Vehicles navigate the new traffic roundabout at 53rd and Middle Road, Bettendorf. Roundabouts, common in European countries, are seen as a solution to moving traffic through busy intersections at lower speeds and with increased safety.
The Quad Cities Library Book Cart team shows its stuff during the Halloween parade in Bettendorf. The "precision" group wrapped the book carts with orange in keeping with the parade theme.
The leaves on trees along Duck Creek in Devils Glen Park signal the return of fall as they turn red, yellow and brown. The park's old oak trees and meandering stream paint a beautiful autumn landscape.
The BHS Marching Band kicks off the 2002 Homecoming Parade and homecoming weekend Thursday night. The perfect fall weather was expected to last through Friday night's football game against Burlington. The 3-2 Bulldogs will be trying to rebound from a tough 13-10 loss to Assumption last week.
The Channel Cat Water Taxi heads to Davenport after picking up passengers at Leach Park, Bettendorf. The popular water taxi ended its summer season the last weekend in September. The taxi is popular with both tourists and residents who want to enjoy a cruise on the Mississippi River.
Unofficial Minutes of the September 17, 2002, Regular Meeting - Retiring Board Of the Bettendorf Board of Education (Pending Board Approval) Unofficial Minutes of the September 17, 2002, Regular Meeting ñ Incoming Board (Pending Board Approval)
The new filter building at Splash Landing takes shape. Progress on renovations and improvements to the city facility continue. After a season of no swimming, the work at Splash Landing is scheduled to be complete and the pool ready for the 2003 swimming season.
A western Iowa teacher who was fired after publicly commenting that she wouldn’t miss activist Charlie Kirk after his death last year has been awarded jobless benefits.
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