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City of Bettendorf City Council Meeting on June 7

By Press release submission | May 30, 2022

Regular City Council meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

Final reading on three proposed ordinances on May 19 Council agenda

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

The final readings of three proposed ordinances are on the agenda for the Thursday (May 19) Muscatine City Council meeting along with a resolution approving the issuance of General Obligation Bonds.

Engineering Boot Camp: LEGO Sumo on June 6-10

By Press release submission | May 27, 2022

Open to students entering grades 5-7 in Fall 2022

I-74 Bike and Pedestrian Path Safety

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Bettendorf, Moline, and the Iowa/Illinois Departments of Transportation are deeply saddened by the tragedy that took place early Sunday morning and we are committed to preventing incidents like this from happening in the future.The path was built to fully separate users on bike or foot from vehicle traffic along its length using concrete barriers, along with other safety features.

No curbside collections on Monday; city offices closed for holiday

By Press release submission | May 26, 2022

Most City of Muscatine departments will have the day off on Monday (May 30) as the nation pauses and reflects on Memorial Day to remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our nation. Muscatine Police and Fire Departments will be staffed but administrative offices will be closed.

Davenport Dream Project Now Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

The City of Davenport has opened the fourth round of funding for the popular Davenport DREAM Project.

EICC announces Chancellor Finalists, invites public to forums

By Press release submission | May 25, 2022

After an extensive national search, the Eastern Iowa Community College District (EICCD) Board of Trustees is pleased to announce four finalists for the position of District Chancellor.

Auxiliary Meeting on June 03

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Auxiliary Meeting

Shane Peitscher: Firefighter Climbs a Different Ladder

By Press release submission | May 24, 2022

Shane Peitscher got plenty of heat the last few years from his fellow Bettendorf Firefighters.

Music in the Gazebo with Bill Beebee on June 9

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Music in the Gazebo with Bill Beebee

Timber Lake Playhouse Announces Workshops and Other Opportunities for Area Youth

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Timber Lake Playhouse, the premier professional summer theatre of northwest Illinois, will bring back their on-campus workshops and performance opportunities for area youth of all ages

Moody's assigns City Aa2 rating; bond sale is completed

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

The City of Muscatine was assigned an Aa2 rating from Moody’s Investors Service based on the city’s stable population trends, a growing tax base, stable financial operations, and healthy reserves.

MercyOne Clinton Medical Center invites you to join us in thanking veterans

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

Freedom isn’t free. It is earned through the tremendous sacrifice and courage of men and women who answer the call to military service.

Laura Meloy: Busy Bee Makes Big Difference

By Press release submission | May 16, 2022

One of the busiest Bees on campus would have you believe her epic student experience at St. Ambrose University just kind of happened when she wasn't looking.

Ribbon Cutting for Brown's Shoe Fit on May 24

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

The Grow Clinton Ambassadors will conduct a Ribbon Cutting to celebrate the new owner of Brown's Shoe Fit in downtown Clinton

Houser Street work will continue for next 2-3 weeks

By Press release submission | May 13, 2022

Full depth patching continues on Houser Street with work also scheduled to begin on Frontage Road Tuesday (May 17) according to the Muscatine Department of Public Works.Work on Houser Street will continue for the next two to three weeks as the contractor repairs the broken pavement in multiple phases to minimize traffic control issues.