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

Beer and pro wrestling?! LET’S GO! Donate a brand new toy (at least one per person) and get in for free! All toys will go to Toys for Tots organization! Saturday, December 9 Doors open: 4pm Matches begin: 5pm General Admission: $12 Kids 5-10 years old: $5 Kids 4 and under: FREE Learn more: BREWERY BRAWL  Read More

Reindeer Day is BACK AGAIN at the Family Museum in Bettendorf December 2 from 12Noon until 5pm! See a LIVE Reindeer (Sponsored By: Northwest Bank & Trust Company)! Make Reindeer Antlers in the Imagination Studio! Play Reindeer Games in the Great Hall! Enjoy “Polar Express” Dance Performances from the Family Museum Dance Company! PLUS, help Pack-a-Police Car & Fire Truck with new, unwrapped toys and you will receive $2 OFF your Family Museum Admission on Reindeer Day! The Bettendorf Police Department Squad Car and Bettendorf Fire Department Truck will be located outside between... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – November 13, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library will be peeking inside the Putnam Museum’s newest exhibit. The Community Connections: Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories event will take place on Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 PM. Participants will hear about how Quad Cities history was collected and represented in the Putnam Museum’s new regional history exhibit. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The Bettendorf Public Library’s monthly Community Connections series focuses on local history, interests, and people through lectures, travelogues,... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – November 13, 2023 – The Bettendorf Public Library will be peeking inside the Putnam Museum’s newest exhibit. The Community Connections: Common Ground: Our Voice, Our Stories event will take place on Thursday, November 30th at 1:30 PM. Participants will hear about how Quad Cities history was collected and represented in the Putnam Museum’s new regional history exhibit. Registration is not required to attend this free event. The Bettendorf Public Library’s monthly Community Connections series focuses on local history, interests, and people through lectures, travelogues,... Read More

BETTENDORF, IOWA – September 27, 2023 – Those looking for a taste of October-themed thrills will want to stop into the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus in Bettendorf. Three opportunities to listen to spine-tingling stories will take place in October. These three programs are all free and do not require registration. Friday, October 27th at 2:00 PM – Spooky Stories for Kids: Children in 3rd grade and older are invited to listen to spooky and sometimes hilarious stories around the faux campfire with Librarian, Miss Christine. Tuesday, October 31st at 2:00 PM –... Read More

The Bettendorf Public Library and SCORE of the Quad Cities are hosting a class on Thursday, October 19 at 5:30 PM for local entrepreneurs. The free interactive workshop will give attendees an opportunity to talk and network with mentors and other entrepreneurs. October’s SCORE Business program will be held at the Bettendorf Public Library located at 2950 Learning Campus Dr. in Bettendorf. Registration is not required to attend. SCORE is a nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated to the formation, growth, and success of small businesses. The Quad Cities Chapter is run by over 40 volunteers... Read More