Tom and Debbie Stelk wave to the crowd during the July 4th parade through downtown Bettendorf. Stelk, a long-time community volunteer and member of the city's board of adjustment, was the honorary parade marshall. Thousands turned out for the morning parade despite the hot, humid weather.

Park Board agenda for July 8 and July 10 meetings.

The recent hot weather has made it easy to work up a sweat golfing. Palmer Hills in Bettendorf has renovated several holes, including changing the teebox on number 9.

Minutes of the June 17th school board meeting.

The Bettendorf Class of 1992 is having its 10 year reunion July 20, 2002 at the Radison Hotel in downtown Davenport. The event starts at 6 p.m.

Contact Steve @ 563/323-2626 for any questions.

Duck Creek overflowed its banks during last week's heavy rains, prompting concern among nearby homeowners. With a break in the rainy weather, the water level quickly dropped back to within the river banks.

The colder than normal weather hasn't kept the tulips from blooming. With record cold temperatures this spring, the emergence of flowers and leaves on the trees has been slow-going.

Steve Grimes recommended to the Board to apply for the transportation enhancement funds for the River Drive Recreation Trail now that all the properties needed have been purchased.

The REAP grant applications are due in July and Bi-State Regional Commission has been assisting putting them together. He had two recommendations for grant applications: (1) Acquisition of the Church of Latter Day Saints property for access to the Duck Creek Recreation Trail. The appraisal completed by Doug Nelson for the 15 acres totaled $75,000. Some of the 15 acres is developable. (2) Funds for the initial development of Field Sike Park.

Board approves new teacher, support personnel contracts.