River Bend Times

City of DeWitt garbage and recycling collection schedule will be modified the week of December 23rd and December 30th because of the holidays

CITY OF BETTENDORF: Brown Bag Lunch: Rebecca Casad and Alan Morrison on Dec. 20

Join us for a performance by Rebecca Casad and Alan Morrison!

CITY OF MUSCATINE: Leaf collection in Zone 6; Compost Facility still open

Leaf collection efforts by Department of Public Works (DPW) crews is wrapping up with just two zones remaining in the third, and final, round of collection effort

CITY OF RIVERDALE: Tree removal, clean-up and on-going care scheduled for parks

At its final meeting of the year, the Riverdale City Council voted to approve a significant amount of tree-removal, trimming and treatment in both Bicentennial Park and Peggy’s Park for the coming year.

CITY OF RIVERDALE: City to repair RFD air compressor

At its last meeting of the year, the Riverdale City Council agreed to fund repairs to the Riverdale Fire Department’s air compressor system (not to exceed $8,000 in expenses). A copy of the resolution and copies of estimated costs of repair can be found here.

CITY OF DAVENPORT: Congratulations to Babe’s Termite and Pest Control for being recognized as a “Foundation of our Community” by Mayor Frank Klipsch

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

Congratulations to Babe’s Termite and Pest Control for being recognized as a “Foundation of our Community” by Mayor Frank Klipsch.

DEWITT CHAMBER & DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Visit with Santa in the Santa Hut! on Dec. 12

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

Visit with Santa in the Santa Hut!

CITY OF DAVENPORT: City Council approved an agreement recently with Viking River Cruises to dock at River Heritage Park, starting in 2022

City Council approved an agreement recently with Viking River Cruises to dock at River Heritage Park, starting in 2022 when the company begins operations on the Mississippi River.

CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Clinton Lumberkings Praise Congressional Effort to Save Minor League Basketball

The Clinton LumberKings today praised the newly created Save Minor League Baseball Task Force that has been organized by members of Congress to prevent Major League Baseball (MLB) from eliminating 42 minor league franchises, nearly one quarter of all minor league teams around the country.

CLINTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Congratulations to Deb Dykstra of Fulton

Congratulations to Deb Dykstra of Fulton, the November winner of $50 in River City Gold in the Look Local - Shop Local contest!!

CITY OF BETTENDORF: Jinglin' Jammie Jam on Dec. 13

Free admission; galleries are CLOSED.

CITY OF RIVERDALE: Riverdale’s FY 2019 Annual Financial Report filed with the State of Iowa

The City of Riverdale filed its state-mandated “Annual Financial Report” (AFR) with the Iowa Department of Management in advance of the December 1 deadline this week.

CITY OF DAVENPORT: Christkind* invited everyone in the Quad-Cities to Christkindlmarkt

Christkind* invited everyone in the Quad-Cities to Christkindlmarkt ** at the Freight House on Dec. 7-8

DEWITT CHAMBER AND DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Christmas Tree Lighting in Lincoln Park on Dec. 7

Immediately following the Lighted Pickup Parade on Hometown Christmas, join the DeWitt Chamber & Development Company for the Christmas Tree Lighting in Lincoln Park.

CITY OF DAVENPORT: Congratulations to Mid-American Glass, Inc., for being honored by Mayor Frank Klipsch as a “Foundation of our Community.”

Congratulations to Mid-American Glass, Inc., for being honored by Mayor Frank Klipsch as a “Foundation of our Community.”

CITY OF BETTENDORF: Pack a Police Car Toy Drive on Dec. 7