Large classroom windows are installed on the second floor of the new Armstrong Elementary School along Central Avenue, Bettendorf. The new school is scheduled to open in July, replacing the old Armstrong Elementary at 800 23rd Street. For the past 10 years, Amstrong has operated on a balanced (year-round) calendar. For an additional photo of the building construction, click on the "Read More" link below.
Nitrate contamination of Iowa’s rivers has surged in recent weeks amid heavy, widespread rainfall, according to data collected by the Iowa Water Quality Information System.
Lee Enterprises, Inc. – calling itself a high quality and trusted source of news – issued a news release last week about its second quarter earnings without stating it lost $2.06 per share ($12.2 million) for the three-month period ended March 24.
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