Bettendorf Public Library Director Faye Clow waves to the crowd along the July 4th parade route through downtown Bettendorf Wednesday. The long-time library head is retiring at the end of the year and served as Grand Marshall of the parade. During her nearly 30-year tenure, the library not only doubled its size, but added many new technology and information services to better serve the community. For additional parade photos, click on the "Read More" link below.
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