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City discharges millions of gallons of sewage into Mississippi River each year

on Wed, 10/06/2010 - 01:19   by Editor

A series of pumps stand along Bettendorf's riverfront ready for use when heavy rain seeps into the Davenport and Bettendorf sewer system and creates peak flows the Davenport treatment plant is unable to handle. That's when the equipment begins pumping untreated sewage (diluted with the rain water) into storm water pipes that discharge into the Mississippi River.

New urban park next to library, family museum takes shape

on Fri, 09/24/2010 - 22:52   by Editor


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Native prairie grass plantings, a grove of oak trees, a "marketplace court" with sail-covered pavilion, a large open area with small berms, pathways of permeable pavers, a rain garden and themed perennial gardens are planned for the vacant lot adjacent to the city's library and family museum.

USDA broadband grants dictate winners, losers in Iowa marketplace

on Fri, 09/17/2010 - 18:24   by Editor

A federal program to bring high speed internet service to rural America will likely drive out many local private businesses now serving those very communities.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded millions of dollars to private firms across the country with the aim of boosting the speeds of Internet connections available in rural areas.

City wants to begin charging for providing public records

on Tue, 09/14/2010 - 23:59   by Editor

Bettendorf city officials want to begin charging for preparing and copying public records requested by citizens.

State law allows cities to charge a "reasonable" fee for complying with public record requests, and City Administrator Decker Ploehn told alderman the proposed ordinance is needed because of an increase in the number of requests for public records.

Isle of Capri loses $2.7 million in 1st quarter; Bettendorf casino revenues fall 7 percent

on Fri, 09/03/2010 - 20:58   by Editor

Isle of Capri Casinos, Inc. lost nearly $2.7 million during the first quarter, with the poor financial news Tuesday (August 31) prompting a 24 percent drop in the company's stock price.

The Isle operates four casinos in Iowa, including "riverboats" in Bettendorf and Davenport. The quarterly loss would have been even higher, $4.5 million, without a one-time income tax benefit of $1.9 million.

The company's stock was trading at $8.91 per share August 30, and fell to a low of $6.75 after the earnings release August 31. The stock was trading at $6.79 as of Friday (Sept. 3).

PV school district gives thumbs down on proposed LeClaire TIF expansion

on Tue, 08/31/2010 - 01:05   by Editor

Facing added expenses with a new elementary school and declining state aid, the Pleasant Valley School Board has told LeClaire officials it is "fully opposed" to expanding a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) area in the city.

"While the current proposed TIF expansion in LeClaire does not extend a TIF expiration date, it is the district's understanding that it does add approximately $750,000 of valuation to a TIF area," the district wrote in a statement to the city of LeClaire.

Sivyer promises foundry sand pile removal from riverfront over 4 years

on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 19:07   by Editor

Sivyer Steel in Bettendorf has promised to remove the huge pile of used foundry sand at its facility along the Mississippi River over the next four years, according to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (IDNR).

The sand, used in the molds to make castings, has accumulated on the riverfront despite Iowa regulations requiring no more than a six-month quantity to be stored on the plant property.

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