After a narrow defeat to Pleasant Valley, the Bettendorf Bulldogs defeated North Scott in their home opener, 28-7. Here the Gold Dusters and the Marching Band entertain at halftime on a perfect fall evening at TouVelle Stadium. The Boosters now have a website, click here.
Bettendorf's Middle Park east of 23rd Street has long had parking problems during soccer and little league baseball. A newly expanded lot next to the park should provide some relief during peak usage days and eliminate some of the dust from the old unpaved road.
The Iowa Senate sent Gov. Kim Reynolds’ “Make America Healthy Again” legislation to her desk Monday, a package that includes SNAP restrictions, over-the-counter ivermectin and several... more
by Sen. Janice Weiner, Democrat, Iowa City, District 45
Earlier this year, Republican lawmakers passed an insultingly low amount of school funding for the 2026-27 school year. The measly two percent increase ensures that Iowa’s public schools will remain underfunded and school... more
The fire chief for the City of Eldridge, fired last year from his job as a city mechanic for the misuse of public funds, is not entitled to unemployment benefits, a judge has ruled... more