Bettendorf, IA – In reflection of Women’s History Month, the Bettendorf Public Library’s Community Connections series will highlight the life and legacy of Iowa conservationist and amateur bird expert Gladys Black. Community Connections – Gladys Black: The Legacy of Iowa’s Bird Lady will be held on Thursday, March 9th at 1:30 P.M. at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. This free event is open to all ages and does not require registration. This program is sponsored by Humanities Iowa and the State Historical Society for The Humanities.... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 7, 2023 – No April Fools’! On April 1, 2023, Palmer Grill is opening its doors to the public under a new partnership. On Tuesday, March 7, 2023, Bettendorf City Council voted to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bettendorf and Food Drink Friends, Inc. “As the parent company of The Tangled Wood in Bettendorf and other restaurants in the Quad Cities, Food Drink Friends, Inc. has a lot of experience with restaurant management,” said Kim Kidwell, the City’s Director of Culture and Recreation. “They know the business and they will improve... Read More

Quad-Cities born-and-raised filmmakers Scott Beck and Bryan Woods are returning to the area to screen their new film, “65,” starring Adam Driver! The pair sent the following email today: “Our latest film “65” starring Adam Driver will be released worldwide this week! The film takes place 65 million years ago in the age of dinosaurs, and we’d love for you to see it on the biggest screen possible. We’ll be coming back to Iowa to host a few in-person events in the next few days and hope to see you there. Full details below.” Davenport Introduction by Filmmakers Beck... Read More

The BHS Science Olympiad Team recently competed in the virtual Iowa Science Olympiad Regional Tournament with 7 other teams and placed 2nd overall! The team received 1st place medals in Astronomy, Disease Detectives, Dynamic Planet, and Rocks and Minerals. They were also awarded 3rd place medals in Anatomy and Physiology, and Fermi Questions. They will now be competing in the state competition at UNI on April 1st. #BettPride Jack Gustafson, Cooper Rowland, Lucas Witt, Henry Phloen, Michael Farmer, Kaelee Wolf, Heath Leone, Declan Hancock (not pictured: Annaelle Mutamba and Arianna Vesey)  Read More

Bettendorf, IA – Bettendorf Public Library cardholders have free, exclusive access to a Creativebug subscription. On Saturday, March 18th, the Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Creativebug craft-along session on etching glass. This free event is open to persons aged 16 and up. Registration is required and can be made at https://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/7808033, in person at the library, or by calling 563-344-4175. After watching the Creativebug instructional video, participants will be able to try their hand at glass etching.  Glass will be provided, but... Read More

2023 has arrived! That means this is the year for the Bettendorf High School class of ’73 50th reunion. Come on ya’ll it’s been 50 years. Let’s get together and share where life’s journey has taken us. Maybe we weren’t besties in high school, that’s ok, it will just be awesome to see everyone and catch upWe are attempting to reach as many classmates as possible. If you are reading this post and haven’t received an email, please reply so that we know we have reached you. Please include your name, phone, email, city, and state where you live. Feel free... Read More

Like a lot of us, Molly Conrad has learned a lot about light and darkness during the Covid pandemic. The 29-year-old singer/songwriter and Bettendorf native — currently living in Buffalo, N.Y. – has had a pretty productive pandemic, producing a new boy with her husband, and a new album, “Light of the Dark.” One took nine months to make, and the other just three days. “I really love sad songs,” Conrad said recently, noting she’d written the new music over the past couple years. “I love melancholic truth with glimmers of hope sprinkled about, and tried to capture the nuance of... Read More

The UBett Robotics Team hosted a super qualifier event in robotics on Saturday for a chance to qualify for state. Students representing 24 schools and communities from all over Eastern Iowa including Bettendorf, Pleasant Valley, and North Scott took part in the competition. BHS was the first team selected for the Alliance that won first place for the entire tournament. UBett Robotics will compete at the State Tournament in Coralville along with 47 other teams on March 3rd and 4th, with a chance to advance to the world championships in Houston Texas in April. Team members: Michael Farmer, Rowan... Read More

The Bettendorf-Pleasant Valley Youth Baseball registration website is now open for the 2023 spring/summer season. To sign up, visit: https://active.leagueone.com/Olr/Pages/Welcome.aspx?ClubId=14196 More detailed information is available below or at BPVBaseball.com (https://bpv.teampages.com). Exact dates will be released soon for tryouts and evaluations, but those season-starting sessions for the Minors (4th/5th graders) and Majors (6th/7th graders) typically are the final week of March or early April after Spring Breaks. The general calendar always uses the first week of April to set teams... Read More

Teens and young adults looking for a job may find their next employer at the QC Mayors’ Young Adult Hiring Fair. The hiring event, geared toward those ages 16-24, is scheduled for Tuesday, February 21, from Noon to 5 pm., at the Waterfront Convention Center, 2021 State Street, Bettendorf. “On behalf of all the mayors in the Quad-Cities, we are honored to support our young adults in our communities,” Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher said. “This event promotes our future workforce and helps connect them to the resources needed to find a job.” The Quad-Cities mayors will host the... Read More