With the river flooding many parks, Middle Park has been a good spot to have a picnic these past weeks. Children can also enjoy catching a few fish or feeding the ducks and geese. At least one pair of geese has found the lagoon to be a good spot to bring their goslings.
The LeClaire Park bandshell, downstream in Davenport, plays to a crowd of ducks as much of the riverfront along the Mississippi River and a good portion of River Drive remain underwater. The crest of 22.3 feet was reached Tuesday. The Centennial Bridge between Rock Island Illinois and Davenport is in the background.
Minutes of Bettendorf Park Board meeting of March 14, 2001
New Crow Creek recreational trail construction estimated at $1.5 million; six properties acquired for riverfront trail; $50,000 pledged toward PV High School tennis court renovation, lighting project
St. Katharine's St. Mark's College Preparatory School in Bettendorf is building a $4.5 million addition which includes a media technology center, a multi-purpose cafeteria-auditorium and classrooms. Construction began last fall and is scheduled to be completed later this year.
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