visitors to the meeting.

Director Messman announced she will be leaving the board at the end of March when she and her family will be moving from the area.

The Board and administration expressed appreciation for her service to the children of the district. The district will announce timelines for the naming of a replacement at the next board meeting. Citizens residing in Director District # 7 interested in this seat should contact Chris Harvey at harveychris@pleasval.k12.ia.us or (563)332-5550 X1018.

Unofficial Minutes of the February 20, 2007 Regular Meeting of the Board of Education (pending Board approval)

The Board of Directors of the Bettendorf Community School District, in the County of Scott, State of Iowa, met in open session according to Iowa law for their regular Board meeting at the Administrative Center, 729 21st Street, Bettendorf, Iowa, on February 20, 2007. President Anderson called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and the Board recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Maxine McEnany, Acting Board Secretary, verified that the meeting notice had been posted and mailed to the media as required by law.

Large classroom windows are installed on the second floor of the new Armstrong Elementary School along Central Avenue, Bettendorf. The new school is scheduled to open in July, replacing the old Armstrong Elementary at 800 23rd Street. For the past 10 years, Amstrong has operated on a balanced (year-round) calendar. For an additional photo of the building construction, click on the "Read More" link below.

An American Bald Eagle takes flight along the Mississippi River shoreline in Bettendorf. With colder weather freezing up parts of the river, eagles have become a common sight even near the city's downtown riverfront.