Shout out to Bettendorf High School Robotics Teams!! Both teams advance to state! . UBett won the Innovate Award. Top Bot won the Design Award! Way to go Robotics!  Read More

BETTENDORF, IA – Tari Fisk has been named General Manager at Crawford Brew Works. Tari started at the brewery in March 2023 as Event Coordinator. In this role she successfully ran all aspects of event rentals including sales, operations, customer relations, and coordination. In her new role, she will oversee hourly staff, taproom promotions, daily operations, events and more. Tari is a Quad City native, from East Moline, and has been working in the industry since she was 18. She has experience working as a hostess, server, manager, and event coordinator. “I am passionate about the... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – January 2, 2024 – Constructed in 1873, the Forest Grove one-room schoolhouse in Bettendorf has a rich history. On January 18th at 1:30 p.m., the Bettendorf Public Library’s Community Connection program will host a screening of the film Resurrecting Forest Grove. The movie will be followed by a question-and-answer session with the Emmy award-winning filmmakers, Kelly and Tammy Rundle of Fourth Wall Films. Community Connections takes place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr, Bettendorf, Iowa. No registration Is required to attend this... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – January 10, 2024 – Live music lovers have cause to rejoice! The Bettendorf Public Library has published concert dates for its Brown Bag Lunch series through March. The popular events invite attendees to bring a sack lunch to enjoy alongside a free music performance. Each concert starts at 12:00 p.m. and is held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Brown Bag Lunch is open to all ages and registration is not required. Funding for Brown Bag Lunch performances is provided by the Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. The dates... Read More

Looking for a spot to showcase your talents? How about the Bootleg Hill open mic night? The musical open mic night is back. Happening weekly at Bootleg Hill Honey Meads in downtown Davenport. All are welcome. Hosted by Dan Fennesy and starts at 8 p.m.  Read More

Get ready for an unforgettable night of Dueling Pianos with Felix And Fingers at Edison’s at 7 p.m. Saturday night! This event, at 3579 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, is all about YOU – the audience – we want you to be part of the action! Request your favorite songs and watch these incredible pianists try to outdo each other with their fast fingers and crazy improv skills. Gather your friends and family, bring your singing voices and get ready to experience Edison’s like you never have before. Tickets starting at $25. Ask about our VIP Tables and packages. Secure your tickets... Read More

Three, count ’em, THREE, local pubs are holding trivia nights centered around the movie “Christmas Vacation” at 7 p.m. Dec. 21! Green Tree Brewery, 309 Cody Road in LeClaire, the Barrel House, 211 E. 2nd St., Davenport, and Five Cities Brewing, 2267 Falcon Avenue, Bettendorf. It’s free to play, up to eight people per team, all-ages, and you can win yourself some cash! And don’t worry, the sh***ers won’t be too full, Clark!    Read More

Live from the North Pole… IT’S TRIVIA NIGHT LIVE! Elf Trivia Night Wednesday, December 20th @ 7pm Stout’s Irish Pub & Grill (Bettendorf, IA) FREE To Play! Up To 8 People per Team! Win House Cash! ALL AGES! Learn more: TRIVIA NIGHT      Read More

Congratulations to Bettendorf High School students Heath Leone & Charlie Silver for winning honors at the Dowling Paradigm Speech and Debate Tournament this weekend in Des Moines, with approximately 450 students from 6 states.    Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – November 20, 2023 – December’s Community Connections at the Bettendorf Public Library will offer a taste of the beer and brewing history of the Quad Cities. The authors of Quad Cities Beer: A History will share the heady heritage of the region on Friday, December 8th at 1:30 PM at the library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. The event is free, and registration is not required. Community Connections is sponsored by The Friends of the Bettendorf Public Library. Local authors Kristin DeMarr and Michael McCarty are both Midwest Writing Center award winners.... Read More