Hundreds of father, mothers, boys and girls took to the baseball diamonds this week as tryouts for the Bettendorf-Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball program got under way. The tryouts for the Pinto, Mustang, Bronco and Pony leagues aren't to limit players, but evaluate players according to their abilities for equal distribution and equal competition among the dozens of the teams. The youth baseball season is to begin later this month despite the colder-than-usual spring weather.

Special - Monday, April 8, 2002
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 4:00 PM

Regular - Wednesday, April 10, 2002
HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 7:00 PM

The purpose of Downtown Businesses of Bettendorf (DTBB) is to help businesses thrive in Bettendorfís downtown by upholding the well-being of DTTB members.

Goals

To serve as a highly visible organization that promotes Bettendorfís downtown area.

• Actively support DTTB members√ɬ≠ needs
• Work for responsible economic development and growth that focuses on protecting existing downtown businesses
• Attract start-ups and fledgling businesses to the downtown
• Inform DTTB members of critical issues and maximize their involvement
• Facilitate easy communication between members

Duck Creek winds its way through Bettendorf's Devils Glen Park creating reflections of the spring sunshine.

Park board discusses improvements to Palmer Hills course and clubhouse

Board discusses fee changes for Life Fitness Center membership

Christine Roman named the recipient of the 2002 Distinguished Alumni Award for the Pleasant Valley Community School District.

This award is part of the PVCHS "Wall of Honor" which recognizes current and past students for their academic achievements and contributions to society. Christine is a 1989 graduate of PVCHS and is currently the New York Stock Exchange correspondent for CNNfn and CNN Business News. She will visit Pleasant Valley High School on Wednesday, April 17, to share her experiences with the students.

Temperatures in the high 50's brought many people out for a walk, bike or jog along the Duck Creek Recreation Trail in Devils Glen Park. The recent warm weather melted the foot of snow from early March and awakened the daffodil and tulip bulbs from their winter sleep.

District-wide study teams to be formed to develop implementation plan recommendations for modified school year, scheduled school day, and high school graduation requirements.

Life Fitness Center fee increase and plan to pay 10% of all fitness center and golf course revenues to city general fund on agenda.