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Iowa's $2 billion take of federal transportation bill

on Wed, 08/17/2005 - 19:48   by Anonymous

Here is a complete list of the $2 billion worth of Iowa projects funded in the $286 billion U.S. Transportation Bill recently passed by Congress, courtesy State Sen. Maggie Tinsman, R-Bettendorf.

Now you can make your own judgement of what is "pork" and what is "needed transportation projects."

Click on "Read More" for the listing.

Downbound on the Mississippi River

on Tue, 08/16/2005 - 19:03   by Anonymous

A towboat pushing a fleet of barges passes under the Interstate 74 (Twin Bridges) on the Mississippi River between Bettendorf and Moline on a cloudless morning. Recent rains have partially replenished gardens and crops, but not enough to raise low river levels.

Bettendorf students head back to school

on Mon, 08/15/2005 - 19:36   by Anonymous

Jefferson Elementary students in Bettendorf line up for the first day of school (8/15). The same scene was repeated at all district elementaries as the new 2005-06 school year got under way. All district buildings are now air conditioned so getting an earlier start on the school year doesn't mean interruptions by hot weather. Jefferson students also were anxious to see the newly remodeled classrooms and new restrooms completed during the summer months.

Four candidates file for four seats on PV school board

on Thu, 08/11/2005 - 19:46   by Anonymous

Four candidates ñ one in each of the Pleasant Valley School Board's voting districts ñ have filed for the Sept. 13 election.

In District 2, Laura Hecktel, of 1209 Iowa Dr., LeClaire, is seeking to fill a vacant two-year term. In District 4, Tony Huegel, of 2066 Fair Court, Bettendorf, is seeking the three-year term. In District 5, Len Adams, of 2194 Hogan Court S, Bettendorf, is seeking the three-year term. And, in District 6, Pamela Paulsen, of 3670 Eastwood Court, Bettendorf, is seeking the three-year term.

Incumbents Anderson, Crockett file for Bettendorf school board

on Thu, 08/11/2005 - 19:39   by Anonymous

Incumbents Barry Anderson and Jeannine Crockett were the only two candidates to file for the upcoming Bettendorf Community School District election in September.

Anderson, of 1224 Terrace Park Dr., Bettendorf, is the current president of the school board and has served on the board for the past 12 years. Crockett, of 5910 Jaybird Circle, Davenport, is seeking her second 3-year term on the board.

The dealine for filing election papers was Aug. 4. The school board election is Tues., Sept. 13.

Dry Duck Creek

on Thu, 08/11/2005 - 19:19   by Anonymous

While there's enough water for ducks to splash in, the recent drought has significantly lowered the water level of Duck Creek. The lack of rain has parched lawns and shriveled area flowers and crops.

Lincoln Pines condo construction

on Tue, 08/09/2005 - 19:14   by Anonymous

The Lincoln Pines condominiums, south of Lincoln Road and just east of I-74, are going up quickly now that the new street and sewer are complete. The Steve Fry development will fill in a tract of land long vacant adjacent to the highway.

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