Looking for fun things to do in and around the Quad-Cities in Illinois and Iowa? Listen to our Weekend in 2 Minutes podcast! Every week we give you a rundown of some of the fun things going on for you to check out. This week: Van Gogh comes to town, a new pub opens, outdoor music begins, and more, in this week’s Weekend.  Read More

If you see a group of law enforcement officers running through the streets of Bettendorf and Davenport today – don’t panic! It’s all for a good cause. On Tuesday, May 16th at 10am, the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics begins outside the Bettendorf Police Department – 1609 State Street, Bettendorf. Officers will carry the Special Olympics Flame of Hope for 6.3 miles as they head east on State Street, turn north onto 18th Street, connect with the bike path at Parkway Drive, take that path into Davenport, and end at Rookies Sports Bar – 2818 N. Brady Street, Davenport. You... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – March 30, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library and Opera Quad Cities is continuing their popular Opera 101 collaboration for the rest of the season. The musical series is designed to introduce listeners to the beauty of classical singing. Future Opera 101 presentations will be held on Thursday, April 13th and Thursday, May 11th. The programs will start at 7:00 PM and take place at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is not required to attend these free events. The mission of Opera Quad Cities is to bring the art of... Read More

The Quad Cities Registered High School Apprenticeship 2023 Signing Day Event was held today at the Waterfront Center in Bettendorf! During this event 55 students from the Davenport Community School District signed apprenticeships with area employers. Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds also attended the event and signed the Office of Apprenticeship bill into law, surrounded by local students and members of the apprenticeship program. The apprenticeships are a chance for high school students to gain real-world work experience. They learn technical and professional skills through related training with... Read More

U.S. 67 (River Drive), Grant Street, and 6th Street are back open as the Mississippi River recedes. As part of the reopening process, Bettendorf Public Works Crews cleaned and inspected the roadways for damage, as well as removed the concrete barriers and ensured floodwaters did not harm the electricity connected to traffic lights. Public Works Crews are now focusing on Leach Park, which remains closed to the public. Starting May 11, workers will start removing debris and the concrete flood wall. There is no reopening date set at this time. For the latest updates, go to www.bettendorf.org/BePrepared  Read More

“CONNECTING THE WORLD Through Public Works” – That’s the theme of National Public Works Week, taking place May 21-27, 2023 through the American Public Works Association. To kick off National Public Works Week, the City of Bettendorf’s Public Works Department is hosting its Annual Public Works Day on Saturday, May 20th from 9am-1pm at the Bettendorf Maintenance Center, 4403 Devils Glen Road. This is a family-friendly, fun-filled event that includes: • Public Works Trucks and Machinery On Display • Free Food (Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Ice Cream, and Soft Drinks) •... Read More

In perfect step with the warming weather, the BettendorfPublic Library and K&K Hardware are offering How to Fix It: Gardening Edition. Staff from K&Kand a master gardener will offer attendees solutions to typical gardening problems onTuesday, May 9th at 7:00 PM. The class will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is required and can be made athttps://events.bettendorflibrary.com/event/8165291 or by calling the Library at 563–344–4175.Located in Bettendorf, K&K Hardware has been operating since 1940. The Bettendorf... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – April 25, 2023 – Each May, major publishers get together to share the magic of reading by offering free comic books for the taking. The Bettendorf Public Library is hosting a Free Comic Book Day celebration on May 6th. The Creation Studio of the Bettendorf Public Library will be open from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM offering readers of all ages to pick from an assortment of Free Comic Book Day 2023 titles to take home. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The Bettendorf Public Library is located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. In addition to the free... Read More

The City of Bettendorf is excited to announce that General Constructors, Inc. (GCI) of Bettendorf has been chosen out of three bidders to construct a large component of The Landing – a state-of-the-art aquatic facility – at the corner of 23rd Street and Middle Road. On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Bettendorf City Council unanimously approved a contract awarding GCI as the General Contractor of this $18 million construction project, which will occur in two phases. “This is a fantastic day for the City of Bettendorf and the families we serve,” said Bettendorf Mayor Bob Gallagher.... Read More

Join us for 2023 Spurthi – A Race to Inspire 5K Walk/Run Sunday, April 30, 2023 in Bettendorf, IA at Veterans Memorial Park, 1645 23rd St, Bettendorf, IA 52722 https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php… Packet Pick-up will be on Saturday, 29th April 2023 between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM US/Central at Veteran’s Memorial Park, Bettendorf.  Read More