The Bettendorf High School Homecoming festivities kicked off Thursday (10/2) with the traditional parade along Spruce Hills and 18th Street, followed by a pep rally at the high school stadium. The Bulldogs, 3-0 on the season with wins over Pleasant Valley, Burlington and North Scott, face winless Davenport West in Friday's homecoming contest.
School board members Scott Tinsman, left, Barry Anderson, Jeannine Crockett and Betsy Justis toss candy to onlookers along the parade route.
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by Sen. Janice Weiner, Democrat, Iowa City, District 45
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