An angel atop the Abby Hotel in Bettendorf overlooks the community. The former monastery has a commanding view of the Mississippi River and its chapel has become a popular wedding location in recent years.
The Bettendorf High School Goldusters perform during a recent boys basketball game. The high school dance group won statewide honors in recent competition and are regular performers during half time at the school athletic games.
Iowa Capital Dispatch
June 9, 2026
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.
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