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Bulldogs tune up for playoffs with win over North Scott

on Wed, 02/13/2008 - 22:31 by Anonymous

Bettendorf's George Dexter shoots a freethrow in the Bulldog's Monday night (2/11) win over the North Scott Lancers. Bettendorf, 14-2 in the MAC and rated 7th in the most recent 4A boys basketball poll, will face another top-10 team, Linn-Mar, Saturday at home. For additional photos, click on the "Read More" link below.

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Frozen metal geese

on Fri, 02/08/2008 - 04:23 by Anonymous

The steel geese scupltures at Middle Park Lagoon sport a white coat of snow after the storm Wednesday (2/7) which left the area with more than seven inches of snow and led to the cancellation of school classes and most other local events and activities.

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Winter wonderland along Duck Creek Parkway

on Sat, 12/29/2007 - 03:24 by Anonymous

A thick layer of snow covers tree limbs along Duck Creek Parkway, Bettendorf. More than six inches of new snow blanketed the city Friday (12/28). The wet snow was transformed into snow forts and snowmen by area children, off from school for the holidays.

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Ice berries

on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 19:45 by Anonymous

Sunlight reflects off the ice-coated berries and limbs of a tree. Recent freezing rain left trees, utility lines and cars coated with ice causing power outages and slippery streets.

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Skipping slippery stones

on Tue, 12/11/2007 - 20:23 by Anonymous

Icicles form on the face and arms of the "Skipper" bronze sculpture along the Leach Park riverfront. The ice coating on city streets and highways canceled most activities and area school students were given a one-day vacation.