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New Muscatine chief of police: 'I want to thank everybody for the opportunity to be chief of Muscatine'

By River Bend Times Report | Mar 5, 2023

The Muscatine City Council recently celebrated the swearing in of the new city police chief.

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Muscatine City Council grants 2 applications for TIF funding

By River Bend Times Report | Feb 21, 2023

The Muscatine (Iowa) City Council granted two applications for TIF funding requests to local businesses during a Feb. 9 meeting.

Camanche City Council adjusts utility fees, processes

By River Bend Times Report | Feb 20, 2023

Camanche City Council faced several issues surrounding the city’s utility services during its Feb. 6 council meeting, including a plan to increase garbage service rates to keep pace with increases by Republic Services.

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Camanche city administrator on changing water/sewer billing cycle: 'If we can alleviate that stress in their lives then it's not a bad thing'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 31, 2023

The city council of Camanche recently discussed changing the water/sewer utility billing cycle to monthly instead of quarterly at a Jan. 17 meeting.

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Salvation Army major: 'We're happy to present the certificate awarded to the City of Bettendorf for first place'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 31, 2023

The city council of Bettendorf celebrated two community organizations, Big Brothers and Big Sisters and the Salvation Army for their contributions to the city at a Jan. 17 meeting.

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Boldt on firefighter raise: 'I think this is a good move'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 30, 2023

The Maquoketa City Council approved various items regarding the fire department, notably increasing wages in an effort to attract more firefighters.

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Maquoketa City Manager Bold on code amendments: 'I do want to make sure city code mirrors what the state's intent is'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 30, 2023

The Maquoketa City Council met on January 16 where they had a first reading of new code amendments to the city code, better reflecting recent changes in Iowa state law. The city council supported the changes.

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Camanche City Council updated on PFAs in community water: 'I had to shut a lot of valves that reversed flow in the pipes'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 16, 2023

During its Jan. 3 regular meeting, Camanche City Council received an update about polyfluorinated substances (PFAs) found in the water supply in the city.

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Maquoketa looks forward to 2023: 'Help us make 2023 another good year'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 16, 2023

During the Jan. 3 Maquoketa City Council meeting, Mayor Tom Messerli delivered the annual state of the city address, focusing on the roller coaster year just concluded and looking ahead to 2023.

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Bettendorf city council proclaims January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month: 'End trafficking in our community'

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 16, 2023

The city of Bettendorf recently proclaimed the month of January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

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'They are out there 24 hours a day doing the hard stuff': Bettendorf Police officers recognized for heroic service

By River Bend Times Report | Jan 5, 2023

The city council of Bettendorf, Iowa recently recognized the achievements of some of their police officers.

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Tom Daufeldt addresses resident’s question on construction project

By River Bend Times Report | Dec 26, 2022

With an item on the agenda calling for discussion or possible action on a construction project on University Avenue, Durant Council Member Tom Daufeldt took a moment to answer a resident’s question about the matter.