A pile of rubble to be hauled away is all that's left of the old Jackson Elementary School, Bettendorf, this afternoon (8/15). The former elementary, most recently the district's Ray Stensvad Administrative Center, is being torn down to make way for a new Armstrong Elementary School. Jackson School opened for the 1952-53 school year with kindergarten, first, second and third grade classes. It became a kindergarten through 5th grade school in 1954. Jackson closed in 1985 when Paul Norton Elementary opened in north Bettendorf. The building was remodeled and has served as the district's administrative office since 1986.

Work continues on reconstruction of 15th Street, Bettendorf, from Central to Mississippi Boulevard. The project will bring the street up to city standards with curb and gutters to handle stormwater runoff.

Golfers enjoy an early morning round at Palmer Hills Golf Course despite the hazy, humid summer weather.

The new clubhouse at Palmer Hills Golf Course, Bettendorf, provides golfers with new, upgraded facilities, and offers a great location for breakfast and lunch in the clubhouse restaurant overlooking the 9th green.

The twin towers of the Interstate 74 bridge across the Mississippi River between Bettendorf and Moline are backlit by the early morning sun.

The new Bettendorf Office Products/Evergreen Artworks opened recently along Middle Road, just west of the Glenroad Hy-Vee Food Store. The longtime Bettendorf business was located at Cumberland Square. In addition to office supplies and artwork, you can enjoy a cup of Starbuck's coffee (brewed in an official Starbucks vending machine).

Trees in Bettendorf's Pigeon Creek Park reflect off the calm waters of the Mississippi River. The park provides wintering habitat for bald eagles, and during summer months a wide variety of birds can be seen in the park woodlands and savanna areas.
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MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
July 18, 2005

The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on July 18, 2005 at 8:00 am in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Kamp, Gackle, Glenn, Makoben
Absent: Beckman

MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
July 13, 2005

The Bettendorf Park Board held a regular meeting on July 13, 2005 at City Hall in the Council Chambers at 7:00 pm.

Present: Beckman, Gackle, Glenn, Makoben
Absent: Kamp

MINUTES
BETTENDORF PARK BOARD
SPECIAL MEETING
July 12, 2005

The Bettendorf Park Board held a special meeting on July 12, 2005 at 4:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

Present: Beckman, Gackle, Glenn, Makoben
Absent: Kamp