A group of children enjoy a story during the reading program Sunday (Nov. 4) at the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center parking lot. The special reading program and pleasant November weather brought out hundreds of youngsters.
The Bettendorf High band marches along Spruce Hills Drive during the 2001 Homecoming Parade. The Bulldogs enjoyed a successful night on the gridiron as well, handily defeating arch rival Davenport Assumption. Bettendorf, 7-0 in conference play, is looking ahead to a showdown with Burlington, also undefeated in the MAC.
The leaves are changing colors along the Mississippi River valley. In the background, the gambling boat Isle of Capri takes it obligatory morning cruise with its decorative stacks folded down to avoid snagging power lines.
Nearly 79% of students who used Iowa’s funding program for K-12 private schools were “already projected” to attend private schools, according to a report released Wednesday by Iowa... more
The Attorney Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Iowa has sanctioned a former attorney for the City of Davenport for allegedly withholding information from select city aldermen.
Davenport-based Lee Enterprises, Inc. – owner of the QC Times and Daily Dispatch/Argus – has a new CEO, a new chief financial officer, several new board members and a new majority owner.
The initial financial results, however, look very much the same: declining revenues and negative... more
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