Family Museum director resigns after less than 2 months on job; council approves new search

The recently hired director of the Bettendorf Family Museum resigned from the job effective Oct. 11 after less than two months at the post.

Margaret Kuhl, who previously was director of the Felix Adler Children’s Discovery Center in Clinton, cited the need to devote time and attention to her family in her letter of resignation.

Kuhl, who was hired in late August at a salary of $62,250, replaced Tracy Kuehl, who retired at the end of 2011. Jeff Reiter, the Family Museum's business community relations manager, and Kim Kidwell, manager of learning experiences, served as co-directors until Kuhl was hired.

While the city searches for another director, Reiter and Kidwell again will serve as co-directors, according to Kathleen Richlen, the city's director of human resources.

The city also will be seeking a new library manager of youth services. Tami Finley, long-time library manager of the youth services area, retired from the position effective October 11.