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Proposed ordinance update seeks greater control of electronic signs

on Thu, 07/29/2010 - 20:21   by Editor

New LED electronic signs in Bettendorf would face tighter controls on brightness and rate of message display under a revised ordinance approved by the city planning and zoning commission and sent to the city council for consideration.

The intensity of such signs would be limited to 5,000 candelas per square meter during daylight hours and a maximum of 500 candelas per square meter between dusk to dawn under the proposed changes.

MidAmerican execs cashed in $123 million in stock options in 2009

on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 18:38   by Editor

The two top executives at MidAmerican Energy Holdings Company (MEHC) cashed in stock options worth a total of $123 million last year. The stock options were given the two executives 10 years ago when the utility was acquired by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.

QC riverfront's newest park a 'must see' for visitors, residents

on Tue, 07/27/2010 - 01:37   by Editor

The newest Mississippi Riverfront park in the Quad Cities – Rock Island's Schweibert Park – opened the first week in July and is a riverfront jewel rivaling the historic LeClaire Park, just across the river along Davenport's riverfront. The new park features a soaring performance stage, large spray feature for children (and adults), covered gazebos with picnic tables, lots of greenspace, and perhaps the best place to view the majestic Mississippi River and river towboats. Click on the link below for more photos of the new park.

River Gulf grain terminal takes shape

on Thu, 07/22/2010 - 00:15   by Editor

Workmen erect the steel framework of the new River Gulf Grain Terminal, south of Depot Street and west of 31st Street, Bettendorf.

Hot Springs

on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 21:56   by bgierke

Native Americans must have been amazed when they first came across the 143-degree hot springs in what is now south central Arkansas. Should be no surprise that they imputed therapeutic properties thereto. Choctaw introduced French trappers to the area in the 1700's and word spread. After the Louisiana Purchase, Jefferson sent the (subsequently unheralded and overshadowed) Dunbar and Hunter expedition to investigate.

Iowa AG: city vacancies can be filled in general, not just city, elections

on Mon, 07/19/2010 - 20:51   by Editor

The Iowa Attorney General has stepped into the debate over when city council and park board vacancies can be filled, advising auditors statewide they do not have to wait until the next "city" election to place vacancies on the ballot.

Isle of Capri admissions at 10-year low

on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 20:01   by Editor

Admissions and revenues in fiscal 2010 fell to 10-year lows at the Isle of Capri Casino in Bettendorf, according to Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission reports.

Yearly admissions to the riverboat permanently anchored on the Bettendorf riverfront totaled 1.15 million gamblers in fiscal 2010, down 43 percent (nearly 900,000) from fiscal 2000.

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