Splash Landing renovations move forward

The ball and the game are up for grabs in this final play of the game Friday night between Bettendorf and Pleasant Valley boys basketball teams. With Bettendorf ahead by two points, Pleasant Valley lobbed the ball to the center with less than 2 seconds left. The ball sailed high and the Bulldogs escaped with a 50-48 win at Pleasant Valley.

Improvements to Splash Landing and Duck Creek Recreational Trail up for discussion.

An angel atop the Abby Hotel in Bettendorf overlooks the community. The former monastery has a commanding view of the Mississippi River and its chapel has become a popular wedding location in recent years.

The Bettendorf High School Goldusters perform during a recent boys basketball game. The high school dance group won statewide honors in recent competition and are regular performers during half time at the school athletic games.

The unseasonably warm weather this December provides golfers, not sledders, with the opportunity to get in a few more rounds on the city's Palmer Hills Golf Course. Only a trace of snow has been received locally so far this December.

We would like to thank the voters of our school district for
overwhelmingly supporting the Instructional Support Levy on Tuesday,
December 4. 85% of the voters voted to approve the levy which will
allow us to maintain existing programming and offer exciting new
opportunities for our students beginning in the fall of 2002. Your
ongoing support of Pleasant Valley Schools is greatly appreciated!

Both the Bettendorf boys and girls teams defeated their Assumption opponents in MAC action Friday, Dec. 7. The boys varsity record is 1-1 after an opening season loss to Cedar Rapids Washington. The girls basketball team is undefeated in MAC play. Above, Coach Kevin Skillett goes over strategy during a time-out. The Bulldogs rallied from an early deficit to the Knights and then held off a late surge by Assumption to net the first MAC victory.

Parks and Recreation Agenda


Tuesday, December 10, 2001 HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 4:00 PM


Regular - Wednesday, December 12, 2001 HDG Community Center, Canteen Room, 7:00 PM

Ducks don't seem to mind the fog as they paddle along the Mississippi River near Leach Park. The ducks, like local residents, are enjoying the mild December weather.